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Forbes
10-07-2025
- Forbes
Where The Courses Inspire And The Vibes Elevate – Sand Valley Golf Resort
In the heart of Wisconsin's Central Sands, where ancient dunes ripple across 12,000 untamed acres, Sand Valley Golf Resort rises from the landscape like a dream. This is golf in its purest form—firm, fast, and links-inspired—set against a backdrop of towering sand hills and big skies. With four distinct 18-hole courses and a character-filled 17 hole par-3 layout, Sand Valley offers more than a golf getaway. It's a place where the game reconnects with nature, and where every round feels both grounded and unforgettable. But beyond the golf shots you look forward to hitting, it's the culture the resort has carefully cultivated throughout the property that truly sets it apart. Golf Courses When architects Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw first walked the land in 2014, they saw something rare: a vast, rugged canvas of sand dunes and native vegetation—ideal for golf in its most elemental form. Just three years later, their vision came to life with the opening of Sand Valley, the resort's first course. Sand Valley Golf Course Their design celebrates the landscape's raw beauty, delivering massive, windswept dunes, firm and fast fairways, and an ever-changing variety of strategic options. Every hole invites creativity. Whether you're flighting a knockdown 7-iron into the wind or chasing a drive down a sun-baked fairway, Sand Valley rewards bold thinking and precise execution. It's a course that feels fun and free-flowing, yet it can be dialed up to a serious test for even the most seasoned players. In true Coore & Crenshaw fashion, it walks the line between challenge and charm—making it as memorable on your first loop as it is on your Sand Valley is a study in restraint and rhythm, Mammoth Dunes is its bolder, more expressive sibling. Designed by David McLay Kidd, the course is a celebration of scale—both natural and architectural. Kidd sculpted his masterpiece around a striking V-shaped ridge that dominates the property, using its dramatic contours to shape a routing that feels as adventurous as it is playable. Mammoth Dunes True to its name, Mammoth Dunes features sweeping fairways, towering dunes, and greens so expansive they feel like landing zones for dreams. But despite its massive footprint, the course remains highly strategic. Every hole tempts golfers to play aggressively, yet rewards the creative mind and deft touch. It's this rare combination—freedom off the tee, nuance into the green—that makes Mammoth Dunes not just playable for all skill levels, but deeply satisfying for purists and casual players alike. It's golf on a grand scale, with a spirit that's as big as the land itself. Many golfers walk away with one of their most enjoyable experiences of golf they have ever played. Once considered one of the greatest golf courses ever built, The Lido Golf Club debuted on Long Island in 1914, the brainchild of iconic architect C.B. Macdonald. With its dramatic Alps, Redan, and Eden template holes, the Lido stood shoulder to shoulder with revered classics buut its life was cut short when the U.S. Navy acquired the land during World War II. By 1942, the course had vanished—leaving behind only stories, sketches, and a legend that captured the imaginations of golf architecture aficionados for generations. Now, eight decades later, that legend has returned. The Lido Thanks to the vision of Michael and Chris Keiser, the Lido has been meticulously reconstructed on sandy terrain adjacent to Sand Valley. Using original routing notes and historical plans, the team brought Macdonald's masterpiece back to life with astonishing accuracy and scale. The modern Lido dazzles with its towering bunkers, immense greens averaging over 12,000 square feet, and relentless strategic depth. Every hole is a timeless test, celebrating template architecture while challenging today's players with bold decisions and precision shotmaking. At the Lido, walking the course with a caddie isn't just encouraged—it's required. And for good reason. With strategic bunkering hidden from view, blind approach shots, and subtle land movements, a round here demands insight, experience, and trust. This is as close to true links golf as the Midwest has ever seen. The caddies don't just carry clubs—they guide you through Macdonald's vision, pointing out unseen hazards, ideal lines, and shot shapes that may not be obvious to the untrained eye. Every step through the Lido is a blend of strategy, and intuition—a walking experience that echoes the origins of the into a quieter corner of the Sand Valley landscape, Sedge Valley offers a more intimate, cerebral golf experience. Designed by the renowned Tom Doak, the course draws inspiration from the classic heathland and links courses of London and the English coast, blending golden fescues, firm turf, and low-profile shaping to deliver golf that's understated yet deeply compelling. Measuring just 5,800 yards from the back tees, Sedge Valley may be the shortest course on property (outside of the Sandbox)—but it delivers a challenge that's anything but small. Its compact scale is part of its brilliance, forcing players to think rather than overpower. Sedge Valley The routing features a mix of drivable/challenging par 4s, thought-provoking par 3s, and just a single par 5, making it stand apart in both rhythm and strategy. Instead of relying on sheer distance, the course tests precision, creativity, and course management—hallmarks of the great heathland layouts that inspired it. For players who love the mental side of the game—or simply want to enjoy world-class design in a more walkable package—Sedge Valley offers a golf experience as distinct as the land it sits into a restored sand prairie beneath the same striking V-shaped ridge that frames Mammoth Dunes, the Sandbox offers something truly special: a 17-hole short course that delivers pure fun. The Sandbox Designed by Coore and Crenshaw, the Sandbox offers holes ranging from 40 to 150 yards. It invites golfers of all skill levels to loosen up, get creative, and enjoy the game in its simplest, most joyful form. The course features architectural inspirations from the Biarritz, Lion's Mouth, and Redan, each scaled to perfection for short iron and wedge play. It's the kind of place where you can walk barefoot, carry a single club, or settle competitive bets in the golden hour. Whether it's a warm-up loop, post-round bonus, or the centerpiece of an afternoon with friends, the Sandbox proves that short golf can leave a lasting Commons, a 12-hole design by Jim Craig will be the sixth layout at Sand Valley. "Chris and I started with an observation on the popularity of the Sandbox,' said Michael Keiser to Tom Ferrell for Dream Golf magazine. 'We wanted to add another 'afternoon' course. In fact, that was the original idea for Sedge Valley, until Tom Doak came back with such a wonderful routing that we built a full 18-hole course. So, the idea for the Commons basically grew out of that desire to add alternative golf in addition to the Sandbox.' The Commmons The Commons will be available for public play in and Amenities For those craving a quiet, restful retreat, single rooms offer a minimalist approach without sacrificing comfort. If you're looking for a touch more space and luxury, suites provide an elevated experience—ideal for relaxing after logging 18 to 36 holes on foot. All lodging has a view of the course Traveling with a group or simply want the feeling of home? The cozy cottages are a guest favorite, offering fully equipped kitchens, inviting living areas, and bedrooms with private en-suite bathrooms—perfect for families, foursomes, or extended stays. For the ultimate in privacy and comfort, Sand Valley's estate homes deliver a truly exclusive experience. With nightly rates ranging from $750 to over $6,000, these spacious residences offer serene, intimate settings where it can feel like you have the entire resort to yourself. Every accommodation includes access to outdoor spaces with fire pits, scenic views of the property, and close proximity to everything from golf courses to hiking trails—creating a stay that's both restorative and adventure-filled. For those looking to extend their stay, the resort offers homesites starting at $695,000. Want to take an evening off of golf? Perhaps pretending you are at Wimbledon and playing the grass surface tennis courts will satisfy your craving for exercise and competition. Or try your hand at Court Tennis, the original and oldest of all racquet sports, in the resort's new 13,000-square-foot tennis center. Additional activities include fat-tire biking, sandboarding, hiking, birdwatching, fishing, paddle boarding, kayaking and more. Grass tennis courts sit just outside the GallergyDining One of Sand Valley's Best-Kept Secrets? Perhaps not anymore, the Turn. At Sand Valley, the magic isn't just on the fairways — it's at the halfway houses. Unlike many resorts that slap a premium on every bite and sip, Sand Valley flips the script. Here, you'll find crave-worthy eats that won't break the bank. Think $1 tacos bursting with flavor, savory meat pies, Italian beef sandwiches loaded with housemade giardiniera — it's the kind of food experience to be shared with friends and acquaintances. Delicious, satisfying, and perfectly timed to fuel your back nine. When you are ready for a sit down meal, it has options for that as well. Sand Valley Restaurants Aldo's Farm and Table - Located in the main building near Mammoth Dunes, this is your nice sit down venue that offers outside, inside, or even a screened in porch option where we decided to sit. Our group went heavy on the different varieties of meat, but it has plenty of dishes that everyone can enjoy. The Gallery - Located near Sedge Valley, the Gallery is an Italian influence with many classic options. Pizza was the favorite among our group. The Gallery has a nice view of the tennis courts Mammoth Bar - This seemed to be the busiest place during the day due to its convenient location right next to Mammoth's 1st tee and 18th green. Whether it's a beer after the round, an app to hold you over, or a full meal, it delivered. The wings were a group favorite. Bill's BBQ - For something quick and tasty, Bill's BBQ hits the spot. It's located right next to the Sandbox in a tidy food truck but packs a big punch. The many different sandwich options were a hit.
