Each State’s Top Three Golf Courses

Alabama

Shoal Creek is an 18-hole private golf course built in 1977 and spans 7,400 yards, offering year-round golf season.

The Ledges Golf Course in Huntsville contains 18 holes and some share of fairways and greens. This course extends over 7,136 yards.

Built-in 1929, Country Club of Birmingham is a private, 18-hole golf course spread out over 7,226 yards. Fairways feature Bermuda 419 grass, while greens have bentgrass.

Alaska

With 6,600 yards of tree-lined fairways and undulating greens, Anchorage Golf Course offers beautiful views and unique golfing experience. Tee times start from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Moose Run is a premier military golf course and a 36-hole gem. Established in 1952, the facility has two courses with a total yardage of 13,816.

Palmer Golf Course is an 18-hole public golfing facility spanning 7,300 yards. The links-style layout offers four sets of tees and spectacular views of the surroundings.

Arizona

Located in a private, gated community, The Estancia Club has an 18-hole course that offers 7,314 yards. The desert golf course has generous fairways and medium-sized greens.

Forest Highlands is a private golf course established in 1987. There are 18 holes, 7,007 yards, and two luxury golf courses.

Stone Canyon is a stunning desert course is situated north of Tucson between Catalina State Park and Tortolita Mountain Park, with its elevated tees, lush fairways and testing greens ranging up to 70 acres, routed around stone outcrops and canyons flanking towering saguaro cacti.

Arkansas

Don't anticipate a quick start on the Arlington because it begins with the scorecard's left doglegged par four graded stroke index 1. The 175-yard 8th is another difficult hole on the front nine, played on a putting surface on the front and right of the course, threatened by wind.

The Blessings Club is a private facility with a well-maintained 18-hole golf course. This golf course spreads to 7,928 yards, providing multiple tee areas and many range targets.

Located in Hot Springs Village, Diamante is a private membership golf club. It is home to an award-winning 18-hole golf course that extends over 7,560 yards.

California

Opened in 1928, the Cypress Point golf course is one of the most revered in the world of golf. The private course offers 18 holes and sprawls over 6,524 yards.

Pebble Beach is an extensive golf course located at the greatest meeting of land and sea. Established in 1919, this old 18-hole course is 7,075 yards long.

The golf course at Los Angeles Country Club is one of the most exclusive. It is over a century old, spans over 7,010 yards, and offers year-round golf.

Colorado

Ballyneal is a private golf destination, a minimalist masterpiece that offers 18 holes and spreads over 7,147 yards. The links course delivers a unique, challenging golf experience.

Found in Castle Rock, Castle Pines is a private golf course with dense forestry and rolling hills. It spreads over 7,701 yards and features impressive elevation changes.

Spanning over 7,348 yards, Cherry Hills is a private golf course with many tree-lined fairways and small and fast greens. The 18-hole regulation course is one of the best for championships.

Connecticut

The course at Stanwich Club was built in 1964. Stretching over 7,445 yards, it has 18 holes and fairways and greens that provide great shot value.

Many Tamarack Country Club holes based on popular originals include 2nd ("Cape"), 6th ("Alps"), and 14th ("Road Hole") par fours. Although some golfers believe prototype holes are all a bit too imaginative, many others would revel in their layout and enjoy their role in the modern game.

Yale Golf Course is an absolute gem with great terrain. Built in 1926, the somewhat challenging course extends over 6,409 yards.

Delaware

The Wilmington Country Club offers north and south courses, with fairways and greenways. With a total of 36 holes, golfers will have an unforgettable experience.

Baywood Greens in Long Neck has one of the most beautiful courses. The public course that was built in 1998 is in great shape and has fast greens.

Bayside Resort Golf Club is home to an epic course. Stretching 7,545 yards, there are plenty of holes for long hitters, with the natural hazards adding to the challenge.

Florida

Located in Juno Beach, the course at Seminole Golf Club is old-line, private, and world-class. It has 18 holes, spans over 6,836 yards, features impressive elevation, and quiet class.

The course at TPC Sawgrass is a traditional Scottish links style. The 18 holes of golf provide an exceptional experience, while sandy waste areas and water hazards ensure a challenging game.

