Belle Terre Golf Resort (closed)

The Championship Course, a par-72 that plays all of 7,013 yards, is a visual delight at every turn, with shimmering lakes setting the boundaries on several holes and scenic wetlands on many more. Some of the fairways are raised along the water and wide open, while others roll quietly through forests of lowland pine. Many of the greens are bunkered right and left, but Jones has left the approaches open to encourage more bump-and-run attacks on the flag stick.

The classic feel of the Belle Terre design is enhanced by the absence of housing developments. Jones has incorporated into the Championship Course's design many of the "finishing touches" for which he is renowned, such as greens that undulate moderately rather than taking you a 3-putt roller coaster ride; and fairway mounding and bunkering that helps formulate strategy and direct play rather than penalize. With five sets of tees, this course ensures a fair outing for every member of the family or foursome.