DAUPHIN HIGHLANDS GOLF COURSE

The rolling Pennsylvania hardwoods frame generous fairways that reward aggressive play off elevated tees, while the closing stretch along Fishing Creek demands surgical iron work into amphitheater greens. This daily-fee gem in the capital region delivers surprising elevation changes for central PA, with the par-3 16th playing dramatically downhill to a peninsula green that separates pretenders from players. The conditioning rivals many private clubs, yet the starter will get you out without the membership headaches.