Scattered blow-out bunkers, gigantic natural dunes, smartly contoured greens and Pacific panoramas complete Doaks first masterpiece. So, too, is the variety of its greens, headlined by the famous hard-to-hit knob green at 6 followed by a well defended, diminutive sunken green on the ensuing hole. The more the world speeds up, the more people appreciate clubs like Swinley where calm reigns supreme. Among other things, Andrew Green saw to it that the incongruent water features were removed and made sure that the mighty East Course was once again a cohesive Golden Age masterpiece without blemishes. (Photo: Courtesy St. George's Hill), Marrying classic Seth Raynor design with coastal South Carolina topography, Yeamans presents a charming tour of Redan, Biarritz and Road holes woven through marshland and magnificent live oaks. Most Likely Place to Three-Jack: No. Seminole 9. Chicago Golf Club 8. Florida. Im also a fan of the often very wide fairways that reward positioning and of the mix of long and short par-4s. Ironic for an architect who built template holes but the best hole on this Seth Raynor design may well be the thoroughly original risk-reward 520-yard par-5 15th, which doglegs left, over and around a ravine. / H.C. Leeds (1898)More about this course , 7,097 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 61.9341River Hills, Wis. / H.S. Built in a narrow canyon, there was no reason to hold high hopes for this course. / Willie Campbell (1895) / Alex Campbell (1902) More about this course , 6,633 Yards, Par 71 / Points: 64.8645Bandon, Ore. / Tom Doak (2001)More about this course , 7,530 Yards, Par 71 / Points: 64.7659George C. Thomas Jr. (1921)More about this course , 7,360 Yards, Par 70 / Points: 64.6569 Rochester, N.Y. / Donald Ross (1925) More about this course , 7,445 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 64.6253 Bloomfield Hills, Mich. / Donald Ross (1917) More about this course . For a course known for its difficulty, what gets lost in the shuffle is the brilliance of its quartet of short par-4s at 2, 11, 14 and 17. / Robert Trent Jones (1962) More about this course , 7,037 Yards, Par 70 / Points: 61.3327Winston-Salem, N.C. / Perry Maxwell (1939)More about this course , 7,540 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 61.3059Louisville / Jack Nicklaus (1987)More about this course , 7,280 Yards, Par 70 / Points: 61.2570 Newtown Square, Pa. / Donald Ross (1928) More about this course , 7,404 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 61.1407Kohler, Wis. / Pete Dye (1990)More about this course , 7,175 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 61.1206Galena, Ohio / Jay Morrish & Tom Weiskopf (1992)More about this course , 7,635 Yards, Par 71 / Points: 61.1174 Charlotte, N.C. / George Cobb (1961) More about this course , 6,500 Yards, Par 70 / Points: 61.0755Santa Cruz, Calif. / Alister MacKenzie (1929)More about this course , 6,808 Yards, Par 70 / Points: 61.0487Charleston, S.C. / Seth Raynor & Charles Banks (1926)More about this course , 7,035 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 61.0191Wayzata, Minn. / Tom Fazio (1999)More about this course , Photo By: Peter Wong/Courtesy of Spring Hill GC. Cypress Point. (Photo: David Cannon/Getty), The blend of tidal marshes, scrub-topped dunes, live oaks and the soothing sound of the Atlantic on every hole make this one of the Souths most memorable playing experiences. Hosting major events on a regular basis confers prestige and pride to any membership. (Photo: Clyde Johnson), Maidstones glorious edge-of-the-Atlantic location is once again fully evident, thanks to a recent restoration by Coore & Crenshaw. Add all the different asks together and you have a historic course like no other. It boasts a state-of-the-art academy and excellent 19th holes, including Boardwalk and QDs. Now well in its second decade, Ballyneal enjoys its finest playing conditions since opening. Often on a Tom Doak course, the best way to get a ball close to the hole requires both imagination and creativity. Peter Thomson won the first Open played here, in 1954, and Birkdale has staged nine other editions, most recently Jordan Spieths remarkable win in 2017. (Photo: Patrick Koenig), This 15-time British Open host dates to 1887. Ballybunion Golf Club, Kerry 5. Noppe, Stockholm from 290 (260 or $343). (Photo: Getty Images), A Boston Brahmin society haunt for more than 125 years, this tree-lined design has played host tofour U.S. Set on the northern end of King Island in the Bass Strait between Tasmania and mainland Australia, this course occupies the windiest spot of any on our list. The most memorable seaside tests are the par-4 4th and 5th, the par-3 12th and the drivable par-4 16th, each with eye-popping scenery and enjoyable risk/rewards. (Photo: Dylan