Top golf courses: GOLF’s all-new 2022-23 ranking is here!
GOLF’s all-new 2022-23 ranking is here!
Courses
endif;
?>
By:
GOLF’s Course Ratings Panel & Ran Morrissett, Architecture Editor
GOLF’s 117 course panelists have voted! The result in our 2022-23 ranking of the Top 100 Courses in the U.S.: an eclectic mix of designs that favors diversity, sandy soil and a return to the Golden Age where enjoyment is the ultimate reward.
Methodology: How we rate courses | Meet our expert panelists
GOLF’s Top 100 Courses sorted by state
GOLF’s course rankings by region: Top 50 in Northeast | Top 50 in Southeast | Top 50 in Midwest | Top 50 in West
GOLF’s other course rankings: Top 100 Courses in the World | Top 100 Courses You Can Play | Top 100 Value Courses in the U.
S. | America’s Best Municipal Courses | Top 100 in the U.K. and Ireland | Top 100 Short Courses in the World
Course descriptions below by Ran Morrissett, Josh Sens and Hayes Jackson. Images in revolving gallery above: Somerset Hills (No. 26): Jon Cavalier; CapRock Ranch (No. 59): Brian Oar; Essex County (No. 62): Patrick Koenig; Maidstone (No. 29): Larry Lambrecht.
Click the star icon to create and share a list of Top 100 Courses you’ve played! To remove a course from your list, click the star again.
Skip to top 100 list nav
1. Pine Valley
Pine Valley, NJ
ARCHITECT
George Crump / Harry S. Colt
YEAR BUILT
1918
2. Cypress Point
Pebble Beach, CA
ARCHITECT
Alister MacKenzie
YEAR BUILT
1928
3.
Shinnecock Hills
Southampton, NY
ARCHITECT
William Flynn
YEAR BUILT
1931
5. Oakmont
Oakmont, PA
ARCHITECT
Henry Fownes
YEAR BUILT
1903
6. Sand Hills
Mullen, NE
ARCHITECT
Bill Coore/Ben Crenshaw
YEAR BUILT
1995
7. Augusta National
Augusta, GA
ARCHITECT
Alister MacKenzie/Bobby Jones
YEAR BUILT
1933
8. Merion (East)
Ardmore, PA
ARCHITECT
Hugh Wilson
YEAR BUILT
1912
9. Fishers Island
Fishers Island, NY
ARCHITECT
Seth Raynor
YEAR BUILT
1926
10.
Los Angeles (North)
Los Angeles, CA
ARCHITECT
George C. Thomas Jr.
YEAR BUILT
1927
12. Pinehurst (No. 2)
Village of Pinehurst, NC
ARCHITECT
Donald Ross
YEAR BUILT
1907
13. Chicago GC
Wheaton, IL
ARCHITECT
C.B. Macdonald, 1895/Seth Raynor, 1923
YEAR BUILT
1895
14. Riviera
Pacific Palisades, CA
ARCHITECT
George Thomas Jr./Billy Bell Sr.
YEAR BUILT
1927
15. Friar’s Head
Baiting Hollow, NY
ARCHITECT
Bill Coore/Ben Crenshaw
YEAR BUILT
2003
16.
Winged Foot (West)
Mamaroneck , NY
ARCHITECT
A.W. Tillinghast
YEAR BUILT
1923
17. Pacific Dunes
Bandon, OR
ARCHITECT
Tom Doak
YEAR BUILT
2001
18. Prairie Dunes
Hutchinson, KS
ARCHITECT
Perry Maxwell, 1937/Press Maxwell, 1957
YEAR BUILT
1937
19. Oakland Hills (South)
Bloomfield Hills, MI
ARCHITECT
Donald Ross
YEAR BUILT
1917
20. Crystal Downs
Frankfort, MI
ARCHITECT
Alister MacKenzie/Perry Maxwell
YEAR BUILT
1932
21. Seminole
Juno Beach, FL
ARCHITECT
Donald Ross
YEAR BUILT
1929
22.
The Country Club (Clyde/Squirrel)
Brookline, MA
ARCHITECT
TCC Members/Willie Campbell
YEAR BUILT
1899
23. San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
ARCHITECT
A.W. Tillinghast
YEAR BUILT
1918
24. Southern Hills
Tulsa, OK
ARCHITECT
Perry Maxwell
YEAR BUILT
1936
25. Shoreacres
Lake Bluff, IL
ARCHITECT
Seth Raynor
YEAR BUILT
1921
26. Somerset Hills
Bernardsville, NJ
ARCHITECT
A.W. Tillinghast
YEAR BUILT
1918
27. California Golf Club of San Francisco
South San Francisco, CA
ARCHITECT
A.
V. Macan, 1926/Alister MacKenzie, 1928/Kyle Phillips, 2007
YEAR BUILT
1926
28. Garden City
Garden City, NY
ARCHITECT
Devereux Emmet, 1899/Walter Travis, 1906
YEAR BUILT
1899
29. Maidstone
East Hampton, NY
ARCHITECT
John Park/Willie Park Jr.
YEAR BUILT
1922
30. Bethpage (Black)
Farmingdale, NY
ARCHITECT
A.W. Tillinghast
YEAR BUILT
1935
31. Ballyneal
Holyoke, CO
ARCHITECT
Tom Doak
YEAR BUILT
2006
32. Kiawah Island (Ocean)
Kiawah Island, SC
ARCHITECT
Pete Dye
YEAR BUILT
1991
33.
