Muni Mondays

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the 18th hole at chaska town course.

The *other* U.S. Amateur course is a popular muni you need on your radar

Hazeltine will host the 2024 U.S. Amateur, but the stroke-play co-host, Chaska Town Course, is a muni that should be on your radar.
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bethpage black no. 17

To protect its tee sheets, a famous NY muni system cracks down on bad actors, bots

Demand for tee times at the famous New York municipal facility is as strong as ever. But complaints about the booking system have increased.
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A split image of (clockwise from top left) Pinehurst, Harbour Town, TPC Sawgrass and Pebble Beach with Memorial Park in the center.

Every PGA Tour course YOU can play, ranked by price

The PGA Tour heads to a muni this week at Memorial Park Golf Course. Here are all the Tour’s 2024 courses YOU can play.
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The owners of Skylinks at Buchanan Fields near San Francisco.

Their beloved California muni was dying. They resolved to save it

Robett Hollis and Micky Dodge used to dream of owning their struggling 9-hole course. Now they do, and big changes are already underway.
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An ocean view at Cape Breton Highlands Links

Is this Canadian course North America’s greatest muni?

Maintenance struggles aside, Cape Breton Highlands Links remains as a beautiful a walk as any in the game
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the palm beach par 3

Our 7 favorite munis we played in 2023

In this special edition of Muni Mondays, we take one last look back at the best of 2023, including our favorite munis we played last year.
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The Hiawatha Golf Course, and golfer Solomon Hughes, in Minneapolis, Minn.

Inside the most complex municipal golf course decision in America

At Hiawatha Golf Course there’s a battle over golf, historical preservation and ecological sustainability. What if you can’t have it all?
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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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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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lido at sand valley

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.
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Sand Hills' 1st hole.

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.
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courses that just missed Top 100

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.
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pebble beach golf links in california

The 7 most expensive tee times on our newest Top 100 Courses in the U.S. ranking

There are some things that money can’t buy, like, for instance, a tee time at Augusta. But for other courses, pay, and you can play.
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Congressional in Bethesda, Md.

Does hosting a major help a club’s Top 100 Courses ranking?

If a club thinks that hosting a men’s professional event is a surefire way to jump up the ranking, it better think again.
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These are the 6 most affordable tee times in our latest rankings of the Top 100 U.S. Courses

While it may cost you some to play one of our Top 100 U.S. Courses, there are bargains. Here are the six most affordable tee times in our rankings
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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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Take a tour of the golf scene in South Korea

Follow along with Josh Sens as he explores the many golf experiences that South Korea has to offer.

Make this Smoked Queso Dip for your next gameday party

Chance Cozby, avid golfer and the man behind @3PiecesofPecan, loves this easy-to-make queso dip when watching football in the fall. Now you can learn how to make it yourself at home.

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