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A view of Sedge Valley at Sand Valley Golf Resort in Wisconsin.

Top 100 Courses You Can Play: Our staff’s 9 favorite spots

We recently released our latest ranking of the Top 100 Courses You Can Play. Everyone has their favorites — here’s our staff’s picks.
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a collection of courses from golf's top 100 courses you can play ranking

Why our Top 100 Courses You Can Play list still is so meaningful

Great course architecture thrives well beyond private clubs. A stunning number of superb courses — like these 100 — are available to all golfers.
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Aerial view of Pasatiempo golf course in California.

State-by-state breakdown of GOLF’s Top 100 Courses You Can Play ranking

GOLF’s new Top 100 Courses You Can Play ranking for 2024-25 features 29 states in all. Find out which state has the most top public-access courses here.
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Top 100 Courses You Can Play in the U.S. for 2024-25: America’s best public golf

Our all-new ranking of the best public golf courses in the U.S. is another reminder that great architecture is accessible to all.
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The par-3 7th at Streamsong Blue

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.
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Golf in paradise easily made this course my favorite I played this year

If you’re looking for an elite Caribbean golf destination, Cap Cana’s Punta Espada is the perfect place to soak in the sun.
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Are you a well-traveled golfer? Check out our Top 100 Courses T-shirt

Wear this great conversation starter on your next buddies trip and compare your favorite golf courses right from the back of your tee.
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From top right, clockwise: Pebble Beach Golf Links, Bandon Trails, Tobacco Road, Erin Hills.

8 epic road trips made up exclusively of Top 100 public golf courses

Looking for inspiration for your next buddies trip? Here are eight road trips created from our Top 100 Courses You Can Play ranking.
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A view of Philadelphia Cricket's Wissahickon course.

Bringing back the ‘sparkle’ at Philadelphia Cricket’s Wissahickon course

GOLF’s newest Top 100 Courses in the U.S. ranking includes 11 newcomers, including Philadelphia Cricket (Wissahickon) in Flourtown, Pa.
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Augusta National and Pine Valley split image

7 interesting findings from our Top 100 Courses readers’ survey

From favorite architects to how much golfers would pay for bucket-list rounds, here are 7 fun nuggets from our Top 100 Courses survey.
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A view of Trinity Forest in Dallas, Texas.

The joy of rumpled ground at Trinity Forest

GOLF’s newest Top 100 Courses in the U.S. ranking includes 11 newcomers, including Trinity Forest in Dallas, Texas.
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A view of Old Elm in Highland Park, Ill.

How 2 design titans built this Chicago-area gem

GOLF’s newest Top 100 Courses in the U.S. ranking includes 11 newcomers, which we’ll introduce you to here. Meet Old Elm in Highland Park, Ill.
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Sankaty Head in Nantucket, Mass.

‘Magical, mystical, whimsical, beautiful’: Meet Sankaty Head

GOLF’s newest Top 100 Courses in the U.S. ranking includes 11 newcomers, which we’ll introduce you to here. Meet Sankaty Head in Massachusetts.
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A view of Pinehurst No. 10 at Pinehurst Resort.

How Pinehurst No. 10 became an immediate stalwart at Pinehurst Resort

GOLF’s newest Top 100 Courses in the U.S. ranking includes 11 newcomers, which we’ll introduce you to here. Meet Pinehurst No. 10 in North Carolina.
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pasatiempo, cape wickham, congresssional blue

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.
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bethpage black no. 17

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.
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Shanqin Bay in China.

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.
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Royal Cinque Ports in Deal, England.

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.
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A view of Machrihanish in Scotland.

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.
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Seminole Golf Club

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.
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a view of victoria golf club in australia

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.
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Te Arai South in new zealand

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?
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Hirono in Miki-Chi, Japan.

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?
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The Himalayan Golf Course in Nepal.

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?
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Hoiana Shores in Quang Nam, Vietnam.

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.
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laguna lang in vietnam

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.
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A stunning aerial view of New Zealand's Tara Iti.

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.
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Te Arai (South) in Tomarata, New Zealand.

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.
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Prestwick Golf Club 15th hole

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.
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the 12th hole at sunningdale old

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.
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Carnoustie

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.
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sunningdale old

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.
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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.
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The opening hole at Machrihanish in Scotland.

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.
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bathtub cruden bay

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?
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lofoten links 13th hole with destination golf logo

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.
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images from Los Angeles

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.
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gamble sands

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.
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You show up to play in the linksland, you'd best come prepared.

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.
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Dylan Dethier teeing off in full FootJoy at Liverpool

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.
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Sean Zak watches his ball fly, wearing FootJoy from head to toe.

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).
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Take that, Tiger and Rory.

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.
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An aerial view of Tiger Woods-designed Trout National

The course Tiger Woods designed for Mike Trout is complete

All 18 holes are grassed in and other amenities are progressing at Trout National, a collaboration between Tiger Woods and baseball star Mike Trout.
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golf clubs scorched at RSW airport baggage claim

Delta Airlines scorches golf clubs in bag fire, agrees to pay $4k in restitution

A Florida golfer has won a battle for new golf clubs from Delta after the airline accidentally set his clubs on fire in transit.
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An aerial view of Sedge Valley at Sand Valley Golf Resort in Wisconsin.

My favorite courses of 2024? They reminded me what’s important

In 2024, I learned how to appreciate certain golf courses more than others, and it’s a formula I’m going to stick with.
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Pebble Beach

How our staffers would spend $1,000 on GOLF’s Top 100 Courses You Can Play

Here’s how our staffers would spend $1,000 on GOLF’s Top 100 Courses You Can Play in the U.S. list. Picks include Pinehurst and Pasatiempo.
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Aerial photo of Bandon Dunes

Bandon Dunes instituting lottery to help manage high demand

Bandon Dunes, the über-popular Oregon resort, has found a new way to give would-be guests a fair shake at landing a reservation.
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From top right, clockwise: Pebble Beach Golf Links, Bandon Trails, Tobacco Road, Erin Hills.

8 epic road trips made up exclusively of Top 100 public golf courses

Looking for inspiration for your next buddies trip? Here are eight road trips created from our Top 100 Courses You Can Play ranking.
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The crossings course at magnolia grove.

Inside Magnolia Grove, the southernmost stop on the RTJ Golf Trail

At a 54-hole facility blessed by balmy weather and proximity to beaches, recent renovations have added to the shine.
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dream 18 collage

The best 18 holes from our all-new Top 100 Courses You Can Play ranking

If you could build a course by taking 18 of the best holes from 18 world-class courses, what would it look like? We gave it a go.
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top 100 you can play montage of courses

Top 100 Courses You Can Play in the U.S. for 2024-25: America’s best public golf

Our all-new ranking of the best public golf courses in the U.S. is another reminder that great architecture is accessible to all.
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Triptych image of three of GOLF's top 100 courses

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.
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Most golfers love sharing the scenery of the course they're playing, and these are the most popular ones on Instagram

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.
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Zablocki golf course

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.
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cedar crest golf course

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.
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Prestwick Golf Club 15th hole

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.
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May River Golf Course in Bluffton, S.C.

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.
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Erin Hills No. 9

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.
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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.

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Kostis & McCord break down their favorite Top 100 Courses | InsideGOLF

Golf television staples Peter Kostis and Gary McCord have traveled all over the world playing, coaching, and broadcasting the game. Exclusively for InsideGOLF members, they give their all-time favorite courses from our rankings.

Make these delicious wings over charcoal for your next tailgate

Chance Cozby, avid golfer and the man behind @3PiecesofPecan, shares this delicious recipe for game day wings over charcoal – perfect for your next tailgate!

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