SALEM COUNTRY CLUB

The Donald Ross routing through these Massachusetts hardwoods demands precision over power, with elevation changes that turn seemingly straightforward approach shots into exercises in club selection artistry. Mature oaks and maples frame narrow fairways that punish the wayward, while Ross's signature crowned greens shed poorly struck putts with ruthless efficiency. This North Shore gem rewards thoughtful course management and crisp iron play—the kind of golf that separates pretenders from players in traditional New England style.