Golfweek's Best 2025: Top 200 Modern Courses in the U.S., ranked

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Looking to play the best courses built during the past seven decades in the United States? We’ve got you covered, with Golfweek’s Best 2025 ranking of the top modern golf courses opened since 1960.

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Each year we publish many lists of course rankings, with this top 200 modern courses list among the premium offerings. The hundreds of members of our course-ratings panel continually evaluate courses, and their overall ratings on a 10-point basis are averaged to produce these rankings. The top handful of courses in the world have an average rating of above 9, while many excellent layouts fall into the high-6 to the 8 range.

• The details: How we rate courses

Why 1960 as the breaking point between Modern and Classic? The growth of golf in the modern era of design starts with its mass popularization, the appeal of the late Arnold Palmer and the result of bringing the game into the homes of television audiences. Courses were popping up everywhere.

But it wasn’t just the market that changed. As noted in our rater’s handbook that guides these rankings, design and construction techniques for courses shifted fundamentally after 1960. Mechanized earth-moving became the norm, and the USGA developed sophisticated methods to build sand-based greens. Most courses required extensive planning, documentation and meticulous excavation. And while the advent of new, high-performance grasses meant better conditions, the quicker putting speeds meant greens could not be built with the same dramatic slope as with many classic courses built before 1960. The skills required to build a great course became those of professionally trained landscape architects, not just creative golf visionaries. The industry had changed dramatically.

On to the rankings: To ensure these lists are up-to-date, Golfweek’s Best in recent years has altered how individual ratings are compiled into the rankings. Only ratings from rounds played in the past 10 years are included in the compilations. This helps ensure that any course in the rankings still measures up.

Courses also must have a minimum of 25 votes to qualify for the top 200 modern or the top 200 classic. Other Golfweek’s Best lists, such as Best Courses You Can Play or best private courses in each state, do not require as many votes. This makes it possible that a course can show up on other Golfweek’s Best lists but not on the premium top 200 modern and classic lists.

