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Founded in 1882, The Country Club in Brookline is a founding member of the USGA and one of the most storied private club courses in America. The Clyde & Squirrel nines form the composite championship layout, notably restored by Rees Jones. Home to multiple USGA championships and the 1999 Ryder Cup, it boasts classic parkland features, undulating terrain, and a historic atmosphere.

Seminole Golf Club, designed by Donald Ross in 1929, is one of America’s most iconic private clubs. Revered for its exceptional routing over natural sand dunes and hallmark Donald Ross design intricacies, the course features Champion Bermuda greens and 419 Bermuda fairways. Seminole is consistently ranked among the top 20 courses in the United States and is famed for its exclusivity, challenge, and historical significance.

Medinah Country Club's Course #3, originally designed by Tom Bendelow and recently redesigned by OCM Golf in 2024, is renowned as one of the Midwest's premier championship venues. A host to U.S. Opens, PGA Championships, and a Ryder Cup, Course #3 combines historic parkland architecture, bold bunkering, broad fairways, and newly reimagined strategic features—particularly on the final stretch alongside Lake Kadijah.

Whistling Straits (Straits Course), designed by Pete Dye, is an iconic public links course on the shores of Lake Michigan, known for its rugged terrain, windswept fescue, and over 1,000 bunkers. The course hosts major tournaments including PGA Championships and the Ryder Cup, and is renowned for its challenging layout and stunning scenery.

Ballyneal Golf Club, designed by Tom Doak and opened in 2006, lies in the high plains near Holyoke, Colorado. Revered for its authentic, wind-swept inland links style, the private club offers a rugged, minimalist design inspired by the legendary courses of Scotland and Ireland, with natural contours and strategic variety throughout its acclaimed layout.

Bandon Dunes, designed by David McLay Kidd, is the original anchor of Bandon Dunes Golf Resort on the Oregon coast. Opened in 1999, this true links course features wide landing areas, expansive undulating greens, and holes routed through rolling sand dunes with panoramic Pacific Ocean views. It is celebrated for its natural setting, strategic design, and classic Scottish-inspired golf.

Yeamans Hall Club is a renowned private golf course designed by Seth Raynor in 1925 and occupies a historic Lowcountry property near Charleston, South Carolina. The course features classic template holes, strategic bunkering, wide fairways, and a scenic, peaceful setting along the Cooper River. Its elite conditioning and rich history make it one of America’s most respected private clubs.

Maidstone Club in East Hampton, New York, is an exclusive private club founded in 1891 and designed by Willie Park Jr. Often regarded as one of the top links-style courses in the country, Maidstone mixes historic charm with dramatic Atlantic coastal scenery. The 18-hole layout features natural dunes, ocean winds, and classic strategic design elements, earning frequent national top-100 rankings.

San Francisco Golf Club is an exclusive, historic private club established in 1895 and redesigned in 1915 by renowned architect A.W. Tillinghast. Preserving many original features, the par-71 parkland layout is known for its understated elegance, strategic routing, and demanding greens. Set among rolling hills, it offers sweeping vistas and a serene playing environment for its select membership.

Baltusrol Golf Club’s Lower Course in Springfield, New Jersey, is a historic parkland layout designed by A.W. Tillinghast and opened in 1922. Known for its brawny par 4s and classic routing, the Lower Course is a regular major championship venue, famed for its elite conditioning and challenging yet fair setup, appealing to top professionals and passionate amateurs alike.