{"id":47759,"date":"2026-05-30T17:31:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T12:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/?p=47759"},"modified":"2026-05-30T17:31:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T12:01:26","slug":"top-100-courses-in-the-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/top-100-courses-in-the-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 100 Courses in the US: Best Golf Courses Ranked 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golf courses serve a lot more purpose than merely being a place to play. The best designs produce experiences that are memorable due to tact, landscape and building and openness. Also in America there are hundreds of US-excellent courses competing with each other but only a handful are placed on the list of Top 100 Courses in the US.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These courses embody decades of design perfection. Others have hosted the major championships and some have been well known due to their picturesque scenery and memorable holes. It could be the coastal cliffs in California or the hilly sandhills in Nebraska, these spots reflect the finest the American golf can offer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The guide discusses why these courses are so special, how they are ranked and what attributes remain to influence the future of golf architecture. You may be putting together a golf travel bucket list, or you just love to read about excellent layouts, but regardless, this list will show you the courses which are always ahead of the other.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 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ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/top-100-courses-in-the-us\/#The_Evolution_of_Americas_Greatest_Golf_Courses\" >The Evolution of America&#8217;s Greatest Golf Courses<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/top-100-courses-in-the-us\/#Major_Eras_of_American_Golf_Course_Development\" >Major Eras of American Golf Course Development<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/top-100-courses-in-the-us\/#What_Separates_Elite_Courses_from_Ordinary_Ones\" >What Separates Elite Courses from Ordinary Ones?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/top-100-courses-in-the-us\/#Strategic_Design\" >Strategic Design<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/top-100-courses-in-the-us\/#Memorable_Holes\" >Memorable Holes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/top-100-courses-in-the-us\/#Natural_Beauty\" >Natural Beauty<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/top-100-courses-in-the-us\/#Conditioning_Standards\" >Conditioning Standards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/top-100-courses-in-the-us\/#Architectural_Integrity\" >Architectural Integrity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/top-100-courses-in-the-us\/#Features_Commonly_Found_at_Top-Ranked_Golf_Facilities\" >Features Commonly Found at Top-Ranked Golf Facilities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/top-100-courses-in-the-us\/#Top_100_Courses_in_the_US_United_States_2026\" >Top 100 Courses in the US (United States) 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/top-100-courses-in-the-us\/#Courses_Ranked_51-100\" >Courses Ranked 51-100<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/top-100-courses-in-the-us\/#Geographic_Trends_Among_Americas_Best_Courses\" >Geographic Trends Among America&#8217;s Best Courses<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/top-100-courses-in-the-us\/#States_with_the_Most_Ranked_Courses\" >States with the Most Ranked Courses<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/top-100-courses-in-the-us\/#Why_Many_Golfers_Build_Entire_Trips_Around_These_Courses\" >Why Many Golfers Build Entire Trips Around These Courses?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/top-100-courses-in-the-us\/#Legendary_Architects_Behind_Americas_Greatest_Courses\" >Legendary Architects Behind America&#8217;s Greatest Courses<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/top-100-courses-in-the-us\/#Architects_Who_Shaped_American_Golf\" >Architects Who Shaped American Golf<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/top-100-courses-in-the-us\/#Courses_That_Changed_the_Direction_of_Golf_Design\" >Courses That Changed the Direction of Golf Design<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/top-100-courses-in-the-us\/#Augusta_National\" >Augusta National<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/top-100-courses-in-the-us\/#Pine_Valley\" >Pine Valley<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/top-100-courses-in-the-us\/#Cypress_Point\" >Cypress Point<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/top-100-courses-in-the-us\/#Sand_Hills\" >Sand Hills<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/top-100-courses-in-the-us\/#What_Makes_These_Courses_So_Difficult_to_Master\" >What Makes These Courses So Difficult to Master?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/top-100-courses-in-the-us\/#Elements_That_Test_Every_Skill_Level\" >Elements That Test Every Skill Level<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/top-100-courses-in-the-us\/#Public_Courses_vs_Private_Clubs_Understanding_the_Difference\" >Public Courses vs Private Clubs: Understanding the Difference<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/top-100-courses-in-the-us\/#Comparison_Between_Public_and_Private_Facilities\" >Comparison Between Public and Private Facilities<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/top-100-courses-in-the-us\/#Bucket-List_Public_Courses_Every_Golfer_Should_Experience\" >Bucket-List Public Courses Every Golfer Should Experience<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/top-100-courses-in-the-us\/#Pebble_Beach_Golf_Links\" >Pebble Beach Golf Links<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/top-100-courses-in-the-us\/#Pinehurst_No_2\" >Pinehurst No. 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/top-100-courses-in-the-us\/#Whistling_Straits\" >Whistling Straits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/top-100-courses-in-the-us\/#Bandon_Dunes_Resort\" >Bandon Dunes Resort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/top-100-courses-in-the-us\/#Bethpage_Black\" >Bethpage Black<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/top-100-courses-in-the-us\/#Best_Golf_Clubs_and_Facilities_Associated_with_Elite_Courses\" >Best Golf Clubs and Facilities Associated with Elite Courses<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/top-100-courses-in-the-us\/#Highly_Respected_Golf_Clubs\" >Highly Respected Golf Clubs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/top-100-courses-in-the-us\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Golf_Course_Rankings_Continue_to_Matter\"><\/span><b>Why Golf Course Rankings Continue to Matter?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golf ranking generates chatter between the player, architects and fans. In any case, the favorites of the various golfers vary, however, rankings offer a handy system of making comparisons among courses across geographical locations and time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most admired rankings are centered in designs and not on popularity. A course is regarded as something worthy since it poses difficulties to the players, appreciates creativity, and is fun to do again after playing the same course.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Rankings are valuable because of a number of factors:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They aid golfers in making future plans.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They emphasize courses of historic value to be kept.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They demonstrate the new trends in architecture.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They see excellent renovation works.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They motivate the clubs to be of high standards.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to these reasons the list of Top 100 Courses in the US continues to be one of the most debated-by-golf-loving people topics each year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Evolution_of_Americas_Greatest_Golf_Courses\"><\/span><b>The Evolution of America&#8217;s Greatest Golf Courses<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the last century golf in the United States has transformed. The ancient architectures paid attention to development of natural lines which would melt into the ground. New methods of tech construction and strategic ideas were opened during later generations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the early 20th century, there were several mythical courses, which were constructed. Designers did not dramatically transform the natural terrain but just worked with it. This has made them still timeless in these courses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those principles are still admired by modern designers along with the introduction of modern thoughts. Current top layouts can be characterized by more traditional approach to strategy combined with better conditioning and sustainability measures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The great periods of the American golf course development.