Public United States

The best public golf courses the Golf Course Gurus have played in America.

Top 10 Courses

1. Pebble Beach Golf Links (Jack Neville and Douglas Grant 1919; Pebble Beach, California)*
2. Pacific Dunes (Tom Doak 2001; Bandon, Oregon)*
3. Chambers Bay Golf Club (Robert Trent Jones Jr. 2007; University Place, Washington)*
4. Bandon Dunes (David McLay Kidd 1999; Bandon, Oregon)*
5. Manele Golf Course (Jack Nicklaus 1993; Lanai, Hawaii)*
6. Landmand Golf Club (Rob Collins and Tad King 2022; Homer, Nebraska)*
7. Prairie Club (Dunes), The (Tom Lehman and Chris Brands 2010; Valentine, Nebraska)*
8. Bandon Trails (Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore 2005; Bandon, Oregon)*
9. Kapalua Plantation (Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore 1991; Lahaina, Hawaii)*
10. Arcadia Bluffs (Bluffs) (Warren Henderson and Rick Smith 2000; Arcadia, Michigan)*

Courses 11–20

11. Old Macdonald (Tom Doak and Jim Urbina 2010; Bandon, Oregon)*
12. Tobacco Road Golf Club (Mike Strantz 1998; Sanford, North Carolina)*
13. Erin Hills Golf Course (Michael Hurdzan, Dana Fry, and Ron Whitten 2006; Hartford, Wisconsin)*
14. Kiawah Island Resort (Ocean) (Pete Dye 1991; Johns Island, South Carolina)*
15. Whistling Straits (Straits) (Pete Dye 1998; Sheboygan, Wisconsin)*
16. Bethpage State Park (Black) (A.W. Tillinghast 1936; Farmingdale, New York)*
17. Sheep Ranch (Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw 2020; Bandon, Oregon)*
18. Streamsong Resort (Black) (Gil Hanse 2017; Bowling Green, Florida)*
19. Streamsong Resort (Red) (Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw 2012; Streamsong, Florida)*
20. Shadow Creek Golf Club (Tom Fazio 1989; North Las Vegas, Nevada)*

Courses 21–30

21. TPC Sawgrass (Stadium Players) (Pete Dye 1980; Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida)*
22. Sedge Valley (Tom Doak 2024; Nekoosa, Wisconsin)*
23. Mauna Kea Resort (Robert Trent Jones Sr. 1965; Kohala Coast, Hawaii)*
24. Mammoth Dunes (David McLay Kidd 2018; Nekoosa, Wisconsin)*
25. Sand Valley (Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw 2017; Nekoosa, Wisconsin)*
26. Lawsonia, The Golf Courses of (Links) (William Langford and Theodore Moreau 1930 (Ron Forse restoration 2014); Green Lake, Wisconsin)*
27. Paa-Ko Ridge Golf Club (Ken Dye 2000 (Holes 19-27 2005); Sandia Park, New Mexico)*
28. Sea Island Golf Club (Seaside) (H.S. Colt and Charles Alison 1928/Tom Fazio 1999; St. Simons Island, Georgia)*
29. Pinehurst Resort No.2 (Donald Ross 1907 and Ben Crenshaw/Bill Coore 2011; Pinehurst, North Carolina)*
30. Pasatiempo Golf Club (Alister MacKenzie 1929; Santa Cruz, California)*

Courses 31–40

31. Pinehurst Resort No.10 (Tom Doak 2024; Aberdeen, North Carolina)*
32. Lido, The (Tom Doak 2023; Nekoosa, Wisconsin)*
33. Black Desert Resort (Tom Weiskopf 2023; Ivins, Utah)*
34. Makai Golf Club (Robert Trent Jones Jr. 1971, remodeled 2010; Princeville, Hawaii)*
35. Mossy Oak Golf Club (Gil Hanse 2016; West Point, Mississippi)*
36. Paynes Valley Golf Course (Tiger Woods 2020; Hollister, Missouri)*
37. Edgewood Tahoe (George Fazio 1968; Lake Tahoe, Nevada)*
38. Streamsong Resort (Blue) (Tom Doak 2012; Streamsong, Florida)*
39. True Blue Golf Club (Mike Strantz 1998; Pawleys Island, South Carolina)*
40. Spyglass Hill Golf Course (Robert Trent Jones Sr. 1966; Pebble Beach, California)*