Dethier), Many consider this links to be the fairest Open rota course as most of the holes roll through valleys and the number of blind shots are few, despite the course being set in towering dunes. The panels appreciation of the East Course raises the question: What is the finest 36-hole day in golf at one location? Work over 2020 saw the unlikely happen: one of the best sets of par-5s on the list got even better. Price was hitting it so pure at the 1994 British Open, he was even striping it with his putter. Thankfully, Martin Eberts recent restoration efforts have reestablished sand as a dominant theme. After the Womens U.S. Open was played the following week, a powerful message had been broadcast around the world from the home of American golf about the virtues of width, short grass and great greens. You havent favorited any courses yet. Clementon, N.J. / George Crump Just as impressive is the diagonal bunker scheme that slashes into the 5th fairway, making it one of the best 400-yarders in the country. (Photo: Gary Kellner/Dimpled Rock), Golf in the United Kingdom originated along its coastline on linksland but as the sport became popular, people wanted courses nearer to where they lived. The Outlier. Winged Foot, Bandon, Sunningdale or here? Increase the use of penal water hazards. Texas. Maintaining coastal dunes is an art form: expose too much sand and it blows away; cover it up and you lose a sense of place. (. Macdonald together for the first time and what they created still stands as a marvel of strategic design. That said, Gil Hanses astonishing green expansion has brought back an exciting element of creativity with which few parkland courses can contend. Bouncy-bounce golf reigns supreme at the 12th, which is a dazzler even without ocean views. WebThe 18 most exclusive golf clubs in the US Augusta National Golf Club is home to the prestigious Masters tournament. Colt, 1912/S.V. The meanest of the Open rota courses has produced winners such as Ben Hogan, Gary Player and Tom Watson. The design was immediately embraced, and the minimalist movement started in earnest, with this course arguably kicking off the second Golden Age. The famed 9th tee near the iconic lighthouse was preserved but the semi-blind turtleback fairway wasn't. Rock Creek Golf Club and Resort The construction process was slow going as jungle brush needed to be beat back with machetes. Central hazards abound and numerous rounds are required to sort through the design asks. Garden Citys tilted greens, like the 10th and 15th, are lay-of-the-land architecture at its highest form. Measuring just under 6,600 yards, monster length is not required when you have greens this good. A great design lends itself to lasting memories, and Cabot Cliffs is aces in that department. (Photo: Evan Schiller), GOLF Magazines Top New International Course of 2009 has maintained its early lofty results thanks to a brilliant Gil Hanse/Mark Parsinen design that was effusively praised by Phil Mickelson before Mickelson won the 2013 Scottish Open here. Located in Tillinghast (1923) More about this course , 6,877 Yards, Par 70 / Points: 65.6420 Wheaton, Ill. / C.B. One simple but effective way to judge a design is by the quality of the courses property, its hazards and greens. The course is buoyed by its enviable location in the dunes along the Pacific Ocean, along with superior fine-fescue fairways and swirls of natural grass and sand. (Photo: David Cannon/Getty Images), Modern architecture did itself no favors by pursuing holes that constantly scream at the golfer, because at some point the golfer goes tone deaf. Immense pressure is placed on clubs to have their course evolve to handle equipment advancements. (Photo: Patrick Koenig). Add to this the splendid contouring of the greens and the rich variety of approach shots that you play into those greens. Sir Nick said it all. (Photo: Patrick Koenig), Championship golf is a double-edged sword. Nothing less than the finest seaside course I have ever seen, said Hall of Fame writer Herbert Warren Wind. (Photo: Evan Schiller), Because of its remote location, Crystal Downs was once overlooked but that changed when Tom Doak introduced the course to Ben Crenshaw in the 1980s. The result is a low-profile design that beguiles. Congrats to all of the named courses on being selected for Golf Connoisseur's 100 Most Prestigious Clubs on: March 03, 2006, 10:53:46 AM That font of golf journalistic quality, Golf Connoisseur has published its James Bond creator Ian Fleming was a big fan of the perils of the perched 10th green but the nerviest single moment comes at the par-5 14th tee with outbounds hard along the right. (Photo: Courtesy Nine Bridges), Confident in his own work, Alister MacKenzie freely lauded the work of others. WebPlatinum Clubs of the World