
No. 10 at the Palmetto Dunes’ (Robert Trent Jones) Course in Hilton Head, S.C., offers a nice view of the Atlantic Ocean.
200Turning Stone Resort (Kaluhyat Golf Club)Verona, N.Y.Robert Trent Jones Jr.20035.70
200Lakewood Shores Resort (Blackshire)Oscoda, Mich.Kevin Aldridge20015.70
Rank | Course | Location | Architect(s) | Year opened | Rank |
151 | Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad, Calif. | Arnold Palmer, Ed Seay | 1990 | 5.90 |
152 | La Quinta Resort & Club (Mountain) | La Quinta, Calif. | Pete Dye | 1980 | 5.93 |
153 | Boulders Resort (North) | Carefree, Ariz. | Jay Morrish | 1985 | 5.90 |
154 | Kiva Dunes | Gulf Shores, Ala. | Jerry Pate | 1994 | 5.89 |
155 | Red Sky (Norman) | Wolcott, Colo. | Greg Norman | 2003 | 5.88 |
156 | Barefoot Resort & Golf (Dye) | North Myrtle Beach, S.C. | Pete Dye | 2001 | 5.88 |
157 | Palmetto Dunes (Robert Trent Jones) | Hilton Head Island, S.C. | Robert Trent Jones Sr., Roger Rulewich | 1967 | 5.88 |
158 | Gasparilla Inn & Club | Boca Grande, Fla. | Pete Dye | 1933 | 5.86 |
159 | Sandia | Albuquerque, N.M. | Scott Miller | 2005 | 5.86 |
160 | Nemacolin Woodlands (Shepherd’s Rock) | Nemacolin, Pa. | Pete Dye | 2017 | 5.86 |
161 | GC at Whitehawk Ranch | Clio, Calif. | Dick Bailey | 1996 | 5.86 |
162 | La Cantera Resort (Palmer) | San Antonio, Texas | Arnold Palmer | 2001 | 5.85 |
163 | Trump National Doral Miami (Gold) | Doral, Fla. | Gil Hanse | 2015 | 5.85 |
164 | TPC Sawgrass (Valley) | Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. | Pete Dye | 1967 | 5.84 |
165 | Kapalua (Bay) | Maui, Hawaii | Frank Duane, Arnold Palmer | 1974 | 5.84 |
166 | Coeur d’Alene Resort | Coeur d’Alene, Idaho | Scott Miller | 1991 | 5.83 |
167 | Grande Dunes (Resort Club) | Myrtle Beach, S.C. | Roger Rulewich | 2001 | 5.83 |
168 | Bay Creek (Nicklaus) | Cape Charles, Va. | Jack Nicklaus | 2005 | 5.82 |
169 | Orange County National (Panther Lake) | Orlando | David Hartman, Phil Ritson | 1997 | 5.82 |
170 | Barefoot Resort & Golf (Love) | North Myrtle Beach, S.C. | Davis Love III | 2000 | 5.86 |
171 | Shenendoah | Verona, N.Y. | Rick Smith | 1998 | 5.91 |
172 | Paiute (Sun Mountain) | Las Vegas, Nev. | Pete Dye | 1996 | 5.81 |
173 | Paiute (Snow Mountain) | Las Vegas, Nev. | Pete Dye | 1995 | 5.80 |
174 | TPC San Antonio (AT&T Canyons) | San Antonio, Texas | Pete Dye | 2010 | 5.80 |
175 | Hershey (West) | Hershey, Pa. | Maurice McCarthy | 1930 | 5.80 |
176 | Inn of the Mountain Gods | Mescalero, N.M. | Ted Robinson | 1976 | 5.79 |
177 | Boulders Resort (South) | Carefree, Ariz. | Jay Morrish | 1988 | 5.79 |
178 | Ko Olina GC | Oahu, Hawaii | Ted Robinson | 1991 | 5.75 |
179 | Reunion Resort (Watson) | Reunion, Fla. | Tom Watson | 2003 | 5.79 |
180 | Surf Club | North Myrtle Beach, S.C. | George Cobb, John LaFoy | 1960 | 5.79 |
181 | Stonehenge | Fairfield Glade, Tenn. | Joe Lee | 1985 | 5.78 |
182 | Grand Bear | Saucier, Miss. | Jack Nicklaus | 2000 | 5.78 |
183 | Mauna Lani (North) | Kona, Hawaii | R.F. Cain, Homer Flint, Robin Nelson | 1981 | 5.77 |
184 | Grand Cypress (New) | Orlando | Jack Nicklaus | 1988 | 5.75 |