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Eras_of_American_Golf_Course_Development\"><\/span><b>Major Eras of American Golf Course Development<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Era<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Period<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Key Characteristics<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golden Age<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1900-1937<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural routing, strategic bunkering<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-War Era<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1945-1970<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Larger greens, modern construction<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Championship Era<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1970-1995<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Longer courses, tournament focus<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern Renaissance<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1995-Present<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Naturalism, walkability, sustainability<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Half of the world&#8217;s top 100 golf courses in the nation are the result of each.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Separates_Elite_Courses_from_Ordinary_Ones\"><\/span><b>What Separates Elite Courses from Ordinary Ones?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoyable rounds can be found in many golf courses. Nonetheless, elite statuses are reached by few.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best courses have distinct attributes that leave the players and experts impressed by their best qualities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_Design\"><\/span><b>Strategic Design<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thoughtful decision-making is rewarded by great courses. The tee and into the greens provide players with a variety of choices.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Memorable_Holes\"><\/span><b>Memorable Holes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most attractive designs come with a number of holes that will be recalled by the golfer even years after taking them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Natural_Beauty\"><\/span><b>Natural Beauty<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spectacular scenery will add to the experience without taking the focus out of the golf itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conditioning_Standards\"><\/span><b>Conditioning Standards<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatal facilities have outstanding playing conditions all year round.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Architectural_Integrity\"><\/span><b>Architectural Integrity<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good routing and well-balanced hole design will provide a course that is enjoyable to all types of golfers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Features_Commonly_Found_at_Top-Ranked_Golf_Facilities\"><\/span><b>Features Commonly Found at Top-Ranked Golf Facilities<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is worthwhile to consider the design features that are prevalent amongst the most esteemed properties of the America before considering several separate courses.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Feature<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Why It Matters<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strategic Bunkers<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Influence decision-making<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast Greens<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase challenge and excitement<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural Terrain<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creates unique hole layouts<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple Tee Options<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improves accessibility<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Variety of Hole Lengths<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevents repetition<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walkability<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhances the overall experience<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong Routing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provides a natural flow<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distinctive Finishing Holes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leaves a lasting impression<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These characteristics frequently appear throughout the <\/span><b>Top 100 Courses in the US<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_100_Courses_in_the_US_United_States_2026\"><\/span><b>Top 100 Courses in the US (United States) 2026<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following table includes the recognized top 100 courses along with additional information beyond traditional rankings.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Rank<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Course<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>State<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Year Built<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Region<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Course Type<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pine Valley<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Jersey<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1918<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cypress Point<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">California<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1928<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Coast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shinnecock Hills<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1931<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Golf Links of America<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1911<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oakmont<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pennsylvania<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1903<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Augusta National<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Georgia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1933<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Southeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sand Hills<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nebraska<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1995<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Midwest<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Merion East<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pennsylvania<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1912<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pebble Beach<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">California<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1919<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Coast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public Resort<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Los Angeles Country Club North<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">California<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1927<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Coast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fishers Island<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1926<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicago Golf Club<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Illinois<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1895<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Midwest<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pinehurst No. 2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Carolina<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1907<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Southeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resort<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Riviera<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">California<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1927<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Coast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friar&#8217;s Head<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2003<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prairie Dunes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kansas<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1937<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Midwest<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seminole<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1929<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Southeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winged Foot West<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1923<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Dunes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oregon<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2001<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northwest<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resort<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oakland Hills South<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Michigan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1917<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Midwest<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Country Club<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massachusetts<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1899<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">San Francisco Golf