Courses 41–50

41. Poipu Bay Golf Club (Robert Trent Jones Jr. 1991; Kauai, Hawaii)*
42. Bay Harbor Golf Club (Links/Quarry) (Arthur Hills 1998; Bay Harbor, Michigan)*
43. Virtues Golf Club, The (Arthur Hills 1999; Nashport, Ohio)*
44. Giants Ridge (The Quarry) (Jeffrey Bauer 2003; Biwabik, Minnesota)*
45. Wine Valley Golf Club (Dan Hixson 2009; Walla Walla, Washington)*
46. Hokuala, The Ocean Course at (Jack Nicklaus 1998 with renovations 2011 and 2016; Lihue, Hawaii)*
47. Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Capitol Hill (Judge) (Robert Trent Jones Sr. 2000; Prattville, Alabama)*
48. Sand Hollow Resort (John Fought 2008; Hurricane, Utah)*
49. Primland Resort, The Highland Course at (Donald Steel 2006; Meadows of Dan, Virginia)*
50. Pronghorn Golf Club (Nicklaus) (Jack Nicklaus 2004; Bend, Oregon)*

Courses 51–60

51. Tot Hill Farm Golf (Mike Strantz 2000; Asheboro, North Carolina)*
52. Wilderness Club (Nick Faldo 2009; Eureka, Montana)*
53. Caledonia Golf & Fish Club (Mike Strantz 1994; Pawleys Island, South Carolina)*
54. Tidewater Golf Club (Ken Tomlinson 1990; North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina)*
55. Taconic Golf Club (Wayne Stiles & John Van Kleek; Williamstown, Massachusetts)*
56. Circling Raven Golf Club (Gene Bates 2003; Worley, Idaho)*
57. Blackwolf Run (River) (Pete Dye 1998; Kohler, Wisconsin)*
58. Gamble Sands (David McLay Kidd 2014; Brewster, Washington)*
59. High Hampton Resort (Tom Fazio 2021 (J. Victor East 11 holes 1923, George Cobb 18 holes 1956); Cashiers, North Carolina)*
60. Silvies Valley Ranch (Hankins) (Dan Hixson 2017; Seneca, Oregon)*

Courses 61–70

61. Silvies Valley Ranch (Craddock) (Dan Hixson 2017; Seneca, Oregon)*
62. Hualalai Golf Club (Nicklaus) (Jack Nicklaus 1996; Kailua-Kona, Hawaii)*
63. Karsten Creek Golf Club (Tom Fazio 1994; Stillwater, Oklahoma)*
64. Belvedere Golf Club (Willie Watson 1927; Charlevoix, Michigan)*
65. Pinehurst Resort No.4 (Donald Ross 1919 - Remodel by Tom Fazio 2000 - Renovation by Gil Hanse 2018; Pinehurst, North Carolina)*
66. Whiskey Creek Golf Club (J. Michael Poellot and Ernie Els 2011; Ijamsville, Maryland)*
67. Links at Spanish Bay, The (Robert Trent Jones Jr., Tom Watson, and Sandy Tatum 1987; Pebble Beach, California)*
68. TPC Deere Run (D.A. Weibring 2000; Silvis, Illinois)*
69. University of Michigan Golf Course (Alister MacKenzie 1931; Ann Arbor, Michigan)*
70. Cascades Golf Course at Omni Homestead Resort (William Flynn 1923; Hot Springs, Virginia)*

Courses 71–80

71. French Lick Resort (Ross) (Donald Ross 1917; French Lick, Indiana)*
72. Shepherd's Rock at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort (Pete Dye 2017; Farmington, Pennsylvania)*
73. Mystic Rock at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort (Pete Dye 1995; Farmington, Pennsylvania)*
74. Ozarks National Golf Course (Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw 2019; Hollister, Missouri)*
75. We-Ko-Pa (Saguaro) (Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw 2006; Fort McDowell, Arizona)*
76. We-Ko-Pa (Cholla) (Scott Miller 2001; Fort McDowell, Arizona)*
77. Wailea Resort (Gold) (Robert Trent Jones Jr. 1994; Kihei, Hawaii)*
78. Wailea Resort (Emerald) (Robert Trent Jones Jr. 1994; Kihei, Hawaii)*
79. Pelican Hill Golf Club (North) (Tom Fazio, 1993; Newport Coast, California)*
80. Wolf Creek Golf Club (Dennis and John Rider 2000; Mesquite, Nevada)*