Inverness
Toledo, OH
ARCHITECT
Donald Ross, 1919/Andrew Green, 2017
YEAR BUILT
1919
34. Camargo
Cincinnati, OH
ARCHITECT
Seth Raynor
YEAR BUILT
1926
35. Sleepy Hollow
Scarborough, NY
ARCHITECT
C.B. Macdonald/Seth Raynor, 1913/A.W. Tillinghast, 1929/Gil Hanse, 2017
YEAR BUILT
1913
36. Peachtree
Atlanta, GA
ARCHITECT
Robert Trent Jones Sr./Bobby Jones
YEAR BUILT
1947
37. Oak Hill (East)
Rochester, NY
ARCHITECT
Donald Ross, 1921/Andrew Green, 2020
YEAR BUILT
1921
38. Old Town
Winston-Salem, NC
ARCHITECT
Perry Maxwell
YEAR BUILT
1939
39.
Ohoopee Match Club
Cobbtown, GA
ARCHITECT
Gil Hanse & Jim Wagner
YEAR BUILT
2018
40. Bandon Trails
Bandon, OR
ARCHITECT
Bill Coore/Ben Crenshaw
YEAR BUILT
2005
41. Baltusrol (Lower)
Springfield, NJ
ARCHITECT
A.W. Tillinghast
YEAR BUILT
1922
42. Myopia Hunt Club
South Hamilton, MA
ARCHITECT
H.C. Leeds
YEAR BUILT
1898
43. Winged Foot (East)
Mamaroneck, NY
ARCHITECT
A.W. Tillinghast
YEAR BUILT
1923
44. Yeamans Hall
Hanahan, SC
ARCHITECT
Seth Raynor
YEAR BUILT
1925
45.
Rock Creek Cattle Company
Deer Lodge, MT
ARCHITECT
Tom Doak
YEAR BUILT
2008
46. Bandon Dunes
Bandon, OR
ARCHITECT
David McLay Kidd
YEAR BUILT
1999
47. Quaker Ridge
Scarsdale, NY
ARCHITECT
A.W. Tillinghast
YEAR BUILT
1926
48. Muirfield Village
Dublin, OH
ARCHITECT
Jack Nicklaus/Desmond Muirhead
YEAR BUILT
1974
49. Valley Club of Montecito
Montecito, CA
ARCHITECT
Alister MacKenzie/Robert Hunter
YEAR BUILT
1929
50. TPC Sawgrass (Stadium)
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
ARCHITECT
Pete Dye
YEAR BUILT
1981
51.
The Golf Club
New Albany, OH
ARCHITECT
Pete Dye
YEAR BUILT
1967
52. Honors Course
Ooltewah, TN
ARCHITECT
Pete Dye
YEAR BUILT
1983
53. Old Sandwich
Plymouth, MA
ARCHITECT
Bill Coore/Ben Crenshaw
YEAR BUILT
2004
54. Whistling Straits (Straits)
Sheboygan, WI
ARCHITECT
Pete Dye
YEAR BUILT
1998
55. Congressional (Blue)
Bethesda, MD
ARCHITECT
Devereaux Emmet, 1924/Andrew Green, 2020
YEAR BUILT
56. Wade Hampton
ARCHITECT
Tom Fazio
YEAR BUILT
1987
57. Eastward Ho!
Chatham, MA
ARCHITECT
Herbert Fowler
YEAR BUILT
1922
58. Pasatiempo
Santa Cruz, CA
ARCHITECT
Alister MacKenzie
YEAR BUILT
1929
59.
CapRock Ranch
Valentine, NE
ARCHITECT
Gil Hanse/JIm Wagner
YEAR BUILT
2021
60. Olympic (Lake)
Daly City, CA
ARCHITECT
William Watson and Sam Whiting
YEAR BUILT
1924
61. The Creek
Locust Valley, NY
ARCHITECT
C.B. Macdonald/Seth Raynor
YEAR BUILT
1923
62. Essex County
Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
ARCHITECT
Donald Ross
YEAR BUILT
1917
64. Pikewood National
Morgantown, WV
ARCHITECT
J. Robert Gwynne/John Raese
YEAR BUILT
2009
65. Kittansett
Marion, MA
ARCHITECT
William Flynn/Fred Hood
YEAR BUILT
1922
66. Monterey Peninsula (Shore)
Pebble Beach, CA
ARCHITECT
Bob Baldock, 1962/Mike Stranz, 2004
YEAR BUILT
1962
67. Bel-Air
Los Angeles, CA
ARCHITECT
George C.
Thomas Jr./William F. Bell
YEAR BUILT
1926
68. Piping Rock
Locust Valley, NY
ARCHITECT
C.B. Macdonald
YEAR BUILT
1911
69. Plainfield
Plainfield, NJ
ARCHITECT
Donald Ross
YEAR BUILT
1916
70. Gozzer Ranch
Harrison, ID
ARCHITECT
Tom Fazio
YEAR BUILT
2007
71. White Bear Yacht
White Bear Lake, MN
ARCHITECT
William Watson
YEAR BUILT
1915
72. Moraine
Kettering, OH
ARCHITECT
Alex Campbell
YEAR BUILT
1930
73. Scioto
Columbus, OH
ARCHITECT
Donald Ross, 1916/Andrew Green, 2021
YEAR BUILT
1916
74. Ridgewood (E/W)
Paramus, NJ
ARCHITECT
A.W. Tillinghast
YEAR BUILT
1929
75. Milwaukee
River Hills, WI
ARCHITECT
C.H. Alison
YEAR BUILT
1929
76. Shadow Creek
North Las Vegas, NV
ARCHITECT
Tom Fazio
YEAR BUILT
1990
77.
