Top 100 Public Golf Courses In The US

Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California is ranked at the top among the best public golf courses in US. It was founded in 1919.

Length: 7,075 yards (6,469 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 148

Major Events: US Open (1972, 1982, 1992, 2000, 2010, 2019, 2027, 2032, 2037, 2044), PGA Championship (1977), US Women's Open (2023)

Fees: $535 or $2,500 One-Year Membership, $1,500 per person for spouse and/or children under 21

The Pacific Dunes is the second course of the Bandon Dunes Golf Resort and is located in Coos County, Oregon, north of the city of Bandon. It was established in 2001.

Length: 6,633 yards (6,065 m)

Par: 71

Slope Rating: 143

Major Events: Curtis Cup (2003)

Fees: $345

The Ocean Course is the most famous of the five golf championship courses that the Kiawah Island Golf Resort offers. It was opened in 1991 and is located in Kiawah Island, South Carolina.

Length: 7,876 yards (7,202 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 155

Major Events: Ryder Cup (1991), World Cup of Golf (1997, 2003), PGA Championship (2012, 2021)

Fees: $463 or could choose from the various packages they offer.

Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, North Carolina boasts nine beautiful golf courses. Pinehurst No. 2 is the most famous amongst them and was opened in 1907.

Length: 7,588 yards (6,938 m)

Par: 70 (72)

Slope Rating: 138

Major Events: PGA Championship (1936), US Open (1999, 2005, 2014, 2024, 2029, 2035, 2041, 2047), Ryder Cup (1951) US Women's Open (2014), US Amateur (1962, 2008, 2019)

Fees: $495

The Straits Course is the flagship course at Whistling Straits. It is located in the Town of Mosel, at Haven, Sheboygan County, and is among the best public golf courses in Wisconsin.

Length: 7,790 yards (7,123 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 152

Major Events: PGA Championship (2004, 2010, 2015), US Senior Open (2007), Ryder Cup (2021)

Fees: $555 per person or could choose from the several packages they offer.

Shadow Creek is a golf course located in North Las Vegas, Nevada, established in 1990. It is owned by MGM Resorts International.

Length: 7,560 yards (6,910 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 145

Major Events: The Match: Tiger vs. Phil (2018), CJ Cup (2020), Bank of Hope LPGA Match-Play (since 2021)

Fees: $1,250

Bethpage Black Course is situated in Bethpage State Park on Long Island, New York. The public golf course was established in 1936 and is the most difficult course among the five Bethpage courses.

Length: 7,468 yards (6,829 m)

Par: 71

Slope Rating: 155

Major Events: US Open (2002, 2009), The Barclays (2012, 2016), PGA Championship (2019), Ryder Cup (2025)

Fees: $150

Bandon Dunes opened in 1999 and is the first course among the five courses at the resort. The resort is located alongside the magnificent Pacific Ocean.

Length: 7,212 yards (6,595 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 143

Major Events: US Amateur Championship (2020), US Junior Amateur (2022)

Fees: $345

The Stadium Course is located in Ponte Vedra Beach's Sawgrass development and is widely regarded as one of the most difficult courses. It was opened in 1980.

Length: 7,212 yards (6,595 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 143

Major Events: US Amateur Championship (2020), US Junior Amateur (2022)

Fees: Dynamic pricing from $400 up to $840

Erin Hills is situated in Erin, Wisconsin, in Washington County, and lies about 35 miles northwest of the most populous city of the state, Milwaukee. It was officially opened in 2006.

Length: 7,731 yards (7,069 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 145

Major Events: US Open (2017), US Amateur (2011)

Fees: $320

The Bandon Trails is the resort's third golf course which opened in 2005. The course strolls through meadows, dunes, and forest land and does not have any holes routed along the ocean.

Length: 6,788 yards (6,207 m)

Par: 71

Slope Rating: 130

Major Events: US Amateur Championship (2020), US Junior Amateur (2022)

Fees: $345

On the west coast of the United States on the Monterey Peninsula in California lies the Spyglass Hill Golf Course. The course was opened in 1966.

