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Trump National Bedminster Old Course (Bedminster) 15. Macdonald (1915) / A.W. The stonewall separating the course and the rail line is unnervingly tight right of the 11th green and serves as a great litmus test to determine who is (and isnt) in full control of their swings. Fun fact: The winning score at its four U.S. (Photo: Evan Schiller), Steep ravines affect play throughout Shoreacres famed stretch of holes from 10-15. In fact, some golfers prefer the more muscular New Course to the Old. A combination of strong breezes off Lake Michigan, thick fescue roughs, undulating terrain and fiendishly contoured greens make this one of the more difficult Top 100 courses relative to its par of 70. Its been associated with the Turnberry hotel for more than 100 years. 1 Nick Faldo: I love the way it plays firm and fast-running, the way the bunkering frames and almost intrudes into the putting surfaces and the brilliance of the bunkering style with the native scrubby look. Greatness continued: Golf Digest's America's Second 100 Greatest, identifies the best courses Nos. Indeed, the course is similar to Oakmont, Pinehurst No. All and all, the upgrades propel the Aisla course into the highest echelon of links for both challenge and beauty. Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia In 1932, on the grounds of the storied 365-acre Fruitland Nurseries, Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts opened arguably Scroll down to check out our latest and greatest. The famed 9th tee near the iconic lighthouse was preserved but the semi-blind turtleback fairway wasn't. Spend time putting on greens like the 1st and 11th and you will wonder what A.W. Forsgate Banks Course (Monroe Township) 14. 1928. (Photo:Courtesy Rye), Regardless of whether the wind is blowing or what technology does, Lythams 205 bunkers mean that this rugged links is always ready to test the best, just as it has done since 1926 when it played host to its first Open Championship. Tillinghast layout. Its outstanding cluster of gently rolling par-4s, notably the 6th and the 11th, provided a terrific canvas for amateurs such as Justin Rose and Jason Gore in the 1997 Walker Cup. (Photo: LC Lambrecht), Japanese golfers had never seen the kind of deep, strategically placed bunkers that architect C.H. (Photo: Kevin Murray), Neither as long nor as tough as its illustrious West sibling, the East enjoys its own devoted fanbase for its variety and the encouraging manner in which ground game options are now presented. For decades, the land was smothered underneath a canopy of trees but Keith Foster and then Gil Hanse have opened up the property for all to admire. Maidstone is a dream course to play regularly, in part because its asks change daily with the weather. The result is what we feel is the smartest vote on architecture among the myriad media outlets that also rate courses. Number of Golf Courses in the State of California: 921. Among other things, Andrew Green saw to it that the incongruent water features were removed and made sure that the mighty East Course was once again a cohesive Golden Age masterpiece without blemishes. Noppe, Stockholm from 290 (260 or $343). One of its tricks? The handsome blue stem rough is best admired from a distance but there is no hiding from the severely titled greens at the 4th, 6th and 13th. One of the earliest inland courses that established a new standard in design came here at Sunningdale just after the turn of the last century. Kudos to Phillips as the seamless melding of flat farmland and Old World links contours is quite the design accomplishment. Enjoy! Colt and S.V. Old Tom Morris 1893 design, coupled with Alister MacKenzies 1927 enhancements, including the 9th green, and Martin Hawtrees 2003 push into the big dunes, proves an irresistible combination of beauty, challenge and fun. As proof of their magical skills, look no further than Rivs 311-yard, par-4 10th. (Photo: Courtesy SFGC), East of Edinburgh sits this fabled links. Los Angeles CC 20. The courses most famous hole is also its most feared, the 650-yard, par-5 15th, which falls away on both sides of the fairway and sports a horizon green perched precariously on a bluff overlooking the ocean. Two of the best examples occur late in the round. That changed in 2016 when Gil Hanse embarked on a two-year project to imbue the greens with a C.B. Colt, 1912/S.V. Adding