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1. Sand Hills​

2024 ranking: 1

Average rating: 9.17

Location: Mullen, NE

Architect(s): Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw

Year opened: 1995

Type course: private

2. Friar’s Head​

2024 ranking: 2

Average rating: 8.65

Location: Baiting Hollow, NY

Architect(s): Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw

Year opened: 2003

Type course: private

3. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (Pacific Dunes)​

2024 ranking: 3

Average rating: 8.53

Location: Bandon, OR

Architect(s): Tom Doak

Year opened: 2001

Type course: resort, daily fee

4. Ohoopee Match Club​

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2024 ranking: 5

Average rating: 8.28

Location: Cobbtown, GA

Architect(s): Gil Hanse, Jim Wagner

Year opened: 2018

Type course: private

5. Ballyneal​

2024 ranking: 4

Average rating: 8.19

Location: Holyoke, CO

Architect(s): Tom Doak

Year opened: 2006

Type course: private

6. Kohler Whistling Straits (Straits)​

2024 ranking: T8

Average rating: 8.13

Location: Mosel, WI

Architect(s): Pete Dye

Year opened: 1998

Type course: resort, daily fee

T7. Muirfield Village​

2024 ranking: 10

Average rating: 8.11

Location: Dublin, OH

Architect(s): Jack Nicklaus

Year opened: 1974

Type course: private

T7. Wade Hampton Club​

2024 ranking: 6

Average rating: 8.11

Location: Cashiers, NC

Architect(s): Tom Fazio

Year opened: 1987

Type course: private

9. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (Bandon Trails)​

2024 ranking: 11

Average rating: 8.08

Location: Bandon, OR

Architect(s): Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw

Year opened: 2005

Type course: resort, daily fee

10. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (Old Macdonald)​

2024 ranking: T8

Average rating: 8.06

Location: Bandon, OR

Architect(s): Tom Doak, Jim Urbina

Year opened: 2010

Type course: resort, daily fee

11. Sebonack​

2024 ranking: 7

Average rating: 8.05

Location: Southampton, NY

Architect(s): Tom Doak, Jack Nicklaus

Year opened: 2006

Type course: private

12. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (Bandon Dunes)​

2024 ranking: 12

Average rating: 8.04

Location: Bandon, OR

Architect(s): David McLay Kidd

Year opened: 1999

Type course: resort, daily fee

T13. CapRock Ranch​

2024 ranking: 15

Average rating: 7.98

Location: Valentine, NE

Architect(s): Gil Hanse, Jim Wagner

Year opened: 2021

Type course: private

T13. Shadow Creek​

2024 ranking: 13

Average rating: 7.98

Location: North Las Vegas, NV

Architect(s): Tom Fazio

Year opened: 1990

Type course: resort, daily fee, casino

15. Kiawah Island Golf Resort (Ocean)​

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2024 ranking: 14

Average rating: 7.96

Location: Kiawah Island, SC

Architect(s): Pete Dye

Year opened: 1991

Type course: resort, daily fee

16. Rock Creek Cattle Company​

2024 ranking: 16

Average rating: 7.93

Location: Deer Lodge, MT

Architect(s): Tom Doak

Year opened: 2008

Type course: private

17. Monterey Peninsula (Shore)​

2024 ranking: T19

Average rating: 7.91

Location: Pebble Beach, CA

Architect(s): Robert Baldock, Jack Neville, Michael Strantz

Year opened: 1961

Type course: private

18. Nanea*​

Average rating: 7.88

Location: Kailua-Kona, HI

Architect(s): David McLay Kidd

Year opened: 2004

Type course: private

19. Estancia​

2024 ranking: 17

Average rating: 7.86

Location: Scottsdale, AZ

Architect(s): Tom Fazio

Year opened: 1995

Type course: private

T20. The Golf Club​

2024 ranking: 21

Average rating: 7.83

Location: New Albany, OH

Architect(s): Pete Dye

Year opened: 1967

Type course: private

T20. Pikewood National​

2024 ranking: T19

Average rating: 7.83

Location: Morgantown, WV

Architect(s): John Raese, J. Robert Gwynne

Year opened: 2009

Type course: private

T22. Honors Course​

2024 ranking: 18

Average rating: 7.81

Location: Ooltewah, TN

Architect(s): Pete Dye

Year opened: 1983

Type course: private

T22. Medinah (No. 3)*​

Average rating: 7.81

Location: Medinah, IL

Architect(s): Tom Bendelow, Geoff Ogilvy, Mike Cocking, Ashley Mead

Year opened: 2024

Type course: private

T24. Calusa Pines​

2024 ranking: 23

Average rating: 7.77

Location: Naples, FL

Architect(s): Michael Hurdzan, Dana Fry

Year opened: 2001

Type course: private

T24. Old Barnwell*​

Average rating: 7.77

Location: Aiken, SC

Architect(s): Brian Schneider, Blake Conant

Year opened: 2023

Type course: private

26. Sand Valley (Lido)​

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2024 ranking: 32

Average rating: 7.76

Location: Nekoosa, WI

Architect(s): Charles Blair Macdonald, Tom Doak, Brian Schneider

Year opened: 2023

Type course: resort, daily fee

T27. Pebble Beach Resorts (Spyglass Hill)​

2024 ranking: T24

Average rating: 7.71

Location: Pebble Beach, CA

Architect(s): Robert Trent Jones Sr.

Year opened: 1966

Type course: resort, daily fee

T27. Congaree​

2024 ranking: T24

Average rating: 7.71

Location: Ridgeland, SC

Architect(s): Tom Fazio

Year opened: 2017

Type course: private

29. Panther National*​

Average rating: 7.70

Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Architect(s): Jack Nicklaus, Justin Thomas