Length: 7,026 yards (6,425 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 145

Major Events: AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am (1967-present)

Fees: $320

The Old Macdonald course is the fourth course of the resort which is named in honor of Charles Blair Macdonald.

Length: 6,944 yards (6,350 m)

Par: 71

Slope Rating: 131

Major Events: US Amateur Public Links (2011), US Women's Amateur Public Links (2011)

Fees: $345

The Arcadia Bluffs in Arcadia, Michigan is the first golf course of the Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club. The course built on the bluffs above Lake Michigan was established in 1999.

Length: 7,300 yards (6,675 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 147

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $250

The 18-hole Pasatiempo Golf Club opened in 1929 and lies on the West Coast of the United States in Pasatiempo, Santa Cruz County, California. It is very close to Pebble Beach and Spyglass Hill.

Length: 6,500 yards (5,944 m)

Par: 70

Slope Rating: 143

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $333

The Sheep Ranch is the latest addition to the list of golf courses at the resort. The sixth course at the resort is situated north of Old Macdonald and was opened as recently as 2020.

Length: 6,636 yards (6,068 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 122

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $345

Sand Valley was opened in 2017 and is the resort's first golf course. It is located in Leopold Way, Nekoosa, in Central Wisconsin. It is perfectly placed between some of the major cities and airports.

Length: 6,938 yards (6,344 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 128

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $225

The River Course at the Blackwolf Run golf course complex is located in Kohler, Wisconsin. The course was established in 1988 and is among other courses that made the Top 100 list from the state of Wisconsin.

Length: 7,404 yards (6,770 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 151

Major Events: US Women's Open (1988, 2012)

Fees: $365

The Pete Dye Course is the third course at the French Lick Resort in the towns of West Baden Springs and French Lick, Indiana. The course designed by Dye was opened in 2009.

Length: 8,092 yards (7,399 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 140

Major Events: PGA Professional National Championship (2010), Senior PGA Championship (2015)

Fees: $350

The public golf course is situated in University Place, Washington, which lies on the Puget Sound southwest of Tacoma. Chambers Bay was established in 2007.

Length: 7,585 yards (6,936 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 146

Major Events: US Open (2015), US Amateur (2010, 2033), US Women's Amateur Golf Championship, US Junior Amateur (2027)

Fees: $275

The golf and spa resort located in Fort Meade, Florida has three golf courses. The courses were established in 2012 and owned by Kemper Sports Management.

Length: 7,110 yards (6,501 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 137

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $330

The Manele Golf Course was established in 1993 and is part of the Four Seasons Resort Lanai. It was designed by Jack Nicklaus and is located in Lanai City, on the island of Lanai, Hawaii.

Length: 7,039 yards (6,436 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 135

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $350

The Plantation Course at the Kapalua Resort is a traditional link-style course with an amazing view. The course is located in Kapalua, Hawaii. 

Length: 7,596 yards (6,946 m)

Par: 73

Slope Rating: 144

Major Events: Sentry Tournament of Champions (annually)

Fees: $359

The Streamsong Blue Course is the other course that the resort offers. Tom Doak designed the course which was opened in 2011.

Length: 7,276 yards (6,653 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 134

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $330

The Highland Course at Primland is located in the Meadows of Dan, Virginia, and was established in 2006. The mountain course sits at an elevation of nearly 3,000.

Length: 7,053 yards (6,653 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 150

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $255

The Mammoth Dunes is the second golf course at the San Valley Golf Resort. It was opened in 2018 and was designed by David McLay Kidd.

Length: 6,988 yards (6,389 m)

Par: 73

Slope Rating: 132

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $225

Harbour Town Golf Links is located on Hilton Head Island in Beaufort County, South Carolina. The Pete Dye-designed course was established in 1967.

Length: 7,099 yards (6,491 m)

Par: 71

Slope Rating: 148

Major Events: RBC Heritage (1969-present)

Fees: $379

Pinehurst No. 4 is considered the second-best course at the resort and was established in 1919. The course has undergone four major changes since then.