The exclusive Calusa Pines Golf Club boasts a 7,203-yard course with beautiful greens, huge fairways, and perfect bunkers. It offers terrific views and is excellent for golfers at every skill level.

Georgia

The 7,445-yard course at Augusta National Golf Club provides an extremely challenging but exciting golf experience. This old-line course has 18 holes that demand extra attention.

Peachtree Golf Club has an extremely private course with fast greens and 18 holes. At 7,414 yards, this is a year-round golfing destination.

The oldest course in Atlanta, East Lake, is private and spreads over 6,886 yards. With an excellent layout and moderate challenge, the golf experience is fantastic.

Hawaii

The course at Nanea Golf Club sits on the slopes of Mount Hualalai. This 7,500-yard, private links course has well-groomed fairways and greens and offers terrific views.

The Plantation Course is one of the two located in Kapalua Resort. Its lengthy 7,596-yard, par 73 layout, wide fairways, and generous greens are perfect for both pros and average golfers. 

Kukio, a gem at the beautiful Kona Coast, is a private club with two courses. Although there is a 10-hole course, the 18-hole one offers a thrilling golf experience and breathtaking views.

Idaho

Located in Harrison, Gozzer Ranch Golf & Lake Club has a fine private course. The views are amazing, the golf is great, and the lengthy 7,317 yards, par 72 layout is excellent.

The course at The Golf Club at Black Rock offers world-class private golf. There are 18 unique holes, a diverse terrain, natural hazards, and scenic beauty.

Huntsman Springs Golf Club boasts a private, 18-hole course that stretches over 7,331 yards. The vast links course has huge undulating greens and fine views of the surroundings.

Illinois

Chicago Golf Club, located in Wheaton, is an 18-hole private course. It offers three sets of tees, fast greens, slight elevation, and sprawls over 6,846 yards.

Butler National Golf Club is an exclusive, private course. The traditional 18-hole course is 7,523 yards long and offers a challenging game for golfers.

Course Three at Medinah Country Club is a long and challenging championship course. The course has 18 holes, 7,657-yard length, and bent grass on both fairways and greens.

Indiana

With spring-fed lakes and a dramatic landscape, the private course at Victoria National Golf Club spans over 7,242 yards. The fairways are wide, and the greens are generous.

Located in Carmel, Crooked Stick Golf Club allows golfers to enjoy the game in a quiet and secluded setting. The vast course offers a year-round golf season.

Stretching over 8,102 yards, The Pete Dye Course at French Lick has narrow fairways and rugged terrain. Its elevation provides panoramic views of the countryside.

Iowa

A private club in the heart of Iowa, The Harvester Club has a beautiful and challenging course. The fast greens, fun holes, and natural hazards make the game thrilling.

Designed in 1915, Cedar Rapids Country Club has 18 classic and unique holes. It stretches over 7,221 yards, has three greens, and features a beautiful environment.

Davenport Country Club is a private course in Pleasant Valley. The 6,759-yard course features sharp elevation changes, challenging greens, and meandering streams.

Kansas

Prairie Dunes is a world-renowned championship course with fast greens, rolling sand dunes, and great views. The private links course stretches 6,947 yards and has a great layout.

Flint Hills National Golf Club is nestled in the rolling hills of Kansas and has lush greens. The amazing scenery and conditions of this private course make it perfect for practice.

Shadow Glen Golf Club is a private traditional course with bent grass greens and zoysia fairways. It also features a great layout and a gently undulating terrain.

Kentucky

Valhalla Golf features 7,195 yards of golf and a unique design that provides updated challenges. The private course has varied terrain to ensure challenges that define a great golf experience.

The Club at Olde Stone is a fantastic private course that combines rolling hills, water, natural grass, and trees. The holes are quite varied, and the zoysia fairways are perfect for practice.

Hurstbourne Country Club is a private 18-hole course that is great for practice. The facility has a great design, is easily walkable, and has greens that roll slowly.

Louisiana

Squire Creek Country Club in Choudrant is a private course with a length of 7,105 yards. It has four par 3 holes, four par 5 holes, ten par 4 holes, and several great sporting amenities.

The Country Club of Louisiana, a private course built in 1986, has excellent greens with good speed. At 7,106 yards, this 18-hole, par 72 course offers an exciting challenge.