to the pleasure of its romantic location is an exceptional set of Willie and John Park greens, many of which feature dramatic false fronts. Rolling, sandy terrain, rippled fairways that were spared from a bulldozer, ever-present winds, wavy prairie grasses and gigantic blow-out bunkers create the sensation of being seaside in the middle of landlocked Nebraska. (Photo: Patrick Koenig), Gil Hanse and team cut formidable bunkers into the sandy environs and the art is having your tee balls and approach shots skirt past them. After the Womens U.S. Open was played the following week, a powerful message had been broadcast around the world from the home of American golf about the virtues of width, short grass and great greens. (Photo: Gary Lisbon), No course thrives more on looking mean. Indeed, plenty of the holes elbow one direction or the other, so driver is not an automatic decision. Amateur telecast from here was captivating. (Photo: Getty Images), Tom Doaks works along large bodies of water populate our list but some contend what he did in the American West at Rock Creek is just as exhilarating as his more photographed courses in sandy soil. Colt & C.H. Maidstone has struck the perfect balance. Macan, 1926/Alister MacKenzie, 1928/Kyle Phillips, 2007, W.C. Pickerman/George Ross/Mungo Park, 1894/George Coburn, 1896, Harry Vardon, 1905/H.S. Tillinghast (1936)More about this course , 6,808 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 63.1065 Mamaroneck, N.Y. / A.W. Both casual golfers and architecture buffs alike should take note of the features that make the three longest par-4s (9, 11 and 16) so much fun to play. For the 2014 U.S. Open, a Coore-Crenshaw restoration brought back the tawny-edged fairways and native areas last seen in the 1940s. What follows are a dozen par-4s, 10 of which measure more than 420 yards, and an infamously diabolical group of five par-3s that have this 6,503-yard course weighing in yard for yard as one of the most difficult on our list. Each enjoys some of the games most impressive landforms. Located in When Nine Bridges has played host to the PGA Tours CJ Cup, the pro routinely praise both its challenge and presentation. The par-3 9th is one of the hidden gem one-shotters in the Northeast, though it may take a few rounds to figure out why. His placement of the green sites some on knobs or plateaus, some at ground level and the magnificent 10th green at the holes low point beyond a hillock define the challenge. / Tom Fazio (2004)More about this course , 6,836 Yards, Par 71 / Points: 63.3210A.W. Our panel clearly appreciates the variety of obstacles that the golfer must overcome as the course has steadily climbed the World ranking since its initial appearance in 2007. Even in calm conditions, the mix of short grass, sprawling bunkers and cypress trees provide constant photo opportunities. Work started in 1928 and the course didnt open until 1931. (Photo: Kevin Murray), A.W. The Country Club (Brookline) 14. Forty percent of the World top 15 (here, Pine Valley, Oakmont, Royal Dornoch, Pebble Beach and Merion) derived much of their substance from individuals who built few other courses. (Photo: Brian Oar), Hoylake, as its popularly known, welcomed its 12th Open Championship in 2014. None of those two-shotters is long but the slopes with which Leeds imbued them about 120 years ago define treachery at modern green speeds. (Photo: Keyur Khamar/PGA Tour), Better known to English speakers as The Hague, The Netherlands highest-ranking course is a Morrison-and-Alison collaboration that plays across chaotically heaving fairways amid substantial dunes. Fishers joined our World Top 100 at No. Tillinghast (1918) More about this course , 6,960 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 62.5718Pebble Beach / Robert Trent Jones (1966)More about this course , Photo By: Courtesy of Pebble Beach Company, 7,245 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 62.5002Ponte Vedra Beach / Pete Dye & Alice Dye (1980)More about this course , LC Lambrecht/Courtesy of Monterey Peninsula CC, 6,873 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 62.4628 Pebble Beach / Mike Strantz (2004)More about this course , Photo By: LC Lambrecht/Courtesy of Monterey Peninsula CC, 6,729 Yards, Par 70 / Points: 62.3327 Lake Bluff, Ill. / Seth Raynor (1921) More about this course , Hugh Hargrave/Courtesy of Whispering Pines CC, 7,468 