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Southeast

FL · GA · SC · NC · TN · AL
Championship$$$$

TPC Sawgrass

Ponte Vedra Beach,FL
4.9(2,847 reviews)

Home of THE PLAYERS Championship, TPC Sawgrass is one of America's most iconic courses. The island-green 17th hole is bucket-list golf.

"An absolute must-play. The island green on 17 is everything you imagine it to be — nerve-wracking and unforgettable."
— Mike T.
Resort$$$$

Harbour Town Golf Links

Hilton Head Island,SC
4.8(1,923 reviews)

Pete Dye's masterpiece on Hilton Head Island. Tight fairways, small greens, and the iconic red-and-white lighthouse make this a true classic.

"Best golf experience of my life. The lighthouse backdrop on 18 is stunning. Worth every penny."
— Sarah K.
Private / Historic$$$$

Augusta National Golf Club

Augusta,GA
5.0(4,102 reviews)

Home of The Masters Tournament, Augusta National is the most storied golf course in the world. Amen Corner is hallowed ground for every golf fan.

"Words can't describe walking the same fairways as Nicklaus and Tiger. A once-in-a-lifetime experience."
— James R.
Championship$$$$

Pinehurst No. 2

Pinehurst,NC
4.9(3,210 reviews)

Donald Ross's crown jewel and host of multiple US Opens. The crowned greens and sandy waste areas define classic American golf.

"The turtleback greens are unlike anything else in golf. Challenging, beautiful, and historically significant."
— David L.
Private$$$

Honors Course

Ooltewah,TN
4.7(876 reviews)

Consistently ranked among America's top 100 courses, the Honors Course is a Pete Dye design set in the rolling hills of Tennessee.

"Pristine conditions, breathtaking scenery, and a layout that rewards smart golf. One of the hidden gems of the South."
— Chris M.
Public$$

Grand National Links

Auburn,AL
4.6(1,102 reviews)

Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, Grand National features 54 holes along the shores of Lake Saugahatchee. Outstanding public golf at a great value.

"Best public golf value in the country. Stunning lake views, great conditions, and very affordable. We'll be back."
— Tom B.

Southwest

AZ · TX · NV · NM · CO
Championship$$$

TPC Scottsdale (Stadium)

Scottsdale,AZ
4.8(3,421 reviews)

Host of the WM Phoenix Open and the famous 16th hole party atmosphere. The Stadium Course is desert golf at its most dramatic and entertaining.

"The 16th hole is unlike anything in golf. 20,000 fans, incredible energy, and a course that's both beautiful and challenging."
— Lisa P.
Private / Historic$$$$

Colonial Country Club

Fort Worth,TX
4.7(1,654 reviews)

Home of the Charles Schwab Challenge, Colonial has hosted PGA Tour events since 1946. Hogan's Alley remains one of the most demanding stretches in golf.

"Steeped in history and perfectly maintained. Playing where Hogan dominated is a special experience for any golf fan."
— Robert H.
Resort$$$$

Shadow Creek

North Las Vegas,NV
4.9(2,103 reviews)

Tom Fazio's masterpiece carved from the Nevada desert. Shadow Creek is consistently ranked among the top 10 courses in America — a true oasis.

"Absolutely surreal. They transform the desert into a lush paradise. The most unique golf experience I've ever had."
— Amanda W.
Resort$$$

Sandia Golf Club

Albuquerque,NM
4.5(789 reviews)

Set against the stunning Sandia Mountains, this Keith Foster design offers dramatic elevation changes and sweeping views of the Rio Grande valley.

"The mountain backdrop is breathtaking. Great course design with challenging elevation changes and immaculate greens."
— Carlos M.
Private$$$$

Castle Pines Golf Club

Castle Rock,CO
4.8(1,287 reviews)

Jack Nicklaus's Colorado masterpiece set among towering ponderosa pines at 6,500 feet. Former host of The International PGA Tour event.

"Golf at altitude in the Rockies doesn't get better. The pines, the views, the Nicklaus design — it's all perfect."
— Jennifer S.
Resort$$$

Barton Creek Fazio Canyons

Austin,TX
4.6(1,456 reviews)

Tom Fazio's canyon course winds through the Texas Hill Country with dramatic limestone cliffs and Hill Country views. One of Austin's premier golf destinations.

"Stunning Hill Country scenery with a challenging layout. The canyon holes are absolutely spectacular."
— Mark D.

Midwest

IL · OH · MI · WI · MN · IN
Resort$$$$

Whistling Straits (Straits)

Sheboygan,WI
4.9(2,654 reviews)

Pete Dye's links-style masterpiece along Lake Michigan. Host of three PGA Championships and the 2021 Ryder Cup. One of America's most dramatic courses.

"Walking the Straits along Lake Michigan is a religious experience. The Dye design is brutal and beautiful in equal measure."
— Patrick O.
Private$$$$

Muirfield Village Golf Club

Dublin,OH
4.8(1,876 reviews)

Jack Nicklaus's home course and host of the Memorial Tournament. Muirfield Village is meticulously maintained and consistently ranks among America's best.

"Impeccable conditions, classic design, and the prestige of Nicklaus's home course. A bucket-list round for any serious golfer."
— Brian K.
Public$$$

Harbor Shores

Benton Harbor,MI
4.6(987 reviews)

Jack Nicklaus Signature design along the St. Joseph River. Host of the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship with stunning water views throughout.

"Beautiful waterfront setting with a challenging Nicklaus design. Great value for a course of this caliber."
— Nancy F.
Public$$$

Erin Hills

Erin,WI
4.7(1,432 reviews)

Host of the 2017 US Open, Erin Hills is a links-style course set in the rolling Wisconsin countryside. Exceptional public golf at a world-class venue.