Old Macdonald
Bandon, OR
ARCHITECT
Tom Doak/Jim Urbina
YEAR BUILT
2010
78. Monterey Peninsula (Dunes)
Pebble Beach, Calif.
ARCHITECT
Seth Raynor, 1924/Tom Fazio and Jackson-Kahn, 2015
YEAR BUILT
1924
80. St. Louis
St. Louis, Mo.
ARCHITECT
C.B. Macdonald
YEAR BUILT
1914
81. Aronimink
Newtown Square, Pa.
ARCHITECT
Donald Ross
YEAR BUILT
1928
82. Gamble Sands
Brewster, WA
ARCHITECT
David McLay Kidd
YEAR BUILT
2014
83. Glens Falls
Queensbury, N.Y.
ARCHITECT
Donald Ross
YEAR BUILT
1920
84. Newport
Newport, RI
ARCHITECT
William F. Davis, 1899/A.W. Tillinghast, 1924
YEAR BUILT
1899
85. Congaree
Ridgeland, SC
ARCHITECT
Tom Fazio
YEAR BUILT
2017
86.
Streamsong (Red)
Bowling Green, FL
ARCHITECT
Bill Coore/Ben Crenshaw
YEAR BUILT
2012
87. Baltimore (Five Farms East)
Baltimore, MD
ARCHITECT
A.W. Tillinghast
YEAR BUILT
1926
88. Cherry Hills
Cherry Hills Village, Colo.
ARCHITECT
William Flynn
YEAR BUILT
1923
89. Hollywood
Deal, N.J.
ARCHITECT
Walter Travis
YEAR BUILT
1915
90. Kingsley
Kingsley, Mich.
ARCHITECT
Mike DeVries
YEAR BUILT
2001
91. Nanea
Kailua-Kona, HI
ARCHITECT
David McLay Kidd
YEAR BUILT
2003
92. Streamsong (Blue)
Bowling Green, FL
ARCHITECT
Tom Doak
YEAR BUILT
2012
93. Calusa Pines
Naples, Fla.
ARCHITECT
Michael Hurdzan/Dana Fry
YEAR BUILT
2001
94.
Prairie Club (Dunes)
Valentine, NE
ARCHITECT
Tom Lehman/Chris Brands
YEAR BUILT
2010
95. Davenport
Pleasant Valley, IA
ARCHITECT
C.H. Alison, 1924/Forse Golf Design, 2014
YEAR BUILT
1924
96. Brookside
Canton , OH
ARCHITECT
Donald Ross
YEAR BUILT
1922
97. Sheep Ranch
Bandon, OR
ARCHITECT
Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw
YEAR BUILT
2020
98. Sand Valley (Sand Valley)
Nekooska, WI
ARCHITECT
Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw
YEAR BUILT
2017
99. Palmetto
Aiken, S.C.
ARCHITECT
HC Leeds, 1897/Alister MacKenzie, 1933
YEAR BUILT
1897
100. Pinehurst (No. 4)
Pinehurst, NC
ARCHITECT
Donald Ross, 1919/Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner, 2017
YEAR BUILT
1919
GOLF’s 2021-22 ranking is here!
Courses
endif;
?>
By:
GOLF’s Course Raters and Ran Morrissett, Architecture Editor
GOLF has been ranking the world’s best courses for the better part of four decades.
And I’d wager my finest Pinehurst No. 2 ball marker against whatever you value in your bag that this ranking period (between January 2020 and now) was the most nuanced yet.
GOLF’s 107 raters spread across the globe dealt with Covid restrictions to deliver a comprehensive review of the game’s elite venues — including major renovation projects that demanded full attention in addition to a steady supply of new designs. Kudos to the group.
The result is what we feel is the smartest vote on architecture among the myriad media outlets that also rate courses. Yes, stalwarts remain, but, if you look closely at the list, you’ll notice that what was once considered “great” architecture is taking on a decidedly broader definition.
Scroll down to check out our latest and greatest. Enjoy! — Ran Morrissett, GOLF’s Architecture Editor
Photos in revolving gallery above: Royal County Down (Evan Schiller), Friar’s Head (Jon Cavalier), Baltusrol Lower (Patrick Koenig), Tara Iti (Jacob Sjoman), Ardfin (Konrad Borkowski)
Podcast: What makes a Top 100 course? With GOLF Course Rater Lukas Michel
Methodology: How we rate courses | Meet our expert panelists
More GOLF course rankings: Top 100 Courses in the U.
S. | Top 100 Courses You Can Play | Top 100 Value Courses in the U.S. | America’s Best Municipal Courses | Top 100 Short Courses in the World
Skip to top 100 list nav
1. Pine Valley
Pine Valley, NJ
ARCHITECT
George Crump / Harry S. Colt
YEAR BUILT
1918
2. Cypress Point
Pebble Beach, CA
ARCHITECT
Alister MacKenzie
YEAR BUILT
1928
3. St. Andrews (Old Course)
St. Andrews, Scotland
ARCHITECT
Old Tom Morris
YEAR BUILT
1400
4. Shinnecock Hills
Southampton, NY
ARCHITECT
William Flynn
YEAR BUILT
1931
6.