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 62.3161 Trinity, Texas / Chet Williams (2000)More about this course , Photo By: Hugh Hargrave/Courtesy of Whispering Pines CC, 6,944 Yards, Par 71 / Points: 62.3008Bandon, Ore. / Tom Doak & Jim Urbina (2010)More about this course , Mike Klemme/Courtesy of Oak Tree National, 7,410 Yards, Par 71 / Points: 62.2427 Edmond, Okla. / Pete Dye & Alice Dye (1976)More about this course , Photo By: Mike Klemme/Courtesy of Oak Tree National, 6,908 Yards, Par 71 / Points: 62.2410 Plymouth, Mass. To understand what it means to get the most from the land, study the small parcel around the clubhouse that contains the 1st, 2nd and 18th holes, each stellar in its own right. (Photo: Kevin Diss), Through the years, Oakland Hills the famed "monster" that Ben Hogan slayed in the 1951 U.S. Open became long, narrow and hard, which fit the descriptive of other American championship courses. The next hole, a dogleg right, calls for a fade. / Robert Trent Jones (1962) More about this course , 7,037 Yards, Par 70 / Points: 61.3327Winston-Salem, N.C. / Perry Maxwell (1939)More about this course , 7,540 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 61.3059Louisville / Jack Nicklaus (1987)More about this course , 7,280 Yards, Par 70 / Points: 61.2570 Newtown Square, Pa. / Donald Ross (1928) More about this course , 7,404 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 61.1407Kohler, Wis. / Pete Dye (1990)More about this course , 7,175 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 61.1206Galena, Ohio / Jay Morrish & Tom Weiskopf (1992)More about this course , 7,635 Yards, Par 71 / Points: 61.1174 Charlotte, N.C. / George Cobb (1961) More about this course , 6,500 Yards, Par 70 / Points: 61.0755Santa Cruz, Calif. / Alister MacKenzie (1929)More about this course , 6,808 Yards, Par 70 / Points: 61.0487Charleston, S.C. / Seth Raynor & Charles Banks (1926)More about this course , 7,035 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 61.0191Wayzata, Minn. / Tom Fazio (1999)More about this course , Photo By: Peter Wong/Courtesy of Spring Hill GC. WebPlatinum Clubs of the World have released their 2020-2021 list of the Top 100 Golf & Country Clubs in the world. Here, he did what he did best: produce a course that is a delight to play every day. Most are open in front to accommodate for the wind, some greens fall away from the player, a couple are knobs that are particularly hard to hold and the tiny putting surface at the 9th protects par at the drivable 295-yard par-4. But a two decade-long renovation based on Raynors original property maps discovered in the clubhouse attic has returned this Golden Age masterpiece to its original brilliance. Some critics of rankings grumble that hosting a major unduly elevates a course. Tillinghast, 1929/Gil Hanse, 2017, Davis Love III/Mark Love, 2010/Paul Cowley, 2016, Top 100 Courses in the World: GOLFs 2021-22 ranking of the best designs on the planet, This under-the-radar duo is our long-shot pick to win: 2023 Zurich Classic odds, I want to see what my competitive juices take me to: MLB Hall of Famer eyes Champions Tour, I totally thought about keeping it: This pro was once mistakenly sent Greg Normans trophy, 2023 RBC Heritage: How to watch, TV schedule, streaming, tee times, Meet the new GOLF Top 100 Teachers of America, Modern throwback: TaylorMades all-new BRNR Mini Driver, The first great American public oceanside course, Pebble benefits from an ingenious routing that brings the player to the oceans edge, then onto much higher ground, before returning to the cliffs for the climactic final two holes. Number of Golf Courses in the State of Florida: 1,250. Its no wonder this course is a darling among design aficionados. The iconic par-3 16th, which extends into the churning Pacific, is the games most dramatic and photographed hole, but there are endless other highlights, from the forested portion to heaving dunes to its famed jagged coastline. The same design principles fairway contours that either shunt you out of position or send you to the ideal location, hazards that appear ageless and greens that offer a wide range of hole locations demand you reassess how to best play each hole from one day to the next. The 3rd through the 5th is a particularly inspired stretch of inland golf, featuring an exemplary par-5, par-4 and par-3. One banal way? Any modern architect should spend time here, studying how its creators