have released their 2020-2021 list of the Top 100 Golf & Country Clubs in the world. Greatness continued: Golf Digest's America's Second 100 Greatest, identifies the best courses Nos. Macdonald flair that, well, even Macdonald would appreciate. Alison introduced to Hirono in the early 1930s, so bunkers built since became known as Alisons. Originally, the course bore a sandy, scrubby appearance, but tree planting changed Hironos character over the decades. A slew of par-4s on the first nine gives way to a 3-3-5-4-3-5 start to the second nine. Work started in 1928 and the course didnt open until 1931. WebNAPLES GOLF CAPITAL OF THE WORLD Premier Golf Communities in Naples, FL Naples has more than 90 18-hole golf courses and per capita is the #1 city for golf in the US. (Photo: Airswing Media), Tara Iti jumped onto our World list in 2017 as one of our highest debuting courses ever. Less discussed but just as exciting is its 16th green, with its left and right plateaus separated by a deep channel. Such designs enjoy their own unique voices with County Down further blessed with staggeringly handsome long views of the Irish Sea, the Mountains of Mourne and the red-brick steeple of the Slieve Donard Hotel. The question is answered at the 1st, with a green that follows the natural contours and slopes away from the player. For the lucky few who get to play here, they enjoy one of the games most inspiring walks as Alister MacKenzies design effortlessly transports the player around the diverse property. Forsgate Banks Course (Monroe Township) 14. Amateurs, who look at links golf as an adventure vs. a livelihood, are more uniformly effusive in their praise. Found in the state of Georgia, in the United States, many golfers are adamant that the Augusta National is the worlds most exclusive and prestigious golfing club. Colt (1918) More about this course , Photo By: Courtesy of the club/Charley Raudenbush, 7,475 yards, Par 72 / Points: 71.8240 Alister MacKenzie & Bobby Jones (1933), RELATED: A comprehensive history of every change made to Augusta National More about this course , 6,524 yards, Par 72 / Points: 69.9692Pebble Beach / Alister MacKenzie & Robert Hunter (1929)More about this course , 7,445 yards, Par 70 / Points: 69.5265 Southampton, N.Y. / William Flynn (1931) More about this course , 7,255 Yards, Par 71 / Points: 68.9795Henry Fownes (1903)More about this course , 6,996 Yards, Par 70 / Points: 67.6807Ardmore, Pa. / Hugh Wilson (1912)More about this course , 6,935 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 67.3821Southampton, N.Y. / C.B. / Tom Fazio (2004)More about this course , 6,836 Yards, Par 71 / Points: 63.3210A.W. (Photo: David Cannon/Getty Images), Venue for five U.S. Shinnecock Hills 5. This design is one for the ages literally as it's ideal for both youngsters and aging golfers alike. NGLA 12. The handsome blue stem rough is best admired from a distance but there is no hiding from the severely titled greens at the 4th, 6th and 13th. Maidstone 15. Old Head Golf Links, Cork 2. Then it moved higher still. 2 of 15. The par-5 4th and its iconic cross-bunkering is a world-beater. Number of Golf Courses in the State of Texas: 907. Bell (1926)More about this course . Ultimately, Dye found a way to place eight holes along the shoreline, three of which are par-3s that from the back tees require heart-pounding shots over the azure water; the fourth par-3 (No. 17 at Trinity Forest. Much to his credit, nothing fazed Collin Morikawa en route to his impressive 2021 Open win. The 10 Most Expensive Country Clubs in the United States - Hard to find better playing angles. MacKenzie extracted the best from the land in part by breaking the rules and having back-to-back par-5s on the front and back-to-back par-3s on the back. The par-4s run the full gamut, from the beefy 4th that rewards a fade off the tee and a draw for an approach to the sub-400 yard gem 12th, which plays to a plateau green. 9. (Photo: Evan Schiller), Steep ravines affect play throughout Shoreacres famed stretch of holes from 10-15. Arnold Palmer once tabbed the 15th as one of golfs best par-3s and yet the other par-3 on that side (the shorter 12th) is just as good. A bold start that features a 475-yard par-4 and a 225-yard par-3 give way to gentler, though strategically rich holes that were favorites of General Dwight D. Eisenhower, a frequent visitor. True, the Great Depression began during construction but the grace with which the holes flow across the property is a tribute to the hands-on, slow-build process. Bayonne Golf Club (Bayonne) 13. (Photo: Gary Lisbon), The birthplace of golf features blind bunkers, huge double greens, quirks such as the Road Hole and Hell Bunker and strategic options that vary with the days wind. The course so impressed Jack Nicklaus in his 1966 