Royal County Down
Newcastle, Nothern Ireland
ARCHITECT
Old Tom Morris
YEAR BUILT
1889
7. Royal Melbourne (West)
Black Rock, Australia
ARCHITECT
Alister MacKenzie
YEAR BUILT
1931
8. Oakmont
Oakmont, PA
ARCHITECT
Henry Fownes
YEAR BUILT
1903
9. Augusta National
Augusta, GA
ARCHITECT
Alister MacKenzie/Bobby Jones
YEAR BUILT
1933
10. Sand Hills
Mullen, NE
ARCHITECT
Bill Coore/Ben Crenshaw
YEAR BUILT
1995
11. Muirfield
East Lothian, Scotland
ARCHITECT
Old Tom Morris, 1891/H.
S. Colt, 1925
YEAR BUILT
1925
12. Royal Dornoch (Championship)
Dornoch, Scotland
ARCHITECT
Old Tom Morris
YEAR BUILT
1886
13. Merion (East)
Ardmore, PA
ARCHITECT
Hugh Wilson
YEAR BUILT
1912
15. Royal Portrush (Dunluce)
Portrush, Northern Ireland
ARCHITECT
H.S. Colt
YEAR BUILT
1929
16. Fishers Island
Fishers Island, NY
ARCHITECT
Seth Raynor
YEAR BUILT
1926
17. Pinehurst (No. 2)
Village of Pinehurst, NC
ARCHITECT
Donald Ross
YEAR BUILT
1907
18. Turnberry (Ailsa)
Turnberry, Scotland
ARCHITECT
Willie Fernie, 1909/Mackenzie Ross, 1946/Martin Ebert, 2016
YEAR BUILT
2016
19.
Chicago GC
Wheaton, IL
ARCHITECT
C.B. Macdonald, 1895/Seth Raynor, 1923
YEAR BUILT
1895
20. Los Angeles (North)
Los Angeles, CA
ARCHITECT
George C. Thomas Jr.
YEAR BUILT
1927
21. Friar’s Head
Baiting Hollow, NY
ARCHITECT
Bill Coore/Ben Crenshaw
YEAR BUILT
2003
22. Kingston Heath
Cheltenham, Australia
ARCHITECT
Des Soutar, 1925/Alister Mackenzie, 1928
YEAR BUILT
1928
23. Tara Iti
Te Arai, New Zealand
ARCHITECT
Tom Doak
YEAR BUILT
2015
24.
Ballybunion (Old)
Ballybunion, Ireland
ARCHITECT
P. Murphy, 1893/Tom Simpson, 1936
YEAR BUILT
1936
25. Winged Foot (West)
Mamaroneck , NY
ARCHITECT
A.W. Tillinghast
YEAR BUILT
1923
26. Prairie Dunes
Hutchinson, KS
ARCHITECT
Perry Maxwell, 1937/Press Maxwell, 1957
YEAR BUILT
1937
27. Riviera
Pacific Palisades, CA
ARCHITECT
George Thomas Jr./Billy Bell Sr.
YEAR BUILT
1927
28. Pacific Dunes
Bandon, OR
ARCHITECT
Tom Doak
YEAR BUILT
2001
29.
Crystal Downs
Frankfort, MI
ARCHITECT
Alister MacKenzie/Perry Maxwell
YEAR BUILT
1932
30. Sunningdale (Old)
Sunningdale, England
ARCHITECT
Willie Park Jr., 1901/H.S. Colt, 1922
YEAR BUILT
1922
31. Oakland Hills (South)
Bloomfield Hills, MI
ARCHITECT
Donald Ross
YEAR BUILT
1917
32. Seminole
Juno Beach, FL
ARCHITECT
Donald Ross
YEAR BUILT
1929
33. Royal St. George’s
Sandwich, England
ARCHITECT
W. Laidlaw Purves, 1887/H.S. Colt, 1922
YEAR BUILT
1922
34.
San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
ARCHITECT
A.W. Tillinghast
YEAR BUILT
1918
35. North Berwick (West)
North Berwick, Scotland
ARCHITECT
David Strath
YEAR BUILT
1895
36. Lahinch (Old)
Lahinch, Ireland
ARCHITECT
Old Tom Morris, 1893/Alister MacKenzie, 1927/Martin Hawtree, 2003
YEAR BUILT
1927
37. Hirono
Miki-Chi, Japan
ARCHITECT
C.H. Alison
YEAR BUILT
1932
38. Barnbougle Dunes
Bridport, Australia
ARCHITECT
Tom Doak/Mike Clayton
YEAR BUILT
2004
39.
Carnoustie (Championship)
Carnoustie, Scotland
ARCHITECT
A. Robertson, 1842/Old Tom Morris, 1872/James Braid, 1926
YEAR BUILT
1926
40. The Country Club (Clyde/Squirrel)
Brookline, MA
ARCHITECT
TCC Members/Willie Campbell
YEAR BUILT
1899
41. Morfontaine
Mortefontaine, France
ARCHITECT
Tom Simpson
YEAR BUILT
1927
42. Royal Birkdale
Southport, England
ARCHITECT
George Low Jr., 1889/Fred Hawtree, 1932
YEAR BUILT
1932
43. Somerset Hills
Bernardsville, NJ
ARCHITECT
A.
W. Tillinghast
YEAR BUILT
1918
44. Cabot Cliffs
Inverness, Nova Scotia
ARCHITECT
Bill Coore/Ben Crenshaw
YEAR BUILT
2016
45. Garden City
Garden City, NY
ARCHITECT
Devereux Emmet, 1899/Walter Travis, 1906
YEAR BUILT
1899
46. Southern Hills
Tulsa, OK
ARCHITECT
Perry Maxwell
YEAR BUILT
1936
47. New South Wales
La Perouse, Australia
ARCHITECT
Alister Mackenzie, 1928/Eric Apperly, 1947
YEAR BUILT
1928
48. California Golf Club of San Francisco
South San Francisco, CA
ARCHITECT
A.