teased so much from land that is neither rambunctious nor expansive. Quite possibly the most beautiful club on this list, the Yellowstone Club is a 13,600 acre private residential ski and golf resort in Montana, USA. Garden Citys tilted greens, like the 10th and 15th, are lay-of-the-land architecture at its highest form. Meanwhile, a brawny collection of two-shotters dominates the stretch from 6-10. The club prides itself on its firm playing surfaces, which were on full display during the 2021 Walker Cup. Maidstone 15. Tom Doak and Ian Andrew spearheaded a restoration that was completed in 2015. Perry Maxwell built this inspired North Carolina layout on a former R.J. Reynolds horsefarm. Hosting major events on a regular basis confers prestige and pride to any membership. Holes 1 through 4, which include a Road and Biarritz template, represent one of the games most testing starts. His hard work has reached fruition. Recent tree clearing along the perimeter has enhanced the sites phenomenal coastal setting. Colt, 1895/Tom Simpson/Herbert Tippet/Guy Campbell, 1907, C.B. (Photo: Gary Lisbon), The birthplace of golf features blind bunkers, huge double greens, quirks such as the Road Hole and Hell Bunker and strategic options that vary with the days wind. 13) was Dyes first island hole with its built-up green pad surrounded by a sea of sand. Opens and a quintet of PGA Championships, this Depression-era Perry Maxwell design features holes that gracefully flow across a plot of undulating ground perfectly suited for golf. (Photo: Getty Images), Greg Norman has never been shy about professing his admiration for Alister MacKenzie. (Photo: Channing Benjamin), Dan Soutar, Mick Morcom and Alister MacKenzie each played a key role in creating a visual feast and a strategic masterpiece, helped in large measure by the sites critical virtue of being located on sandy soil. Some professionals embrace that aspect while others are leery. The dunes extend inland only some 350 yards and the architects did a fabulous job in having the holes flow across them in every conceivable manner. What its holes lacked was playing interest from 50 yards and in. Dont miss Morfontaines nine-hole Valliere course; its green contours are as dazzling as the City of Lights itself. (Photo: Patrick Koenig), This unconventional Tom Doak treasure catapulted him into the spotlight at the turn of the century. Tillinghasts time in Scotland manifests itself at such holes as the Redan 2ndand the par-5 9thwith its attractive cross hazard. But its fairways are rumpled and its revetted bunkers are well placed and invariably extract a -shot penalty. (Photo: Clive Barber), One of Pete Dyes early masterworks, this rural retreat built in 1967 in suburban Columbus is where Jack Nicklaus first learned about design, as an unpaid consultant. This is a private golf institution located in Haverford Township, Pennsylvania, United States. When the wind is up, Hoylake is one of the games fiercest links, one that requires supreme shotmaking, as demonstrated by Tigers virtuoso performance at the 2006 Open. This low-key 1926 Seth Raynor creation in suburban Cincinnati dishes out deep bunkers and huge, squared-off greens on a property laced with valleys and ravines. The mighty-mite 8th gets much of the attention, but Troon also has a host of sterling two-shotters, including the 7th, 11th, 13th and 15th. New York. In short, Merion has everything, including sub-air and irrigation systems that lend more control over the firmness and speed of the playing surfaces. (Photo: Patrick Koenig), Tucked away in a nearly impossible-to-find forested location 40 miles north of Paris is a low-key heathland design that is utterly charming and utterly private. Though Montanas rocky conditions made for a tough build, the result is wide fairways that flow over the tumbling land with a grace and ease that is hard to fathom. For the lucky few who get to play here, they enjoy one of the games most inspiring walks as Alister MacKenzies design effortlessly transports the player around the diverse property. MacKenzie extracted the best from the land in part by breaking the rules and having back-to-back par-5s on the front and back-to-back par-3s on the back. Though Sandwich is expansive, tense moments present themselves, including on 4th tee, where you must clear the rotas most fearsome fairway bunker. The clubhouse is situated in the middle, with each nine fanning