win that he named his own major-worthy course in Ohio after it. Tillinghast in 1926 and Gil Hanses restoration this past decade has the course at peak. Quite possibly the most beautiful club on this list, the Yellowstone Club is a 13,600 acre private residential ski and golf resort in Montana, USA. Wickham compensates with wide landing areas and greens that are open in front, meaning golfers are guaranteed to have fun, be they in a one-club wind or five! (Photo: Gary Lisbon), One of the five founding members of the United States Golf Association in 1894, Chicago Golf was the site of the nations first 18-hole course; it also was the first course outside of the Northeast to play host to the U.S. Open. In fact, some golfers prefer the more muscular New Course to the Old. Any modern architect should spend time here, studying how its creators teased so much from land that is neither rambunctious nor expansive. The 4th kicks off a five-hole stretch that any links course would love to claim as its own, so wildly varied and well conceived is each hole. 1 The Club at The Ivy (London) You can find this invite-only club in London's West End neighborhood. (Photo: Evan Schiller), From Londons heathland to the cliffs of Northern Ireland to sandy sites in the Netherlands, Colt enjoyed many fine sites in Europe over his extended career. Scroll down to check out our latest and greatest. When you layer on Harry Colts improvements (such as moving the 12th green high and to the left) to Willie Park Jr.s original effort, you end up with one of the games most noble inland courses. USE OF AND/OR REGISTRATION ON ANY PORTION OF THIS SITE CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF OURVISITOR AGREEMENT(UPDATED 1/6/23),PRIVACY AND COOKIES NOTICE(UPDATED 1/4/23) ANDCALIFORNIA PRIVACY NOTICE. (Photo: Getty Images), Developers Ben Cowan-Dewar and Mike Keiser handed over a rolling plot of coastal Nova Scotia terrain to Canadian architect Rod Whitman. (Photo: Getty Images), Tom Doaks works along large bodies of water populate our list but some contend what he did in the American West at Rock Creek is just as exhilarating as his more photographed courses in sandy soil. (Photo: Patrick Koenig), Gil Hanse and team cut formidable bunkers into the sandy environs and the art is having your tee balls and approach shots skirt past them. In the memorability department, however, 15 takes a backseat to the par-4 13th, The Pit, whose green sits directly behind a low stone wall. The middle of each nine features holes along the rugged shoreline. Following a 2008 Kyle Phillips re-do that was part restoration and part redesign, many feel this private course is equal to any in California north of Cypress Point. Gil Hanse and Jim Wagners 2020 restoration showcases Tillinghasts immense talent for innovative bunker patterns and fascinating greens. WebRecognized as a top 100 Platinum Clubs of the World awardee, Isleworth is a prestigious golf community which continues to set excellence in standards among the clubs in Florida. The same design principles fairway contours that either shunt you out of position or send you to the ideal location, hazards that appear ageless and greens that offer a wide range of hole locations demand you reassess how to best play each hole from one day to the next. Among it many highlights is the 15th hole, the much-copied Redan, a par-3 played to an elevated, diagonal green. Druids Glen, Wicklow 6. (Photo: David Cannon/Getty Images), The first great American public oceanside course, Pebble benefits from an ingenious routing that brings the player to the oceans edge, then onto much higher ground, before returning to the cliffs for the climactic final two holes. (Photo: Joann Dost), Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw moved teaspoons of dirt to construct the most natural, hew-to-the-land layout built since World War II. Pine Valley excels at all three, with many contending it has the most formidable hazards and sophisticated green complexes in golf. Merion Golf Club (Pennsylvania) Merion Golf Club is a private golf club located in Haverford (Photo: Courtesy Woodhall Spa), Japans answer to Pebble Beach is this 1936 design that boasts staggering views of snow-capped Mt. (Photo: Evan Schiller), The only course outside of England and Scotland to host the Open is perennially ranked in the worlds top-15 courses, thanks to a superior 1929 H.S. Fishers Island 10. (Photo: David Alexander/Getty Images), Australias greatest links continually achieves top-40 status thanks to a sophisticated design coupled with a stirring seaside setting with holes nestled in large dunes that run parallel to the ocean. The field at the 2022 U.S. Open was reminded that there is no substitute for hitting fairways and greens as thick rough remains a component of the courses challenge just as it was in 1913. 