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aerial of 7th hole at pebble beach

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.
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Cypress point club in california

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.
Courses
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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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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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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Bernhard Langer

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.
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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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les bordes new course 9th hole

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.
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Sunningdale New golf course in Sunningdale, England

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.
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best amenities at top 100 courses, including milkshakes and helicopter rides

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.
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Scotland Top 100 courses

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.
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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.
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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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aerial of 7th hole at pebble beach

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.
Travel
Cypress point club in california

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.
Courses
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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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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The sandy site in Florida where Old Shores will be built.

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.
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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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Buhl Park Golf Course, in Sharon, Penn., one of the country's few free golf courses.

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.
Courses
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.
Courses
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.
Courses
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.
Courses
Jess at 3's

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.
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augusta national's second hole

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.
Resorts
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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Our favorite club logos from GOLF’s Top 100 Courses in the U.S. | Destination GOLF

On the new “Destination GOLF” podcast, Simon Holt and Josh Sens pick their Dream Foursomes of golf club logos from the best courses in America. They also advise on where, when, and how many logos is appropriate to wear.

How to make a South 385, a delicious take on a French 75

Check out how to make a South 385, a twist on the classic French 75 cocktail, from the extensive menu at 3’s Grubhouse in Greenville, South Carolina.

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