Forbes
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
Unique New 12-Hole Golf Course Coming To Chechessee Creek Club
Construction of the 7th hole at the new short course at Chechessee Creek Club in South Carolina is ... More underway. One of golf's newest short courses is taking a unique approach, with a 12-hole mixed routing in which five holes are geared toward beginners and higher-handicap players and the strategic nature of the other seven caters more to experienced golfers. The yet-to-be-named layout at Chechessee Creek Club, a private club in South Carolina's Lowcountry, is being overseen by Zinkand Golf Design (ZGD). The innovative routing was devised by lead architect David Zinkand, who spent 14 years working for Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, the acclaimed duo who built Chechessee's 18-hole course that opened in 2000. The flexible 12-hole design at Chechessee starts with a five-hole loop of par-3 holes that are draped over a blanket of continuous turf. While intended to be less intimidating and challenging for newer or less-skilled players, the varied yardages on the opening holes will also test the short- and mid-irons of better players. The following seven-hole loop is a blend of par 3 and par 4 holes, with the longest being just over 300 yards, and is more strategic in nature with forced carries, pronounced bunkers, and putting surfaces with greater contour. 'Our new 12-hole course fulfills the club's vision for a fun, bold playing experience that both complements and contrasts its existing 18 holes,' said Zinkand. 'The first loop provides avenues to the hole for any level of play without sacrificing design character, while the second loop offers a balance of shot options for all skill levels.' Dave Zinkand spent nearly a decade and a half working for the design team of Bill Coore and Ben ... More Crenshaw. The Zinkand team broke ground on the golf course earlier this year and will continue working on the project throughout the summer. Shaping of the short course should be completed this fall, with member preview play beginning during the winter or early spring 2026. The course is expected to have its grand opening during the first half of 2026. In recent years, more than one-third of new course openings have been so-called short courses, according to the National Golf Foundation, the majority being at resorts or private clubs. Among the other private clubs currently building short courses are Tepetonka (MN), Crazy Mountain Ranch (MT), Miakka Golf Club (FL), High Grove (FL), and Old Sawmill (S.C.), while public Par 3 courses are in the works at places such as Sweetens Cove (TN), Wild Horse Golf Club (NE), and Sugarloaf Golf Club (ME). Chechessee Creek Club, meanwhile, is among a growing number of South Carolina golf facilities undertaking new development, joining properties like 21 Club, Cypress Shoals, Kawonu, Old Barnwell, Old Sawmill, and Palmetto Bluff. Florida and Texas are the only states with more current golf courses under construction or in-planning, according to the NGF. The greenside bunker at the ninth hole at Chechessee's new short course, which is expected open in ... More 2026. The non-traditional routing isn't the only unique element of the new course at Chechessee, which is being built in a Lowcountry setting punctuated by live oak trees and colorful wetlands. Amid the rugged environment, Zinkand and his team are preserving and incorporating native vegetation – including, most unusually, a carnivorous plant bog. Among the carnivorous plants native to South Carolina are the Venus flytrap, pitcher plants, sundew, and butterworts, and bladderworts, all of which trap, digest and absorb nutrients from insects and other organisms they capture. 'Our team is also establishing extremely varied habitats outside of turf areas, focusing on native plants and ground formations that will expand the site's ecological diversity,' said Zinkand. 'These planned habitats include installing what may be a true one-of-a-kind golf course feature.' It's doubtful, however, that any of the aforementioned plants can digest a golf ball.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
'We are so proud of the way it looks right now': Ben Crenshaw delighted with retooling of International's Pines Course
Ben Crenshaw, left, and Bill Coore talk about their complete retooling of the Pines Course at the International in Bolton. Two-time Masters champion and World Golf Hall of Famer Ben Crenshaw is from Austin, Texas, but Massachusetts has played an important role in his golfing accomplishments. Crenshaw, 73, played in the U.S. Junior Amateur at The Country Club in Brookline when he was 16 years old, and the course's topography ignited his interest in golf course architecture. He couldn't get over how different the course's hills were than the flat courses he grew up playing in Texas. Advertisement Crenshaw also met noted golf writer Herbert Warren Wind that week, and they became lifelong friends. In 1973, Crenshaw played in his first PGA Tour event at Pleasant Valley CC in Sutton after PV owner Cuzzy Mingolla gave him a sponsor exemption to reward him for earning medalist honors at three consecutive NCAA championships. He tied for 35th in the USI Classic at PV and earned $903. An aerial photograph shows, from left, the layouts of the the second, 13th and third holes at the Pines Course at the International in Bolton. In 1999, he captained the U.S. at The Country Club to the greatest Ryder Cup comeback to that point. In 2004, Crenshaw and Bill Coore designed Old Sandwich Golf Club in Plymouth, ranked third best golf course in the state this year by Golf Digest. Advertisement Coore & Crenshaw have designed many golf courses in the U.S., Canada, China, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, and on June 6, their complete retooling of the Pines Course at the International in Bolton opened. Crenshaw and Coore returned to the International on opening weekend to ride around the Pines with officials from Escalante Golf of Fort Worth, Texas, which bought the club in 2021. As avid golf fans remember, when Crenshaw captained the 1999 U.S. Ryder Cup team at The Country Club in Brookline, he refused to give up on his squad after it fell behind, 10-6, entering the final day. No Ryder Cup team had ever overcome such a deficit, but Crenshaw told the media, 'I have a good feeling about this.' The media thought Crenshaw was crazy, but the U.S. rallied to beat Europe, 14½-13½. Crenshaw also had a good feeling about designing and building an entirely new Pines Course at the International in Bolton with Coore. This was the first time that Coore and Crenshaw built a new course on the site of an existing one. Advertisement 'The character of the ground, vegetation and the sand, it all goes together,' Crenshaw said, 'and it makes you think you can do something special, you hope, and God we are so proud of the way it looks right now. It's matured quite a bit. It looks fun to play.' The layout of the 14th hole at the Pines Course at the International in Bolton. Escalante Golf purchased the region's only private 36-hole club for $10 million and has invested more than $40 million in upgrades. Construction of a new clubhouse and member cottages is planned. Architect Tripp Davis renovated the Oaks Course prior to it hosting a LIV Golf event in 2022. He primarily improved tees and bunkers on the 2001 Tom Fazio design. Then an overhaul of the Pines began. Advertisement Geoffrey Cornish designed the Pines as a 8,040-yard course with steeply pitched greens and challenging bunkers. It opened in 1955 on the site of Runaway Brook CC, which opened in 1901 as a nine-hole public course. In 1972, architect Robert Trent Jones Sr. softened several greens and bunkers on the Pines, but he also lengthened the course to 8,325 yards. The par-5 fifth hole was 715 yards long and had a green that measured nearly 90 yards long. For more than half a century, the Pines Course was known as the world's longest golf course. Coore & Crenshaw shortened the course to 7,103 yards with a par of 71. Coore, 78, said he couldn't think of another course that was designed more than 1,000 yards shorter than the original. A look at the par-4 first hole at the Pines Course at the International in Bolton. When Crenshaw first visited the Pines in 2022, he asked to have the flags removed because he didn't want to know where the greens were when he envisioned the new layout. No corridor or green site remains from the previous version of the course. Advertisement 'You touch on people's skills,' Crenshaw said. 