Lake St. Catherine Country Club

The rolling hills of Vermont's Taconic Mountains provide a dramatic backdrop for this underrated gem that threads through mature hardwoods and alongside pristine wetlands. The par-4 12th hole demands a precise approach over water to a green perched on a natural shelf, while the closing stretch tests your mettle with elevation changes that reward local knowledge. This is mountain golf at its most honest—no tricks, just solid design that lets the Green Mountain terrain do the talking.