Year opened: 2023

Type course: private

30. TPC Sawgrass (Players Stadium)​

2024 ranking: 22

Average rating: 7.67

Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Architect(s): Pete Dye

Year opened: 1980

Type course: resort, daily fee

31. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (Sheep Ranch)​

2024 ranking: T24

Average rating: 7.66

Location: Bandon, OR

Architect(s): Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw

Year opened: 2020

Type course: resort, daily fee

T32. Boston Golf Club​

2024 ranking: 33

Average rating: 7.65

Location: Hingham, MA

Architect(s): Gil Hanse, Jim Wagner

Year opened: 2005

Type course: private

T32. Kinloch​

2024 ranking: 28

Average rating: 7.65

Location: Manakin-Sabot, VA

Architect(s): Lester George

Year opened: 2000

Type course: private

T32. Four Seasons Resort Lanai (Manele)​

2024 ranking: 35

Average rating: 7.65

Location: Lanai, HI

Architect(s): Jack Nicklaus

Year opened: 1993

Type course: resort, daily fee

35. Colorado Golf Club​

2024 ranking: 27

Average rating: 7.64

Location: Parker, CO

Architect(s): Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw

Year opened: 2007

Type course: private

36. Old Sandwich​

2024 ranking: 29

Average rating: 7.63

Location: Plymouth, MA

Architect(s): Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw

Year opened: 2004

Type course: private

T37. Kingsley Club​

2024 ranking: T30

Average rating: 7.61

Location: Kingsley, MI

Architect(s): Mike Devries

Year opened: 2001

Type course: private

T37. Whispering Pines​

2024 ranking: T30

Average rating: 7.61

Location: Trinity, TX

Architect(s): Chet Williams

Year opened: 2000

Type course: private

T37. Gozzer Ranch​

2024 ranking: 34

Average rating: 7.61

Location: Harrison, ID

Architect(s): Tom Fazio

Year opened: 2007

Type course: private

T40. Chambers Bay​

2024 ranking: T40

Average rating: 7.56

Location: University Place, WA

Architect(s): Robert Trent Jones Jr., Bruce Charlton, Jay Blasi

Year opened: 2007

Type course: daily fee, municipal

T40. Tree Farm*​

Average rating: 7.56

Location: Batesburg, SC

Architect(s): Tom Doak, Kye Goalby, Zac Blair

Year opened: 2023

Type course: private

42. Landmand​

2024 ranking: T40

Average rating: 7.55

Location: Homer, NE

Architect(s): Tad King, Rob Collins

Year opened: 2022

Type course: daily fee

43. Martis Camp​

2024 ranking: 43

Average rating: 7.54

Location: Truckee, CA

Architect(s): Tom Fazio

Year opened: 2008

Type course: private

44. Streamsong (Red)​

2024 ranking: 37

Average rating: 7.52

Location: Bowling Green, FL

Architect(s): Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw

Year opened: 2012

Type course: resort, daily fee

T45. Sand Valley (Sand Valley)​

2024 ranking: T37

Average rating: 7.50

Location: Nekoosa, WI

Architect(s): Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw

Year opened: 2017

Type course: resort, daily fee

T45. Sand Valley (Mammoth Dunes)​

2024 ranking: 36

Average rating: 7.50

Location: Nekoosa, WI

Architect(s): David McLay Kidd

Year opened: 2018

Type course: resort, daily fee

47. Robert Trent Jones Golf Club​

2024 ranking: 44