Length: 7,227 yards (6,608 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 138

Major Events: US Amateur (2008, 2019)

Fees: $395

The third course at the resort is named Streamsong Black which Gil Hanse designed. It was opened to the public in 2017.

Length: 7,320 yards (6,693 m)

Par: 73

Slope Rating: 135

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $164

The Sands Course at Gamble Sands Golf Club is situated in Brewster, Washington, and is four hours east of Seattle. The course was opened in 2014.

Length: 7,227 yards (6,608 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 120

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $195

Karsten Creek Golf Club lies just outside Stillwater, Oklahoma, and is precisely located six miles west on State Highway 51. It opened in 1994 and is the home course of the Oklahoma State University.

Length: 7,449 yards (6,811 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 152

Major Events: NCAA Men's Golf Championship (2003, 2011, 2018)

Fees: $400

Forest Dunes Golf Club in Roscommon, Michigan, was opened in 2002 and Tom Weiskopf was the designer. The course has a terrific layout with a combination of sand dunes and pines.

Length: 7,116 yards (6,507 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 146

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $200

The Ozarks National at Big Cedar Lodge is located in Hollister, Missouri. The course was built in 2018 by Coore and Crenshaw.

Length: 7,036 yards (6,434 m)

Par: 71

Slope Rating: 131

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $325

The Old White Course at The Greenbrier is located in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. The golf course was established in 1914.

Length: 7,246 yards (6,626 m)

Par: 70

Slope Rating: 145

Major Events: Ryder Cup (1979), Solheim Cup (1994), The Greenbrier American Express Championship (1985-1987), Greenbrier Classic (2010)

Fees: $395

The South Course is among the two courses at the Torrey Pines Golf Course which is situated on the coastal cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It is located and owned by the city of San Diego, California, and opened in 1957.

Length: 7,802 yards (7,134 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 148

Major Events: US Open (2008, 2021)

Fees: $272

Seaside at Sea Island Golf Club was established in 1929 and is located in Glynn County, Georgia. The ocean-side links course is considered both fun and challenging.

Length: 6,657 yards (6,087 m)

Par: 70

Slope Rating: 137

Major Events: RSM Classic (2015-present)

Fees: $170

The East Course is situated on a historic hotel and resort, The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado, first opened in 1918. The West Course is the other course at the Broadmoor Golf Club.

Length: 7,355 yards (6,725 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 139

Major Events: US Amateur (1959, 1967), US Women's Open (1995, 2011), US Senior Open (2008, 2018)

Fees: $290

Yale Golf Course, also known as Yale University Golf Course is located in New Haven, Connecticut. The Yale Golf Team calls it their home course which was opened in 1926.

Length: 6,825 yards (6,241 m)

Par: 70

Slope Rating: 135

Major Events: US Junior Amateur Golf Championship (1952, 1988) Connecticut Amateur (1954, 1975), New Haven Open (early 1990s), NCAA Eastern Regional tournament (2004)

Fees: $140

Mauna Kea Golf Course at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel was opened in 1965 and is located in Kamuela, Hawaii. The holes on the course, especially the iconic par-3 third are a sight to behold.

Length: 7,370 yards (6,739 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 144

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $295

The Cascades Course is the famous one among the two courses that The Omni Homestead Resort offers. It was opened in 1923 and is located in Hot Springs, Virginia.

Length: 6,873 yards (6,285 m)

Par: 70

Slope Rating: 135

Major Events: US Women's Open (1967), US Women's Amateur (1928, 1994), US Senior Amateur (1980), US Amateur (1988), NCAA Division I Men's Championship (2004)

Fees: $300

The Dunes Course is among the three courses that are offered at The Prairie Club in Valentine, Nebraska. The golf course was established in 2010.

Length: 7,562 yards (6,915 m)

Par: 73

Slope Rating: 133

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $244

The Nicklaus Signature Course as the name suggests was designed by the golfer himself in 2004. The course was private during its initial years and later became open to the public. It is part of the Pronghorn Resort in Bend, Oregon.

