GOLF’s Top 100 Courses

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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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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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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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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 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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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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Los Angeles Country Club and Riviera, side by side imagery.

Which is better: Riviera or Los Angeles Country Club? Our raters debate

Separated by seven miles and four spots in GOLF’s rankings, Riviera and Los Angeles CC North are frequently compared.
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an overhead shot of the 18th hole at Bethpage Black in the late afternoon sun

How much you’d pay to play a Top 100 Course in the U.S., according to … you!

How much money would you pay to play on one of GOLF’s Top 100 Courses in the U.S.? We asked, and you answered.
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view across water of augusta national's 12th green

SURVEY: The No. 1 bucket-list course (and hole), according to you

What’s the top bucket-list course (and hole) from our Top 100 list that GOLF.com readers would like to play? We found out.
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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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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.

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