GLENEAGLES COUNTRY CLUB

The fairways roll through mature North Texas hardwoods with surprising elevation changes that belie the Collin County flatlands stereotype. Water comes into play on half the holes, but it's the collection of forced carries over creeks and ponds on the back nine that separate pretenders from players. Despite opening in the suburban sprawl boom of the 1980s, the layout has developed authentic character as the trees have matured, creating genuine risk-reward decisions where length alone won't solve your problems.