Club<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">California<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1918<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Coast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crystal Downs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Michigan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1932<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Midwest<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Southern Hills<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oklahoma<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1936<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shoreacres<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Illinois<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1921<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Midwest<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">California Golf Club of San Francisco<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">California<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1926<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Coast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somerset Hills<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Jersey<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1918<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garden City Golf Club<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1899<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maidstone Club<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1922<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sand Valley \u2013 The Lido<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wisconsin<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Midwest<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resort<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">31<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camargo Club<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ohio<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1926<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Midwest<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">32<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Old Town Club<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Carolina<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1939<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Southeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">33<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peachtree Golf Club<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Georgia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1947<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Southeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">34<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bethpage Black<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1935<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Municipal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ballyneal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colorado<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2006<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mountain<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">36<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oak Hill East<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1921<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">37<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kiawah Island Ocean Course<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Carolina<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1991<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Southeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resort<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">38<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rock Creek Cattle Company<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Montana<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2008<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mountain<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">39<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bandon Trails<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oregon<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2005<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northwest<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resort<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleepy Hollow<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1913<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">41<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inverness Club<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ohio<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1919<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Midwest<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">42<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baltusrol Lower<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Jersey<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1922<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">43<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Myopia Hunt Club<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massachusetts<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1898<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">44<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ohoopee Match Club<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Georgia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2018<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Southeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">45<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winged Foot East<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1923<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">46<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CapRock Ranch<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nebraska<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Midwest<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">47<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yeamans Hall Club<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Carolina<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1925<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Southeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">48<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TPC Sawgrass Stadium<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1981<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Southeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">49<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bandon Dunes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oregon<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1999<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northwest<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resort<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eastward Ho!<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massachusetts<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1922<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Courses_Ranked_51-100\"><\/span><b>Courses Ranked 51-100<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Rank<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Course<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>State<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Year Built<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Region<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Course Type<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">51<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Old Barnwell<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Carolina<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Southeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">52<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quaker Ridge<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1926<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">53<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Creek<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1923<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">54<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honors Course<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tennessee<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1983<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Southeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">55<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whistling Straits<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wisconsin<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1998<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Midwest<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resort<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">56<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muirfield Village<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ohio<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1974<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Midwest<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">57<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pikewood National<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Virginia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2009<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appalachian<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">58<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valley Club of Montecito<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">California<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1929<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Coast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">59<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Olympic