Established in 1955, Oakbourne Country Club boasts an 18-hole, par 72 championship course that measures 6,898 yards. The landscape is well-maintained, with beautiful water hazards and mature trees.

Maine

Belgrade Lakes Golf Club is a gem in the wilderness, with 18 unique holes and a length of 6,723 yards. This public facility has bent grass on the fairways and greens, perfect for golfers of all levels.

With a stunning mountainside setting, Sunday River is a scenic and spectacular course. The 18 breathtaking holes, extensive yardage, and generous fairways and greens deliver balanced challenges.

Boothbay Harbor Country Club features challenging holes, outstanding vistas, and a gentle sea breeze. The semi-private course has exquisite fairways, undulating greens, and babbling streams and waterfalls.

Maryland

Located in Bethesda, Blue at Congressional Club is a private course measuring 7,278 yards. The fairways and greens feature bent grass, offering great conditions for year-round golf.

Baltimore Country Club boats the par 70 East Course with back-to-front pitched greens, 96 bunkers, and limited water hazards. The 7,181 private course features perennial ryegrass.

The rolling hills, woods, pastures, and wetlands of Caves Valley are nested in a beautiful setting. This private course has a great space that ensures a wonderful golf experience.

Massachusetts

Built in 1882, The Country Club offers a private course measuring 7,033 yards. The course is a bit hilly, with several wooded areas and well-maintained fairways and greens.

The course at Old Sandwich Golf Club has a traditional character and beautiful surroundings. It has 18 holes, measures 6,908 yards and a slope rating of 139.

Essex County Club has a beautiful course with varying terrain and Bermuda grass. The 6,401 yards, par 70 layout offers an amazing golf experience.

Michigan

Crystal Downs Country Club has a private, parkland course measuring 6,518 yards. The fairways are wide and forgiving, while multi-tiered greens are punitive for an amazing experience.

South at Oakland Hills Country Club is a private course with bent grass on the fairways and greens. The course has 18 holes and measures an expansive 7,445 yards.

Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club is a premier golf destination, with a public links course spanning 7,300 yards. The great greens, good practice areas, and nice views make this facility stand out.

Minnesota

Interlachen Country Club boasts a private course with a great layout. Spreading over 6,981 yards, the historic course features heavily treed rolling terrain and offers beautiful views.

Spring Hill Golf Club is a private course in Wayzata. The 18-hole course extends over 7,035 yards, with tight fairways and elevated greens that provide a challenging design.

Hazeltine National Golf Course features beautiful fairways, illustrious greens, majestic woods, and water features. This 18-hole, 7,674-yard private course provides a pure golf experience.

Mississippi

Fallen Oak is a private golf course with dramatic elevation, numerous hardwood trees, and water hazards. The 18-hole course, 7,487-yard course, and par 72 layout are perfect for testing skills and temperament.

Annandale Golf Club has a masterfully designed course that provides the ultimate golfing experience. The private course measures 7,199 yards and features a par 72 layout.

Located in West Point, Old Waverly Golf Club has an 18-hole championship course that is both demanding and fair. The 7,000 yards feature mature trees and a unique combination of parkland, lakes, and links styles.

Missouri

The private course at Bellerive Country Club has 18 holes and measures 7,547 yards. There is plenty of fairway off the tee, beautiful greens, bunkers, and water hazards.

With a slope rating of 134 on bent grass, the private course at St. Louis Country Club is a wonderful golf destination. It measures 6,569 yards and has 18 interesting and captivating holes.

Dalhousie Golf Club is a private facility with a great layout, wide fairways, lush grasses, and big sand bunkers. The well-manicured fairways and greens provide a fun golf experience.

Montana

Rock Creek Cattle Company offers a private, links-style course spanning over 7,466 yards. The course is immaculately groomed, for a luxurious golfing experience.

The Reserve at Moonlight Basin is a beautiful inland course. The 8,025 yards provide adequate space, the rugged terrain presents a demanding test, and the backdrop of mountains is a sight to behold. 

Located in Eureka, Wilderness Club has a 7,207-yard course with perfect fairways and first-rate greens. Each of the 18 holes is different and provides a new experience.

Nebraska

The course at Sand Hills Golf Club features a timeless design. The wide, generous fairways, naturally-occurring greens, and huge dunes deliver a unique and memorable experience.