'You don't want to beat them up. You want to encourage good play, you want to reward them. It's a very trite observation, but anybody can build a really difficult golf course, and that's not what you want. You want to welcome them and have each class of golfers have some thrills.' The Pines is also one of the region's few courses to feature fescue grass on tees, fairways and in the rough. Crenshaw said he's still grateful that Mingolla gave him his first sponsor exemption, and he was surprised that he did. 'It kind of came out of the blue,' he said, 'but I had played some good golf, so I guess I was worthy of a nod.' Advertisement Crenshaw returned to play in several PGA Tour events at PV, and he finished second in 1976 to Buddy Allin and in 1978 to Lou Graham, both times by one stroke. When in the area to play PV, Crenshaw made the short drive to play Whitinsville Golf Club with Steve Melynk and a couple of other players. They heard it was a Donald Ross course and wanted to go play the nine-hole course that is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. 'We were very thankful to Whitinsville for letting us do that,' Crenshaw said. 'It was a wonderful nine-hole golf course. People don't know that about New England. There are wonderful nine-hole golf courses all through New England, and it has nothing to do with the number of holes, it has to do with the character of the holes. But it was wonderful to see.' A shot of the 16th hole at the Pines Course at the International in Bolton. Crenshaw especially loved the challenging, par-4 ninth hole. Advertisement 'Oh gosh, a gorgeous hole,' he said. 'You remember holes like that.' Crenshaw knows his golf history. So he knows all about Bobby Jones calling a penalty stroke on himself that cost him the 1925 U.S. Open championship at Worcester CC. He even recited what Jones said after the media praised him for his honesty in calling the penalty stroke: 'You might as well praise a man for not robbing a bank.' He's also well aware that Worcester CC hosted the first Ryder Cup in 1927. 'I never did make it to Worcester Country Club,' Crenshaw said. 'I should have.' Worcester CC head pro Andy Lane said he'd loved to have Crenshaw play the course. Advertisement 'First off, we welcome Mr. Crenshaw to come and play Worcester Country Club any time,' Lane said, 'and I think it's exciting. With all these centennials and Ryder Cup celebrations coming up, I think Worcester is kind of the center of attention in golf here in New England. Each day gets a little more exciting as we approach that 100-year anniversary of that first Ryder Cup, and obviously with guys like Ben Crenshaw, who are pioneers in the game of the golf affiliated with Ryder Cups, we can't wait to get him out here to play.' 'I'd love to see it because I know it's a Ross course,' Crenshaw said. A look at the sixth hole at the Pines Course at the International in Bolton. Nevertheless, Crenshaw is familiar with golf in Massachusetts. Advertisement 'It's traditional,' he said. 'It's been a leader forever, historically. People that know golf know that it's quality. It's been that way forever, and I'm extremely proud to be part of it.' Of course, Crenshaw is most proud of captaining the 1999 U.S. Ryder Cup team to victory at TCC. When he saw Justin Leonard sink a 45-foot birdie putt on 17 on the final day to help win the cup, he thought of Francis Ouimet sinking sizable putts on 17 in the final round of regulation and the playoff to help him win the 1913 U.S. Open at TCC. 'That's pretty eerie,' Crenshaw said. 'I've called him (Leonard) Francis ever since.' On April 15, Michael Galvin became the general manager at the International after serving as director of agronomy for five years. He was the superintendent the previous four years at Red Tail GC in Devens after working on the grounds crew at Wedgewood Pines in Stow for two and on Long Island for 15. Advertisement Galvin replaced Tom Barnard, who retired after one season for health reasons. 'I've always thought about it in my career whether I'd be 55 years old and still being a superintendent,' the 44-year-old Galvin said. 'Being a superintendent is a grind. It's early hours. You're at the mercy of Mother Nature. The opportunity came up, and with where we are right now with Coore and Crenshaw and where we're going and the support of all of Escalante, I felt it was the right decision to make to keep this going in the right direction.' Galvin said the International has 302 members and that he and the club's two membership directors would like to boost that total. Brian Marfione was promoted to director of agronomy after serving as superintendent of the Oaks since 2022. Previously, he was superintendent at Sterling National for 3½ years. Ideas welcome You can suggest story ideas for my golf column by reaching me at the email listed below. Comments also are welcome. —Contact Bill Doyle at bcdoyle15@ This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: Golf: International's Pines Course now plays with Crenshaw touch
USA Today
16-06-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
Golfweek's Best 2025: Top 200 Modern Courses in the U.S., ranked
Golfweek's Best 2025: Top 200 Modern Courses in the U.S., ranked Looking to play the best courses built during the past seven decades in the United States? We've got you covered, with Golfweek's Best 2025 ranking of the top modern golf courses opened since 1960. Each year we publish many lists of course rankings, with this top 200 modern courses list among the premium offerings. The hundreds of members of our course-ratings panel continually evaluate courses, and their overall ratings on a 10-point basis are averaged to produce these rankings. The top handful of courses in the world have an average rating of above 9, while many excellent layouts fall into the high-6 to the 8 range. Why 1960 as the breaking point between Modern and Classic? The growth of golf in the modern era of design starts with its mass popularization, the appeal of the late Arnold Palmer and the result of bringing the game into the homes of television audiences. Courses were popping up everywhere. But it wasn't just the market that changed. As noted in our rater's handbook that guides these rankings, design and construction techniques for courses shifted fundamentally after 1960. Mechanized earth-moving became the norm, and