Club Lake<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">California<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1924<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Coast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Golf Club<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ohio<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1967<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Midwest<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">61<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congressional Blue<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maryland<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1924<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mid-Atlantic<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">62<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Old Sandwich<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massachusetts<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2004<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">63<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wade Hampton<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Carolina<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1987<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Southeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">64<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plainfield Country Club<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Jersey<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1916<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">65<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essex County Club<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massachusetts<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1917<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">66<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Piping Rock Club<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1911<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">67<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pasatiempo<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">California<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1929<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Coast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">68<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kittansett Club<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massachusetts<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1922<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">69<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harbour Town<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Carolina<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1969<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Southeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resort<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bel-Air Country Club<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">California<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1926<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Coast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">71<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monterey Peninsula Shore<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">California<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1962<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Coast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">72<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scioto Country Club<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ohio<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1916<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Midwest<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">73<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interlachen<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minnesota<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1911<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Midwest<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">74<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medinah No. 3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Illinois<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1928<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Midwest<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hollywood Golf Club<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Jersey<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1915<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">76<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gozzer Ranch<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Idaho<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2007<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northwest<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">77<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newport Country Club<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rhode Island<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1899<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">78<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milwaukee Country Club<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wisconsin<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1929<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Midwest<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">79<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Old Macdonald<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oregon<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2010<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northwest<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resort<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shadow Creek<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nevada<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1990<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Desert<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resort<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">81<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moraine Country Club<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ohio<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1930<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Midwest<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">82<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fox Chapel<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pennsylvania<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1925<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">83<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nanea<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hawaii<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2003<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">84<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aronimink<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pennsylvania<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1928<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">85<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ridgewood Championship<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Jersey<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1929<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">86<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White Bear Yacht Club<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minnesota<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1915<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Midwest<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">87<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ladera<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">California<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Coast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">88<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pinehurst No. 10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Carolina<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Southeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resort<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">89<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lawsonia Links<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wisconsin<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1930<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Midwest<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monterey Peninsula Dunes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">California<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1924<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Coast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">91<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cherry Hills<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colorado<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1923<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mountain<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">92<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sankaty Head<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massachusetts<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1923<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">93<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Louis Country Club<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Missouri<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1914<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Midwest<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">94<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Old