WILLOW CREEK GOLF CLUB

The Bermuda rough here eats mediocre approach shots alive, punishing anything short of the elevated, undulating greens that define this Houston-area test. Water hazards snake through seven holes with surgical precision, forcing strategic decisions on nearly every tee shot across the pine-dotted layout. What elevates this daily-fee gem above the crowded Texas market is the risk-reward par-5 finishing stretch that rewards bold play while offering bailout options for those playing the percentages.