Country Club of Clarendon

A hidden treasure, Clarendon Country Club is an 18-hole, semi-private course that’s set up as a fair test of golf for every skill level. A basic course that isn’t tricked up with hidden hazards, it can be challenging from the back tees (6,745 yards), but very manageable for the average golfer from the middle tees (6,285 yards). Locals brag that the greens are some of the best around. The view over the lake here is quite scenic considering the remote, barren locale.

The signature hole is No. 9, a 448-yard par 4 requiring a straight, downhill tee shot directly into the wind, leaving the golfer with a long iron or possibly even a fairway wood to the green.

Getting there : The golf course is visible from Hwy. 70. Look for the entrance off Star Route 2.