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Top 100 Courses in the U.S. for 2024-25: America’s finest designs, ranked
The 100 best golf courses in the U.S. is a challenging list to compile. But our raters have done it again for our all-new 2024-25 ranking.Latest
How are GOLF’s Top 100 Course rankings decided? Here’s how the process works
Explaining GOLF’s 2024-25 Top 100 Courses in the U.S. ranking
Buckle up! Our new golf-travel podcast will take you across the game and back
Bandon Dunes developers to build new Florida course
The most popular golf courses on Instagram, per data
Free golf?! Yes, seriously. At this golf course, rounds cost nothing
The best golf course you’ve never heard of is open only one day a year
Why this golf course far from home might catch your eye this weekend
How are GOLF’s Top 100 Course rankings decided? Here’s how the process works
The key to GOLF’s course ratings is the experience and expertise of our panel. For sure, our process is only as good as the panel itself.Explaining GOLF’s 2024-25 Top 100 Courses in the U.S. ranking
In golf architecture we embrace the old and new with equal excitement. You’ll find both on our 2024-25 Top 100 Courses in the U.S. ranking.Top 100 Courses in the U.S. for 2024-25: America’s finest designs, ranked
The 100 best golf courses in the U.S. is a challenging list to compile. But our raters have done it again for our all-new 2024-25 ranking.
Why this Top 100 course feels like it’s anywhere but Central Florida
For the last 10 years, Streamsong has been a major player in the resort golf game. But you won’t find typical Florida golf courses there.
These 6 new (or new-look!) courses have us giddy for their 2023 reveals
The landscape of golf is constantly evolving. In the spirit of anticipation, here are 6 courses we’re excited to see in the year ahead.
How much has GOLF’s U.S. Top 100 Courses ranking changed since 1995? A lot
How different does GOLF’s Top 100 Courses in the U.S. list look from 1995? Very different. The differences shows the change in trends.
These 25 amazing courses JUST missed out on our latest Top 100 ranking
Just as golf is a game of inches, so, too, is the game of rating golf courses. Here are 25 designs that just missed out on our new Top 100.
So close! These 25 courses missed our latest Top 100 World list by the narrowest of margins
When we update our Top 100 World list two years from now, it would be no surprise to see some of these courses break into the mix.
What are the best values on GOLF’s Top 100 Courses in the World list?
GOLF released its latest ranking of the Top 100 Courses in the World, and our panelists are here to chime in on the best value golf courses.
How Shanqin Bay cracked our newest Top 100 Courses in the World list
GOLF’s latest Top 100 Courses in the World ranking boasts eight newcomers. Here, we’ll introduce you to the rookies. Meet Shanqin Bay.
How Royal Cinque Ports cracked our newest Top 100 Courses in the World list
GOLF’s latest Top 100 Courses in the World ranking boasts eight newcomers. Here, we’ll introduce you to the rookies. Meet Royal Cinque Ports.
How Machrihanish cracked our newest Top 100 Courses in the World list
GOLF’s latest Top 100 Courses in the World ranking boasts eight newcomers. Here, we’ll introduce you to the rookies. Meet Machrihanish.
Can you get a tee time at a Top 100 Course in the World? Here’s your guide
How easy (or difficult?) is it to play the Top 100 Courses in the World? They all require cash, connections or some combination of the two.
How Victoria cracked our newest Top 100 Courses in the World list
GOLF’s latest Top 100 Courses in the World ranking boasts eight newcomers. Here, we’ll introduce you to the rookies. Meet Victoria.
Course Rater Confidential: Asia-Pacific courses we can’t wait to open
GOLF’s inaugural ranking of the Top 100 Courses in Asia-Pacific is out, but what near-completed courses should we be looking forward to?
Course Rater Confidential: What should a first-time traveler know about Asia-Pacific golf?
When it comes to Asia-Pacific golf, what should travelers know about caddie culture, accessibility of courses, tipping, dress codes and more?