out on either side. The result is Canadas first authentic links. Gone too are the clean-edged bunkers that never looked at home on a Maxwell design. Thomass famous quote strategy is the soul of the game manifests itself at Riv. And Id wager my finest Pinehurst No. The wonderful rolling parkland terrain is replete with streams and natural valleys, and has been the venue for five Canadian Opens, most recently in 2010. The clubs longtime green chair analyzes every minute detail of the design during his annual walks around the property with former Wake grad, Bill Coore. Pine Valley 2. Happily, all of Rosss glories, and then some, were brought back in 2020 when Gil Hanse, Jim Wagner and team restored Rosss width and playing angles. Conversely, many sites deemed worthy were built approximately a century ago when hickory-shafted clubs were the norm. One of those bunkers, in the left-center of the 18th fairway, cost Adam Scott the 2012 Open. Macdonald together for the first time and what they created still stands as a marvel of strategic design. (Photo: LC Lambrecht), Donald Rosss chef doeuvre rolls spaciously through tall longleaf pines in the Carolina Sandhills with holes culminating with legendary inverted-saucer greens. (Photo:John and Jeannine Henebry), Gil Hanse and team restored George Thomass classic to perfection in 2010. Woods was the only golfer to break par for 72 holes, owing to rugged, uphill par-4s, massive bunkers and the wrist-fracturing rough found on this Rees Jones-restored A.W. (Photo: Graylyn Loomis), Lahinch charms with titanic sandhills and stunning views of both the Atlantic Ocean and of the Cliffs of Moher. San Francisco Golf Club 7. Top 100 Courses in the U.S.: GOLFs all-new 2022-23 ranking is here! Yes, that would be Portmarnock, set among low dunes at the end of a peninsula. (Photo: Jacob Sjman), This Southwest Irish gem is wedged between huge sandhills and the Atlantic Ocean. Much more short grass has been added around the green complexes since then and now the design is more thought-provoking rather than terror-inducing. Dyes contributions to modern architecture cant be overstated. Over the years, the courses original wonder faded as bunkers grew in and green complexes shrank. WebRecognized as a top 100 Platinum Clubs of the World awardee, Isleworth is a prestigious golf community which continues to set excellence in standards among the clubs in Florida. Alison (1929)More about this course , 7,372 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 61.9319Tom Fazio (2002)More about this course , 7,314 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 61.9306 Scottsdale / Tom Fazio (1995) More about this course , 7,348 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 61.9016Cherry Hills Village, Colo. / William Flynn (1923)More about this course , 7,203 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 61.8158Naples, Fla. / Michael Hurdzan & Dana Fry (2001)More about this course , Photo By: LC Lambrecht/Courtesy of Calusa Pines GC, 7,100 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 61.7497Edison, N.J. / Donald Ross (1921)More about this course , Photo By: LC Lambrecht/Courtesy of Plainfield CC, Evan Schiller/Courtesy of Quaker Ridge GC, 7,008 Yards, Par 70 / Points: 61.7315Scarsdale, N.Y. / A.W. Dye and owner Herb Kohler engineered a mind-boggling cleanup, moving 3 million cubic yards of dirt, trucking in 7,000 loads of sand to create the hills and bunkers and relocating the bluffs back off the shore. (Photo: Jon Cavalier), Its almost inconceivable that land this stunning was made available for golf. Found in the state of Georgia, in the United States, many golfers are adamant that the Augusta National is the worlds most exclusive and prestigious golfing club. Merion 6. Together, the designers took bunker configuration and angled greens to new heights in the 1920s. Tillinghast design this way: There are probably six hard holes, six really hard holes and six impossible holes. Frighteningly contoured, pear-shaped greens, cavernous bunkers and a procession of rugged par-4s define the trouble. The recently expanded greens have created a plethora of new hole locations around the greens perimeters, and the players chess match with the clever design is more intense than ever. Only Mike Keiser would have approved of such an unusual par sequence and this course helped modern architecture break free from certain design shackles that