With the Red Course at Dismal River, you have a 6,994-yard private course with imposing dunes and a striking backdrop. The 18th hole provides an extraordinary view of the clubhouse.

The Dunes Course at The Prairie Club is a links-style course with breathtaking views of the Sandhills and impressive elevation changes. This semi-private course is 7,562 yards long and has 18 holes.

Nevada

Shadow Creek is a legendary 18-hole course featuring firm greens and large fairways. The 7,560-yard length is filled with rough, bunkers, and a variety of holes for maximum fun.

Clear Creek Tahoe is a private golf course in a great setting that features a mountain environment. The wild greens and elevation changes will keep your head engaged and leave your heart full.

Located in the secluded foothills of Las Vegas, Southern Highlands Golf Club has a private, traditional course measuring 7,510 yards. The greens are fast, the holes varied, the fairways manicured, and the trees spectacular.

New Hampshire

Baker Hill Golf Club is located in an area with rolling terrain and breathtaking views. The private, 7,171-yard course features bent grass, natural hazards, and greens that play fast and firm.

The Golf Club of New England has an 18-hole private course with lush fairways and greens. This world-class course has tree-lined holes and natural waterways at the closing holes.

Lake Winnipesaukee Golf Club presents magnificent scenery for a wonderful golf experience. The private, 18-hole course features bent grass tees and fairways, and elegant greens for 6,887 yards of pure fun.

New Jersey

Pine Valley Golf Club is one of the hardest and best courses in the world. The 7,057 yards and amount of acreage for each hole present a brutal course and an unforgettable experience.

The Upper Course at Baltusrol Golf Club spreads over 7,348 yards. This 18-hole facility sits on a hilly terrain, has contoured greens and bunkers of all shapes and sizes.

Baltusrol Golf Club has a Lower Course with pleasantly undulating fairways and trickily contoured greens. The length, thick rough, and deep bunkers make it a great facility for pros.

New Mexico

The course at Paa-Ko Ridge Golf Club is in fantastic shape. The public nine-hole facility measures 3,737 yards, providing slanting fairways and undulating but rolled greens. This combines an exciting challenge with beautiful surroundings.

Sunset at Las Campanas has 18 holes, greens in terrific shape, and wide landing areas for tee shots. The great layout and perfect course conditions present fair challenges for golfers at all levels.

Las Campanas also has a Sunrise Course that is longer and plays easier than its younger sibling. This private course was built in 1993 and spans over 7,626 yards.

New York

Shinnecock Hills Golf Club is a private, links-style course with tall grasses and impressive par 70 layout. The tough but fun course has a rich history and offers a world-class experience.

Located on Long Island, National Golf Links of America is a prestigious, private links-style course. The facility has a great collection of holes, making it perfect for all levels of players.

Set on a narrow island, Fishers Island Golf Club features geometric greens, steeply-banked bunkers, and quality holes. The beautiful links-style course is fast, engaging, and compelling in every aspect.

North Carolina

Wade Hampton Golf Course is a private, 18-hole course measuring 7,302 yards and with a par 72 layout. The facility has perfect tees, great fairways, beautiful greens, and quality holes, providing exceptional mountain golf.

Pinehurst Resort No. 2 is a celebrated course featuring native wire grasses, natural bunker edges, and undulating greens. This 18-hole course spans over 7,588 yards and is lined with majestic pines.

Set at an elevation of 4,000 feet, Diamond Creek Golf Club provides astonishing views and wonderful golf experience. The exclusive, private course has excellent holes, firm and fast fairways, and tough-to-read greens. 

North Dakota

The golf course at Hawktree Golf Club offers 18 unique holes, native grasses, beautiful contours, natural elevation changes, and spectacular scenery. The 7,085-yard, public links-style course has generous fairways and plenty of hazards.

The Links of North Dakota has no trees or water, but the winds and bunkers add to the challenge. The links-style course measures 7,092 yards and has undulating fairways and five tee boxes to ensure a thrilling experience.

Bully Pulpit Golf Course features 18 signature holes and 7,166 yards of exciting golf. The public facility is renowned for challenging shots, beautiful scenery, and the winds that make it challenging.