Length: 7,379 yards (6,747 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 148

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $195

The Giants Ridge is located in Biwabik, Minnesota, and offers two golf courses during the summer. The Quarry was established in 2003 and is the #1 public golf course in the state.

Length: 7,201 yards (6,585 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 146

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $120

The Wilderness Club in Eureka, Montana, was built in 2009 and is only eight miles from the Canadian border. The course is a sight to behold with mountain ranges surrounding it and with several lakes in play.

Length: 7,207 yards (6,590 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 137

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $139

Tobacco Road Golf Club in Sanford, North Carolina, was opened in 1998 and designed by Mike Strantz. The layout of the course is excellent and has been a masterstroke by the designer.

Length: 6,557 yards (5,996 m)

Par: 71

Slope Rating: 145

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $215

CordeValle Golf Club in San Martin, California, was initially a private golf course when it was established in 1999. Although it still falls under a private course, it is open for the guests staying at the CordeValle Resort.

Length: 7,360 yards (6,730 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 142

Major Events: Frys.com Open (2010-2013), PGA Cup (2011, 2015), US Women's Senior Amateur (2013), US Women's Open (2016)

Fees: $160

Wolf Creek Golf Club in Mesquite, Nevada, will surely be an experience one can never forget. The course built in 2000 is tough and features desert canyons and wildlife.

Length: 6,939 yards (6,345 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 154

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $230

The Links at Spanish Bay is located in Pebble Beach, California, and is among the seven courses that are situated there. The course was established in 1987 and has a Scottish-style linksland.

Length: 6,754 yards (6,176 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 142

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $270

PGA West has a set of 6 golf courses and the Stadium Course has been home to many important golf events. The course was established in 1987 and is located in La Quinta, California.

Length: 7,113 yards (6,504 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 148

Major Events: Skins Game (1986-1991), Desert Classic (1987, 2016-present), PGA Club Professional Championship (1990), PGA Tour Qualifying School Finals (1986, 1988, 2002, 2006, 2008) 

Fees: $279

The Fallen Oak Golf Course is another course owned by MGM Resorts International. The course is located in Saucier, Mississippi, and was opened in 2006.

Length: 7,487 yards (6,846 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 142

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $225

May River Golf Club at Palmetto Bluff located in Bluffton, South Carolina, was designed by Nicklaus in 2005. The course is tough and is along the banks of the river.

Length: 7,171 yards (6,557 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 141

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $320

SentryWorld Golf Club in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, is a beautiful course with spring-fed lakes and the famous "Flower Hole". It was established in 1983 and remodeled in 2014.

Length: 7,145 yards (6,533 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 139

Major Events: US Girl's Junior (2019), US Senior Open (2023)

Fees: $325

The South Course at Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club was added in 2018 and is located in Bear Lake, Michigan. The course has intersecting bunkers and needs to be played intelligently.

Length: 7,412 yards (6,778 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 132

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $170

The Crosswater Golf Course is among the four courses that the Sunriver Resort in Sunriver, Oregon offers. It was opened in 1995 and Club Members along with resort guests can access the heathland-style course.

Length: 7,683 yards (7,025 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 145

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $265

Paako Ridge Golf Club in Sandia Park, New Mexico, sits 6,500 feet above sea level. The course was established in 2000 and is only thirty minutes out from Albuquerque International Sunport.

Length: 3,737 yards (3,417 m)

Par: 36

Slope Rating: N/A

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $225

The Irish Course is the second course at Whistling Straits which is an inland grass-and-dune layout. The course was opened in 2000 and is located in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.

Length: 7,201 yards (6,585 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 146

Major Events: 

Fees: $205

Tetherow Golf Club in Bend, Oregon, was designed in 2008 by David McLay Kidd, and Tommy Cushnahan. The course has lakes and requires a high level of skill to come up with a good score.