Elm Club<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Illinois<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1913<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Midwest<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">95<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baltimore Country Club<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maryland<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1926<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mid-Atlantic<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">96<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trinity Forest<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Texas<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2016<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">97<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Streamsong Red<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2012<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Southeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resort<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">98<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Philadelphia Cricket Club Wissahickon<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pennsylvania<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1922<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northeast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">99<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kingsley Club<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Michigan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2001<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Midwest<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gamble Sands<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Washington<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2014<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northwest<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resort<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geographic_Trends_Among_Americas_Best_Courses\"><\/span><b>Geographic Trends Among America&#8217;s Best Courses<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On a little further examination of the rankings, it would be interesting to note some regional trends. Some states are perpetually known to produce better courses as compared to others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Northeast is on the top because of its rich history of golf and concentration of classic clubs. A lot of the most laid out layouts in America are collectively found in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the meantime, California still represents spectacular diversity. There are masterpieces of the coast, inland championship courses and mountain courses that help to establish the reputation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"States_with_the_Most_Ranked_Courses\"><\/span><b>States with the Most Ranked Courses<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>State<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Approximate Courses in Top 100<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">California<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pennsylvania<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massachusetts<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Jersey<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Carolina<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wisconsin<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ohio<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These regions continue to define the landscape of elite American golf.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Many_Golfers_Build_Entire_Trips_Around_These_Courses\"><\/span><b>Why Many Golfers Build Entire Trips Around These Courses?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To serious golfers the exercise of playing at one of such places takes more than a round of golf. It makes it a memorable traveling experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of the property locates provide luxury accommodation and food, playing grounds and awesome observation. Consequently, they often become the subject of week-long vacations, which are planned by golfers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Some of the most interesting destinations are:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pebble Beach<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pinehurst Resort<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bandon Dunes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kiawah Island<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whistling Straits<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Streamsong<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These locations consistently appear on bucket lists because they combine exceptional golf with unforgettable surroundings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legendary_Architects_Behind_Americas_Greatest_Courses\"><\/span><b>Legendary Architects Behind America&#8217;s Greatest Courses<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any excellent golf course commences with a good vision. Beautiful land is of course a contributory factor but architecture is what makes a round ultimately memorable. The most successful layouts of the 100 best courses of the us owes its success to some few designers whose inputs are still relevant to contemporary golf.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strategists were some architects interested in the strategy. There were others who focused on body of nature. Some of them were able to do both.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their designs passed through the history of the technology, advancement of equipment and changes in playing styles. Such a long life is why many of their courses are top-ranked in modern times.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Architects_Who_Shaped_American_Golf\"><\/span><b>Architects Who Shaped American Golf<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Architect<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Notable Courses<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Design Style<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A.W. Tillinghast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winged Foot, Bethpage Black, Baltusrol<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strategic bunkering and demanding greens<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donald Ross<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pinehurst No. 2, Oak Hill<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural routing and challenging approaches<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alister MacKenzie<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Augusta National, Cypress Point<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk-reward design and creativity<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">George Thomas<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Riviera, Los Angeles Country Club<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strategic angles and variety<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tom Doak<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Dunes, Old Macdonald<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimalist architecture<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bill Coore &amp; Ben Crenshaw<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sand Hills, Friar&#8217;s Head<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural land integration<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gil Hanse<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern restorations and new designs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Historical accuracy and strategy<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many golfers can recognize the signature traits of these designers after playing only a few holes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Courses_That_Changed_the_Direction_of_Golf_Design\"><\/span><b>Courses That Changed the Direction of Golf Design<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all great courses are game changers. Nevertheless, there are a few of them, who have an impact on how the upcoming architects will consider design.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The concepts that these courses presented became industry-wide standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some redefined strategy. Others demonstrated that golf could be a world-class game through the use of natural landscapes and that earthmoving did not have to be excessive.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Augusta_National\"><\/span><b>Augusta National<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The visual aspect of golf architecture was changed by Augusta. The broad fairways, the spectacular change of elevations, and the traditional complexes of green that it has made is still shaping designers all over the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pine_Valley\"><\/span><b>Pine Valley<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is believed that Pine Valley is the test of strategic golf by many experts. Each of the holes poses challenging questions and still presents several solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cypress_Point\"><\/span><b>Cypress Point<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Cypress Point course proved the integration a golf course could have with the environment. The seaside environment is still one of the most renowned in golf.