V. Macan, 1926/Alister MacKenzie, 1928/Kyle Phillips, 2007
YEAR BUILT
1926
49. Shoreacres
Lake Bluff, IL
ARCHITECT
Seth Raynor
YEAR BUILT
1921
50. Swinley Forest
South Ascot, England
ARCHITECT
H.S. Colt
YEAR BUILT
1910
51. Cape Kidnappers
Te Awanga, New Zealand
ARCHITECT
Tom Doak
YEAR BUILT
2004
52. Bethpage (Black)
Farmingdale, NY
ARCHITECT
A.W. Tillinghast
YEAR BUILT
1935
53. Portmarnock (Old)
Portmarnock, Ireland
ARCHITECT
W.C. Pickerman/George Ross/Mungo Park, 1894/George Coburn, 1896
YEAR BUILT
1896
54.
Ballyneal
Holyoke, CO
ARCHITECT
Tom Doak
YEAR BUILT
2006
56. Maidstone
East Hampton, NY
ARCHITECT
John Park/Willie Park Jr.
YEAR BUILT
1922
57. Baltusrol (Lower)
Springfield, NJ
ARCHITECT
A.W. Tillinghast
YEAR BUILT
1922
58. Camargo
Cincinnati, OH
ARCHITECT
Seth Raynor
YEAR BUILT
1926
59. Royal Troon (Old)
Troon, Scotland
ARCHITECT
Willie Fernie
YEAR BUILT
1887
60. Kiawah Island (Ocean)
Kiawah Island, SC
ARCHITECT
Pete Dye
YEAR BUILT
1991
61.
Woodhall Spa (Hotchkin)
Woodhall Spa, England
ARCHITECT
Harry Vardon, 1905/H.S. Colt, 1912/S.V. Hotchkin, 1926
YEAR BUILT
1926
62. Kawana (Fuji)
Ito-Shi, Japan
ARCHITECT
C.H. Alison/Kinya Fujita
YEAR BUILT
1936
63. Cruden Bay
Cruden Bay, Scotland
ARCHITECT
Tom Simpson
YEAR BUILT
1926
64. Sunningdale (New)
Sunningdale, England
ARCHITECT
H.S. Colt
YEAR BUILT
1922
65. Inverness
Toledo, OH
ARCHITECT
Donald Ross, 1919/Andrew Green, 2017
YEAR BUILT
1919
66.
Rye (Old)
Camber, England
ARCHITECT
H.S. Colt, 1895/Tom Simpson/Herbert Tippet/Guy Campbell, 1907
YEAR BUILT
1907
67. Royal Lytham & St. Annes
Lytham St. Annes, England
ARCHITECT
George Low Jr.
YEAR BUILT
1897
68. Winged Foot (East)
Mamaroneck, NY
ARCHITECT
A.W. Tillinghast
YEAR BUILT
1923
69. Prestwick
Prestwick, Scotland
ARCHITECT
Old Tom Morris
YEAR BUILT
1851
70. Cape Wickham
King Island, Australia
ARCHITECT
Mike DeVries with Darius Oliver
YEAR BUILT
2015
71.
Sleepy Hollow
Scarborough, NY
ARCHITECT
C.B. Macdonald/Seth Raynor, 1913/A.W. Tillinghast, 1929/Gil Hanse, 2017
YEAR BUILT
1913
72. Myopia Hunt Club
South Hamilton, MA
ARCHITECT
H.C. Leeds
YEAR BUILT
1898
73. Ohoopee Match Club
Cobbtown, GA
ARCHITECT
Gil Hanse & Jim Wagner
YEAR BUILT
2018
74. Ardfin
Isle of Jura, Scotland
ARCHITECT
Bob Harrison
YEAR BUILT
2017
75. Casa De Campo (Teeth of the Dog)
La Romana, Dominican Republic
ARCHITECT
Pete Dye
YEAR BUILT
1971
76.
Oak Hill (East)
Rochester, NY
ARCHITECT
Donald Ross, 1921/Andrew Green, 2020
YEAR BUILT
1921
77. Castle Stuart
Inverness, Scotland
ARCHITECT
Gil Hanse/Mark Parsinen
YEAR BUILT
2009
79. Royal Liverpool
Hoylake, England
ARCHITECT
George Morris/HS Colt/Fred Hawtree
YEAR BUILT
1869
80. Bandon Dunes
Bandon, OR
ARCHITECT
David McLay Kidd
YEAR BUILT
1999
81. Kingsbarns
St. Andrews, Scotland
ARCHITECT
Kyle Phillips
YEAR BUILT
1999
82. Whistling Straits (Straits)
Sheboygan, WI
ARCHITECT
Pete Dye
YEAR BUILT
1998
83.
Ellerston
Hunter Valley, Australia
ARCHITECT
Greg Norman/Bob Harrison
YEAR BUILT
2001
84. Rock Creek Cattle Company
Deer Lodge, MT
ARCHITECT
Tom Doak
YEAR BUILT
2008
85. Muirfield Village
Dublin, OH
ARCHITECT
Jack Nicklaus/Desmond Muirhead
YEAR BUILT
1974
86. Koninklijke Haagsche (Royal Hague)
Wassenaar, The Netherlands
ARCHITECT
C.H. Alison/J.S.F. Morrison
YEAR BUILT
1938
87. Quaker Ridge
Scarsdale, NY
ARCHITECT
A.W. Tillinghast
YEAR BUILT
1926
88.