Length: 7,293 yards (6,689 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 141

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $215

The Loop Black Course is another course at Forest Dunes established in 2016. The course is completely different from Forest Dunes Course even though they share the same piece of land.

Length: 6,704 yards (6,130 m)

Par: 70

Slope Rating: 125

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $200

Greywalls Course at Marquette Golf Club was opened in 2005 and is located in Marquette, Michigan. The name of the course is derived from the granite rocks that can be found near the edge of the holes.

Length: 6,828 yards (6,244 m)

Par: 71

Slope Rating: 147

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $145

The Gold Course at Golden Horseshoe Golf Club in Williamsburg, Virginia, was built in 1963. The course has undergone some changes in 1998 and 2016.

Length: 6,817 yards (6,233 m)

Par: 71

Slope Rating: 138

Major Events: USGA Men's State Team Championship (1999)

Fees: $170

Cascata in Boulder City, Nevada, was established in 2000 and is one of the four courses owned by Vici Properties. The course is situated 3,200 feet above the desert of Las Vegas and climbs up and down a rocky hillside which also acts as an amazing backdrop.

Length: 7,137 yards (6,526 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 150

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $449

The Links was the first among the two courses at The Golf Courses of Lawsonia. It is located in Green Lake, Wisconsin, and was built in 1930.

Length: 6,853 yards (6,266 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 130

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $120

Pine Needles Golf Course was established in 1927 and later restored in 2017. The championship course is located in Southern Pines, North Carolina.

Length: 7,015 yards (6,415 m)

Par: 71

Slope Rating: 135

Major Events: US Women's Open (1996, 2001, 2007, 2022), Senior Women's Open (2019)

Fees: $225

The Makai Golf Course at Makai Golf Club in Princeville, Hawaii was opened in 1971 and sits on bluffs that overlook Kauai's Hanalei Bay and pipeline surf. It was re-grassed in 2009.

Length: 7,223 yards (6,605 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 134

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $299

The Dubsdread is Course #4 at Cog Hill Golf & Country Club and is also the championship course established in 1964 and renovated in 2007-2008. The course is located in Lemont, Illinois.

Length: 7,554 yards (6,907 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 153

Major Events: BMW Championship (2007, 2009-2011), Western Open (1991-2006), US Amateur Championship (1997)

Fees: $165

The Wynn Golf Course at Wynn in Las Vegas, Nevada, opened in 2005 after the previous Dessert Inn Golf Course was re-designed and renamed. It has been home to some of the biggest celebrity matchups in recent times.

Length: 7,042 yards (6,439 m)

Par: 70

Slope Rating: 0

Major Events: The Match (2021, 2022, 2023)

Fees: $350

The Wilderness at Fortune Bay in Tower, Minnesota, was completed in 2004. The layout is not so easy for amateurs and the greens are a bit faster than other courses.

Length: 7,207 yards (6,590 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 142

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $107

The Fazio Course at Red Sky Golf Club in Wolcott, Colorado, was established in 2002. The course is a bit different than the Norman Course and offers more elevation change.

Length: 7,116 yards (6,507 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 141

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $260

The Loop Red Course is also reversible similar to the Black Course. The counterclockwise route of the loop is known as the Red Course and the clockwise is the Black Course. Both courses are part of the Forest Dunes resort in Roscommon, Michigan.

Length: 6,805 yards (6,222 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 126

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $200

Mossy Oak Golf Club is the second course at Old Waverly Golf Club in West Point, Mississippi. The course was opened in 2016 and is both beautiful and challenging.

Length: 7,212 yards (6,595 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 135

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $170

The Dunes Golf and Beach Club was originally opened in 1948 and designed by Robert Trent Jones. The course in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, was modified in 1976 and par 5 is the heart of the course due to its beauty.

Length: 7,370 yards (6,739 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 148

Major Events: US Women's Open (1962), US Women's Amateur Four-Ball (2017)

Fees: $275

Southern Pines Golf Club in Southern Pines, North Carolina, was primarily opened in 1906 and went through major renovations as recently as 2021. The renovations were crucial in helping the course make it to the top 100 courses in the country.