185 | Shadow Ridge | Palm Desert, Calif. | Nick Faldo | 2000 | 5.76 |
186 | Orange County National (Crooked Cat) | Orlando | David Hartman, Phil Ritson | 1997 | 5.75 |
187 | Wente Vineyards | Livermore, Calif. | Greg Norman | 1998 | 5.75 |
188 | Talking Stick (North) | Scottsdale, Ariz. | Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw | 1998 | 5.74 |
189 | Dancing Rabbit (Azaleas) | Philadelphia, Miss. | Tom Fazio, Jerry Pate | 1997 | 5.74 |
190 | Wolfdancer | Lost Pines, Texas | Arthur Hills, Chris Wilczynsky | 2006 | 5.73 |
191 | Barefoot Resort & Golf (Fazio) | North Myrtle Beach, S.C. | Tom Fazio | 2000 | 5.73 |
192 | Pinehurst (No. 7) | Pinehurst, N.C. | Rees Jones | 1986 | 5.73 |
193 | Reynolds Lake Oconee (The Landing) | Greensboro, Ga. | Bob Cupp | 1986 | 5.73 |
194 | Boyne Highland (Hills) | Boyne, Mich. | Arthur Hills | 2000 | 5.73 |
195 | Grand Traverse Resort (Bear) | Traverse City, Mich. | Bob Cupp, Jack Nicklaus | 1984 | 5.73 |
196 | Ojai Valley Inn & CC | Ojai, Calif. | William F. Bell, George C. Thomas Jr. | 1925 | 5.72 |
197 | Half Moon Bay (Ocean) | Half Moon Bay, Calif. | Frank Duane, Arnold Palmer | 1997 | 5.71 |
198 | Omni Mount Washington Resort | Bretton Woods, N.H. | Donald Ross, Brian Silva | 1915 | 5.71 |
199 | The Resort at Glade Springs (Cobb) | Beckley, W.Va. | George Cobb | 1973 | 5.70 |
1. Sand Hills (1) 9.17
Mullen, Neb; 1995; Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw; p
2. Pacific Dunes (2) 8.87
Bandon, Ore.; 2001; Tom Doak; r
3. Friar’s Head (3) 8.61
Baiting Hollow, N.Y.; 2003; Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw; p
4. Ballyneal (4) 8.47
Holyoke, Colo.; 2006; Tom Doak; p
5. Old Macdonald (5) 8.39
Bandon, Ore.; 2010; Tom Doak & Jim Urbina; r
6. Sebonack (7) 8.34
Southampton, N.Y.; 2006; Tom Doak & Jack Nicklaus; p
7. Whistling Straits (Straits) (6) 8.30
Mosel, Wis.; 1997; Pete Dye; r
8. Bandon Dunes (8) 8.19
Bandon, Ore.; 1999; David McLay Kidd; r
9. Shadow Creek (9) 8.04
North Las Vegas, Nev.; 1990; Tom Fazio; r
10. Wade Hampton Club (10) 8.03
Cashiers, N.C.; 1988; Tom Fazio; p
11. Muirfield Village (13) 7.96
Dublin, Ohio; 1974; Jack Nicklaus; p
12. Ocean Course (14) 7.88
Kiawah Island, S.C.; 1991; Pete Dye; r
13. The Golf Club (15) 7.84
New Albany, Ohio; 1967; Pete Dye; p
14. Alotian Club (12) 7.83
Roland, Ark.; 2005; Tom Fazio; p
15. Bandon Trails (17) 7.80
Bandon, Ore.; 2005; Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw; r
16. Kinloch (16) 7.79;
Richmond, Va.; 2000; Lester George; p
17. Old Sandwich (18) 7.78
Plymouth, Mass.; 2004; Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw; p
18. Pete Dye GC (11) 7.77
Bridgeport, W.Va.; 1994; Pete Dye; p
19. Rock Creek Cattle Co. (21) 7.76
Deer Lodge, Mont.; 2008; Tom Doak; p
20. Pikewood National (32) 7.75
Morgantown, W.Va.; 2009; John Raese & J. Robert Gwynne; p

The 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass is legendary. (Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports)
21. TPC Sawgrass (Players Stadium) (22) 7.74
Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.; 1981; Pete Dye; r
22. Kingsley Club (19) 7.74