St. George’s Hill (A & B)
Weybridge, England
ARCHITECT
H.S. Colt
YEAR BUILT
1913
89. Yeamans Hall
Hanahan, SC
ARCHITECT
Seth Raynor
YEAR BUILT
1925
90. Peachtree
Atlanta, GA
ARCHITECT
Robert Trent Jones Sr./Bobby Jones
YEAR BUILT
1947
91. Bandon Trails
Bandon, OR
ARCHITECT
Bill Coore/Ben Crenshaw
YEAR BUILT
2005
92. Old Town
Winston-Salem, NC
ARCHITECT
Perry Maxwell
YEAR BUILT
1939
93. Nine Bridges
Jeju Island, South Korea
ARCHITECT
Ron Fream/David Dale
YEAR BUILT
2001
94.
Royal Melbourne (East)
Black Rock, Australia
ARCHITECT
Alex Russell
YEAR BUILT
1932
95. De Pan (Utrechtse)
Utrecht, The Netherlands
ARCHITECT
H.S. Colt
YEAR BUILT
1929
96. Olympic (Lake)
Daly City, CA
ARCHITECT
William Watson and Sam Whiting
YEAR BUILT
1924
97. Les Bordes (New)
Saint-Laurent-Nouan, France
ARCHITECT
Gil Hanse/Jim Wagner
YEAR BUILT
2021
98. Diamante (Dunes)
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
ARCHITECT
Davis Love III/Mark Love, 2010/Paul Cowley, 2016
YEAR BUILT
2016
99.
St. George’s
Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada
ARCHITECT
Stanley Thompson
YEAR BUILT
1929
100. The Golf Club
New Albany, OH
ARCHITECT
Pete Dye
YEAR BUILT
1967
World’s Best Golf Courses | TopCrop.ru
According to Golf Digest , there are more than 35,000 golf courses in the world, but not every one of them can boast a rich history and unique design. TopCrop.ru presents must-play golf courses – only the best of the best.
1. Old Course, St Andrews Links, Scotland
Old Course, St Andrews Links, Scotland
Scottish Old Course. Golf was played here for the first time in the early 15th century. The design of the field was created by nature itself and has not changed much over the past 600 years. The Old Course is home to the oldest and largest championship in golf, the Open Championship.
The next championship will be held at the Old Course in July 2015. nine0009
The total length of the course is 6.2 km, par 72, 18 holes. Zeeland
Cape Kidnappers, New Zealand
Cape Kidnappers is one of the most beautiful modern golf courses, which in 2008-2009. hosted the Kiwi Challenge. Designed by legendary architect Tom Doak and opened in 2004, Cape Kidnappers is ideal for pros and beginners alike. Everything here is designed for a comfortable game: a cozy club house, a specialized store, a restaurant. The course is located at an altitude of more than 120 meters above sea level, which makes the waves in Hawkes Bay resemble small ripples on a lake. nine0009
The total length of the golf course is 6.5 km, par 71, 18 holes. , Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic
Teeth of the Dog Golf Course, Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic
Teeth of the Dog was opened for play in 1971. It took over two years for Pete Dye to transform the Dominican Republic’s ordinary coral coastline into one of the finest and most impressive golf courses in the world.
The mild tropical climate and beautiful seascapes make playing on this high-end course a real pleasure. Seven of the 18 holes at Teeth of the Dog are located along the sea, so get ready to fight not only with your rivals, but also with the changeable Caribbean breeze. nine0009
The total length of the golf course is 6.7 km, par 72, 18 holes. Club, Mauritius
Heritage Golf Club, Mauritius
Variety of natural landscape and beautiful design by Peter Matkovitch combines the golf course at Heritage Golf Club. The field is suitable for both experienced players and beginners. Each hole is unique, which is why playing on the course at Heritage Golf Club is an invaluable experience. And the stunning scenery and good service will make your stay here enjoyable. In 2015, The AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open will take place on the golf course at the Heritage Golf Club from 7 to 10 May 2015. nine0009
The total area of the golf course is more than 100 hectares, the number of holes is 18.
Additional information about the course can be found on the website: http://www.
heritagegolfclub.mu/
5. Leopard Creek Country Club, South Africa
Course for golf Leopard Creek Country Club, South Africa
Golf and safari – two things that don’t go together? If such exoticism does not scare you, then the golf course at Leopard Creek Country Club is made for you.
The golf course, located in the southern part of the Kruger National Park, was opened at 1996, and in 2007-2009. became the site of the Alfred Dunhill Championship. Gary Player, architect of the Leopard Creek Country Club, wrote: “While playing golf at the Leopard Creek Country Club, you may hear hippos snort or see a lion come up to the fence. It’s as unbelievable as throwing a ball across a lake full of crocodiles and hippos.”
The total length of the course is 6.7 km, par 72, number of holes -18.
Details on the website: http://www.leopardcreek.co.za/
6. Lava Field Course, Mission Hills Haikou, China
Hole #18, Lava Fields, Mission Hills Haikou, China / Photo: Ryan Farrow
Mission Hills Haikou, one of the largest golf resorts in the world, has 12 courses for golf, 2 of which are championship level.
The Lava Fields Course, opened in 2010, features a unique landscape created by volcanic rock and sand.
The total length of the course is 6.8 km, par 72, 18 holes.
Detailed information about the field on the website: http://www.missionhillschina.com/
7.