Course Rater Confidential: Top 100 Asia-Pacific courses we can’t wait to check out (and snubs)
The courses on the newest ranking our raters are especially keen to check out, and which ones are they surprised didn’t make the list at all?
Course Rater Confidential: Takeaways from GOLF’s inaugural Top 100 Asia-Pacific ranking
GOLF’s inaugural ranking of the Top 100 Courses in Asia-Pacific has put a spotlight on exciting destinations many U.S. golfers rarely visit.
Planning a golf trip to Asia, Australia or New Zealand? Here are 6 things to know
Planning a golf trip to Asia, Australia or New Zealand? Good idea. Here are six things to know before you go to make your trip a breeze.
GOLF’s Top 100 ranking of the best golf courses in Asia-Pacific, categorized by country
In GOLF’s inaugural ranking of the Top 100 courses in Asia-Pacific, one country stood out among the rest with 38 courses on the list.
GOLF’s first-ever Top 100 Courses in Asia-Pacific ranking will expand your bucket list
Our course raters created GOLF’s first-ever ranking of must-play courses beyond North America and Europe. What’d they find? Pure magic.
After 7 weeks of European golf, this hole stands above the rest
The 15th hole at Prestwick Golf Club is just 353 yards long, but it plays unlike anything our writer had seen before.
Dream 18: The ultimate routing of our Top 100 Courses in the UK and Ireland ranking
Exclusive for InsideGOLF members, we selected the best 18 holes among our Top 100 Courses in the UK and Ireland ranking. Start salivating.
The best golf courses in Scotland | 2022 ranking
GOLF recently released its Top 100 Courses in the UK and Ireland ranking. Here are the best courses in Scotland.
The best golf courses in England | 2022 ranking
GOLF recently released its Top 100 Courses in the UK and Ireland ranking. Here are the best courses in England.
The best golf courses in Ireland and Northern Ireland | 2022 ranking
GOLF recently released its Top 100 Courses in the UK and Ireland ranking. Here are the best courses in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Want to play the best courses in the UK and Ireland? Options are endless
Whatever tickles your fancy, there’s a trip abroad to be had — one of the best investments you’ll ever make in your game.
5 must-see spots from GOLF’s Top 100 Courses in the UK and Ireland
If you’re setting a golf bucket list, might we recommend these five holes from GOLF’s Top 100 Courses in the UK and Ireland?
Tour Confidential: PGA Tour changes and the great Bernhard Langer
GOLF’s editors and writers discuss potential PGA Tour changes, the great Bernhard Langer and more in the latest Tour Confidential.After 7 weeks of European golf, this hole stands above the rest
The 15th hole at Prestwick Golf Club is just 353 yards long, but it plays unlike anything our writer had seen before.
The Gil Hanse design at Les Bordes is a new course oozing old-world charm
On an estate created by a man who built a fortune from ballpoint pens, the architects Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner drew up a masterpiece.
What’s the biggest surprise on GOLF’s Top 100 Courses in the World list?
GOLF released its latest ranking of the Top 100 Courses in the World, and our panelists are here to chime in on surprises they saw.
100 best off-course amenities from our all-new Top 100 Courses in the World
From signature snacks to the Northern Lights, these are the best non-golf amenities from GOLF’s 2023-24 Top 100 Courses in the World.
The 13 best golf courses in Scotland | GOLF Top 100 Courses in the World
GOLF’s latest ranking of the Top 100 Courses in the World includes an impressive total of 13 courses in Scotland.
The 6 best golf courses in Ireland | GOLF Top 100 Courses in the World
GOLF’s course raters identified a total of six courses in Ireland among the best 100 in the world. Here are the courses that made the list.Buckle up! Our new golf-travel podcast will take you across the game and back
Golf’s greatest appeal lies in the places that it takes us. That’s the game we’ll celebrate on Destination GOLF, a new podcast from GOLF.com.
What I spent on a marathon 2-day golf trip in Los Angeles
Ah, Los Angeles. A wonderful place for golf, food, culture (Hollywood, anyone?!) and a damn good time. Here’s what it costs.