Ohio

Built in 1974, Muirfield Village Golf Club is a private course with a length of 7,392 yards. It features a perfect setting, variation of holes, broad contours, and is very walkable.

The Golf Club in New Albany has a private course that feels mature and is very challenging. The layout creates a formidable test for any player, with ample fairways and subtle greens.

Set in an undulating countryside landscape, Camargo Club is an 18-hole private course. It offers 6,636 yards of par 70 golf on Bent grass and is well-maintained to deliver a world-class experience.

Oklahoma

A private, member-owned club, Southern Hills boasts a fantastic, tree-lined course that is perfect for championships. The 7,184-yard course has punitive Bermuda rough, terrific greens and magnificent views.

Oak Tree National Golf Club has a private 18-hole course with a challenging layout, featuring trees, sand, and water. The winds and Bermudagrass rough add to the exciting challenge.

The 18-hole Karsten Creek course has excellent fairways and fantastic greens. Spanning over 7,449 yards, this semi-private facility offers plenty of challenging golf and beautiful vistas on every hole.

Oregon

Pacific Dunes is a links-style golf course located on rugged, wind-swept land on the Oregon coast. The 6,633-yard course offers breathtaking views, rumpled fairways, and rolling greens.

Located on the rugged Pacific coast in Southern Oregon, Bandon Dunes provides an authentic golf experience. The course sits on a dramatic site, with a wild terrain that makes the game more challenging.

The fourth course on Bandon Dunes, Old Mcdonald, features Fescue grass and spreads over 6,944 yards. It is great for walkers, with undulating greens, elevation changes, and bunkers presenting a challenge.

Pennsylvania

Oakmont Country Club course has narrow fairways, ankle-deep rough, and notorious bunkers. The private, 7,255-yard course is located on a hilly site, making it extremely challenging.

East at Merion Golf Club is a private, links-style course built in 1912. The 18-hole course features nearly impossible bunkers, penalizing rough and brutal last three holes.

A private platinum golf club, Aronimink is truly a masterpiece. Stretching over 7,267 yards, the tees, bunkers, fairways, and greens are in great shape for an excellent golfing session.

Rhode Island

Newport Country Club is a private, exclusive club founded in 1894. The 7,027-yard links course is beautiful and amazing, with great ambiance and character as well as oceanic views.

With carefully placed bunkers and subtle, undulating greens, Wannamoisett Country Club is a great private golf course. The bent grass stretching the length of 6,732 yards makes the experience thrilling.

Shelter Harbor Golf Club has a championship course with unique holes, rough-edged bunkers, and several stone dikes. The 18-hole private course provides 7,032 yards of golfing fun.

South Carolina

Located on Kiawah Island, The Ocean Course is a links-style course. Some of the challenges include greens with tricky slopes, fierce coastal winds, and slightly raised fairways. The setting offers great ambiance and beautiful views. 

Congaree Golf Club boasts a course that stretches over 7,685 yards. The 18-hole private course provides firm and fast playing conditions, large greens, and sandy waste areas.

Yeamans Hall Club is a private golf course with 18-holes and a length of 6,725. Built in 1925, this course has a beautiful rolling layout and scenic views.

South Dakota

Sutton Bay golf course offers an exhilarating golf experience. The 18-hole private course sits over spectacular landforms, offers sweeping views across the lake Oahe and features unique characteristics.

Minnehaha Country Club is home to a premier private, parkland course. The terrain is surrounded by beautiful trees and features flowing lush fairways and undulating greens, creating a masterpiece. 

Dakota Dunes Country Club is nestled among wooded dunes and bounded by the Missouri River. The private golf course has beautiful natural features, uncharacteristic terrain, and four separate tee boxes over its 7,165 yards of greens and fairways.

Tennessee

The Honors Course is a private facility and one of the finest golf clubs. The hard, fast greens, generous fairways, zoysia turfgrass, and expansive 7,450-yard length provide fun and formidable test.

Built in 1991, The Golf Club of Tennessee is an excellent golf course. The private facility features zoysia fairways, A1 bentgrass greens, and Bermuda roughs. The course is challenging yet user-friendly.

The Spring Creek Ranch course is a demanding 18-hole design, with the length and water adding to the challenge. The 7,426-yard grounds are well-manicured, with beautiful surroundings, beautiful and great terrain. 