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sand_Hills\"><\/span><b>Sand Hills<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By the time Sand Hills opened in 1995, it was assisting in the launch of the contemporary minimalist movement. Architects started to pay more attention to natural landforms and less with man-made modeling.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_These_Courses_So_Difficult_to_Master\"><\/span><b>What Makes These Courses So Difficult to Master?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without making players feel unfair, elite courses are challenging. It is a hard-to-strategy thing and not just length. In such courses professional golf players find that accuracy is more important than strength. There are a number of shared characteristics that make it more difficult.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Elements_That_Test_Every_Skill_Level\"><\/span><b>Elements That Test Every Skill Level<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast and undulating greens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strategic bunker placement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple shot options<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wind exposure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elevation changes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Narrow approach areas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficult recovery shots<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thought-provoking tee shots<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best layouts challenge players mentally as much as physically.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Public_Courses_vs_Private_Clubs_Understanding_the_Difference\"><\/span><b>Public Courses vs Private Clubs: Understanding the Difference<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most golfers would believe that every elite course is a private one. Although the rankings are dominated by the private clubs, there are some outstanding world-class public places that can provide invaluable experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The recreational amenities frequently enable golfers to enjoy championship quality of golf without having to become members.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparison_Between_Public_and_Private_Facilities\"><\/span><b>Comparison Between Public and Private Facilities<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Feature<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Public Courses<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Private Clubs<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accessibility<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open to visitors<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Member access<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tee Times<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Available to guests<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restricted<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Membership Requirement<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually required<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tournament Hosting<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very common<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guest Fees<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher at elite resorts<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guest invitation needed<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice Facilities<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often exceptional<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public destinations have become increasingly important within discussions surrounding the <\/span><b>top 100 golf courses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in America.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bucket-List_Public_Courses_Every_Golfer_Should_Experience\"><\/span><b>Bucket-List Public Courses Every Golfer Should Experience<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-47767\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/download-4-1.webp\" alt=\"Bucket-List Public Courses Every Golfer Should Experience\" width=\"1440\" height=\"860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/download-4-1.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/download-4-1-300x179.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/download-4-1-1024x612.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/download-4-1-768x459.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not everyone can access exclusive private clubs. Fortunately, several highly ranked courses welcome traveling golfers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These facilities consistently receive praise from players across all skill levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pebble_Beach_Golf_Links\"><\/span><b>Pebble Beach Golf Links<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pebble Beach combines championship golf with one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. Every hole offers a memorable visual experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pinehurst_No_2\"><\/span><b>Pinehurst No. 2<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The famous Donald Ross masterpiece continues to challenge modern players through its unique green complexes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whistling_Straits\"><\/span><b>Whistling Straits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Wisconsin layout delivers a links-style experience rarely found in the United States.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bandon_Dunes_Resort\"><\/span><b>Bandon Dunes Resort<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bandon property features multiple highly ranked courses. Many golfers consider it the ultimate American golf destination.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bethpage_Black\"><\/span><b>Bethpage Black<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known for its toughness and major championship history, Bethpage Black remains one of the most respected public layouts in the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Golf_Clubs_and_Facilities_Associated_with_Elite_Courses\"><\/span><b>Best Golf Clubs and Facilities Associated with Elite Courses<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great golf courses often belong to equally impressive clubs. These organizations maintain traditions that stretch back generations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many of the <\/span><b>best golf clubs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> focus not only on golf but also on hospitality, member experiences, and course preservation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highly_Respected_Golf_Clubs\"><\/span><b>Highly Respected Golf Clubs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Club<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>State<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Known For<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Augusta National<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Georgia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Masters Tournament<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pine Valley Club<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Jersey<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elite architecture<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cypress Point Club<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">California<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scenic beauty<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shinnecock Hills<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Open history<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Merion Golf Club<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pennsylvania<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Historic championships<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seminole Golf Club<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Architectural excellence<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oakmont Country Club<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pennsylvania<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extreme challenge<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winged Foot Golf Club<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Major championship venue<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These facilities continue setting standards for golf excellence.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Top 100 Courses in the US are much more than a ranking. The display the finest of golf architecture, conditioning of the course and player experience that is available in America. These layouts have contributed towards defining the future of the sport since historic golf courses like Pine Valley, and Augusta National, up to more recent courses like Pinehurst No. 10 and Old Barnwell. You may have a dream of playing championship courses, the best 100 golf courses or the best golf clubs in the country and these places can provide you with memories that will be forever after putting your final ball in the hole. They are not just essential destinations in one who truly appreciates great golf, they are not just by rankings.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Golf courses serve a lot more purpose than merely being a place to play. The best designs produce experiences that are memorable due to tact, landscape and building and openness. 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