Courses 81–90

81. French Lick Resort (Dye) (Pete Dye 2009; French Lick, Indiana)*
82. Lakota Links (Jim Engh 2004; New Castle, Colorado)*
83. Redlands Mesa, The Golf Club at (Jim Engh 2001; Grand Junction, Colorado)*
84. Ironbridge Golf Club (Arthur Hills 2003; Glenwood Springs, Colorado)*
85. Fallen Oak Golf Club (Tom Fazio 2006; Saucier, Mississippi)*
86. Osprey Meadows at Tamarack (Robert Trent Jones II 2005; Donnelly, Idaho)*
87. Salish Cliffs Golf Club (Gene Bates 2011; Shelton, Washington)*
88. Dunes Golf and Beach Club (Robert Trent Jones Sr. 1948, with remodels 1978 and 1993; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina)*
89. Whistling Straits (Irish) (Pete Dye 2000; Sheboygan, Wisconsin)*
90. Bulle Rock (Pete Dye 1998; Havre de Grace, Maryland)*

Courses 91–100

91. Olde Stonewall Golf Club (Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry 1999; Ellwood City, Pennsylvania)*
92. Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Cambrian Ridge (Canyon/Sherling) (Robert Trent Jones Sr. 1993; Greenville, Alabama)*
93. Buffalo Ridge Springs Course (Tom Fazio 2000; Hollister, Missouri)*
94. Dunes at Maui Lani, The (RobNelson 1999; Kahului, Hawaii)*
95. Jug Mountain Ranch (Donald Knott 2004 (2nd nine 2006); McCall, Idaho)*
96. Coyote Springs Golf Club (Jack Nicklaus 2008; Coyote Springs, Nevada)*
97. American Dunes Golf Club (Jack Nicklaus 2021; Grand Haven, Michigan)*
98. Boothbay Harbor Country Club (Wayne Stiles & John Van Kleek 1921; Boothbay, Maine)*
99. Rams Hill Golf Club (Tom Fazio 2007; Borrego Springs, California)*
100. Grande Dunes Resort Club (Roger Rulewich 2001; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina)*

Courses 101–110

101. Greenbrier (Old White TPC), The (Charles Blair Macdonald 1914; White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia)*
102. Wilderness at Fortune Bay, The (Jeffrey Bauer 2004; Tower, Minnesota)*
103. Kapalua Bay (Arnold Palmer and Francis Duane 1975; Lahaina, Hawaii)*
104. Old Works Golf Course (Jack Nicklaus 1997; Anaconda, Montana)*
105. Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club (Lee Schmidt and Brian Curley 2002; Maricopa, Arizona)*
106. Pelican Hill Golf Club (South) (Tom Fazio, 1991; Newport Coast, California)*
107. CordeValle Golf Club (Robert Trent Jones Jr. 1999; San Martin, California)*
108. Innisbrook Golf Club (Copperhead) (Larry Packard 1970; Palm Harbor, Florida)*
109. Cog Hill Golf and Country Club (Dubsdread) (Dick Wilson 1964 and Rees Jones renovation 2008; Lemont, Illinois)*
110. Palouse Ridge Golf Club (John Harbottle 2008; Pullman, Washington)*

Courses 111–120

111. Laughlin Ranch Golf Club (David Druzisky 2005; Bullhead City, Arizona)*
112. Idaho Club, The (Jack Nicklaus 2008; Sandpoint, Idaho)*
113. Marquette Golf Club (Greywalls) (Mike DeVries 2005; Marquette, Michigan)*
114. Teton Pines Resort (Arnold Palmer 1987; Wilson, Wyoming)*
115. RainDance National (Harrison Minchew and Fred Funk 2022; Windsor, Colorado)*
116. Robert Trent Jones Trail at Grand National (Links) (Robert Trent Jones Jr. 1992; Opelika, Alabama)*
117. Troon North (Pinnacle) (Tom Weiskopf 1996; Scottsdale, Arizona)*
118. Mauna Lani Resort (South) (RobNelson 1981; Kohala Coast, Hawaii)*
119. Barefoot Resort (Love) (Davis Love III 2000; North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina)*
120. Lac La Belle, The Club at (Craig Haltom 2020; Oconomowoc, Wisconsin)*

