Paris Golf & Country Club

Dating all the way back to 1916, the Paris Golf and Country Club is one of the oldest courses in the state. The traditional design is considered more of a target course because of the curving nature of the fairways and the small greens, which are fast and usually in excellent condition. Because of the creeks and ponds scattered throughout the course, you’ll score higher than your normal handicap until you learn the layout.

Beware of the back nine. Hole 14 is the most difficult, at 423 yards with out-of-bounds and water along the left side of the fairway and behind the green. No. 15 plays tough also, with a fairway framed by out-of-bounds on the right and water on the left, and an approach into a long, narrow green. Even if you survive those holes, No. 18 awaits, testing you with an approach over water into a green surrounded by bunkers.

Getting there : From I-30 east, take Hwy. 24 north. When you come to Loop 286 turn northwest and head over to FM 195. Drive northeast and the course is on the left side of the road.