the USGA developed sophisticated methods to build sand-based greens. Most courses required extensive planning, documentation and meticulous excavation. And while the advent of new, high-performance grasses meant better conditions, the quicker putting speeds meant greens could not be built with the same dramatic slope as with many classic courses built before 1960. The skills required to build a great course became those of professionally trained landscape architects, not just creative golf visionaries. The industry had changed dramatically. On to the rankings: To ensure these lists are up-to-date, Golfweek's Best in recent years has altered how individual ratings are compiled into the rankings. Only ratings from rounds played in the past 10 years are included in the compilations. This helps ensure that any course in the rankings still measures up. Courses also must have a minimum of 25 votes to qualify for the top 200 modern or the top 200 classic. Other Golfweek's Best lists, such as Best Courses You Can Play or best private courses in each state, do not require as many votes. This makes it possible that a course can show up on other Golfweek's Best lists but not on the premium top 200 modern and classic lists. * Indicates new to or returning to this list. 1. Sand Hills 2024 ranking: 1 Average rating: 9.17 Location: Mullen, NE Architect(s): Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw Year opened: 1995 Type course: private 2. Friar's Head 2024 ranking: 2 Average rating: 8.65 Location: Baiting Hollow, NY Architect(s): Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw Year opened: 2003 Type course: private 3. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (Pacific Dunes) 2024 ranking: 3 Average rating: 8.53 Location: Bandon, OR Architect(s): Tom Doak Year opened: 2001 Type course: resort, daily fee 4. Ohoopee Match Club 2024 ranking: 5 Average rating: 8.28 Location: Cobbtown, GA Architect(s): Gil Hanse, Jim Wagner Year opened: 2018 Type course: private 5. Ballyneal 2024 ranking: 4 Average rating: 8.19 Location: Holyoke, CO Architect(s): Tom Doak Year opened: 2006 Type course: private 6. Kohler Whistling Straits (Straits) 2024 ranking: T8 Average rating: 8.13 Location: Mosel, WI Architect(s): Pete Dye Year opened: 1998 Type course: resort, daily fee T7. Muirfield Village 2024 ranking: 10 Average rating: 8.11 Location: Dublin, OH Architect(s): Jack Nicklaus Year opened: 1974 Type course: private T7. Wade Hampton Club 2024 ranking: 6 Average rating: 8.11 Location: Cashiers, NC Architect(s): Tom Fazio Year opened: 1987 Type course: private 9. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (Bandon Trails) 2024 ranking: 11 Average rating: 8.08 Location: Bandon, OR Architect(s): Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw Year opened: 2005 Type course: resort, daily fee 10. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (Old Macdonald) 2024 ranking: T8 Average rating: 8.06 Location: Bandon, OR Architect(s): Tom Doak, Jim Urbina Year opened: 2010 Type course: resort, daily fee 11. Sebonack 2024 ranking: 7 Average rating: 8.05 Location: Southampton, NY Architect(s): Tom Doak, Jack Nicklaus Year opened: 2006 Type course: private 12. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (Bandon Dunes) 2024 ranking: 12 Average rating: 8.04 Location: Bandon, OR Architect(s): David McLay Kidd Year opened: 1999 Type course: resort, daily fee T13. CapRock Ranch 2024 ranking: 15 Average rating: 7.98 Location: Valentine, NE Architect(s): Gil Hanse, Jim Wagner Year opened: 2021 Type course: private T13. Shadow Creek 2024 ranking: 13 Average rating: 7.98 Location: North Las Vegas, NV Architect(s): Tom Fazio Year opened: 1990 Type course: resort, daily fee, casino 15. Kiawah Island Golf Resort (Ocean) 2024 ranking: 14 Average rating: 7.96 Location: Kiawah Island, SC Architect(s): Pete Dye Year opened: 1991 Type course: resort, daily fee 16. Rock Creek Cattle Company 2024 ranking: 16 Average rating: 7.93 Location: Deer Lodge, MT Architect(s): Tom Doak Year opened: 2008 Type course: private 17. Monterey Peninsula (Shore) 2024 ranking: T19 Average rating: 7.91 Location: Pebble Beach, CA Architect(s): Robert Baldock, Jack Neville, Michael Strantz Year opened: 1961 Type course: private 18. Nanea* Average rating: 7.88 Location: Kailua-Kona, HI Architect(s): David McLay Kidd Year opened: 2004 Type course: private 19. Estancia 2024 ranking: 17 Average rating: 7.86 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Architect(s): Tom Fazio Year opened: 1995 Type course: private T20. The Golf Club 2024 ranking: 21 Average rating: 7.83 Location: New Albany, OH Architect(s): Pete Dye Year opened: 1967 Type course: private T20. Pikewood National 2024 ranking: T19 Average rating: 7.83 Location: Morgantown, WV Architect(s): John Raese, J. Robert Gwynne Year opened: 2009 Type course: private T22. Honors Course 2024 ranking: 18 Average rating: 7.81 Location: Ooltewah, TN Architect(s): Pete Dye Year opened: 1983 Type course: private T22. Medinah (No. 3)* Average rating: 7.81 Location: Medinah, IL Architect(s): Tom Bendelow, Geoff Ogilvy, Mike Cocking, Ashley Mead Year opened: 2024 Type course: private T24. Calusa Pines 2024 ranking: 23 Average rating: 7.77 Location: Naples, FL Architect(s): Michael Hurdzan, Dana Fry Year opened: 2001 Type course: private T24. Old Barnwell* Average rating: 7.77 Location: Aiken, SC Architect(s): Brian Schneider, Blake Conant Year opened: 2023 Type course: private 26. Sand Valley (Lido) 2024 ranking: 32 Average rating: 7.76 Location: Nekoosa, WI Architect(s): Charles Blair Macdonald, Tom Doak, Brian Schneider Year opened: 2023 Type course: resort, daily fee T27. Pebble Beach Resorts (Spyglass Hill) 2024 ranking: T24 Average rating: 7.71 Location: Pebble Beach, CA Architect(s): Robert Trent Jones Sr. Year opened: 1966 Type course: resort, daily fee T27. Congaree 2024 ranking: T24 Average rating: 7.71 Location: Ridgeland, SC Architect(s): Tom Fazio Year opened: 2017 Type course: private 29. Panther National* Average rating: 7.70 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Architect(s): Jack Nicklaus, Justin Thomas Year opened: 2023 Type course: private 30. TPC Sawgrass (Players Stadium) 2024 ranking: 22 Average rating: 7.67 Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL Architect(s): Pete Dye Year opened: 1980 Type course: resort, daily fee 31. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (Sheep Ranch) 2024 ranking: T24 Average rating: 7.66 Location: Bandon, OR Architect(s): Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw Year opened: 2020 Type course: resort, daily fee T32. Boston Golf Club 2024 ranking: 33 Average rating: 7.65 Location: Hingham, MA Architect(s): Gil Hanse, Jim Wagner Year opened: 2005 Type course: private T32. Kinloch 2024 ranking: 28 Average rating: 7.65 Location: Manakin-Sabot, VA Architect(s): Lester George Year opened: 2000 Type course: private T32. Four Seasons Resort Lanai (Manele) 2024 ranking: 35 Average rating: 7.65 Location: Lanai, HI Architect(s): Jack Nicklaus Year opened: 1993 Type course: resort, daily fee 35. Colorado Golf Club 2024 ranking: 27 Average rating: 7.64 Location: Parker, CO Architect(s): Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw Year opened: 2007 Type course: private 36. Old Sandwich 2024 ranking: 29 Average rating: 7.63 Location: Plymouth, MA Architect(s): Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw Year opened: 2004 Type course: private T37. Kingsley Club 2024 ranking: T30 Average rating: 7.61 Location: Kingsley, MI Architect(s): Mike Devries Year opened: 2001 Type course: private T37. Whispering Pines 2024 ranking: T30 Average rating: 7.61 Location: Trinity, TX Architect(s): Chet Williams Year opened: 2000 Type course: private T37. Gozzer Ranch 2024 ranking: 34 Average rating: 7.61 Location: Harrison, ID Architect(s): Tom Fazio Year opened: 2007 Type course: private T40. Chambers Bay 2024 ranking: T40 Average rating: 7.56 Location: University Place, WA Architect(s): Robert Trent Jones Jr., Bruce Charlton, Jay Blasi Year opened: 2007 Type course: daily fee, municipal T40. Tree Farm* Average rating: 7.56 Location: Batesburg, SC Architect(s): Tom Doak, Kye Goalby, Zac Blair Year opened: 2023 Type course: private 42. Landmand 2024 ranking: T40 Average rating: 7.55 Location: Homer, NE Architect(s): Tad King, Rob Collins Year opened: 2022 Type course: daily fee 43. Martis Camp 2024 ranking: 43 Average rating: 7.54 Location: Truckee, CA Architect(s): Tom Fazio Year opened: 2008 Type course: private 44. Streamsong (Red) 2024 ranking: 37 Average rating: 7.52 Location: Bowling Green, FL Architect(s): Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw Year opened: 2012 Type course: resort, daily fee T45. Sand Valley (Sand Valley) 2024 ranking: T37 Average rating: 7.50 Location: Nekoosa, WI Architect(s): Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw Year opened: 2017 Type course: resort, daily fee T45. Sand Valley (Mammoth Dunes) 2024 ranking: 36 Average rating: 7.50 Location: Nekoosa, WI Architect(s): David McLay Kidd Year opened: 2018 Type course: resort, daily fee 47. Robert Trent Jones Golf Club 2024 ranking: 44 Average rating: 7.48 Location: Lake Manassas, VA Architect(s): Robert Trent Jones Sr., Roger Rulewich Year opened: 1991 Type course: private 48. Dallas National 2024 ranking: 39 Average rating: 7.46 Location: Dallas, TX Architect(s): Tom Fazio Year opened: 2002 Type course: private 49. Kapalua (Plantation) 2024 ranking: T40 Average rating: 7.45 Location: Maui, HI Architect(s): Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw Year opened: 1991 Type course: resort, daily fee T50. Butler National 2024 ranking: 45 Average rating: 7.44 Location: Oak Brook, IL Architect(s): Tom Fazio, George Fazio Year opened: 1974 Type course: private T50. Shooting Star 2024 ranking: 58 Average rating: 7.44 Location: Teton Village, WY Architect(s): Tom Fazio Year opened: 2009 Type course: private 52. Pinehurst Resort (No. 10)* Average rating: 7.42 Location: Pinehurst, NC Architect(s): Tom Doak, Angela Moser Year opened: 2024 Type course: resort, daily fee T53. Gamble Sands 2024 ranking: T49 Average rating: 7.41 Location: Brewster, WA Architect(s): David McLay Kidd Year opened: 2014 Type course: resort, daily fee T53. Victoria National 2024 ranking: T47 Average rating: 7.41 Location: Newburgh, IN Architect(s): Tom Fazio Year opened: 1998 Type course: private T53. Spring Hill 2024 ranking: T47 Average rating: 7.41 Location: Wayzata, MN Architect(s): Tom Fazio Year opened: 1999 Type course: private 56. Dunes Club 2024 ranking: 52 Average rating: 7.40 Location: New Buffalo, MI Architect(s): Dick Nugent Year opened: 1995 Type course: private 57. Sand Valley (Sedge Valley)* Average rating: 7.39 Location: Nekoosa, WI Architect(s): Tom Doak Year opened: 2024 Type course: resort, daily fee T58. Diamond Creek 2024 ranking: T53 Average rating: 7.39 Location: Banner Elk, NC Architect(s): Tom Fazio Year opened: 2003 Type course: private T58. Sage Valley 2024 ranking: T49 Average rating: 7.39 Location: Graniteville, SC Architect(s): Tom Fazio Year opened: 2001 Type course: private T58. Quail Hollow Club 2024 ranking: T60 Average rating: 7.39 Location: Charlotte, NC Architect(s): George Cobb, Tom Fazio Year opened: 1961 Type course: private 61. Oak Tree National 2024 ranking: 46 Average rating: 7.38 Location: Edmond, OK Architect(s): Pete Dye Year opened: 1976 Type course: private T62. Streamsong (Blue) 2024 ranking: 53 Average rating: 7.37 Location: Bowling Green, FL Architect(s): Tom Doak Year opened: 2012 Type course: resort, daily fee T62. The Quarry at La Quinta* Average rating: 7.37 Location: La Quinta, CA Architect(s): Tom Fazio Year opened: 1994 Type course: private 64. Pete Dye GC 2024 ranking: 55 Average rating: 7.36 Location: Bridgeport, WV Architect(s): Pete Dye Year opened: 1994 Type course: private T65. Erin Hills 2024 ranking: T60 Average rating: 7.35 Location: Erin, WI Architect(s): Michael Hurdzan, Dana Fry, Ron Whitten Year opened: 2006 Type course: resort, daily fee T65. Valhalla 2024 ranking: 64 Average rating: 7.35 Location: Louisville, KY Architect(s): Jack Nicklaus Year opened: 1986 Type course: private 67. Dye Course at White Oak 2024 ranking: T67 Average rating: 7.33 Location: Yulee, FL Architect(s): Pete Dye Year opened: 2021 Type course: private T68. Galloway National 2024 ranking: 56 Average rating: 7.32 Location: Galloway Township, NJ Architect(s): Tom Fazio Year opened: 1995 Type course: private T68. Castle Pines 2024 ranking: 57 Average rating: 7.32 Location: Castle Rock, CO Architect(s): Jack Nicklaus Year opened: 1981 Type course: private 70. Sutton Bay 2024 ranking: T60 Average rating: 7.31 Location: Agar, SD Architect(s): Graham Marsh Year opened: 2014 Type course: private T71. Shelter Harbor 2024 ranking: T65 Average rating: 7.30 Location: Westerly, RI Architect(s): Michael Hurdzan, Dana Fry Year opened: 2005 Type course: private T71. Long Cove 2024 ranking: 70 Average rating: 7.30 Location: Hilton Head Island, SC Architect(s): Pete Dye Year opened: 1982 Type course: private T73. Sea Pines Resort (Harbour Town Golf Links) 2024 ranking: 59 Average rating: 7.29 Location: Hilton Head Island, SC Architect(s): Pete Dye Year opened: 1969 Type course: resort, daily fee T73. Desert Forest 2024 ranking: 63 Average rating: 7.29 Location: Carefree, AZ Architect(s): Red Lawrence Year opened: 1962 Type course: private T73. Mountaintop 2024 ranking: T71 Average rating: 7.29 Location: Cashiers, NC Architect(s): Tom Fazio Year opened: 2007 Type course: private T76. Sea Island (Seaside) 2024 ranking: T71 Average rating: 7.27 Location: St. Simons Island, GA Architect(s): Charles H. Alison, Harry S. Colt, Joe Lee, Tom Fazio 2024 ranking: 1929 Type course: resort, daily fee T76. Crooked Stick 2024 ranking: T65 Average rating: 7.27 Location: Carmel, IN Architect(s): Pete Dye Year opened: 1964 Type course: private T76. Hudson National 2024 ranking: T71 Average rating: 7.27 Location: Croton-on-Hudson, NY Architect(s): Tom Fazio Year opened: 1996 Type course: private 79. Bayonne Golf Club 2024 ranking: T67 Average rating: 7.26 Location: Bayonne, NJ Architect(s): Eric Bergstol Year opened: 2006 Type course: private 80. John's Island Club (West) 2024 ranking: T77 Average rating: 7.24 Location: Vero Beach, FL Architect(s): Tom Fazio Year opened: 1989 Type course: private T81. Streamsong (Black) 2024 ranking: T67 Average rating: 7.23 Location: Bowling Green, FL Architect(s): Gil Hanse, Jim Wagner Year opened: 2017 Type course: resort, daily fee T81. Secession 2024 ranking: T86 Average rating: 7.23 Location: Gibbes Island, SC Architect(s): Bruce Devlin Year opened: 1992 Type course: private T81. Grandfather (Championship) 2024 ranking: T75 Average rating: 7.23 Location: Linville, NC Architect(s): Ellis Maples Year opened: 1968 Type course: private T84. Harvester 2024 ranking: 82 Average rating: 7.22 Location: Rhodes, IA Architect(s): Keith Foster