Rees Jones is best known for his renovations of major championship courses—11 in all. But he also has produced scores of original designs. While these layouts may not have the high profiles of redesigns like Bethpage Black or Hazeltine National, they are no less challenging or fun to play. 

Just ask players in the field of this week’s Shell Houston Open, who are competing on Jones’ Tournament course at Redstone Golf Club. Or ask anybody who has teed it up on the scenic Stoney Creek course at the Wintergreen Resort in Virginia (pictured). 

There is a good reason that Jones is the go-to guy for prepping major championship venues: He knows how to make a golf course tough but fair. So if you’re looking for a good test of golf, try Redstone, Wintergreen or the 16 other layouts on the pages that follow. 

After a good round on one of these courses, you’ll feel like you’re ready to play in a major.

---

>> First course: Black Lake Golf Club