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COURSES

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TOP 5 PGA COURSES

Torrey Pines: Host of the 2021 US Open won by Jon Rahm the course is open to the public and built on the site of an Army installation during World War II.

Sea Island Seaside Course: The host of the RSM Classic is a links style course with ocean views and complex greens where players must rely on accuracy.

The Belfry: This private club in Wishaw, Warwickshire, England has hosted four Ryder Cups and several European Tour events. Known for being uniquely challenging, this course has hard running fairways, undulating greens, and severe run-offs.

Gleneagles – The Centenary Course: Originally known as the “Monarch,” the PGA Centenary Course is the longest inland course in Scotland. Gleneagles Golf Club hosted the 2014 Ryder Cup, as well as the Curtis Cup and the Scottish Open.

Royal Melbourne: Host of the 2019 President’s Cup this Alister Mackenzie design features dramatic undulation and highlights the beauty of Melbourne.

Royal Troon Golf Club: One of the most challenging courses in the British Open Rota, this course has held the Major 9 times. Most recently in 2016.

Pinehurst No. 2: A part of the US Open Rota for both the PGA and LPGA Tour. No 2 has hosted more golf championships than any course in America.

Bethpage Black: Home to numerous PGA Championships with Tiger Woods and Brooks Koepka as champions. Also hosting the 2025 Ryder Cup.

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TOP DESTINATION COURSES

Oslo Golf Club: The course is a regular venue for Ladies European Tour Events, the Norwegian masters, and annually ranks in the Top 10 Best Courses in Norway. It has been in continuous operation since its founding, with the exception of World War II, when the land was used to farm potatoes.

Asiana Country Club: Owned and operated by Asiana Airways this South Korean course is known for its 18 holes each having two unique greens.

Phoenix Country Club: Located in Miyazaki, Japan, the Phoenix Country Club is heralded for its challenging play and serene surroundings. The course opened in 1971 and was designed by Gokichi Ohashi.

Grand Country Club: Located in the heart of South Korea, Grand Country Club lies between the Noryeong Mountains to the north and the Sobaek Mountains to the east. The course features wide fairways and five lakes spread over gently rolling terrain.

Kuala Lumpur West: Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club is home to PGA and LPGA tournaments and is thought to be the best course in Malaysia. The intricate design of the course provides a number of risk and reward holes, cannot be overpowered, and always rewards good ball strikers.

 
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Most Approachable Courses.

Par 3 Ocean Course: Par 3 Ocean is a fantasy course, designed for golfers of all skill levels to enjoy. The course was designed by Lanny Nielsen who has been a PGA Professional for 50 years.

Navajo Hills Country Club: An historic gem located just outside of Chicago. Lost to time this course has been recreated through photos found in issues of the Chicago Sun Times.

The Golf Club of Houston: Home to the Shell Houston Open and designed by Rees Jones and David Toms. This course holds the special honor of being only one of eleven public courses that hosts a PGA Tour Event.

Lakeside Golf Course: At just over 6,100 yards this course can not be taken for granted. Accuracy will reward with scoring chances but a bogey is just as close by.

Grand National Links: It was designed by Doug Carrick, a fixture of Canadian golf architecture. Carrick’s philosophy while building Greywolf was to "let the land dictate the routing of the holes." It was ranked in Golf Digest's "Top 100 Courses Outside of the US."

Bryan Bros Skill Shot Challenge: This course will help you develop every shot in the bag. Learn to Cut, Fade, Draw, Flop, Punch and Hook your way around this non-traditional course.

FANTASY COURSES

Devil’s Island: At 6666 yards be warned, this course is not for the faint of heart. Experience one of the most dastardly designed courses in all of the world with the fictional Devil’s Island.

Owl Creek Golf Club and Resort: A Parkland style course that we only wish existed in real life. An excellent test for all skill levels with the tips being just under 6,500 yards.

Pacific Rim Country Club: Pacific Rim draws inspiration for all of its 18 holes from some of the most famous designs in golf. This 18-hole course serves as a masterclass in golf course architecture, complete with stunning views and lush planting.

Skeleton Coast: This fantasy golf course was designed to challenge, test, and delight golfers of all skill levels. The unique design of Skeleton Coast is like nothing you have ever played before.

Junior Challenge Course: An 18-hole course built specifically for younger players and shorter hitters, the Junior Challenge Course is the ideal size to play to par. With exciting course objects and terrain features to entertain and motivate, this course is fun for the entire family to play together.

 

COURSES ALPHABETICALLY

Asiana Country Club: Owned and operated by Asiana Airways this South Korean course is known for its 18 holes each having two unique greens.