Length: 6,500 yards (5,944 m)

Par: 70

Slope Rating: 129

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $135

Tullymore Golf Resort in Stanwood, Michigan, has two beautiful courses and the Tullymore Golf Club stands out among the two. Established in 2002, it has always been among the best public courses in the country.

Length: 7,148 yards (6,536 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 148

Major Events: Tullymore Classic (2015-2017)

Fees: $165

The Meadow Valleys Course is the second course at Blackwolf Run in Kohler, Wisconsin. The course was established in 1988 and has the 18th hole played over the Sheboygan River.

Length: 7,314 yards (6,688 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 145

Major Events: US Women's Open (1988, 2012)

Fees: $265

The Norman Course at the Red Sky Ranch & Golf Club in Wolcott, Colorado, was established in 2003. A wildlife corridor separates it from the Fazio Course with the Rockies in view.

Length: 7,480 yards (6,840 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 147

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $270

The Pfau Course at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, was opened in 2020 and is the home course for the Indiana Hoosiers. The championship course has been designed by utilizing the natural topography of the area and is a good test for golfers.

Length: 7,715 yards (7,055 m)

Par: 71

Slope Rating: N/A

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $95

The Great Waters at Reynolds Lake Oconee in Eatonton, Georgia, is a treat for the eyes and has a combination of hills, forest, and the lake in its layout. The course was designed by Nicklaus and opened in 1992.

Length: 7,436 yards (6,799 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 143

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $125

Payne's Valley at Big Cedar Lodge is among the five courses that the wilderness resort offers. The course was established as recently as 2020 and designed by none other than legendary golfer Tiger Woods.

Length: 7,370 yards (6,739 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 132

Major Events: Payne's Valley Cup (2020)

Fees: $450

Wild Horse Golf Course in Gothenburg, Nebraska, was established in 1998. Dave Axland and Dan Proctor were the architects behind the course and the fairways are just perfect even after more than two decades.

Length: 6,955 yards (6,360 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 134

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $83

The Mystic Rock Course at Nemacolin in Farmington, Pennsylvania, was established in 1995. The home to a PGA Tour event in the past was designed by Pete Dye.

Length: 7,526 yards (6,882 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 149

Major Events: 84 Lumber Classic (2003-2006)

Fees: $75

Scott Hoffman created one of the most natural amateur designs in 1996 with The Classic at Madden's on Gull Lake. The course is located in Brainerd, Minnesota, and is a tough course to play in.

Length: 7,102 yards (6,494 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 142

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $160

The Blue Monster Course at the Trump National Doral Miami was established in 1962 and is located in Doral, Miami, Florida. It is one of the four courses at the resort.

Length: 7,510 yards (6,870 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 143

Major Events: Doral Open (1962-2006), WGC-Cadillac Championship (2007-2016) LIV Golf Invitational Series (2022) LIV Golf League (2023)

Fees: $450

Quintero Golf Club in Peoria, Arizona, is not the easiest of courses to master. The course that was built in 2000 was primarily a private club and has a lot of elevation changes at play.

Length: 7,249 yards (6,628 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 148

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $309

Taconic Golf Club in Williamstown is among the best public golf courses in Massachusetts. The course dates back to 1896 and was designed in 1927.

Length: 6,808 yards (6,225 m)

Par: 71

Slope Rating: 136

Major Events: US Junior Amateur (1956), US Women's Amateur (1963), US Senior Amateur (1996)

Fees: $160

The South Course was the first among the three courses to be established at the Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. The course was originally established in 1929 and redesigned in 1960.

Length: 7,400 yards (6,767 m)

Par: 70

Slope Rating: 132

Major Events: PGA Championship (1960, 1966, 1975), American Golf Classic (1961-1976), WGC-Bridgestone Invitational (1999-2001, 2003-2018)

Fees: Membership or book your stay and play

Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club is similar to the style of Pinehurst No. 2 after Kyle Franz worked on it in 2013.

