48 U.S. Courses Shine in GOLF’s New Top 100 Global Ranking

The latest ranking of the Top 100 Courses in the World by GOLF features 48 courses from the United States. This marks a slight decline from the previous list published two years ago, which included 49 U.S. courses. The United Kingdom and Ireland follow with 29 courses on the list, highlighting the global interest in premier golfing locations.

Several notable courses dropped out of the ranking, including Whistling Straits, Muirfield Village, and Yeamans Hall. However, rising stars like Childress Hall and CapRock Ranch made their debut. The U.S. courses continue to dominate, with Pine Valley in New Jersey retaining its status as the top-ranked course globally.

New York Leads with Premier Courses

New York stands out with 11 courses included in the ranking, featuring two in the top six. Shinnecock Hills ranks fifth, while the National Golf Links of America follows closely at sixth. The list of New York courses also includes:

– No. 16: Fishers Island, Fishers Island, N.Y. (Seth Raynor, 1926)
– No. 23: Friar’s Head, Baiting Hollow, N.Y. (Bill Coore/Ben Crenshaw, 2003)
– No. 33: Winged Foot (West), Mamaroneck, N.Y. (A.W. Tillinghast, 1923)
– No. 49: Maidstone, East Hampton, N.Y. (John Park/Willie Park Jr., 1922)
– No. 52: Garden City, Garden City, N.Y. (Devereux Emmet, 1899/Walter Travis, 1906)
– No. 56: Bethpage (Black), Farmingdale, N.Y. (A.W. Tillinghast, 1935)
– No. 60: Oak Hill (East), Pittsford, N.Y. (Donald Ross, 1921/Andrew Green, 2020)
– No. 77: Sleepy Hollow, Scarborough, N.Y. (C.B. Macdonald/Seth Raynor, 1913/A.W. Tillinghast, 1929/Gil Hanse, 2017)
– No. 91: Winged Foot (East), Mamaroneck, N.Y. (A.W. Tillinghast, 1923)

California and Other States Contribute

California also boasts an impressive presence with six courses, including the second-ranked Cypress Point in Pebble Beach. Other notable California courses in the ranking are:

– No. 15: Pebble Beach, Pebble Beach, Calif. (Jack Neville/Douglas Grant, 1919)
– No. 21: Los Angeles (North), Los Angeles (George C. Thomas Jr., 1927)
– No. 26: Riviera, Pacific Palisades, Calif. (George C. Thomas Jr./Billy Bell Sr., 1927)
– No. 40: San Francisco, San Francisco, Calif. (A.W. Tillinghast, 1918)
– No. 45: California Club Of San Francisco, South San Francisco, Calif. (A.V. Macan, 1926/Alister Mackenzie, 1928/Kyle Phillips, 2007)

New Jersey, Georgia, and Oregon each contributed three courses to the list. Notable mentions include Augusta National in Georgia, ranked eighth, renowned for hosting the Masters Tournament.

As golf enthusiasts look for their next adventure, GOLF’s Top 100 Courses in the World offers a comprehensive guide to the premier destinations. For those interested in a deeper dive into the rankings, GOLF’s travel podcast, Destination GOLF, provides insights and discussions about these celebrated courses. Listeners can tune in and subscribe on various platforms, including Apple, Spotify, iHeart, and Amazon.

The full list of the 48 U.S. courses recognized in GOLF’s ranking serves as a testament to the ongoing legacy and passion for golf across the nation. Whether planning a trip or simply seeking inspiration, these courses promise unforgettable experiences for players and fans alike.