Atunyote Golf Club: Designed by Tom Fazio this course was the former host of the BC Open won by Tiger Woods, Dustin Johnson, and Matt Kuchar

Aviara Golf Club & Resort: This is the only coastal golf course that was designed by Arnold Palmer and has been home to the LPGA’s “Kia Classic.” It has been rated as one of the “Best In State,” for California and was ranked as the #1 Course in San Diego.

Bandon Dunes: The course features stunning views of the Pacific Ocean on nearly every hole and has been rated as one of the best courses in America. Golf Digest said that "Bandon Dunes is the greatest pure golf experience in the world. Period."

Banff Springs Golf Course: Located in Alberta, Canada the course built in 1928 is known for its playability and near constant mountain views.

Barton Creek – Fazio Foothills: The course was opened for play in 1986 and was renovated in 2004. Holes 4, 9, 10, 12, 16, and 18 have been ranked as some of the most beautiful holes in Texas.

Bay Hill: Home to the Arnold Palmer Invitational each year on the PGA Tour as well as the man himself after taking over the property in the mid 1970’s.

Bethpage Black: Home to numerous PGA Championships with Tiger Woods and Brooks Koepka as champions. Also hosting the 2025 Ryder Cup.

Bighorn, Canyons & Mountains: Host to 12 Internationally televised events such as The Skins Game, The Battle at Bighorn, Senior PGA Match Play and the LPGA Samsung World Championship.

Bountiful Ridge: In a small suburb of Salt Lake City, Utah is one of the best municipal courses in America. Bountiful Golf Club is known for its excellent condition and superb value. This mountain course offers panoramic views of the Salt Lake Valley, and dramatic elevation changes.

Bryan Bros Skill Shot Challenge: This course will help you develop every shot in the bag. Learn to Cut, Fade, Draw, Flop, Punch and Hook your way around this non-traditional course.

Cabo del Sol: Ocean Course: Designer Jack Nicklaus believes Cabo Del Sol to have the “three finest finishing holes in all of golf.” It opened for business in 1994 and has been ranked by Golf Digest as one of the Best Courses in Mexico.

Cambrian Ridge: Located in Greenville, Alabama and is arguably the most beautiful stop on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. The course has been featured on a number of Golf Digest’s “Best Of” lists and is lauded for its gently rolling fairways and cathedral like pines.

Castle Pines Golf Club: Located in Castle Rock, Colorado, Castle Pines was designed by Jack Nicklaus in 1986 and has an elevation of 6,300 feet above sea level.

Champions Course at PGA National: PGA National is one of the toughest courses regularly played on the PGA Tour. The “Bear Trap,” a 3-hole stretch including 15, 16, and 17, was named in honor of Jack Nicklaus, who said, “it should all be won or lost here.”

Club at Hokili’a: Open year round, this oceanside club was designed to provide a sheltered climate from coastal breezes, with each hole featuring a dramatic view of the Pacific Ocean. It is the only private oceanside golf course located on the Big Island.

Cog Hill Country Club: Just outside of Chicago this is consistently ranked as one of the very best courses in the Midwest, as well as one of the oldest, opening for business in 1927.

Covered Bridge Golf Club: The course was designed by two-time Major Champion and winner of the Bob Jones Award, Fuzzy Zoeller. It is considered by many to be Fuzzy’s most engaging and beautiful course design.

Devil’s Island: At 6666 yards be warned, this course is not for the faint of heart. Experience one of the most dastardly designed courses in all of the world with the fictional Devil’s Island.

Dorado Beach: The course was redesigned by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. who reshaped and lengthened the course by nearly 700 yards. Dorado Beach was voted by Golf Digest to be one of the Top 100 Best Courses Outside the United States.

Emerald Dunes Club: Designed by Tom Fazio, the course was voted as one of the Best Courses in Florida by Golf Digest.

Entrada at Snow Canyon: The course combines the intricate design of Johnny Miller and Fred Bliss with the stunning landscape of the southwestern United States. The varied terrain and dramatic vistas make it one of the most exciting golf courses in the country.

Firestone Country Club: This 7,283-yard par 70 course's 16th hole was nicknamed "The Monster" by Arnold Palmer after The King scored a triple bogey on it. The course was home to the WGC Bridgestone Invitational, a favorite tour stop of multi-time winner Tiger Woods.

Frankfurter Golf Club: The course is known for its tree-lined fairways and a lovely view of the Frankfurt skyline at the 18th hole. The golf club itself is one of the oldest in Germany, being founded as a 9-hole course in 1913.

Gleneagles – The Centenary Course: Originally known as the “Monarch,” the PGA Centenary Course is the longest inland course in Scotland. Gleneagles Golf Club hosted the 2014 Ryder Cup, as well as the Curtis Cup and the Scottish Open.