Established: 1921

Location: Southern Pines, North Carolina

Length: 6,723 yards (6,148 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 126

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $225

Poppy Hills Golf Course in Pebble Beach, California, originally opened in 1986 and was renovated in 2014.

Length: 7,002 yards (6,403 m)

Par: 71

Slope Rating: 144

Major Events: AT&T Pebble Beach National Pr-Am (1991-2009)

Fees: $275

The Bull at Pinehurst Farms was designed by Jack Nicklaus and currently stands on the former Pinehurst dairy farm.

Established: 2003

Location: Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Length: 7,354 yards (6,724 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 147

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $135

Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course is the only course in the state of Nevada to have hosted a USGA championship and has several holes on top of Lake Tahoe.

Established: 1921

Location: Southern Pines, North Carolina

Length: 7,529 yards (6,885 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 145

Major Events: US Senior Open (1985), US Public Links Championship (1980)

Fees: $320

The Golf Club at Harbor Shores is another scenic course that was designed by Jack Nicklaus which makes the top 100 list.

Established: 2010

Location: Benton Harbor, Michigan

Length: 6,852 yards (6,265 m)

Par: 71

Slope Rating: 143

Major Events: Senior PGA Championship (2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2022, 2024)

Fees: $175

Rams Hill Golf Club and its layout combination consists of desert, water, and rocky elevations throughout the play. It was entirely modified in 2007.

Established: 1983

Location: Borrego Springs, California

Length: 7,232 yards (6,613 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 141

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $160

The Buffalo Ridge at Big Cedar Lodge is the third course of the resort that made the top 100 list. This is another Fazio masterclass.

Established: 1999

Location: Hollister, Missouri

Length: 7,036 yards (6,434 m)

Par: 71

Slope Rating: 130

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $175

The Virtues Golf Club was previously known as the Longaberger Golf Club. It was Arthur Hills' best natural design and has a testing layout.

Established: 1999

Location: Nashport, Ohio

Length: 7,243 yards (6,623 m)

Par: 71

Slope Rating: 139

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $100

Atunyote Golf Club at Turning Stone Resort Casino is one of the five courses that the luxurious resort offers and the most beautiful.

Established: 2004

Location: Vernon, New York

Length: 7,315 yards (6,689 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 143

Major Events: Turning Stone Championship (2007-2010), B. C. Open (2006), PGA Professional National Championship (2016)

Fees: $225

Black Mesa Golf Club is a relatively young course designed by Baxter Spann and Mike Nuzzo in 2003. It is also one of the most affordable courses.

Location: Espanola, New Mexico

Length: 7,307 yards (6,682 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 141

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $80

The Championship Course at Sand Hollow Resort is among the three courses at the resort. It is the best and a must-play public course in the state.

Established: 2008

Location: Hurricane, Utah

Length: 7,315 yards (6,689 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 131

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $145

Wine Valley Golf Club was established in 2009 and designed by Dan Hixson. The course unlike others does not have trees at play and the winds are a constant threat.

Location: Walla Walla, Washington

Length: 7,600 yards (6,949 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 133

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $175

Belvedere Golf Club was established in 1925 and designed by Willie Watson. Bruce Hepner undertook the restoration project in 2017.

Location: Charlevoix, Michigan

Length: 6,906 yards (6,315 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 131

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $120

The Pines Course just made it to the top 100 list in 2023 and is the second entry from The Prairie Club. Only the Horse Course misses out.

Established: 2004

Location: Valentine, Nebraska

Length: 7,385 yards (6,753 m)

Par: 73

Slope Rating: 129

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $244

Pinehurst No. 8 at Pinehurst Resort is ranked third among the nine courses at the resort. The Fazio-designed course was opened as part of the 100th anniversary of Pinehurst.

Established: 1996

Location: Pinehurst, North Carolina

Length: 7,099 yards (6,491 m)

Par: 72

Slope Rating: 137

Major Events: N/A

Fees: $285