Golf Club at Champions Circle

The Golf Club at Champions Circle has earned a reputation for its extreme difficulty, with one story stating that the designer himself, Greg Norman, rolled into town one day for a round and had trouble breaking par, even running out of balls in the process. And you’ll do the sam unless you make the less manly choice of playing from the more forward tees (copper is 5,532 yards).

Creeks literally dominate the layout, which rolls through the hills on the north side of Fort Worth near Texas Motor Speedway. Elevation changes are subtle but effective, and the fairways are lined by 4-inch-thick rough and loads of oak trees, as well as the occasional outcropping.

The par 4 No. 17 is one of the most interesting holes. With creeks lining both sides and crossing the fairway twice on this 317-yard hole, you’ll need to place the tee shot perfectly. The hole bends left and tempts the big hitter, especially from the forward tees.

Getting there : Located in Northeast Fort Worth, just across Hwy 114 across from the Texas Motor Speedway.