Glenwild Golf Club: A gem of Utah golf combining many of architect Tom Fazio’s favorite features and an impressive landscape. The par 3’s are especially tricky on this course as well as some dynamic elevation changes.

Goat Hill Park Golf Club: It is loved for its ocean views, fresh breeze, authentic atmosphere, and raw golf feel. Quite simply, you will have a hard time finding a more challenging short course with as many unique holes anywhere in the country.

Golf Resort Kuneticka Hora: The championship 18-hole course overlooking the local viewing point, Kunětická hora Mountain, is the work of the world-famous Australian architect Graham Marsh. Its sophisticated design, with wide fairways, thick roughs and numerous bunkers, will challenge all golfers. Six of the holes span three lakes.

Grand Country Club: Located in the heart of South Korea, Grand Country Club lies between the Noryeong Mountains to the north and the Sobaek Mountains to the east. The course features wide fairways and five lakes spread over gently rolling terrain.

Grand National Links: It was designed by Doug Carrick, a fixture of Canadian golf architecture. Carrick’s philosophy while building Greywolf was to "let the land dictate the routing of the holes." It was ranked in Golf Digest's "Top 100 Courses Outside of the US."

Hapuna Golf Course: Designed by Arnold Palmer and set in beautiful desert terrain while still providing incredible Ocean views.

Harbour Town: The host course for the RBC Heritage. Designed by Jack Nicklaus and Pete Dye it consistently gets voted as one of the Top 10 PGA Tour courses by Golf Digest.

Holtsmark Golf Club: Holtsmark Golf Club, a Robert Trent Jones II design, features tree-lined fairways, steep valleys, and five feature Par 3s. The course is considered to be one of the finest in Norway, and provides challenge, excitement, and an unforgettable golf experience.

Innisbrook Copperhead: Located in Palm Harbor, Florida, Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club is home to the Valspar Championship. The course was ranked in the "Top 100 You Can Play" by Golf Magazine and "Top 75 Golf Resorts in America" by Golf Digest.

Jeremy Ranch and Golf Club: Nestled in Upper East Canyon of the Wasatch Mountains near Park City, Jeremy Ranch Golf & Country Club is the only Arnold Palmer Signature Course in Utah. Jeremy Ranch hosted the Senior PGA Tour Event, The Shootout at Jeremy Ranch from 1982 - 1992.

Junior Challenge Course: An 18-hole course built specifically for younger players and shorter hitters, the Junior Challenge Course is the ideal size to play to par. With exciting course objects and terrain features to entertain and motivate, this course is fun for the entire family to play together.

Kapalua Golf Club – Bay, Plantation, Village: All three beautiful courses sit on the Hawaiian Island of Kapalua and have hosted numerous PGA and LPGA Tour Tournaments.

Kauri Cliffs: Kauri Cliffs offers several holes with scenic views of the ocean. The course is set amidst 6,000 pristine acres and was renovated by Rees Jones. It has hosted several notable events, including the Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf match.

Kiaweh Ocean Course: Home to the 2021 PGA Championship won by Phil Mickelson. Designed by Pete Dye this course is fun from the more forward tees and a challenging test from the back.

King and Bear Course: The only course designed by both Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer working together. Elements of both titans of golf work seamlessly together.

Kuala Lumpur West: Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club is home to PGA and LPGA tournaments and is thought to be the best course in Malaysia. The intricate design of the course provides a number of risk and reward holes, cannot be overpowered, and always rewards good ball strikers.

Lakeside Golf Course: At just over 6,100 yards this course can not be taken for granted. Accuracy will reward with scoring chances but a bogey is just as close by.

Latrobe Country Club: The world-class and creative golf course was improved and redesigned by The King, whose legend can be traced all the way back to the course's creation. When the course was being constructed in 1921, a young man named Milford Deacon Palmer was helping build the country club. This was Arnold Palmer’s father. Arnold Palmer purchased Latrobe Country Club in 1971.

Le Grand George Golf Course: This seaside links course is considered by many to be Greg Norman’s greatest achievement as a course designer and architect.

Le Sorcier Golf Club: The course is described as “uniquely challenging” and a hidden gem. This mountain course features dramatic elevation changes, elevated greens, and promises that no two holes are alike.

Loch Lamond Golf Club: The course was designed by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish, who were later praised for their heavy use of natural hazards like streams and marshlands. The course was home to the Scottish Open for a number of years.

Losby Golfklubb: Losby Golf and Country Club is located 20 minutes outside of Oslo, Norway, and plays alongside the River Losby. This Norwegian course was designed by Peter Nordwall. The signature hole, “Finnland,” is a short 336 yard par four.

