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The top 100 golf courses in the United States of America

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Eastward Ho! Country Club

Private
9
94
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Eastward Ho! Country Club in Chatham, Massachusetts, is a private, 18-hole, par-71 links-style course established in 1922 and designed by Herbert Fowler. Set on Pleasant Bay, the layout offers panoramic Atlantic views and challenges with rolling terrain and breezy conditions. Renovation by Keith Foster in 2004 preserved its classic seaside character while enhancing playability and strategy.

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52

The Olympic Club (Lake)

San Francisco
,
California
U.S.A.
Private
9
93
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The Olympic Club’s Lake Course is a legendary, private championship venue known for its tree-lined fairways, dramatic elevation changes, and slick Poa Annua greens. Designed by Sam Whiting and Willie Watson in 1924, it has hosted multiple U.S. Opens and is renowned for its challenging layout and iconic finishes beside Lake Merced.

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53

Broadmoor Golf Club (East)

Colorado Springs
,
Colorado
U.S.A.
Resort
8.99
53

Broadmoor Golf Club’s East Course, designed by Donald Ross and later enhanced by Robert Trent Jones Sr., is a legendary parkland layout nestled in the foothills of Cheyenne Mountain. Renowned for its wide, tree-lined fairways, expansive greens, and challenging routing, the East Course has hosted multiple major championships and is widely regarded among America’s premier resort courses.

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54

California Golf Club (Cal Club)

South San Francisco
,
California
U.S.A.
Private
8.99
97
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The California Golf Club of San Francisco, affectionately known as Cal Club, is a prestigious private golf club founded in 1918 and relocated in 1926. Featuring design input from Willie Locke, A.V. Macan, Alister MacKenzie, and a 2007–08 restoration by Kyle Phillips, the par-72 course boasts firm fescue surfaces, strategic bunkering, and Golden Age architecture on rolling Peninsula terrain.

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55

Kohanaiki Golf Club

Kailua Kona
,
Hawaii
U.S.A.
Private
8.99
55
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Kohanaiki Golf Club is an exclusive, private Rees Jones design located on 450 acres of the Kona coastline. Opened in 2013, it features six oceanfront holes, lava flows, palm vistas, and immaculately maintained turf. The course integrates Hawaiian history and ocean views for a memorable, world-class golf experience tailored for members.

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56

Ohoopee Match Club

Cobbtown
,
Georgia
U.S.A.
Private
8.99
56

Ohoopee Match Club is a private, members-only retreat in rural Georgia, designed by Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner in 2018. Laid out across sandy soils and native terrain, the course is crafted for match play, featuring creative routing and risk-reward holes set within over 2,500 acres of serene woodland.

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57

Shadow Creek

North Las Vegas
,
Nevada
U.S.A.
Resort
8.99
57
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Shadow Creek Golf Course, designed by Tom Fazio and opened in 1990, is a world-renowned oasis in the Nevada desert. Meticulously maintained, it features dramatic elevation changes, lush landscaping, and water features, offering an exclusive and unforgettable golf experience. Managed by MGM Resorts, its reputation, conditions, and privacy have made it a sought-after destination for celebrities and golf enthusiasts.

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58

The Club at Hokuli'a

Kailua Kona
,
Hawaii
U.S.A.
Private
8.99
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The Club at Hokuli'a is a Jack Nicklaus Signature private course on Hawaii's Kona Coast, renowned for its dramatic ocean views and masterful design. Frequented by its members, the course provides a challenging yet rewarding experience, with fairways and greens cascading through lush terrain and a climate ideal for year-round play.

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59

Calusa Pines Golf Club

Naples
,
Florida
U.S.A.
Private
8.98
59

Calusa Pines Golf Club is an ultra-exclusive, private course in north Naples, Florida, designed by Dr. Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry. Opened in 2001, it is renowned for its dramatic elevation, unique sandy waste areas, firm Bermuda turf, and challenging terrain. Frequently rated among America’s top 100, Calusa Pines is invitation-only and famous for impeccable conditioning and a strong caddie culture.

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60

Myopia Hunt Club

South Hamilton
,
Massachusetts
U.S.A.
Private
8.98
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Myopia Hunt Club is a prestigious, private course in Massachusetts, originally designed by Herbert Leeds in 1894 and expanded a few years later. Revered for its challenging, quirky, and historically rich layout, Myopia hosted four early U.S. Opens and is noted for its unique architecture and rolling, tree-lined landscape. Strict membership and pedigree define the club experience.

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