No. 2 Course , Pinehurst Resort and Country Club, USA
Golf Course No. 2, Pinehurst, North Carolina, USA / Getty Images
Pinehurst No. a fair test for golf championships.” This is one of the most famous and challenging golf courses in the world. Opened in 1907, the field has been improved for 40 years. It regularly hosts championships among amateurs, and in 2014, Pinehurst Golf Course No. 2 hosted the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open Championships. nine0009
Course length 5.8 km, par 70, 18 holes.
More information: http://www.pinehurst.com/
8. Terravista Golf Course, Brazil
Terravista Golf Course , Brazil
Designed by architect Dan Blankenship, Terravista Golf Course opened in 2004. The first nine holes are located in the rainforest, and the next nine are closer to the coast. The most popular hole on the Terravista golf course is No. 14: it is located on the edge of a cliff, at an altitude of 150 meters above sea level. nine0009
The total length of the golf course is 6.6 km, par 72, 18 holes. , United Arab Emirates
Championship Course, The Address Montgomerie Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Address Montgomerie Dubai Championship Course, an oasis located in Dubai’s prestigious Emirates Hills, was designed by architects Colin Montgomerie and Desmond Muirhead ) and officially opened in 2006. This course is considered the most luxurious and expensive golf resort in the Middle East, and its high quality makes it attractive to golfers around the world. nine0009
The golf course is 107 hectares and has 18 holes.
For more information, please visit: http://www.themontgomerie.com/
10. Secret Valley Golf Course, Cyprus
Secret Valley Golf Course , Secret Valley Golf Club, Cyprus / Photo: John Kotsovas
One of the most prestigious courses in Cyprus, Secret Valley was opened in 1996 and has recently undergone renovation. Designed by architect Iacovos Iacovou, it is located in a picturesque valley surrounded by olive groves and beautiful rocks that change color depending on the light. nine0009
The total length of the course is 6.1 km, par 71, 18 holes.
Detailed course information: http://www.secretvalleygolfresort.com/
11. The Dunes Course, Costa Navarino Golf, Greece
Hole 6, The Dunes Course, Costa Navarino Golf, Greece
The Dunes Course is the first 18-hole golf course in Greece. The course was designed by Bernhard Langer in collaboration with European Golf Design and opened to the public in 2010. The Dunes Course is located close to the sea and bordered by a range of mountains on one side. Olive and citrus groves, high hills and strategically challenging bunkers provide an exciting game for players of all levels. nine0009
The total length of the golf course is 6.2 km, par 72, number of holes – 18.
Details on the website: http://www.costanavarinogolf.com/
12.
Zavidovo Golf Club, Russia
Golf course in Zavidovo Golf Club, Russia
In 2012, the first and only golf course in Russia under the prestigious PGA brand was opened just 100 km from Moscow. The architects of the European Golf Design bureau managed to reproduce a real old Scottish golf course with many water barriers and bunkers. Playing on the course is available only to members of the Zavidovo Golf Club, PGA National Russia and their guests. nine0009
The total area of the course is more than 100 hectares, par 72, the number of holes is 18.
For details, please visit: http://www.pganationalrussia.com/
13. Faldo Course, Cornelia Golf Club, Turkey
Hole no. 11, Faldo Course, Cornelia Golf Club, Antalya, Turkey
Faldo Course was opened in 2006 and is one of the best golf courses in Europe. Architect Nick Faldo called the landscape of the future golf course one of the most beautiful he has ever seen. nine0009
The total length of the course is 6.4 km, par 72, 27 holes.
All course information online: http://www.corneliaresort.com/
14. Streamsong Blue, USA
Streamsong Blue Golf Course, Streamsong, Florida, USA
Smooth sculpted lines, deep waters, towering hills, dense grasses and sand dunes make Streamsong Blue one of the most beautiful golf courses in the southern United States. Streamsong Blue is the creation of acclaimed craftsman Tom Doak. Opened for play in 2013, the course instantly gained popularity among players of all levels. nine0009
Total length 6.6 km, par 72, 18 holes.
Details: http://www.streamsongresort.com/
15. Assoufid Golf Club, Morocco
Assoufid golf course Golf Club, Marrakech, Morocco
Forming a golf course in the desert is not an easy task. But the architect Neil Cameron (Niall Cameron) coped with it perfectly. When designing the golf course at Assoufid Golf Club, Cameron retained the natural desert landscape with its soft contours, while the snow-capped peaks of the Atlas Mountains, palm trees and olive groves create a pleasant atmosphere for playing. The opening of the field took place in 2014. nine0009
The total length of the course is 5.9 km, par 72, the number of holes is 18.
Details on the website: http://www.assoufid.com/
Text: Vera Sedavnykh
Read also : Free round of golf at the best golf course in Thailand
Five of the best golf courses: Surprizeshop Golf Clubs Ranking
Rated by Surprizeshop, an English golf apparel and accessories store. Store employees analyzed golf club geolocation tags and hashtag mentions on Instagram to find the most picturesque courses in the world. nine0009
The top 5 ranking includes clubs from Northern Ireland, USA, Portugal and Scotland. Full list on the store’s website.
1. Royal County Down Golf Club – Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Northern Irish nature, which is home to Royal County Down Golf Club
Royal County Down Golf Club is located in Murlow National Park on the coast near the Morne Mountains. The state protects the territory of the park in order to preserve the landscape of the area: sandy hills and wastelands, where there is a lot of greenery, heather and gorse. Club founded in 1889year by businessmen from Belfast.