Courses 121–130

121. Creek at Qualchan, The (William Robinson 1992; Spokane, Washington)*
122. Torrey Pines Golf Course (North) (William F. Bell 1957; La Jolla, California)*
123. Torrey Pines Golf Course (South) (William F. Bell 1957; La Jolla, California)*
124. Hammock Beach Resort (Ocean) (Jack Nicklaus 2000; Palm Coast, Florida)*
125. Crosswater (Bob Cupp 1995; Sunriver, Oregon)*
126. Pumpkin Ridge (Ghost Creek) (Robert (Bob) Cupp 1992; North Plains, Oregon)*
127. Bandon Crossings (Dan Hixson 2007; Bandon, Oregon)*
128. Pfau Course at Indiana University (Steve Smyers 2020 (Jim Soutar original course 1957); Bloomington, Indiana)*
129. Red Sky Golf Club (Fazio) (Tom Fazio 2002; Wolcott, Colorado)*
130. Red Sky Golf Club (Norman) (Greg Norman 2003; Wolcott, Colorado)*

Courses 131–140

131. Southern Pines (Donald Ross, 1907; Southern Pines, North Carolina)*
132. Mid Pines Golf Club (Donald Ross 1921 (Kyle Franz restoration 2013); Southern Pines, North Carolina)*
133. Pine Needles Golf Course (Donald Ross 1928 (Kyle Franz restoration 2017); Southern Pines, North Carolina)*
134. George Wright Golf Club (Donald Ross 1938; Hyde Park, Massachusetts)*
135. Rock Hollow Golf Course (Tim Liddy 1994; Peru, Indiana)*
136. La Costa Resort (North) (Dick Wilson 1965, Gil Hanse 2024 renovation; Carlsbad, California)*
137. Fields Ranch (West) at PGA Frisco (Beau Welling 2023; Frisco, Texas)*
138. Fields Ranch (East) at PGA Frisco (Gil Hanse 2023; Frisco, Texas)*
139. Memorial Park Golf Course (John Bredemus 1936; Tom Doak renovation 2019; Houston, Texas)*
140. Cabot Citrus Farms (Karoo) (Kyle Franz 2024; Brooksville, Florida)*

Courses 141–150

141. Forest Dunes Golf Club (Weiskopf) (Tom Weiskopf 2002; Roscommon, Michigan)*
142. Harbour Town Golf Links (Pete Dye 1969; Hilton Head Island, South Carolina)*
143. Reynolds Lake Oconee (Great Waters) (Jack Nicklaus 1992; Eatonton, Georgia)*
144. Reflection Bay Golf Club (Jack Nicklaus 1998; Henderson, Nevada)*
145. Serket Golf Club (Rees Jones 1997; Henderson, Nevada)*
146. Bull at Pinehurst Farms, The (Jack Nicklaus 2003; Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin)*
147. Aviara at Four Seasons Resort (Arnold Palmer 1991; Carlsbad, California)*
148. Gallery Golf Club (South), The (John Fought 2003; Marana, Arizona)*
149. Boulders (South), The (Jay Morrish 1983; Carefree, Arizona)*
150. Atunyote Golf Club at Turning Stone (Tom Fazio 2004; Vernon, New York)*

Courses 151–160

151. Purdue University (Ackerman-Allen), Birck Boilermaker Complex at (Pete Dye 2016 (Bill Diddle 1934 original design, Larry Packard 1968 renovation, Pete Dye 1998); West Lafayette, Indiana)*
152. Soule Park Golf Course (William F Bell 1962; Ojai, California)*
153. Troon North (Monument) (Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish 1990 (Monument) and Tom Weiskopf 1996 (Pinnacle); Tom Weiskopf rerouting 2007; Scottsdale, Arizona)*
154. Prairie Club (Pines), The (Graham Marsh 2010; Valentine, Nebraska)*
155. Twin Warriors Golf Club (Gary Panks 2001; Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico)*
156. Belgrade Lakes Golf Course (Clive Clark 1998; Belgrade Lakes, Maine)*
157. Pinehurst Resort No.9 (Jack Nicklaus 1989; Pinehurst, North Carolina)*
158. Half Moon Bay (Ocean) (Arthur Hills 1997; Half Moon Bay, California)*
159. Grand Del Mar, The (Tom Fazio 1999; San Diego, California)*
160. Hawktree Golf Club (Jim Engh 1999; Bismarck, North Dakota)*

