Golf

Duke University Golf Club. Twice host of the NCAA men's championship, this course was designed in 1957 by the legendary Robert Trent Jones; his son, Rees Jones, completed a renovation of the links in 1993. The whopping 455-yard par 4 on Hole 18 separates serious players from duffers. 3001 Cameron Blvd., Durham, North Carolina, 27705. 919/681–2288; www.golf.duke.edu.

Hillandale Golf Course. The oldest course in the area, Hillandale was designed by the incomparable Donald Ross but then redesigned by George Cobb following the course's move in 1960. The course, with a couple of doglegs and a creek running through it, gives even experienced golfers a strategic workout. 1600 Hillandale Rd., Durham, North Carolina, 27705. 919/286–4211; www.hillandalegolf.com. Reservations essential.