There are two golf courses, a canteen and a bar on the territory. The club’s players wear a special uniform: if they don’t dress according to the rules, they may not be allowed on the field. The club has compiled a list of clothes that cannot be worn on the field:
- Jeans and denim jackets.
- Sleeveless and collarless shirts.
- Short shorts.
- Clothing with prints.
- Tracksuits.
Players are also advised to wear golf shoes and knee-length socks. nine0009
Royal County Down has hosted the Walker Cup and Curtis Cup, the Irish Amateur and Professional Opens. Every year the club organizes golf championships and invites everyone to play.
The price per game round depends on the season and starts from £35.
2. Augusta National Golf Club – Georgia, USA
Golf course at Augusta National Golf Club, USA. The club annually hosts the Masters tournament, which all professional golf players strive to enter
Source: pgatour.com
Augusta Golf Club is one of the most famous golf clubs in the world. Architect Alistair McKenzie and golfer Bobby Jones co-designed the golf courses. Wealthy people and celebrities like to relax in the club. Ronald Reagan, the former President of the United States, often visited here.
The club opened in December 1932. On its territory there are places for recreation, a dining room, a library and a trophy hall. The club holds tournaments every year. And within the framework of Masters Week, a dinner of champions is always held. nine0009
Spectators need to buy tickets in advance to watch the tournament. Prices are announced at the time of booking, they depend on the season and the number of selected days. You can’t just come and play on the fields of the club: visitors play only at the invitation of club members.
3. Quinta do Lago – Algarve, Portugal
Golf course at Quinta do Lago resort, Portugal. The club’s south course has hosted the Portuguese Open 8 times
Quinta do Lago is a resort with one of the most luxurious golf clubs in Portugal. It is located on the territory of a natural reserve in the Algarve. Five-star hotels, restaurants, and sports clubs have been built for vacationers in the resort. Not far from the club there is a coast with a sandy beach. nine0009
For the past decade, the golf club has been featured in local media ratings. In the club you can meet show business stars, athletes and other famous people. Near the resort is the house of Madonna, who sometimes comes to Quinta do Lago to play golf with friends.
In 2011, the Paul McGinley Golf Academy, a four-time European champion, opened at the club.
All hotel guests can play golf if they book in advance. The Quinta do Lago course is known for its difficult obstacles and hole patterns, so it is suitable for experienced athletes. nine0009
4. TPC Sawgrass – Florida, USA
TPC Sawgrass Golf Course, USA. The course is known for its 125m 17th hole “Island Green”
TPC Sawgrass was founded in the early 1980s in Florida. Two years later, the first The Players championship took place, which is still held only in this club.
Golfer Dean Beman and renowned architect Pete Dye designed the club’s courses to captivate the game with intricate hole patterns and unusual landscape. Pine, oak and palm trees grow around the fields. Also on the track there are transparent lakes, the cleanliness of which is carefully monitored. nine0009
The club building was built in Mediterranean style. Professional athletes and golfers can stay here. Guests are offered excursions, relaxation in the gallery, restaurants and shopping. Game prices start at $150.
5. Old Course – Scotland, UK
The oldest golf course at the Old Course, Scotland. The courses preserve the natural landscape of
Old Course – the oldest golf course in the world, which was played back in the 12th century. Despite the status and fame, the field remains open to everyone. To play, just book a seat in advance or register at the entrance. It is better to check the free places on the official website. nine0009
The club is located on the campus of St. Andrews. Next to it is a hotel, a restaurant and a shop for guests.
The landscape of the fields is shaped by nature and has hardly changed. Therefore, the layout of the holes is unusual – the design took into account the natural features of the area.
The price of the game depends on the club’s rates and starts from £85.
Residence permit and second citizenship for sports recreation
Russian citizens need a visa to travel to the UK, Portugal and the USA. The borders are currently closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. A residence permit or a second citizenship will allow you to relax and travel around the world without restrictions. The fastest way is to participate in the state investment program. nine0009
How to travel without a visa to the UK. A passport from one of the five Caribbean countries or Vanuatu is suitable for frequent travel to the UK. These states are part of the Commonwealth of Nations. Their citizens enter the UK without a visa and can stay in its territory for up to six months.
Caribbean citizenship or Vanuatu citizenship can be obtained through an investment program. For this, a foreigner invests from $100,000 into the country’s economy. The term for issuing a Vanuatu passport is from 1 month. The fastest way to get a Caribbean passport is in Dominica – for a period of 2 months or more. nine0009
How to enter Portugal freely. Citizens and residents of the country have the right to come to Portugal at any time – even during closed borders.
Portugal makes it possible to obtain a temporary residence permit for investment. Participation in the program takes from 2 months. The minimum investment amount is 250,000 €. Among the advantages of a residence permit in Portugal is also the opportunity to visit the Schengen countries without visas.
How to get to the USA. Russian citizens need a visa to travel to the USA. But it is difficult to get it – a high percentage of refusals. nine0009
Businessmen can get an EB-5 visa if they plan to open a company in the States. To do this, a foreigner invests from $900,000 in the business of the country, and the process of obtaining a visa takes from two years.
Citizens of Grenada and Montenegro can obtain another business visa – type E2. For Russians, this option is not available. To obtain a visa, an investor opens a business in the States, invests over $200,000 in its development and creates 5 jobs. E2 visa is issued for 5 years, it can be extended an unlimited number of times. It allows you to freely enter the country, live, work and do business, study in the United States. nine0009
Grenada gives the opportunity to obtain citizenship for a period of 4 months. Investors buy real estate or make a non-refundable contribution to a government fund.