Kingsley, Mich.; 2001; Mike DeVries; p
23. Honors Course (20) 7.73
Ooltewah, Tenn.; 1983; Pete Dye; p
24. Calusa Pines (25) 7.71
Naples, Fla.; 2001; Michael Hurdzan & Dana Fry; p
25. Boston GC (24) 7.69
Hingham, Mass.; 2005; Gil Hanse; p
26. Nanea (26) 7.66;
Kona (Big Island); 2004; David McLay Kidd; p
27. Spyglass Hill (23) 7.65
Pebble Beach, Calif.; 1966; Robert Trent Jones Sr.; r, d
28. Whispering Pines (36) 7.60
Trinity, Texas; 2000; Chet Williams; p
29. Galloway National (27) 7.59
Galloway Township, N.J.; 1995; Tom Fazio; p
30. Estancia (31) 7.58
Scottsdale, Ariz.; 1995; Tom Fazio; p
31. Streamsong (Black)* 7.57
Fort Meade, Fla.; 2017; Gil Hanse; r
32. Dismal River Club (Doak Course) (29) 7.56
Mullen, Neb.; 2013; Tom Doak; p
33. Colorado GC (33) 7.55
Parker, Colo.; 2007; Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw; p
34. Gozzer Ranch (28) 7.54
Arrowpoint, Idaho; 2007; Tom Fazio; p
35. Streamsong (Red) (35) 7.52
Fort Meade, Fla.; 2012; Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw; r
36. Monterey Peninsula CC (Shore) (37) 7.50
Pebble Beach, Calif.; 1961; Robert Baldock, Jack Neville, Michael Strantz; p
37. Bluejack National* 7.50
Montgomery, Texas; 2016; Tiger Woods; p
38. Oak Tree National (38) 7.47
Edmond, Okla.; 1975; Pete Dye; p
39. Dallas National (40) 7.47
Dallas; 2003; Tom Fazio; p
40. Huntsman Springs (34) 7.45
Driggs, Idaho; 2009; David McLay Kidd; p
41. Shooting Star (42) 7.45
Teton Village, Wyo.; 2009; Tom Fazio; p
42. Sand Valley (61) 7.45
Nekoosa, Wis.; 2016; Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw; r, d
43. Arcadia Bluffs (39) 7.45
Arcadia, Mich.; 1999; Rick Smith; d

Chambers Bay played host to the 2015 U.S. Open. (Harry How/Getty Images)
44. Chambers Bay (41) 7.43
University Place, Wash.; 2007; Robert Trent Jones Jr. & Bruce Charlton; d
45. Kapalua (Plantation) (43) 7.42
Maui, Hawaii; 1991; Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw; r
46. Double Eagle GC (30) 7.41
Galena, Ohio; 1991; Jay Morrish & Tom Weiskopf; p
47. Desert Forest (44) 7.40
Carefree, Ariz.; 1962; Red Lawrence; p
48. Dunes Club (46) 7.40
New Buffalo, Mich.; 1995; Dick Nugent; p
49. Gamble Sands (45) 7.39
Brewster, Wash.; 2014; David McLay Kidd; r
50. Sweetens Cove (59) 7.38
South Pittsburg, Tenn.; 2015; Rob Collins & Tad King; d
51. Butler National (47) 7.34
Oak Brook, Ill.; 1974; George Fazio & Tom Fazio; p
52. Castle Pines GC (48) 7.34
Castle Rock, Colo.; 1981; Jack Nicklaus; p
53. Olde Farm (50) 7.32
Bristol, Va.; 2001; Bobby Weed; p
54. Mountaintop (51) 7.31
Cashiers, N.C.; 2007; Tom Fazio; p
55. Streamsong (Blue) (55) 7.30
Fort Meade, Fla.; 2012; Tom Doak; r
56. Fallen Oak (53) 7.30
Saucier, Miss.; 2006; Tom Fazio; r
57. Pronghorn (Fazio Course) (54) 7.30
Bend, Ore.; 2006; Tom Fazio; p
58. Harbour Town GL (52) 7.29
Hilton Head, S.C.; 1970; Pete Dye; r
59. Atlantic GC (62) 7.29
Bridgehampton, N.Y.; 1992; Rees Jones; p

Justin Thomas won the 2017 PGA at Quail Hollow. (Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports)
60. Quail Hollow Club (60) 7.28
Charlotte, N.C.; 1961; George Cobb, Tom Fazio; p
61. Spring Hill (58) 7.27
Orono, Minn.; 1999; Tom Fazio; p