Average rating: 7.48

Location: Lake Manassas, VA

Architect(s): Robert Trent Jones Sr., Roger Rulewich

Year opened: 1991

Type course: private

48. Dallas National​

2024 ranking: 39

Average rating: 7.46

Location: Dallas, TX

Architect(s): Tom Fazio

Year opened: 2002

Type course: private

49. Kapalua (Plantation)​

2024 ranking: T40

Average rating: 7.45

Location: Maui, HI

Architect(s): Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw

Year opened: 1991

Type course: resort, daily fee

T50. Butler National​

2024 ranking: 45

Average rating: 7.44

Location: Oak Brook, IL

Architect(s): Tom Fazio, George Fazio

Year opened: 1974

Type course: private

T50. Shooting Star​

2024 ranking: 58

Average rating: 7.44

Location: Teton Village, WY

Architect(s): Tom Fazio

Year opened: 2009

Type course: private

52. Pinehurst Resort (No. 10)*​

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Average rating: 7.42

Location: Pinehurst, NC

Architect(s): Tom Doak, Angela Moser

Year opened: 2024

Type course: resort, daily fee

T53. Gamble Sands​

2024 ranking: T49

Average rating: 7.41

Location: Brewster, WA

Architect(s): David McLay Kidd

Year opened: 2014

Type course: resort, daily fee

T53. Victoria National​

2024 ranking: T47

Average rating: 7.41

Location: Newburgh, IN

Architect(s): Tom Fazio

Year opened: 1998

Type course: private

T53. Spring Hill​

2024 ranking: T47

Average rating: 7.41

Location: Wayzata, MN

Architect(s): Tom Fazio

Year opened: 1999

Type course: private

56. Dunes Club​

2024 ranking: 52

Average rating: 7.40

Location: New Buffalo, MI

Architect(s): Dick Nugent

Year opened: 1995

Type course: private

57. Sand Valley (Sedge Valley)*​

Average rating: 7.39

Location: Nekoosa, WI

Architect(s): Tom Doak

Year opened: 2024

Type course: resort, daily fee

T58. Diamond Creek​

2024 ranking: T53

Average rating: 7.39

Location: Banner Elk, NC

Architect(s): Tom Fazio

Year opened: 2003

Type course: private

T58. Sage Valley​

2024 ranking: T49

Average rating: 7.39

Location: Graniteville, SC

Architect(s): Tom Fazio

Year opened: 2001

Type course: private

T58. Quail Hollow Club​

2024 ranking: T60

Average rating: 7.39

Location: Charlotte, NC

Architect(s): George Cobb, Tom Fazio

Year opened: 1961

Type course: private

61. Oak Tree National​

2024 ranking: 46

Average rating: 7.38

Location: Edmond, OK

Architect(s): Pete Dye

Year opened: 1976

Type course: private

T62. Streamsong (Blue)​

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2024 ranking: 53

Average rating: 7.37

Location: Bowling Green, FL

Architect(s): Tom Doak

Year opened: 2012

Type course: resort, daily fee

T62. The Quarry at La Quinta*​

Average rating: 7.37

Location: La Quinta, CA

Architect(s): Tom Fazio

Year opened: 1994

Type course: private

64. Pete Dye GC​

2024 ranking: 55

Average rating: 7.36

Location: Bridgeport, WV

Architect(s): Pete Dye

Year opened: 1994

Type course: private

T65. Erin Hills​

2024 ranking: T60

Average rating: 7.35

Location: Erin, WI

Architect(s): Michael Hurdzan, Dana Fry, Ron Whitten

Year opened: 2006

Type course: resort, daily fee

T65. Valhalla​

2024 ranking: 64

Average rating: 7.35

