Vermont National Country Club

The rolling terrain of the Champlain Valley creates natural elevation changes that architect Jack Kidwell exploited brilliantly, with downhill par-4s that tempt aggressive lines and uphill approaches that demand precise yardage control. The front nine winds through mature hardwoods that frame generous fairways, while the back nine opens up with longer views toward Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks beyond. What sets this layout apart is how each hole feels distinctly different—from the short, tricky par-3 6th that plays over a pond to the muscular 440-yard 18th that climbs steadily uphill to a well-bunkered green.