Robert Trent Jones Jr. on Chambers Bay

Backed by “the Lone Fir” and Puget Sound, the par-three 15th at Chambers Bay—the 2015 U.S. Open host near Tacoma, Washington—is the course’s charm hole

Rockaway Hunting Club

After a recent sprucing up—and surviving Hurricane Sandy—this suburban/seaside near-links is both tougher and truer to its roots

Diamond Creek

This flawless gem in the Great Smoky Mountains dazzles, shines, and dares to be different

Perfectly Imperfect at Merion

Dovetailing nicely with the USGA’s eco-friendly approach, Merion superintendent Matt Shaffer oversees one of the most sustainable programs in the country

Waverley Country Club

One of the oldest clubs in the West goes back in time with a faithful restoration