Inside Gamble Sands: What Wild West golf looks like up close
It takes time to reach Gamble Sands, a Top 100 course in Washington State. That’s OK, though, because Wild West golf should be an adventure.
10 mistakes to avoid while planning an epic U.K. buddies trip
We played three Open Championship courses in three days on an epic journey through links golf heaven. You could learn from our mistakes.
These stylish transitional layers are perfect for chilly mornings and early tee times
Those snazzy outfits Dylan Dethier and Sean Zak wore in the latest episodes of Destination Golf. Here’s where you can get them.
Brave the elements: How to stay warm on your next golf trip
We’re highlighting the outfits Dylan Dethier and Sean Zak wore on Destination Golf (and letting you know where you can get them).
I walked in Tiger and Rory’s footsteps — and hit a shot they never could
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy each dismantled Royal Liverpool in his own way. Neither of them did this, though.How are GOLF’s Top 100 Course rankings decided? Here’s how the process works
The key to GOLF’s course ratings is the experience and expertise of our panel. For sure, our process is only as good as the panel itself.Explaining GOLF’s 2024-25 Top 100 Courses in the U.S. ranking
In golf architecture we embrace the old and new with equal excitement. You’ll find both on our 2024-25 Top 100 Courses in the U.S. ranking.Top 100 Courses in the U.S. for 2024-25: America’s finest designs, ranked
The 100 best golf courses in the U.S. is a challenging list to compile. But our raters have done it again for our all-new 2024-25 ranking.Buckle up! Our new golf-travel podcast will take you across the game and back
Golf’s greatest appeal lies in the places that it takes us. That’s the game we’ll celebrate on Destination GOLF, a new podcast from GOLF.com.Bandon Dunes developers to build new Florida course
With county approval granted, the Keiser family will build on a portfolio that includes properties in Oregon, Wisconsin, Texas and Colorado.The most popular golf courses on Instagram, per data
Most golfers love sharing the scenery of the course they’re playing, and these are the most popular ones on Instagram.Free golf?! Yes, seriously. At this golf course, rounds cost nothing
Built more than a century ago by a wealthy industrialist, Buhl Park has gone through ups and downs. But its green fees have held steady. They’re free.Top 100 Courses in the U.S. for 2024-25: America’s finest designs, ranked
The 100 best golf courses in the U.S. is a challenging list to compile. But our raters have done it again for our all-new 2024-25 ranking.The most popular golf courses on Instagram, per data
Most golfers love sharing the scenery of the course they’re playing, and these are the most popular ones on Instagram.
What saved this cute golf oasis? Money from a surprising source
This municipal pitch-n-putt needed a change. The COVID pandemic arrived, and federal funding gave it a new lease on life.
This $50 Dallas gem is steeped in history — and once hosted a major
The first course in the Lonestar State to host a major championship is undoubtedly one of the best deals around.After 7 weeks of European golf, this hole stands above the rest
The 15th hole at Prestwick Golf Club is just 353 yards long, but it plays unlike anything our writer had seen before.
Short courses are now a part of the World Handicap System. Here are 5 reasons why that’s good news
More than 600 short courses in the U.S. are now part of the WHS. Here are 5 reasons why that’s great news — and how it can benefit your game.
Here’s what the newest tee at the Masters looks like
Over the weekend, Augusta National released photos of a brand new teeing area for the par-5 2nd hole on social media.
A weekend at Montage Palmetto Bluff: Inside a relaxing Southern getaway (and a tee time at May River)
Montage Palmetto Bluff, located in Bluffton, S.C., has elevated dining, loads of outdoor activities and 18 fantastic golf holes at May River Golf Course.
Top 100 Resort of the Week: Erin Hills
Erin Hills brings an Irish vibe to America with superb golf, luxurious, rustic-inspired lodging, a putting course, and so much more. Take a peek inside.
Golf’s 2019-2020 Ranking of the Top 100 Resorts in the World
In one of the biggest editorial projects GOLF has ever attempted, we culled the names of 243 rank-worthy resorts spread across North America.Latest Courses Videos
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