Mauna Kea Golf Course: Designed by Robert Trent Jones, the beauty of the course is only rivaled by its intricate architecture and design. If you’re looking for breathtaking ocean views, and challenging golf, look no further than Mauna Kea.

Mauni Lani Bay – South Course: Mauna Lani features championship golf and one of the most photographed over-the-water holes in golf, ever. This Hawaiian gem features stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and will test every club in your bag.

Navajo Hills Country Club: An historic gem located just outside of Chicago. Lost to time this course has been recreated through photos found in issues of the Chicago Sun Times.

New South Wales Golf Club: Designed by Alister MacKenzie, New South Wales embodies the spirit of golf. With undulating fairways and small greens, this course has been ranked the 1st greatest golf course outside the United States and United Kingdom.

Oslo Golf Club: The course is a regular venue for Ladies European Tour Events, the Norwegian masters, and annually ranks in the Top 10 Best Courses in Norway. It has been in continuous operation since its founding, with the exception of World War II, when the land was used to farm potatoes.

Owl Creek Golf Club and Resort: A Parkland style course that we only wish existed in real life. An excellent test for all skill levels with the tips being just under 6,500 yards.

Pacific Dunes: Pacific Dunes is remarkably different in character and shot making requirements than Bandon Dunes. Pacific Dunes was rated in the "Top 100 Public Golf Courses" by Golf Digest and is one of the greatest pure golf experiences in the world.

Pacific Rim Country Club: Pacific Rim draws inspiration for all of its 18 holes from some of the most famous designs in golf. This 18-hole course serves as a masterclass in golf course architecture, complete with stunning views and lush planting.

Panther Lake: Play over rolling meadows and through native pines, over lakes and wetlands at Panther Lake in Orlando, Florida. The course is widely regarded for its delightful visuals and strategic combination of natural and man-made beauty. It offers some of the best examples of the wildlife and beauty that is native to Orlando.

Par 3 Ocean Course: Par 3 Ocean is a fantasy course, designed for golfers of all skill levels to enjoy. The course was designed by Lanny Nielsen who has been a PGA Professional for 50 years.

Paradise Palms Golf Course: One of Australia’s best and most challenging courses. The 18 hole course was ranked in the Top 50 Public courses in Australia by Golf Digest.

Pelican Hill Golf Club: Pelican Hill Golf Club, designed by Tom Fazio, is located in Newport, California. The course offers stunning ocean views and championship-level golf. This coastal gem is located in the home of Humphrey Bogart and John Wayne and is widely considered to be the best golf course in Orange County.

Phoenix Country Club: Located in Miyazaki, Japan, the Phoenix Country Club is heralded for its challenging play and serene surroundings. The course opened in 1971 and was designed by Gokichi Ohashi.

Pine Canyon Golf Club: Pine Canyon packs the “wow” factor for any golfer who thinks they have seen it all. Opened in 1994 and designed by Jay Morrish, the course is lined with beautiful Ponderosa Pines and dramatic features that are in play throughout the course. It is one of the most exclusive private clubs and golf communities in Arizona.

Pinehurst No. 2: A part of the US Open Rota for both the PGA and LPGA Tour. No 2 has hosted more golf championships than any course in America.

Pinehurst No. 8: As the site of the PGA Club Pro Championship in 1997 and 1998, it is a proven championship course that daunts and delights all who play it.

Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links: Designed by Major Championship winner Bernhard Langer this course has hosted multiple Professional and High Level Amateur events.

Praire Dunes Country Club: Prairie Dunes Country Club, a links-style golf course located in the middle of America, will rival the best tracks of the British Isles. It was opened in 1937, and has been widely considered one the best courses in the world ever since.

Princeville Golf Course: The Princeville Makai Golf Course was the first ever solo design by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. The course was rated in the Top 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses in America by Golf Digest and ranked the 3rd Best Golf Course in Hawaii by Golf Week.

Quarry Ridge Golf Course: One of the most spectacular settings for any golf course in the United States. Tight fairways make this course much more challenging than its 6,400 yards.

Raven Golf Club: Designed by Gary Panks and David Graham, Raven Golf Club has been ranked as one of the best publicly owned golf courses in the country. Built in 1995, the course is known for its multi-tiered greens and its 6,000 Georgia pine trees.

Royal Melbourne: Host of the 2019 President’s Cup this Alister Mackenzie design features dramatic undulation and highlights the beauty of Melbourne.

Royal Troon Golf Club: One of the most challenging courses in the British Open Rota, this course has held the Major 9 times. Most recently in 2016.

