Seven Private Golf Courses You Can Play Now

1. Pronghorn (Nicklaus), Bend, Ore.
While its Fazio sibling remains private, this 2004 Jack Nicklaus creation alone is worth the journey, thanks to Bend's perfect arid summer climate on the sunny side of the Cascade Mountains, flawless conditions and holes—such as the par-4 13th—that boomerang around water. Its 151 slope from the 7,379-yard tips could intimidate a Tour pro, but the 3,200-foot elevation will help shorten the ride.