Lakeside Golf Course, Hot Springs

The thermal springs that made this Arkansas town famous have nothing on the heat you'll feel navigating these tree-lined fairways carved through the Ouachita Mountains. Rolling terrain and strategically placed water hazards demand course management over raw power, particularly on the back nine where elevation changes can fool even seasoned players into poor club selection. What separates this mountain track from typical resort fare is its commitment to challenging green complexes that reward precise approach shots while punishing the lazy wedge.