had constrained designers over the past five decades. Colt (1918) More about this course , Photo By: Courtesy of the club/Charley Raudenbush, 7,475 yards, Par 72 / Points: 71.8240 Alister MacKenzie & Bobby Jones (1933), RELATED: A comprehensive history of every change made to Augusta National More about this course , 6,524 yards, Par 72 / Points: 69.9692Pebble Beach / Alister MacKenzie & Robert Hunter (1929)More about this course , 7,445 yards, Par 70 / Points: 69.5265 Southampton, N.Y. / William Flynn (1931) More about this course , 7,255 Yards, Par 71 / Points: 68.9795Henry Fownes (1903)More about this course , 6,996 Yards, Par 70 / Points: 67.6807Ardmore, Pa. / Hugh Wilson (1912)More about this course , 6,935 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 67.3821Southampton, N.Y. / C.B. Most Likely Place to Three-Jack: No. Its not a pretty course in the conventional sense, as there are no lighthouses, mountains or majestic undulations. (Photo: Konrad Borkowski), Founder Alvaro Carta deserves credit for hiring Pete Dye in 1970 to build this centerpiece attraction for his retreat and then allowing him to have nearly three miles of coastline with which to work. NGLA 12. Hard to find better playing angles. Tillinghast (1923) More about this course , 6,877 Yards, Par 70 / Points: 65.6420 Wheaton, Ill. / C.B. Forced carries over ravines, greens set along ridge-tops and the influence of Pages Creek add to the challenge. Daunting carries arent the issue either and the greens are huge, so whats the big deal? Twenty-three miles north of Aberdeen, Cruden Bay offers many novel features, including the postcard-perfect par-3 4th, which overlooks the Water of Cruden and the fishing village of Port Erroll, and the par-4 14th, with its funnel-shaped bathtub green. GOLF DIGEST MAY EARN A PORTION OF SALES FROM PRODUCTS THAT ARE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR SITE AS PART OF OUR AFFILIATE PARTNERSHIPS WITH RETAILERS. The putter was a Ram Yes, that means there are more blind shots here than at the other host sites. Burning Tree 16. Fishers Island (Photo: Gary Kellner/Dimpled Rock), Golf in the United Kingdom originated along its coastline on linksland but as the sport became popular, people wanted courses nearer to where they lived. It also signifies theowners high golf IQ. Holes such as the par-5 14th call to mind an East Coast version of Cypress Point. Tillinghast (1918)More about this course , Photo By: Evan Schiller/Courtesy of Quaker Ridge GC, LC Lambrecht/Courtesy of The Kittansett Club, 6,934 Yards, Par 71 / Points: 61.6906Marion, Mass. On a difficulty scale of 1 to 10, Jack Nicklaus once rated the West course a 12. Following a 2008 Kyle Phillips re-do that was part restoration and part redesign, many feel this private course is equal to any in California north of Cypress Point. Geoff Ogilvy didnt fare much better in 2006, when his five-over total took home the trophy. The question is answered at the 1st, with a green that follows the natural contours and slopes away from the player. Recent clearing has helped to highlight the stunning nature of the cypress trees that line this hillside overlooking Lake Merced. A master router, Colt incorporated the dunes in every way possible. A great design lends itself to lasting memories, and Cabot Cliffs is aces in that department. The more you travel, the more you appreciate Prestwicks unique charms. (Photo: Gary Lisbon), For most of its 80-year history, the Cal Club, as locals call it, served up a tight though well-regarded course, enhanced by its association with Ken Venturi. Central hazards abound and numerous rounds are required to sort through the design asks. Heathland golf around London is famous for all sorts of reasons but the strength of its par-5s isnt one of them. (Photo: Patrick Koenig), Site of three U.S. (Photo: Evan Schiller), The only course outside of England and Scotland to host the Open is perennially ranked in the worlds top-15 courses, thanks to a superior 1929 H.S. When you discover the design plays as good as it looks, you have something special. Additionally, the best par-3 at the club is found on the New (its 5th, which plays from high point to high point across a heath-laden shallow valley). and therefore Null and Portmarnock Golf Club, Dublin 7. The 3rd, 4th and 5th are as intoxicating as any three-hole stretch on the eastern seaboard. Hogs Head Golf Club The other new entries are