Franklin Valley Golf Club

The rolling terrain southeast of Columbus delivers a solid test through mature hardwoods and strategically placed water hazards that demand course management over brute force. The par-4 14th exemplifies the layout's strength, where a creek bisects the fairway and forces a crucial layup decision that separates the thinkers from the bomb-and-hope crowd. What elevates this Ohio gem above typical public fare is the conditioning—fairways that rival many private clubs and greens that hold approach shots without sacrificing speed.