Year opened: 2000 Type course: private T84. Hazeltine National 2024 ranking: 77 Average rating: 7.22 Location: Chaska, MN Architect(s): Robert Trent Jones Sr. Year opened: 1962 Type course: private 86. Eagle Point Club 2024 ranking: T86 Average rating: 7.21 Location: Wilmington, NC Architect(s): Tom Fazio Year opened: 2000 Type course: private T87. Bluejack National 2024 ranking: T75 Average rating: 7.20 Location: Montgomery, TX Architect(s): Tiger Woods Year opened: 2016 Type course: private T87. Shoal Creek 2024 ranking: T77 Average rating: 7.20 Location: Birmingham, AL Architect(s): Jack Nicklaus Year opened: 1976 Type course: private T89. The Bear's Club 2024 ranking: T83 Average rating: 7.18 Location: Jupiter, FL Architect(s): Jack Nicklaus Year opened: 1999 Type course: private T89. Jupiter Hills Club (Hills) 2024 ranking: 91 Average rating: 7.18 Location: Tequesta, FL Architect(s): George Fazio Year opened: 1970 Type course: private 91. Arcadia Bluffs (Bluffs) 2024 ranking: T77 Average rating: 7.17 Location: Arcadia, MI Architect(s): Warren Henderson, Rick Smith Year opened: 1999 Type course: resort, daily fee T92. Olde Farm 2024 ranking: T86 Average rating: 7.16 Location: Bristol, VA Architect(s): Bobby Weed Year opened: 2001 Type course: private T92. Karsten Creek 2024 ranking: T83 Average rating: 7.16 Location: Stillwater, OK Architect(s): Tom Fazio Year opened: 1994 Type course: daily fee 94. Lost Rail 2024 ranking: T147 Average rating: 7.14 Location: Gretna, NE Architect(s): Scott Hoffman Year opened: 2022 Type course: private 95. Loblolly 2024 ranking: 96 Average rating: 7.13 Location: Hobe Sound, FL Architect(s): Pete Dye, P.B. Dye Year opened: 1988 Type course: private 96. Black Desert Resort 2024 ranking: 81 Average rating: 7.11 Location: Ivins, UT Architect(s): Tom Weiskopf, Phil Smith Year opened: 2023 Type course: resort, daily fee T97. Pinehurst Resort (No. 4) 2024 ranking: 95 Average rating: 7.10 Location: Pinehurst, NC Architect(s): Gil Hanse, Jim Wagner 2024 ranking: 1918 Type course: resort, daily fee T97. Fallen Oak 2024 ranking: T83 Average rating: 7.10 Location: Saucier, MS Architect(s): Tom Fazio Year opened: 2006 Type course: resort, daily fee, c 99. Mayacama 2024 ranking: T92 Average rating: 7.09 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Architect(s): Jack Nicklaus Year opened: 2001 Type course: private T100. Sweetens Cove 2024 ranking: 90 Average rating: 7.08 Location: South Pittsburg, TN Architect(s): Tad King, Rob Collins Year opened: 2015 Type course: daily fee T100. The Park West Palm 2024 ranking: T71 Average rating: 7.08 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Architect(s): Gil Hanse, Jim Wagner Year opened: 2023 Type course: daily fee, municipal T100. Tributary 2024 ranking: T100 Average rating: 7.08 Location: Driggs, ID Architect(s): David McLay Kidd Year opened: 2009 Type course: private T103. Naples National 2024 ranking: T97 Average rating: 7.07 Location: Naples, FL Architect(s): Michael Hurdzan, Dana Fry Year opened: 1993 Type course: private T103. Flint Hills National 2024 ranking: T97 Average rating: 7.07 Location: Andover, KS Architect(s): Tom Fazio Year opened: 1997 Type course: private T103. Austin Golf Club 2024 ranking: T97 Average rating: 7.07 Location: Spicewood, TX Architect(s): Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw Year opened: 2001 Type course: private 106. Double Eagle 2024 ranking: 89 Average rating: 7.06 Location: Galena, OH Architect(s): Jay Morrish, Tom Weiskopf Year opened: 1991 Type course: private 107. Primland (Highland) 2024 ranking: T92 Average rating: 7.05 Location: Meadows of Dan, VA Architect(s): Donald Steel Year opened: 2006 Type course: resort, daily fee T108. Black Sheep 2024 ranking: T100 Average rating: 7.04 Location: Sugar Grove, IL Architect(s): David Esler Year opened: 2002 Type course: private T108. Stanwich Club 2024 ranking: T100 Average rating: 7.04 Location: Greenwich, CT Architect(s): David Gordon, William Gordon, Tom Fazio Year opened: 1964 Type course: private T108. Ocean Forest 2024 ranking: T100 Average rating: 7.04 Location: Sea Island, GA Architect(s): Rees Jones Year opened: 1995 Type course: private T108. Forest Highlands (Canyon) 2024 ranking: T118 Average rating: 7.04 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Architect(s): Jay Morrish, Tom Weiskopf Year opened: 1986 Type course: private T112. Prairie Club (Dunes) 2024 ranking: T94 Average rating: 7.03 Location: Valentine, NE Architect(s): Tom Lehman, Chris Brands Year opened: 2010 Type course: resort, daily fee T112. Colleton River (Pete Dye) 2024 ranking: T107 Average rating: 7.03 Location: Bluffton, SC Architect(s): Pete Dye Year opened: 1998 Type course: private T112. Eugene County Club 2024 ranking: 104 Average rating: 7.03 Location: Eugene, OR Architect(s): H. Chandler Egan, Robert Trent Jones Sr. Year opened: 1967 Type course: private 115. Dismal River Club (Red) 2024 ranking: 51 Average rating: 7.02 Location: Mullen, NE Architect(s): Tom Doak Year opened: 2013 Type course: private T116. Bellerive 2024 ranking: T107 Average rating: 7.01 Location: St. Louis, MO Architect(s): Robert Trent Jones Sr., Rees Jones Year opened: 1960 Type course: private T116. Golf Club of Tennessee 2024 ranking: 118 Average rating: 7.01 Location: Kingston Springs, TN Architect(s): Tom Fazio Year opened: 1991 Type course: private 118. TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm 2024 ranking: T161 Average rating: 7.00 Location: Potomac, MD Architect(s): Jim Hardy, Steve Wenzloff Year opened: 2009 Type course: private T119. Spanish Oaks 2024 ranking: T122 Average rating: 6.99 Location: Bee Cave, TX Architect(s): Bobby Weed Year opened: 2002 Type course: private T119. Medalist 2024 ranking: 106 Average rating: 6.99 Location: Hobe Sound, FL Architect(s): Pete Dye, Greg Norman, Bobby Weed Year opened: 1995 Type course: private 121. The Patriot 2024 ranking: T116 Average rating: 6.98 Location: Owasso, OK Architect(s): Robert Trent Jones Jr. Year opened: 2010 Type course: private T122. Wild Horse 2024 ranking: 113 Average rating: 6.97 Location: Gothenburg, NE Architect(s): Dave Axland, Dan Proctor Year opened: 1999 Type course: daily fee T122. Moonlight Basin (Reserve) 2024 ranking: T116 Average rating: 6.97 Location: Big Sky, MT Architect(s): Jack Nicklaus Year opened: 2016 Type course: private T122. Whisper Rock (Upper) 2024 ranking: 122 Average rating: 6.97 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Architect(s): Tom Fazio Year opened: 2005 Type course: private T125. Pine Tree 2024 ranking: T132 Average rating: 6.96 Location: Boynton Beach, FL Architect(s): Dick Wilson Year opened: 1962 Type course: private T125. Stonewall (Old) 2024 ranking: T122 Average rating: 6.96 Location: Elverson, PA Architect(s): Tom Doak Year opened: 1993 Type course: private T125. Santa Lucia Preserve 2024 ranking: T111 Average rating: 6.96 Location: Carmel , CA Architect(s): Tom Fazio Year opened: 2000 Type course: private T125. The Bridge 2024 ranking: T138 Average rating: 6.96 Location: Bridgehampton, NY Architect(s): Rees Jones Year opened: 2002 Type course: private 129. Atlanta Athletic Club (Highlands) 2024 ranking: T129 Average rating: 6.95 Location: Johns Creek, GA Architect(s): Robert Trent Jones Sr., Joe Finger, Rees Jones Year opened: 1967 Type course: private T130. Stone Eagle 2024 ranking: T147 Average rating: 6.94 Location: Palm Desert, CA Architect(s): Tom Doak Year opened: 2005 Type course: private T130. Marquette GC (Greywalls) 2024 ranking: T107 Average rating: 6.94 Location: Marquette, MI Architect(s): Mike Devries Year opened: 2005 Type course: daily fee T132. Mossy Oak 2024 ranking: T129 Average rating: 6.93 Location: West Point, MS Architect(s): Gil Hanse, Jim Wagner Year opened: 2016 Type course: resort, daily fee T132. Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee 2024 ranking: T114 Average rating: 6.93 Location: Eatonton, GA Architect(s): Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw Year opened: 1997 Type course: private T132. Southern Highlands 2024 ranking: T122 Average rating: 6.93 Location: Las Vegas, NV Architect(s): Robert Trent Jones Sr., Robert Trent Jones Jr. Year opened: 1999 Type course: private T132. High Ridge 2024 ranking: T118 Average rating: 6.93 Location: Lantana, FL Architect(s): Joe Lee, Kip Schulties Year opened: 1980 Type course: private T132. Caves Valley 2024 ranking: T154 Average rating: 6.93 Location: Owings Mill, MD Architect(s): Tom Fazio Year opened: 1991 Type course: private T132. The Tradition 2024 ranking: 105 Average rating: 6.93 Location: La Quinta, CA Architect(s): Arnold Palmer, Ed Seay Year opened: 1997 Type course: private T132. Giants Ridge (Quarry) 2024 ranking: T122 Average rating: 6.93 Location: Biwabik, MN Architect(s): Jeff Brauer Year opened: 2003 Type course: resort, daily fee T139. Boot Ranch 2024 ranking: T107 Average rating: 6.92 Location: Fredericksburg, TX Architect(s): Jim Lipe, Hal Sutton Year opened: 2006 Type course: private T139. Lost Dunes 2024 ranking: 142 Average rating: 6.92 Location: Bridgman, MI Architect(s): Tom Doak Year opened: 1999 Type course: private T139. Lajitas Golf Resort (Black Jack's Crossing) 2024 ranking: T143 Average rating: 6.92 Location: Lajitas, TX Architect(s): Lanny Wadkins Year opened: 2012 Type course: resort, daily fee T139. Austin Country Club 2024 ranking: T138 Average rating: 6.92 Location: Austin, TX Architect(s): Pete Dye Year opened: 1984 Type course: private T143. Forest Dunes (The Loop Red & Black) 2024 ranking: T134 Average rating: 6.91 Location: Roscommon, MI Architect(s): Tom Doak Year opened: 2016 Type course: resort, daily fee T143. Trump International West Palm Beach 2024 ranking: T147 Average rating: 6.91 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Architect(s): Jim Fazio Year opened: 1999 Type course: private T143. Pronghorn (Fazio) 2024 ranking: T132 Average rating: 6.91 Location: Bend, OR Architect(s): Tom Fazio Year opened: 2007 Type course: private T146. Hidden Creek 2024 ranking: T118 Average rating: 6.90 Location: Egg Harbor Township, NJ Architect(s): Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw Year opened: 2002 Type course: private T146. Coral Creek Club 2024 ranking: T143 Average rating: 6.90 Location: Placida, FL Architect(s): Tom Fazio Year opened: 2000 Type course: private T146. PaaKo Ridge 2024 ranking: T138 Average rating: 6.90 Location: Sandia Park, NM Architect(s): Ken Dye Year opened: 2000 Type course: daily fee T149. Kohler Blackwolf Run (River) 2024 ranking: T143 Average rating: 6.87 Location: Kohler, WI Architect(s): Pete Dye Year opened: 1988 Type course: resort, daily fee T149. Kiawah Island Club (Cassique) 2024 ranking: T147 Average rating: 6.87 Location: Kiawah Island, SC Architect(s): Tom Watson Year opened: 2000 Type course: private T149. Desert Highlands 2024 ranking: T143 Average rating: 6.87 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Architect(s): Jack Nicklaus Year opened: 1983 Type course: private T149. Trinity Forest 2024 ranking: 166 Average rating: 6.87 Location: Dallas, TX Architect(s): Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw Year opened: 2016 Type course: private T149. Rustic Canyon 2024 ranking: 147 Average rating: 6.87 Location: Moorpark, CA Architect(s): Gil Hanse, Jim Wagner, Geoff Shackelford Year opened: 2001 Type course: daily fee T149. Applebrook 2024 ranking: T178 Average rating: 6.87 Location: Malvern, PA Architect(s): Gil Hanse Year opened: 2001 Type course: private T149. Golf Club at Black Rock 2024 ranking: T154 Average rating: 6.87 Location: Coeur d'Alene, ID Architect(s): Jim Engh Year opened: 2003 Type course: private T149. Windsong Farm 2024 ranking: T154 Average rating: 6.87 Location: Independence, MN Architect(s): John Fought, Tom Lehman Year opened: 2003 Type course: private T157. Spring Island 2024 ranking: Old Tabby Links) 2024 ranking: T134 Average rating: 6.86 Location: Okatie, SC Architect(s): Arnold Palmer, Ed Seay, Brandon Johnson Year opened: 1993 Type course: private T157. Wine Valley 2024 ranking: T134 Average rating: 6.86 Location: Walla Walla, WA Architect(s): Dan Hixson Year opened: 2009 Type course: daily fee T157. Atlanta Country Club 2024 ranking: T161 Average rating: 6.86 Location: Marietta, GA Architect(s): Willard Byrd, Joe Finger, Jay Morrish, Jack Nicklaus, Bob Cupp, Mike Riley Year opened: 1966 Type course: private T157. Sherwood 2024 ranking: T161 Average rating: 6.86 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Architect(s): Jack Nicklaus Year opened: 1989 Type course: private T157. Conway Farms 2024 ranking: T167 Average rating: 6.86 Location: Lake Forest, IL Architect(s): Tom Fazio Year opened: 1991 Type course: private T157. Champion Hills 2024 ranking: T147 Average rating: 6.86 Location: Hendersonville, NC Architect(s): Tom Fazio Year opened: 1991 Type course: private T163. Aldarra 2024 ranking: T161 Average rating: 6.85 Location: Sammamish, WA Architect(s): Tom Fazio Year opened: 2001 Type course: private T163. Cliffs at Mountain Park 2024 ranking: T129 Average rating: 6.85 Location: Travelers Rest, SC Architect(s): Gary Player Year opened: 2013 Type course: private T163. Concession 2024 ranking: T154 Average rating: 6.85 Location: Bradenton, FL Architect(s): Jack Nicklaus Year opened: 2006 Type course: private T166. Cabot Citrus Farms (Karoo)* Average rating: 6.84 Location: Brooksville, FL Architect(s): Kyle Franz Year opened: 2024 Type course: resort, daily fee T166. Trump National (Old) 2024 ranking: T154 Average rating: 6.84 Location: Bedminster, NJ Architect(s): Tom Fazio Year opened: 2004 Type course: private T166. The Rim 2024 ranking: T122 Average rating: 6.84 Location: Payson, AZ Architect(s): Tom Weiskopf, Jay Morrish Year opened: 1999 Type course: private T166. Nantucket Golf Club 2024 ranking: T167 Average rating: 6.84 Location: Siaconsett, MA Architect(s): Rees Jones Year opened: 1998 Type course: private T170. Dormie Club 2024 ranking: T181 Average rating: 6.83 Location: West End, NC Architect(s): Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw Year opened: 2010 Type course: private T170. Big Cedar Lodge (Ozarks National) 2024 ranking: T167 Average rating: 6.83 Location: Hollister, MO Architect(s): Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw Year opened: 2018 Type course: resort, daily fee T170. Sand Hollow (Championship) 2024 ranking: T154 Average rating: 6.83 Location: Hurricane, UT Architect(s): John Fought, Andy Staples Year opened: 2008 Type course: resort, daily fee T170. Escondido 2024 ranking: T147 Average rating: 6.83 Location: Horseshoe Bay, TX Architect(s): Tom Fazio Year opened: 2006 Type course: private T170. Frederica 2024 ranking: T154 Average rating: 6.83 Location: St. Simons Island, GA Architect(s): Tom Fazio Year opened: 2004 Type course: private T170. Kukui'ula 2024 ranking: T173 Average rating: 6.83 Location: Koloa, HI Architect(s): Tom Weiskopf Year opened: 2011 