Bentwood Country Club

Bentwood opened in 1979 and is an 18-hole private course laid out through a residential community. The course can be difficult when the wind is blowing, especially with its somewhat lengthy layout (almost 7,000 yards from the tips) and out-of-bounds on most holes. Four sets of tees provide options for every skill level. The fairways and roughs consist of the durable 419 Bermuda grass, and the large, undulating greens are Champion Dwarf Bermuda.

The front nine gives you the chance to start well with several par 4s under 400 hundred yards, and a 523 yard par 5 that is a definite birdie opportunity when the wind is at your back.

The feature hole is No. 8, which has out-of-bounds on the right and usually plays into the prevailing south wind. At 464 yards it plays more like a par 5, and starts a difficult stretch of golf that extends through the 13th hole. Holes 9 and 10 play just over 400 yards, with the latter a dogleg left with water on the right and out-of-bounds on the left. The approach on No. 10 is into an elevated green surrounded by bunkers. Eleven is a 517-yard par 5, followed by a monster par 3 (224 yards), and another relatively long par 4 No. 13 (420 yards).

Getting there : Located on the southwest side of town off Loop 306. From the Airport, take Knickerbocker Rd. going north for 5 miles to the course.