101 to 200, using the same criteria as America's 100 Greatest. Seventy-five years later and this Georgia course still adheres to the founding vision, which speaks volumes to the quality of RTJs original design. (Photo: David Cannon/Getty Images), What makes Merion so distinctive is its remarkable variety. The Old Course might well possess the fastest, best turf in the sport (despite, or perhaps because of, its constant use) and no design possesses the flexibility in allowing golfers of all ages and abilities to enjoy themselves as a group. Much to its credit, the club recently reversed course, recognizing that Donald Ross's work should be brought back to the greatest extent possible. This is a private golf institution located in Haverford Township, Pennsylvania, United States. Too few modern courses meet that criterium, but this oneest parfait. (Photo: Jon Cavalier), Nine Bridgess appeal starts with its tranquil setting on Jeju island, with holes etched into pine-clad rolling topography in the shadows of Mount Halla, Koreas tallest peak. Sand accumulated on the east side of the Ohoopee River for centuries. One of the best is this property, where Colt teased a diverse collection of holes from the rolling landscape. The result is what we feel is the smartest vote on architecture among the myriad media outlets that also rate courses. Colt never went down that path and thus his courses enjoy timeless appeal. All and all, the upgrades propel the Aisla course into the highest echelon of links for both challenge and beauty. (Photo: Getty Images), Accessible by ferry or air, this exclusive retreat off the Connecticut coast is populated by the oldest of the Old Money crowd, many of whom still enjoy hoofing it. The 4th hole, for instance, features a reverse-camber fairway: the hole swings right to left but the fairway tilts left to right, mandating a draw from the tee. Alisons superb bunkering and strategies mix with undulating terrain that make it worth the three-hour trip from Tokyo. Tillinghast design this way: There are probably six hard holes, six really hard holes and six impossible holes. Frighteningly contoured, pear-shaped greens, cavernous bunkers and a procession of rugged par-4s define the trouble. (Photo: Courtesy Portmarnock), Founding a private club in a remote destination is not without peril and it is reasonable to expect a club to takesometime find its footing. Tillinghast (1918)More about this course , Photo By: Evan Schiller/Courtesy of Quaker Ridge GC, LC Lambrecht/Courtesy of The Kittansett Club, 6,934 Yards, Par 71 / Points: 61.6906Marion, Mass. (Photo: Wood Sabold), This 1999 Kyle Phillips design 15 miles from the Old Course has earned the respect of links fans, who can be a tough bunch as they generally travel to the United Kingdom to play courses that are 100-plus years old. The more you travel, the more you appreciate Prestwicks unique charms. The sense of seclusion is palpable, even though you are only 7 miles as the crow flies from a bustling capital city. (Photo: Courtesy Kawana), This cult classic is a personal favorite of both Pete Dye and Tom Doak. If its classic old layouts that appeal most to you then check out a pair of Stanley Thompson-designed courses from the late 1920s at St Georgesand Westmountor take a look at the old Harry Colt tracks at Hamilton(1916) and Toronto(1911). When you discover the design plays as good as it looks, you have something special. Tillinghast (1918) More about this course , 6,960 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 62.5718Pebble Beach / Robert Trent Jones (1966)More about this course , Photo By: Courtesy of Pebble Beach Company, 7,245 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 62.5002Ponte Vedra Beach / Pete Dye & Alice Dye (1980)More about this course , LC Lambrecht/Courtesy of Monterey Peninsula CC, 6,873 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 62.4628 Pebble Beach / Mike Strantz (2004)More about this course , Photo By: LC Lambrecht/Courtesy of Monterey Peninsula CC, 6,729 Yards, Par 70 / Points: 62.3327 Lake Bluff, Ill. / Seth Raynor (1921) More about this course , Hugh Hargrave/Courtesy of Whispering Pines CC, 7,468 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 62.3161 Trinity, Texas / Chet Williams (2000)More about this course , Photo By: Hugh Hargrave/Courtesy of Whispering Pines CC, 6,944 Yards, Par 71 / Points: 62.3008Bandon, Ore. / Tom Doak & Jim Urbina (2010)More about this course , Mike Klemme/Courtesy of Oak Tree National, 7,410 Yards, Par 71 / Points: 62.2427 Edmond, Okla. / Pete Dye & Alice Dye (1976)More about this course , Photo By: Mike Klemme/Courtesy of Oak Tree National, 6,908 Yards, Par 71 / Points: 62.2410 Plymouth, Mass. 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