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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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Shooting Star, Teton Village WY

Best golf courses in Wyoming for 2024-25

These are the best golf courses in Wyoming, according to GOLF Magazine’s 2024-25 ranking by its expert panel of course raters.
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The par-4 2nd hole at Erin Hills.

Best golf courses in Wisconsin for 2024-25

These are the best golf courses in Wisconsin, according to GOLF Magazine’s 2024-25 ranking by its expert panel of course raters.
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Pikewood National

Best golf courses in West Virginia for 2024-25

These are the best golf courses in West Virginia, according to GOLF Magazine’s 2024-25 ranking by its expert panel of course raters.
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Gamble Sands is located in Brewster, Washington.

Best golf courses in Washington for 2024-25

These are the best golf courses in Washington, according to GOLF Magazine’s 2024-25 ranking by its expert panel of course raters.
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Kinloch Golf Club, outside Richmond, Virg., will host the 43rd U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship

Best golf courses in Virginia for 2024-25

These are the best golf courses in Virginia, according to GOLF Magazine’s 2024-25 ranking by its expert panel of course raters.
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Best golf courses in Vermont for 2024-25

These are the best golf courses in Vermont, according to GOLF Magazine’s 2024-25 ranking by its expert panel of course raters.
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Sand Hollow Resort in Utah.

Best golf courses in Utah for 2024-25

These are the best golf courses in Utah, according to GOLF Magazine’s 2024-25 ranking by its expert panel of course raters.
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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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old head golf links ireland

Southwest Ireland golf-trip planning guide: Best places to play, stay, eat

Thinking about a Southwest Ireland golf trip? Here’s everything you need to know about Lahinch, Ballybunion and the region’s other glories.
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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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How I taught a Maasai warrior to play golf

Beside an antelope’s watering hole in East Africa, one man learned how to throw a spear and the other how to swing a golf club.
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oakmont locker room

6 fascinating facts about Oakmont’s storied locker room

At venerable Oakmont, host of the 2025 U.S. Open, the locker room is as old as the course, and home to nearly as much history.
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A hole at new Cliffhangers par-3 courses at Big Cedar Lodge.

The new cliffhanging par-3 course at Big Cedar Lodge will keep golfers on edge

With the opening of Cliffhangers, a new par-3 course at Big Cedar Lodge, owner Johnny Morris aims to take golf to the edge.
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3rd hole at poppy ridge golf course

6 things to know about Poppy Ridge, the Bay Area’s new high-pedigree public course

With moderate greens fees and a high-pedigree design, the Northern California Golf Association’s Poppy Ridge is a rarity in public-access play.
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nick faldo at the 2025 masters par-3 contest

Pro golf event on a 12-hole course? This major champion says it will happen soon

Six-time major champion Nick Faldo believes it’s just a matter of time before a pro golf tournament is held on a 12-hole course.
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Fairmont Chateau golf course in whistler, canada

Birdies and… biking? In Whistler, you can (and should!) do both

Whistler, British Columbia, is home to some of the best mountain golf courses in Canada — and exceptional mountain biking as well.
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te arai (south)

Destination New Zealand: Your dream 7-day golf itinerary

A long way to go but well worth the journey, New Zealand offers world-class courses in some of the game’s most stunning settings.
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Golf: Aerial view of church pews on No 3 hole at Oakmont CC. Still shot photographed from drone. Oakmont, PA 9/14/2015 CREDIT: Fred Vuich

7 fun facts about Oakmont only members tend to know

For a private golf club, Oakmont has spent so much time in the public eye that many fans feel they know it. Do they, really?
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Generation Cup

The best Father’s Day gift? Playing in a golf tournament with my dad

When I found an amateur event where I could compete with my dad, I couldn’t pass it up. Here’s how it became an unforgettable experience.
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oakmont clubhouse

Why is the Oakmont clubhouse green? Here’s what we know

The Oakmont clubhouse wasn’t always green. Historical documents suggest the change was made early in the club’s history.
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rum pointe in ocean city, maryland

Ocean City, Maryland, shines as setting for father-son golf trip

My son had one spring break left before heading off to college in the fall. A golf trip was in order. We settled on Ocean City, Maryland.
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Angel Cabrera's cigarette butts on display at Oakmont

Why Oakmont keeps cigarette butts in display case

Alongside a trove of memorabilia from its storied championship past, Oakmont exhibits a reminder of one man’s nicotine habit.
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How I taught a Maasai warrior to play golf

Beside an antelope’s watering hole in East Africa, one man learned how to throw a spear and the other how to swing a golf club.
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oakmont locker room

6 fascinating facts about Oakmont’s storied locker room

At venerable Oakmont, host of the 2025 U.S. Open, the locker room is as old as the course, and home to nearly as much history.
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oakmont clubhouse

Why is the Oakmont clubhouse green? Here’s what we know

The Oakmont clubhouse wasn’t always green. Historical documents suggest the change was made early in the club’s history.
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Masters Mysteries: What happened to Augusta National's planned 19th hole?

Augusta National planned a 19th hole. What happened?

Avid golf fans know every one of Augusta National’s 18 holes. But what about plans for the long-lost 19th?!
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The 17th green at Yeamans Hall golf course in South Carolina

Why this low-country gem was my favorite course I played in 2024

Nestled in the low country of South Carolina is Yeamans Hall Club. It awed me with its views — and unlocked striking memories, too.
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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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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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Why Oakmont is the Hardest Golf Course in the World

From lightning-fast greens to punishing rough to brutal bunkers, Oakmont has earned its reputation as the toughest major championship venue in the world. In this video, we break down the course’s most iconic challenges, its U.S. Open legacy, and why even the best players struggle to survive four rounds here.

Wyndham Clark helps Chance Cozby make the perfect post-round cocktail

Chance Cozby and 2023 U.S. Open Champion Wyndham Clark make an old fashioned paloma, the perfect post-round drink, using Blade and Bow Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey. Watch as they also make a classic guacamole and Wyndham rates their creations.

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