RIVERDALE COUNTRY CLUB

The flat Wisconsin terrain along Lake Michigan's western shore creates surprisingly strategic golf through clever bunkering and water features that demand precision over power. Pete Dye's influence shows in the railroad tie bulkheads protecting several greens, while the back nine's elevated tees offer glimpses of the lake that remind you why this region attracted Scottish settlers. Members rave about the putting surfaces that roll true even in harsh Midwest winters, making this a year-round test worth the membership fee.