"Playing a US Open venue at a public price is incredible. The fescue fairways and Wisconsin landscape are gorgeous."
— Steve G.
Private$$$$

Medinah Country Club (No. 3)

Medinah,IL
4.8(2,103 reviews)

Host of three US Opens and the 2012 Ryder Cup, Medinah No. 3 is one of America's most storied courses. The tree-lined fairways and Lake Kadijah are iconic.

"Historic, challenging, and absolutely beautiful. The Ryder Cup atmosphere still lingers. A true American classic."
— Michael C.
Private$$$$

Hazeltine National Golf Club

Chaska,MN
4.7(1,234 reviews)

Host of multiple US Opens, PGA Championships, and the 2016 Ryder Cup. Hazeltine is Minnesota's crown jewel of championship golf.

"World-class conditions and a layout that has challenged the best players in the world. Minnesota golf at its finest."
— Karen L.

Northeast

NY · MA · PA · NJ · CT · ME
Public$$

Bethpage Black

Farmingdale,NY
4.8(3,876 reviews)

The most famous public course in America. Host of two US Opens and the 2019 PGA Championship. The famous warning sign at the first tee says it all.

"Slept in my car to get a tee time and it was 100% worth it. The Black is everything the hype says — brutal, beautiful, and unforgettable."
— Tony M.
Private$$$$

Shinnecock Hills Golf Club

Southampton,NY
4.9(1,543 reviews)

One of the five founding clubs of the USGA, Shinnecock Hills is a true links course on Long Island's East End. Host of five US Opens.

"Pure links golf on American soil. The wind, the fescue, the history — Shinnecock is in a class by itself."
— William B.
Private$$$$

Merion Golf Club (East)

Ardmore,PA
4.8(1,287 reviews)

One of America's oldest and most revered clubs. The East Course hosted the 2013 US Open and is famous for its wicker basket flagsticks and demanding layout.

"History drips from every hole. The wicker baskets, the quarry holes, the intimacy of the layout — Merion is irreplaceable."
— Elizabeth H.
Private$$$$

Pine Valley Golf Club

Pine Valley,NJ
5.0(987 reviews)

Consistently ranked the #1 golf course in the world. Pine Valley is a private sanctuary of golf perfection set in the New Jersey pinelands.

"There are no words. Pine Valley is golf perfection. Every hole is a masterpiece. The greatest course I will ever play."
— George A.
Public$$

Yale Golf Course

New Haven,CT
4.6(876 reviews)

Charles Blair Macdonald's 1926 masterpiece on the Yale University campus. One of the finest and most underrated public courses in New England.

"Stunning Golden Age design at a public price. The natural terrain, the history, the value — Yale is a hidden gem."
— Rachel T.
Semi-Private$$$

Cape Arundel Golf Club

Kennebunkport,ME
4.5(654 reviews)

A charming 1897 Willie Campbell design in coastal Maine. Famous as the home course of the Bush family, Cape Arundel offers classic New England golf.

"Quintessential New England golf. The ocean views, the history, the friendly atmosphere — a perfect Maine golf experience."
— Dorothy C.

West Coast

CA · OR · WA · HI
Resort$$$$

Pebble Beach Golf Links

Pebble Beach,CA
5.0(5,432 reviews)

The most famous golf course in America. Six US Opens, stunning Monterey Peninsula cliffs, and the iconic 7th and 18th holes make Pebble Beach a bucket-list must.

"Worth every penny. Waking up to play Pebble Beach with the Pacific crashing below — there's nothing like it in golf."
— John D.
Resort$$$$

Bandon Dunes

Bandon,OR
4.9(3,210 reviews)

The crown jewel of American links golf. Five world-class courses perched on the Oregon coast. Walking-only, caddie-recommended, and absolutely spectacular.

"The best golf trip I've ever taken. Five courses, all walking, all spectacular. Bandon Dunes is what golf was meant to be."
— Paul R.
Public$$$

Chambers Bay

University Place,WA
4.7(1,876 reviews)

Host of the 2015 US Open, Chambers Bay is a links-style course overlooking Puget Sound. Dramatic fescue fairways and Sound views make it unforgettable.

"The views of Puget Sound are incredible. A true links experience in the Pacific Northwest — challenging, scenic, and unique."
— Sandra K.
Public$$$

Torrey Pines (South)

La Jolla,CA
4.8(4,321 reviews)

Host of the 2008 and 2021 US Opens, Torrey Pines South offers world-class golf on the Pacific cliffs of San Diego. The best public golf value in California.

"Playing where Tiger won the 2008 US Open on a broken leg is surreal. The ocean views are stunning and the course is immaculate."
— Kevin L.
Semi-Private$$$

Pumpkin Ridge (Ghost Creek)

North Plains,OR
4.6(1,102 reviews)

Host of multiple US Amateurs and LPGA events, Pumpkin Ridge's Ghost Creek course winds through the Tualatin Valley with beautiful Pacific Northwest scenery.

"Excellent course in a beautiful Oregon setting. The Ghost Creek layout is creative and challenging without being unfair."
— Michelle T.
Resort$$$$

Mauna Kea Golf Course

Kohala Coast,HI
4.8(1,876 reviews)

Robert Trent Jones Sr.'s iconic Big Island course. The par-3 third hole over the Pacific Ocean is one of the most photographed holes in golf.

"The third hole is everything. Hitting over the Pacific Ocean with whales breaching in the background — golf doesn't get better."
— Susan Y.

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