Location: Louisville, KY

Architect(s): Jack Nicklaus

Year opened: 1986

Type course: private

67. Dye Course at White Oak​

2024 ranking: T67

Average rating: 7.33

Location: Yulee, FL

Architect(s): Pete Dye

Year opened: 2021

Type course: private

T68. Galloway National​

2024 ranking: 56

Average rating: 7.32

Location: Galloway Township, NJ

Architect(s): Tom Fazio

Year opened: 1995

Type course: private

T68. Castle Pines​

2024 ranking: 57

Average rating: 7.32

Location: Castle Rock, CO

Architect(s): Jack Nicklaus

Year opened: 1981

Type course: private

70. Sutton Bay​

2024 ranking: T60

Average rating: 7.31

Location: Agar, SD

Architect(s): Graham Marsh

Year opened: 2014

Type course: private

T71. Shelter Harbor​

2024 ranking: T65

Average rating: 7.30

Location: Westerly, RI

Architect(s): Michael Hurdzan, Dana Fry

Year opened: 2005

Type course: private

T71. Long Cove​

2024 ranking: 70

Average rating: 7.30

Location: Hilton Head Island, SC

Architect(s): Pete Dye

Year opened: 1982

Type course: private

T73. Sea Pines Resort (Harbour Town Golf Links)​

2024 ranking: 59

Average rating: 7.29

Location: Hilton Head Island, SC

Architect(s): Pete Dye

Year opened: 1969

Type course: resort, daily fee

T73. Desert Forest​

2024 ranking: 63

Average rating: 7.29

Location: Carefree, AZ

Architect(s): Red Lawrence

Year opened: 1962

Type course: private

T73. Mountaintop​

2024 ranking: T71

Average rating: 7.29

Location: Cashiers, NC

Architect(s): Tom Fazio

Year opened: 2007

Type course: private

T76. Sea Island (Seaside)​

2024 ranking: T71

Average rating: 7.27

Location: St. Simons Island, GA

Architect(s): Charles H. Alison, Harry S. Colt, Joe Lee, Tom Fazio

2024 ranking: 1929

Type course: resort, daily fee

T76. Crooked Stick​

2024 ranking: T65

Average rating: 7.27

Location: Carmel, IN

Architect(s): Pete Dye

Year opened: 1964

Type course: private

T76. Hudson National​

2024 ranking: T71

Average rating: 7.27

Location: Croton-on-Hudson, NY

Architect(s): Tom Fazio

Year opened: 1996

Type course: private

79. Bayonne Golf Club​

2024 ranking: T67

Average rating: 7.26

Location: Bayonne, NJ

Architect(s): Eric Bergstol

Year opened: 2006

Type course: private

80. John’s Island Club (West)​

2024 ranking: T77

Average rating: 7.24

Location: Vero Beach, FL

Architect(s): Tom Fazio

Year opened: 1989

Type course: private

T81. Streamsong (Black)​

2024 ranking: T67

Average rating: 7.23

Location: Bowling Green, FL

Architect(s): Gil Hanse, Jim Wagner

Year opened: 2017

Type course: resort, daily fee

T81. Secession​

2024 ranking: T86

Average rating: 7.23

Location: Gibbes Island, SC

Architect(s): Bruce Devlin

Year opened: 1992

Type course: private

T81. Grandfather (Championship)​

2024 ranking: T75

Average rating: 7.23

Location: Linville, NC

Architect(s): Ellis Maples

Year opened: 1968

Type course: private

T84. Harvester​

2024 ranking: 82

Average rating: 7.22

Location: Rhodes, IA

Architect(s): Keith Foster

Year opened: 2000

Type course: private

T84. Hazeltine National​

2024 ranking: 77

Average rating: 7.22

Location: Chaska, MN

Architect(s): Robert Trent Jones Sr.