62. Mayacama (49) 7.26
Santa Rosa, Calif.; 2001; Jack Nicklaus; p
63. Shelter Harbor (57) 7.25
Westerly, R.I.; 2005; Michael Hurdzan & Dana Fry; p
64. Manele (73) 7.24
Lanai, Hawaii; 1993; Jack Nicklaus; r
65. Bayonne GC (63) 7.23
Bayonne, N.J.; 2006; Eric Bergstol; p
66. Black Sheep (56) 7.22
Sugar Grove, Ill.; 2002; David Esler; p
67. Victoria National (64) 7.22
Newburgh, Ind.; 1998; Tom Fazio; p
68. Martis Camp (65) 7.21
Truckee, Calif.; 2007; Tom Fazio; p
69. Forest Dunes – The Loop (Red & Black)* 7.20
Roscommon, Mich.; 2016; Tom Doak; r, d
70. The Rim (66) 7.19
Payson, Ariz.; 1998; Tom Weiskopf; p
71. Grandfather G&CC (72) 7.18
Linville, N.C.; 1968; Ellis Maples; p
72. Johns Island West (68) 7.16
Vero Beach, Fla.; 1989; Tom Fazio; p
73. Shoal Creek (69) 7.15
Birmingham, Ala.; 1976; Jack Nicklaus; p
74. The Quarry at La Quinta (78) 7.15
La Quinta, Calif.; 1994; Tom Fazio; p
75. Crooked Stick (70) 7.15
Carmel, Ind.; 1964; Pete Dye, p
76. Hidden Creek (79) 7.15
Egg Harbor Township, N.J.; 2002; Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw; p

The 18th hole at Valhalla. (Golfweek File Photo)
77. Valhalla (77) 7.14
Louisville, Ky.; 1986; Jack Nicklaus; p
78. Long Cove (71) 7.12
Hilton Head, S.C.; 1982; Pete Dye; p
79. Robert Trent Jones GC (75) 7.11
Lake Manassas, Va.; 1991; Robert Trent Jones Sr. & Roger Rulewich; p
80. Diamond Creek (86) 7.11
Banner Elk, N.C.; 2003; Tom Fazio; p
81. Greywalls (81) 7.10
Marquette, Mich.; 2005; Mike DeVries; d
82. Clear Creek (82) 7.10
Tahoe, Nev.; 2009; Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw; p
83. Hazeltine National (67) 7.09
Chaska, Minn.; 1962; Robert Trent Jones Sr.; p
84. Karsten Creek (76) 7.09
Stillwater, Okla.; 1994; Tom Fazio; d
85. Blackwolf Run (River) (87) 7.08
Kohler, Wis.; 1988; Pete Dye; r
86. Forest Highlands (The Canyon) (85) 7.08
Flagstaff, Ariz.; 1989; Jay Morrish & Tom Weiskopf; p
87. Sea Island GC (Seaside) (90) 7.06
St. Simon Island, Ga.; 2000; Harry S. Colt & Charles H. Alison, Joe Lee, Tom Fazio; r
88. Wild Horse (89) 7.06
Gothenburg, Neb.; 1999; Dave Axland & Dan Proctor; d
89. Secession (84) 7.04
Gibbes Island, S.C.; 1992; Bruce Devlin; p
90. Ocean Forest (88) 7.03
Sea Island, Ga.; 1994; Rees Jones; p
91. Patriot GC (83) 7.02
Owasso, Okla.; 2010; Robert Trent Jones Jr.; p
92. Austin GC** 7.02
Austin, Texas; 2001; Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw; p
93. Tradition at La Quinta (94) 7.01
La Quinta, Calif.; 1998; Arnold Palmer & Ed Seay; p
94. Eugene CC (91) 7.01
Eugene, Ore.; 1967; H. Chandler Egan, Robert Trent Jones Sr.; p
95. Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee (92) 7.00
Eatonton, Ga.; 1998; Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw; p
96. Sage Valley (97) 6.99
Graniteville, S.C.; 2001; Tom Fazio; p
97. Mossy Oak* 6.99
West Point, Miss.; 2016; Gil Hanse; d
98. Erin Hills* 6.99
Hartford, Wis.; 2006; Michael Hurdzan, Dana Fry & Ron Whitten; r, d
99. Trump National (Old) (80) 6.99
Bedminster, N.J.; 2004; Tom Fazio; p
100. The Madison Club* 6.98
LaQuinta, Calif.; 2006; Tom Fazio; p
* new; ** returns to list; p: private; r: resort; d: daily fee