Hickory Valley Golf Club, Gilbertsville

With its wide fairways, sprawling greens, and array of hazards, it's no wonder why the water- and bunker-dotted Presidential Course holds rank as Hickory Valley's flagship course. The stunning 6,721-yard layout tests you from start to finish, beginning with a straightaway par 4 and ending with a trio of memorable challenges on 16, 17, and 18. Here are some things to keep in mind when you tee off:

• Fun Fact: The Presidential Course mixes the old with the new, incorporating 9 of its original 27 holes while roping in 9 new ones that wind through an abandoned nursery.
• Signature Hole: The par 4, 450-yard #2 features a gentle dog leg to the right, which demands a long and accurate tee shot. Even then, a large pond guards the green, meaning there are plenty of ways for this hole to cut into your score early in a round.
• Awards: The Presidential Course has a full trophy case, including a four-star rating from Golf Digest. Golf Styles magazine also named it a Top 100 course, and Zagat Survey deemed it a must-play.