Blainroe (#91), Kilkenny (#93), Moyvalley (#95), Corballis Links (#97) and Dunfanaghy (#100). With bunkers and water hazards framed by railroad ties and tall native grasses scattered throughout, this thorough original left no doubt that Dye was a generational talent in the works. The 2020 U.S. (Photo: Gary Lisbon), Augusta National is the vision of Bobby Jones and his chosen architect, Alister MacKenzie. Golf architecture was about to head in a more exciting direction, one that prized variety as well as the use of grasses for texture and contrast. Rock Creek Golf Club and Resort Two of its one-shotters the 15th and 17th are media darlings but another of the courses best moments comes at the long uphill 12th, which plays away from the Pacific Ocean to an open, tilted green that is 7 feet higher on its right than left. Turnberry became an Open venue in 1977 and has hosted two of its greatest championships, both headlined by Tom Watson. Seventy-five years later and this Georgia course still adheres to the founding vision, which speaks volumes to the quality of RTJs original design. Situated on the side of a hill, Cal Club is guaranteed to catch any wind that is about. Both intended for Augusta National to reflect the spirit and strategic options of the Old Course at St. Andrews, the course that they admired most. Golf Connoisseur, with a BPA audited rate base of 235,000, is distributed at top golf and country clubs, luxury resorts, spas and casinos, airline lounges, on private It took over the top three floors as an extension of the restaurant in 2008. There is much to admire here, including the 606-yard, par-5 12th, which arcs around the bay, and the 212-yard, par-3 15th that demands a carry over the sea. Jim McCann Editor Top 100 Golf Courses The barren landscape possesses few trees and no water, just drainage ditches that traverse the land. (Photo: David Cannon/Getty), Andrew Greens renovation restored Ross features, expunged those that were not and added length to test todays tournament players. There is a saying that if you This design is one for the ages literally as it's ideal for both youngsters and aging golfers alike. Wake Forests golf teams practice at Old Town, which gives them a huge home-field advantage as few collegiate golfers are accustomed to putting on undulating Maxwell greens orconsistently hitting approach shots from uneven stances. Pebble Beach, CA. (Photo: Brian Morgan), Preeminent Canadian architect Stanley Thompson hit his professional peak at this quiet club near downtown Toronto. Kudos to the group. Hard for a course this well known to exceed first-time expectations but it does. It boasts a state-of-the-art academy and excellent 19th holes, including Boardwalk and QDs. The greens were expanded a whopping 35 percent, and the bunkers themselves were restored to their previous immense scale. Opens and the famous 1999 Ryder Cup. The removal of trees down the right of 11 prior to the 2022 Masters was met with applause by design aficionados who hope that the club continues to restore width and playing angles. The 6th has been abbreviated to accommodate a splendid new back tee at the home hole. The golf world saw two new holes in action at the 2019 Open: the 7th and 8th, which replaced the old, comparatively dull 17th and 18th holes. Some grouse that the courses reputation is built on the clubs exclusivity, which is unwarranted given that standout holes abound, including the 4th, 6th, 13th and one of the games finest finishing three-hole stretches. (Photo: Dave Samson), Several of Coore & Crenshaws finest designs are located at hard-to-access private clubs but many of their works thankfully are available to the public, often courtesy of developer Mike Keiser. Its Kohler told Dye I want the course to look like its in Ireland. Mission accomplished. Tillinghasts finest design for regular play. At ultra-exclusive Ellerston, he and design partner Bob Harrison adapted MacKenzie strategies and bunker stylings on a rugged landscape, resulting in one of the strongest, most option-laden tests in the Southern Hemisphere. The Royal County Down Golf Club 4. Phil Mickelson more than handled the putting surfaces on his way to his historic win at the 2021 PGA Championship. More than a few Winged Foot devotees consider the 13th and 17th the best par-3s on the property, a seemingly outlandish claim until you play them.

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