Courses 161–170

161. Cape Arundel Golf Course (Walter Travis 1921; Kennebunkport, Maine)*
162. Loop, The (Red) (Tom Doak 2016; Roscommon, Michigan)*
163. Loop, The (Black) (Tom Doak 2016; Roscommon, Michigan)*
164. Valley View Golf Course (William Hull 1974; Layton, Utah)*
165. PGA West (Stadium) (Pete Dye 1986; La Quinta, California)*
166. Gold Mountain (Olympic) (John Harbottle 1996; Bremerton, Washington)*
167. Barton Creek Resort (Fazio Canyons) (Tom Fazio 1999; Austin, Texas)*
168. Wente Vineyards, The Course at (Greg Norman 2000; Livermore, California)*
169. University of New Mexico Championship Course (Robert 'Red' Lawrence 1967; Albuquerque, New Mexico)*
170. Broadmoor Resort (East) (Donald Ross 1918 (holes 1-6 and 16-18) and Robert Trent Jones Sr. 1952 (holes 7-15); Colorado Springs, Colorado)*

Courses 171–180

171. Ballys Golf Links at Ferry Point (Jack Nicklaus 2014; Bronx, New York)*
172. Puakea Golf Course (RobNelson (10 holes 1997, rest of the holes 2003); Lihue, Hawaii)*
173. Black Mesa Golf Club (Baxter Spann 2003; Espanola, New Mexico)*
174. Golden Horseshoe Golf Club (Gold) (Robert Trent Jones Sr. 1963 (Rees Jones renovation 1998); Williamsburg, Virginia)*
175. Firestone Country Club (North) (Robert Trent Jones Sr. 1969; Akron, Ohio)*
176. SentryWorld (Robert Trent Jones Jr. 1982 (remodeled by RTJ Jr./Bruce Charlton/Jay Blasi 2013); Stevens Point, Wisconsin)*
177. Pinehurst Resort No.8 (Tom Fazio 1996; Pinehurst, North Carolina)*
178. Spring Creek Golf Club (Ed Carton 2006; Zion Crossroads, Virginia)*
179. TPC Four Seasons Las Colinas (Jay Morrish 1983 and D.A. Weibring/Steve Wolford 2009; Irving, Texas)*
180. Coeur d'Alene Resort (Scott Miller 1991; Coeur d'Alene, Idaho)*

Courses 181–190

181. Old Waverly Golf Club (Jerry Pate and Bob Cupp 1988; West Point, Mississippi)*
182. Maddens Resort (The Classic) (Scott Hoffman 1996; Brainerd, Minnesota)*
183. Poppy Hills Golf Course (Robert Trent Jones Jr. 1986; Pebble Beach, California)*
184. SunRidge Canyon Golf Club (Keith Foster 1995; Fountain Hills, Arizona)*
185. Old Corkscrew Golf Club (Jack Nicklaus 2007; Estero, Florida)*
186. Desert Canyon Golf Resort (Jack Frei 1993; Orondo, Washington)*
187. TPC Scottsdale (Stadium) (Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish 1986; Scottsdale, Arizona)*
188. Bear Mountain Resort (Don Barth and Robert Yount 2005; Chelan, Washington)*
189. Black Horse Golf Club (EdwCarnes 1964; Gene Bates renovation 2008; Seaside, California)*
190. Indian Wells Resort (Players) (John Fought 2007; Indian Wells, California)*

Courses 191–200

191. PGA West (Mountain) (Pete Dye 1980; La Quinta, California)*
192. Wild Horse Golf Club (Dave Axland and Dan Proctor 1999; Gothenburg, Nebraska)*
193. Cape Fear National (Tim Cate 2010; Leland, North Carolina)*
194. Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles (Originally designed by Pete Dye 1999 as Ocean Trails then remodeled by Donald Trump and Jim Fazio and reopened 2006; Rancho Palos Verdes, California)*
195. Thanksgiving Point Golf Club (Johnny Miller 1997; Lehi, Utah)*
196. Tetherow Golf Club (David McLay Kidd 2008; Bend, Oregon)*
197. Quintero Golf and Country Club (Rees Jones 2000; Peoria, Arizona)*
198. Kona Country Club (William P. Bell 1966; Kailua-Kona, Hawaii)*
199. Eagle Pointe Golf Club (Rick Forester 1999; Mont Belvieu, Texas)*
200. Potomac Shores Golf Club (Jack Nicklaus 2014; Dumfries, Virginia)*