Twelve ponds confound play on 14 of course's 18 holes, which are characterized by tranquil landscape of mature trees and contoured greens

Nine-hole, par 33 course encourages demonstrations of short-game wizardry with total length measuring a diminutive 2,632 yards

Nine-hole par 33 course packs dramatic shots and difficult decisions into its sub-3,000-yard length

Players putt through a safari-themed course featuring two waterfalls and cool off with soft-serve ice cream

Mountains embrace a valley course that abuts the Matanuska River; power carts carry players and their clubs over bluegrass fairways

Nine-hole course carves through Wine Country, ascending above tops of fir trees to reveal panoramas of Dry Creek Valley

Nine-hole course carves through Wine Country, ascending above tops of fir trees to reveal panoramas of Dry Creek Valley

Foursomes angle golf balls away from river flowing through 18-hole course, and golfers can stretch out full swings at driving range

Lessons cover swing mechanics to create effortless power and control; playing lessons cover course management and strategy

Tree-lined nine-hole course earned the 2012 Walter Lowell Award for Public Service for welcoming golfers of all skill levels