The best golf courses in Alaska, USA

Palmer Golf Course, designed by Iliad Corporation, is one of Alaska’s premier public courses. Stretching to 7,300 yards, this scenic parkland layout offers spectacular views of Pioneer Peak, the Matanuska River, and Knik Glacier. The links-style course presents a challenging yet accessible round, with four sets of tees and acclaimed practice facilities.

Moose Run Golf Course – Creek, designed by Robin Nelson and opened in 2000, is Alaska's longest course at 7,324 yards. Set at the foot of the Chugach Mountains, the course features dramatic Alaskan scenery and uses native timber as its main hazard. The Creek is regarded for its challenging layout and natural beauty, attracting locals and visitors alike.

Anchorage Golf Course, designed by Bill Newcomb, is Alaska's premier public 18-hole course set on 320 acres in the foothills of the Chugach Mountains. The course offers 6,600 yards of challenging, rolling fairways and undulating greens, with epic views of Denali and local wildlife sightings. The course features a full grass driving range and significant practice facilities.

Kenai Golf Course, established in 1986 and designed by Dick Morgan, M. Davis, and R. Collins, is an 18-hole public course nestled in the Alaskan wilderness. Known for its challenging layout, scenic views, and welcoming atmosphere, the course offers a true northern golf experience with well-maintained fairways and greens, driving range, and putting area.

Chena Bend Golf Course is a scenic, tree-lined 18-hole parkland-style course on Fort Wainwright, Fairbanks, Alaska. Designed by Jerry Matthews, the layout offers a mix of open and wooded holes with river views. Managed by the U.S. Army MWR, it welcomes civilians and features a reputation for solid conditions and affordable green fees during the short Alaska season.

Birch Ridge Golf Course, designed by Tom Smith in 1973, is a picturesque 9-hole public layout in Soldotna, Alaska. Known for its well-kept greens and firm fairways, the course offers a fun and relaxing round for golfers of all skill levels. It features a friendly atmosphere, excellent summer playing conditions, and scenic Kenai Peninsula views.

Settlers Bay Golf Course is a scenic 18-hole public course designed in 1975, located west of Wasilla, Alaska. Known for its mountain and inlet views, it features well-groomed fairways and greens, and is nestled in Alaska's only residential golf community. The course offers a tranquil yet challenging experience, with practice facilities and a popular onsite restaurant.

North Star Golf Club, designed by Hawley R. Evans & Jack Stallings in 1993, is the northernmost USGA-sanctioned course in the United States. Located above the Chena Valley, it offers 18 holes with a par of 72 and scenic views of Alaskan wilderness. Golfers can expect wildlife sightings and a relaxing environment, making it a unique destination for enthusiasts.

Moose Run Hill Course, situated at the foot of Alaska’s Chugach Mountains, is part of the world’s northernmost 36-hole golf facility. Established in 1952 by US Army Combat Engineers, the Hill features classic parkland design and dramatic elevation changes. Known for its scenic beauty and challenging routing, Moose Run is open to military and civilian golfers and offers a truly unique Alaskan golfing experience.

Sea Mountain Golf Course is a 9-hole public course in Sitka, Alaska, established in 2008. Managed by the Sitka Golf Association, it is renowned for its dramatic mountain and ocean views. The layout includes artificial turf greens and grass fairways. The course provides a fun, challenging golf experience for all skill levels, with a driving range and full-service clubhouse.

Valley of the Eagles Golf Links is a 9-hole public course located along the scenic Chilkat River in Haines, Alaska. Opened in 2005 and designed by Mark Miller, the course features a links-style layout and offers a unique Alaskan golf experience surrounded by mountains and wildlife, with electric carts and a driving range available.

Bear Valley Golf Course is Kodiak Island’s only golf facility, featuring 9 scenic holes and designed by Richard Blackburn and Wayne Berry. Operated by the U.S. Coast Guard but open to the public, it offers a driving range, pro shop, rental clubs, and carts. The course is known for its spectacular vistas and challenging Alaskan conditions, open roughly May through October.

Black Diamond Golf Course, designed and operated by Mary Usibelli and family, offers a rugged yet scenic 9-hole experience built on Alaskan tundra. Located by Otto Lake near Denali, its links-like layout features natural hazards, wildlife, and panoramic mountain vistas, providing a unique round in Alaska’s wild outdoors.

Fox Hollow Golf Course in Anchorage is a 9-hole par 3 facility designed for accessibility and quick play. Known for its friendly atmosphere and views of the Chugach Mountains, it caters to golfers of all levels. The course also features a large indoor sports dome, multiple simulators, and a driving range.