Sand Ridge Gold Club: The course has hosted numerous qualifiers, including the U.S. Open, the Senior and Junior Amateur, and the NCAA Division I Men’s Regional Qualifier.

Scottsdale North: A fantasy course that combines all the best elements of desert golf into just 18 holes.

Sea Island Seaside Course: The host of the RSM Classic is a links style course with ocean views and complex greens where players must rely on accuracy.

Silver Lakes: Surrounded by the Appalachian foothills, Silver Lakes is part of the famed Robert Trent Jones Trail. The Heartbreaker, Backbreaker, and Mindbreaker courses provide challenging and scenic varieties of holes to play.

Skeleton Coast: This fantasy golf course was designed to challenge, test, and delight golfers of all skill levels. The unique design of Skeleton Coast is like nothing you have ever played before.

Stone Canyon Golf Club: “It’s the most remarkable desert site I’ve ever seen,” Jay Morrish, the course designer said. “None of the others are in the same league with Stone Canyon.” Even this ringing endorsement does not do Stone Canyon Golf Course justice.

Superstition Mountain: The Prospector Course is praised as being one of the most spectacular and dramatic golf courses in the Southwest. Tom Weiskopf, winner of 16 PGA Tour Titles once said, “Of all the majors around the world that I’ve played in, these are the finest surfaces I’ve ever played on,” about Superstition Mountain.

Taghazout: Welcome to Taghazout, home of Tazegzout Golf Course. The course was designed by Kyle Phillips and nearly every hole on the course has a view of the Atlantic Ocean.

Taichung International Country Club: It is the only golf course in Taichung City and has hosted many prestigious golfing events. This championship golf course is not only beautiful, but will challenge players of all levels.

Thanksgiving Point: It has been called a “hidden gem,” and was voted in the Top Ten new courses in the country when it opened. It has hosted the Utah Championship, a Web Dot Com event.

The Belfry: This private club in Wishaw, Warwickshire, England has hosted four Ryder Cups and several European Tour events. Known for being uniquely challenging, this course has hard running fairways, undulating greens, and severe run-offs.

The Gallery Golf Club: The Gallery's North Course was designed by John Fought and British Open Champion and 2006 Ryder Cup Captain Tom Lehman. Gallery North was ranked #1 in Southwest Arizona by Golf Digest and is acknowledged as one of Golfweek’s Top 100 Modern Courses.

The Golf Club of Houston: Home to the Shell Houston Open and designed by Rees Jones and David Toms. This course holds the special honor of being only one of eleven public courses that hosts a PGA Tour Event.

The Greenbriar – The Old White Golf Course: The first course designed at the Greenbriar and created and routed by CB Macdonald, often considered one of America’s greatest Golf Architects.

The Judge at Capitol Hill: Golf Magazine called the Judge course one of the 10 public courses in America worthy of hosting the U.S. Open and the Zagat Survey of America's Top Golf Courses and ranked it among the top 50 courses in America.

The Sanctuary Golf Club: Just outside of Denver, Colorado is one of the most exclusive golf courses on the planet. Sanctuary Golf Course was founded and built in 1997 by RE/MAX founder and co-founder, Dave and Gail Liniger. It was designed by Jim Engh and was declared as “The USA’s Best New Private Courses” by Golf Digest when it was opened.

Three Canyons: This functional golf course balances desert terrain and green grass for a stunning golf experience. Complete with challenging holes and unique architecture, Three Canyons is sure to become a favorite.

Torrey Pines: Host of the 2021 US Open won by Jon Rahm the course is open to the public and built on the sit of an Army installation during World War II.

Tribute at the Otsego Club: The Tribute gets its name from course designer Gary Koch and owner Keith Gornick. Both lost their fathers, and they decided to dedicate “The Tribute” to honor both men.

Troon North: Giant granite boulders lie strewn across the rugged landscape of Arizona’s Sonoran Desert, where Troon North Golf Club combines iconic golf with the visual sensation of desert landscape, providing a standard unmatched in the American Southwest.

Valderrama Golf Club: Valderrama Golf Club has been called "The Augusta of Europe." It was home of the 1997 Ryder Cup, the first time the contest was held in continental Europe. The European team won by a margin of 14 ½ to 13 ½.

Westfields Golf Club: Westfields Golf Club was designed by Hall of Fame golfer Fred Couples and is one of the most highly-awarded public golf courses in the United States.

Yellowstone Golf Course: The Yellowstone Club is a private residential club, ski resort, and golf resort located in the state of Montana, USA. This Tom Weiskopf-designed course is one of the most breathtaking mountain golf course experiences in the world.