Texas

Whispering Pines is a private golf course located in the piney woods near Lake Livingston. Spanning 7,473 yards, this course has wide fairways, severe bunkering on most holes, and amazing greens.

Dallas National is a secluded and private club that offers beautiful views and challenging play. The 18-hole course extends over 7,372 yards, featuring elevated tees, great bunkering, and interesting doglegs. 

Located in Montgomery, BlueJack National offers a world-class private golf course with undulating natural terrain and some slope. There are generous fairways, 7,552 yards, and real water hazards.

Utah

Glenwild Golf Club is a premier private course that uses the alpine slopes of the landscape and lush grassland to offer a unique experience. The 18-hole course features rolling terrain, several tee boxes, and carefully-manicured fairways and greens.

Victory Ranch Golf Club is a private, visually stunning facility that spans over 7,599 yards. The course has plenty of elevated tees and cool holes, challenging terrain, fast greens, and perfectly-cut fairways.

The private golf course at Red Ledges is 7,569 yards long and has 18 holes. This course offers spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains, with over seven hundred feet elevation change that makes for a challenging landscape.

Vermont

Built in 1900, Ekwanok Country Club is a private course located in Manchester. The first 18-hole golf course in the country, it is renowned for its contoured greens, strategic bunkering, and creative routing.

Country Club of Vermont is an 18-hole championship golf course built in a scenic valley and featuring an attractive design. This private, links-style course has great elevation, rolling greens, and numerous bunkers.

Highland in Quechee Club is a private course with an 18-hole layout and stunning views. The unique holes demand a combination of brawn and precision, with the undulating terrain providing a testing finish.

Virginia

Spread over 7,203 yards, Kinloch Golf Club is a private parkland course with world-class conditions. The bentgrass fairways are wide and healthy, and the beautiful vista is awe-inspiring.

Located in Bristol, The Olde Farm is a private club with a links-style course. The farm sits in a natural valley, providing strategic nine front holes and tougher back holes.

Robert Trent Jones Golf Club is a private course with beautiful sand bunkers and undulating greens. The holes are wonderful and have varying complexities to ensure a fun golf experience.

Washington

Located in Sammamish, Sahalee Country Club boasts well-conditioned private golf courses. The South/North course is a challenging one, with impressive pine trees, narrow fairways, and a length of 7,003 yards.

Chambers Bay is one of the top public courses in the country, with a spectacular setting and serious incline. It has a challenging links design, sand dunes, and a rugged landscape.

Aldarra Golf Club is a modern private course that will offer a challenge to any golfer. The 6,885-yard course flows smoothly from tee to green, with an elevation change and hazards to enhance shot values.

West Virginia

Pikewood National Golf Club is a private course that offers excellent conditions and a challenging experience. The boulder lined fairways, waterfalls, and incredible views enhance the experience.

With unique holes and 7,353 yards, Pete Dye Golf Club has a beautiful and engaging course. The 18-hole private club is surrounded by great views of mountains and rivers.

The Old White TPC golf course at Greenbrier is an 18-hole facility that was opened for play in 1914. This classic course has phenomenal bunkering, outstanding conditions, and offers a memorable experience.

Wisconsin

The Straits at Whistling Straits is a links-style course located on open and rugged terrain. The public course is challenging, thanks to its undulating greens, bunkers and elevation changes.

Erin Hills is a vast, public golf course that flows smoothly from start to finish. The 18-hole course has unique features, minimalist design, and offers a range of challenges.

Located in River Hills, Milwaukee Country Club is a world-class private golf course. The 7,097-yard course features a tree-lined classic design, natural features, and hilly and fun holes.

Wyoming

Shooting Star is a private, luxury golf course extending over 7,550 yards. The 18-hole course provides smooth play from tee to green, a sizable lake for an extra challenge, and a host of amenities.

Snake River Sporting Club offers a fine private golf course that measures 7,500 yards. The 18-hole course lies in a scenic location and offers excellent conditions for a memorable game of golf.

With astonishing mountain views, 3 Creek Ranch is a private, luxury golf resort community. It offers a beautiful 18-hole championship course on the sprawling 7,698-yard landscape. The contours of the land feature native grasses, natural tributaries, and generous fairway and green.

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