KERNWOOD COUNTRY CLUB

The rolling terrain north of Boston provides an ideal canvas for this classic Donald Ross design, where elevated greens and strategic bunkering demand precise approach shots throughout the round. The par-4 16th epitomizes Ross's genius—a dogleg right that tempts aggressive lines off the tee before presenting a severely sloped putting surface that can humble even single-digit handicaps. What sets this layout apart is how Ross maximized the natural undulation of Massachusetts woodland, creating sight lines and green complexes that feel both timeless and thoroughly modern in their strategic demands.