NORTH FORK GOLF CLUB

The rolling Allegheny foothills provide a muscular backdrop for this Tom Clark design that demands precision over power through tree-lined fairways and elevated greens. Strategic bunkering forces you to think two shots ahead, particularly on the par-4 14th where a well-placed drive sets up an approach to a severely tilted putting surface. What separates this track from central Pennsylvania's crowded public golf scene is Clark's clever use of natural elevation changes to create optical illusions that will humble even single-digit handicappers.