Type course: private T176. French Lick Resort (Pete Dye) 2024 ranking: T167 Average rating: 6.82 Location: French Lick, IN Architect(s): Pete Dye Year opened: 2009 Type course: resort, daily fee, casino T176. Saucon Valley (Weyhill) 2024 ranking: T161 Average rating: 6.82 Location: Bethlehem, PA Architect(s): David Gordon, William Gordon Year opened: 1968 Type course: private T176. Ridge at Back Brook 2024 ranking: T134 Average rating: 6.82 Location: Ringoes, NJ Architect(s): Tom Fazio Year opened: 2002 Type course: private T179. Kiawah Island Club (River) 2024 ranking: T176 Average rating: 6.81 Location: Kiawah Island, SC Architect(s): Tom Fazio Year opened: 1995 Type course: private T179. Santa Ana Country Club 2024 ranking: T181 Average rating: 6.81 Location: Santa Ana, CA Architect(s): Jay Blasi Year opened: 2016 Type course: private T179. Mauna Kea Resort 2024 ranking: T176 Average rating: 6.81 Location: Kohala Coast, HI Architect(s): Robert Trent Jones Sr., Rees Jones Year opened: 1964 Type course: resort, daily fee 182. The Ford Field & River Club 2024 ranking: T178 Average rating: 6.80 Location: Richmond Hill, GA Architect(s): Pete Dye Year opened: 1987 Type course: private 183. Palmetto Bluff (May River) 2024 ranking: T171 Average rating: 6.79 Location: Bluffton, SC Architect(s): Jack Nicklaus Year opened: 2004 Type course: private 184. Silvies Valley Ranch (Hankins) 2024 ranking: T122 Average rating: 6.77 Location: Seneca, OR Architect(s): Dan Hixson Year opened: 2017 Type course: resort, daily fee T185. Chechesee Creek 2024 ranking: T187 Average rating: 6.76 Location: Okatie, SC Architect(s): Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw Year opened: 2000 Type course: private T185. Pebble Beach Resorts (Links at Spanish Bay)* Average rating: 6.76 Location: Pebble Beach, CA Architect(s): Robert Trent Jones Jr., Sandy Tatum, Tom Watson Year opened: 1987 Type course: resort, daily fee T185. Old Memorial 2024 ranking: T171 Average rating: 6.76 Location: Tampa, FL Architect(s): Steve Smyers Year opened: 1997 Type course: private T185. Sahalee (South/North) 2024 ranking: T184 Average rating: 6.76 Location: Sammamish, WA Architect(s): Ted Robinson, Rees Jones Year opened: 1969 Type course: private T189. Omni PGA Frisco Resort (Fields Ranch East) 2024 ranking: T187 Average rating: 6.75 Location: Frisco, TX Architect(s): Gil Hanse, Jim Wagner Year opened: 2023 Type course: resort, daily fee T189. Hawk's Ridge* Average rating: 6.75 Location: Ball Ground, GA Architect(s): Bob Cupp Year opened: 1999 Type course: private T191. Country Club of North Carolina (Dogwood) 2024 ranking: T200 Average rating: 6.74 Location: Pinehurst, NC Architect(s): Willard Byrd, Ellis Maples Year opened: 1963 Type course: private T191. Olympic Club (Ocean)* Average rating: 6.74 Location: San Francisco, CA Architect(s): Tom Weiskopf, Bill Love Year opened: 2000 Type course: private T191. Stone Canyon 2024 ranking: T173 Average rating: 6.74 Location: Oro Valley, AZ Architect(s): Jay Morrish Year opened: 2000 Type course: private T191. Wolf Creek 2024 ranking: T200 Average rating: 6.74 Location: Olathe, KS Architect(s): Marvin Ferguson Year opened: 1971 Type course: private T191. Wilmington Country Club (South) 2024 ranking: 184 Average rating: 6.74 Location: Wilmington, DE Architect(s): Robert Trent Jones Sr., Keith Foster 2024 ranking: 1959 Type course: private 196. Big Cedar Lodge (Buffalo Ridge)* Average rating: 6.73 Location: Hollister, MO Architect(s): Tom Fazio Year opened: 1999 Type course: resort, daily fee T197. Caledonia Golf & Fish Club 2024 ranking: 187 Average rating: 6.72 Location: Pawleys Island, SC Architect(s): Michael Strantz Year opened: 1994 Type course: resort, daily fee T197. Golden Horseshoe (Gold) 2024 ranking: 190 Average rating: 6.72 Location: Williamsburg, VA Architect(s): Robert Trent Jones Sr., Rees Jones, Greg Muirhead Year opened: 1963 Type course: resort, daily fee T197. CDA National Reserve 2024 ranking: 195 Average rating: 6.72 Location: Coeur d'Alene, ID Architect(s): Tom Weiskopf Year opened: 2012 Type course: private T197. TPC Summerlin* Average rating: 6.72 Location: Las Vegas, NV Architect(s): Bobby Weed Year opened: 1992 Type course: private
Calgary Herald
14-05-2025
- Business
- Calgary Herald
Cabot Saint Lucia scores hole in one with course, homes
In the distance, some 150 nerve-wracking yards away, my target — a peninsula green guarded by a clutch of white-sand bunkers and the choppy sea — beckons. A warm, sea-salted wind whips off the water and I just can't decide which club to choose. To be honest, the jaw-dropping beauty of this hole, perhaps the best par-3 I've ever seen, has got my mind going in a million different directions. I reach for a six-iron, steady myself over the ball and make a hopeful swat. My ball disappears into a smear of swirling mist and then, a couple of seconds later, falls softly in the middle of the green. Needless to say, I'm tickled pink! Article content Article content Article content 'Tickled pink,' I'd say, will be the overwhelming feeling that every member and homeowner at the brand new Cabot Saint Lucia development will have the second they sign on the dotted line. Article content Article content Indeed, you can search far-away lands — including tropical destinations that tempt and tease with their perfect palm trees, soft-sand beaches and baby-blue seas — and you'll find many opportunities to purchase a plot of land and join a nice golf club. From the Caymans to the Canaries, Bermuda to the Bahamas, there are opportunities. But there is nothing that quite compares to Cabot Saint Lucia. Article content Located on the northeast tip of the island country of Saint Lucia, deep in the Caribbean Sea, Cabot Saint Lucia is rightfully regarded as the crown jewel of Canada's revered Cabot Collection. And, in case you're not familiar with this fast-moving, Canadian-based golf and real estate developer, that's definitely saying something. Article content Currently, the Cabot group owns seven golf-anchored resorts and residential developments around the world. Every one, including its first — Cabot Cape Breton on Nova Scotia's wave-battered shores — is a spectacular achievement that has golf connoisseurs from around the world ogling over the images. Article content Article content Toggle full screen modePrevious Gallery Image Next Gallery ImageToggle gallery captions View All 3 Photos 1 of 3 Article content Designed by the talented duo of Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, the Point Hardy Golf Club at Cabot Saint Lucia (the course opened last winter) boasts stunning ocean views from virtually every hole and nine greens right on the ocean's edge. The collection of seaside par-3s, especially, two of which require daring and dramatic carries over the roiling sea (the cliff-top 17th and, my favourite, the 16th) are quickly becoming legendary. Not surprisingly, given the quality of the architecture and the rarity of courses with this much seaside drama, Point Hardy has quickly become a legitimate contender in the 'world's best golf course' debate. Article content 'Cabot Saint Lucia is our only private members club within the Cabot Collection,' says Andrew Alkenbrack, chief operating officer at Cabot Saint Lucia. 'It's an exceptional location with a site for golf that will stand with the very best courses on the planet. With more potential than anything I have ever seen, Cabot Saint Lucia demanded to be treated differently.'
