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Athens Country Club

The golf : Athens Country Club is an 18-hole, semi-private course that dates back to the 1930s. On this short course (5,873 from the tips), you’ll have the chance to hit short irons into every par 3, and have birdie opportunities at all four par 5s that play well under 500 yards. The front nine allows more room for wild tee shots, as it’s more wide-open than the back. The feature hole is No. 13, a 427-yard par 4 highlighted by a blind approach shot to the green.

The details : 903-677-3844. 500 Park Dr., Athens, TX 75751

• 1930. 18 holes. Par 71. Back – 5,873 (68.6/119). Middle – 5,681 (67.6/116). Forward – 4,870 (69.5/118). Price - $$.

Getting there : From I-20 drive east and take Hwy 19 south. Exit Athens Square, then drive west for one block and turn left on Prairieville Rd. At Park Lane turn right, and the course is just up the road.