Bryan Park (Champions)

Rees Jones became notorious for his renovation of Bethpage Black leading up to the 2001 U.S. Open, where only one player (Tiger Woods) cracked par. The architect doesn’t shy from creating monsters for the more-common man, however, as can be seen in the Champions course at Bryan Park, which hosted the 2010 U.S. Amateur Links Championship.

Jones dotted the thin fairways with nearly 100 bunkers to challenge the inaccurate, but much of the challenge is provided by Nature, with seven holes bordering Lake Townsend. Granted, these holes also offer beautiful views... but this opinion often varies depending on whether you’re near the water or in the water.

No. 13 offers the most waterfront property, playing more than 470 yards around a dogleg right, with the lake hugging the inside. At least Jones is kind enough to place some additional bunkering at the elbow so that your mishit may end up sandy, instead of wet. The par three at No. 14 intimidates with the accuracy required: A large bunker fronts the green, 230 yards away. But hit too far over that bunker? Roll off the putting surface into the lake behind it. Good luck!