Year opened: 1962

Type course: private

86. Eagle Point Club​

2024 ranking: T86

Average rating: 7.21

Location: Wilmington, NC

Architect(s): Tom Fazio

Year opened: 2000

Type course: private

T87. Bluejack National​

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2024 ranking: T75

Average rating: 7.20

Location: Montgomery, TX

Architect(s): Tiger Woods

Year opened: 2016

Type course: private

T87. Shoal Creek​

2024 ranking: T77

Average rating: 7.20

Location: Birmingham, AL

Architect(s): Jack Nicklaus

Year opened: 1976

Type course: private

T89. The Bear’s Club​

2024 ranking: T83

Average rating: 7.18

Location: Jupiter, FL

Architect(s): Jack Nicklaus

Year opened: 1999

Type course: private

T89. Jupiter Hills Club (Hills)​

2024 ranking: 91

Average rating: 7.18

Location: Tequesta, FL

Architect(s): George Fazio

Year opened: 1970

Type course: private

91. Arcadia Bluffs (Bluffs)​

2024 ranking: T77

Average rating: 7.17

Location: Arcadia, MI

Architect(s): Warren Henderson, Rick Smith

Year opened: 1999

Type course: resort, daily fee

T92. Olde Farm​

2024 ranking: T86

Average rating: 7.16

Location: Bristol, VA

Architect(s): Bobby Weed

Year opened: 2001

Type course: private

T92. Karsten Creek​

2024 ranking: T83

Average rating: 7.16

Location: Stillwater, OK

Architect(s): Tom Fazio

Year opened: 1994

Type course: daily fee

94. Lost Rail​

2024 ranking: T147

Average rating: 7.14

Location: Gretna, NE

Architect(s): Scott Hoffman

Year opened: 2022

Type course: private

95. Loblolly​

2024 ranking: 96

Average rating: 7.13

Location: Hobe Sound, FL

Architect(s): Pete Dye, P.B. Dye

Year opened: 1988

Type course: private

96. Black Desert Resort​

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2024 ranking: 81

Average rating: 7.11

Location: Ivins, UT

Architect(s): Tom Weiskopf, Phil Smith

Year opened: 2023

Type course: resort, daily fee

T97. Pinehurst Resort (No. 4)​

2024 ranking: 95

Average rating: 7.10

Location: Pinehurst, NC

Architect(s): Gil Hanse, Jim Wagner

2024 ranking: 1918

Type course: resort, daily fee

T97. Fallen Oak​

2024 ranking: T83

Average rating: 7.10

Location: Saucier, MS

Architect(s): Tom Fazio

Year opened: 2006

Type course: resort, daily fee, c

99. Mayacama​

2024 ranking: T92

Average rating: 7.09

Location: Santa Rosa, CA

Architect(s): Jack Nicklaus

Year opened: 2001

Type course: private

T100. Sweetens Cove​

2024 ranking: 90

Average rating: 7.08

Location: South Pittsburg, TN

Architect(s): Tad King, Rob Collins

Year opened: 2015

Type course: daily fee

T100. The Park West Palm​

2024 ranking: T71

Average rating: 7.08

Location: West Palm Beach, FL

Architect(s): Gil Hanse, Jim Wagner

Year opened: 2023

Type course: daily fee, municipal

T100. Tributary​

2024 ranking: T100

Average rating: 7.08

Location: Driggs, ID

Architect(s): David McLay Kidd

Year opened: 2009

Type course: private

T103. Naples National​

2024 ranking: T97

Average rating: 7.07

Location: Naples, FL

Architect(s): Michael Hurdzan, Dana Fry

Year opened: 1993

Type course: private

T103. Flint Hills National​

2024 ranking: T97

Average rating: 7.07

Location: Andover, KS

Architect(s): Tom Fazio

Year opened: 1997

Type course: private

T103. Austin Golf Club​

2024 ranking: T97

Average rating: 7.07

Location: Spicewood, TX

Architect(s): Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw

Year opened: 2001

Type course: private

106. Double Eagle​

2024 ranking: 89

Average rating: 7.06

Location: Galena, OH

Architect(s): Jay Morrish, Tom Weiskopf

Year opened: 1991

Type course: private

107. Primland (Highland)​

2024 ranking: T92

Average rating: 7.05

Location: Meadows of Dan, VA

Architect(s): Donald Steel

Year opened: 2006

Type course: resort, daily fee

T108. Black Sheep​

2024 ranking: T100

Average rating: 7.04

Location: Sugar Grove, IL

Architect(s): David Esler

Year opened: 2002

Type course: private

T108. Stanwich Club​

2024 ranking: T100

Average rating: 7.04

Location: Greenwich, CT

Architect(s): David Gordon, William Gordon, Tom Fazio

Year opened: 1964

Type course: private

T108. Ocean Forest​

2024 ranking: T100

Average rating: 7.04

Location: Sea Island, GA

Architect(s): Rees Jones

Year opened: 1995

Type course: private

T108. Forest Highlands (Canyon)​

2024 ranking: T118

Average rating: 7.04

Location: Flagstaff, AZ

Architect(s): Jay Morrish, Tom Weiskopf

Year opened: 1986

Type course: private

T112. Prairie Club (Dunes)​

2024 ranking: T94

Average rating: 7.03

Location: Valentine, NE

Architect(s): Tom Lehman, Chris Brands

Year opened: 2010

Type course: resort, daily fee

T112. Colleton River (Pete Dye)​

2024 ranking: T107

Average rating: 7.03

Location: Bluffton, SC

Architect(s): Pete Dye

Year opened: 1998

Type course: private

T112. Eugene County Club​

2024 ranking: 104

Average rating: 7.03

Location: Eugene, OR

Architect(s): H. Chandler Egan, Robert Trent Jones Sr.

Year opened: 1967

Type course: private

115. Dismal River Club (Red)​

2024 ranking: 51

Average rating: 7.02

Location: Mullen, NE

Architect(s): Tom Doak

Year opened: 2013

Type course: private

T116. Bellerive​

2024 ranking: T107

Average rating: 7.01

Location: St. Louis, MO

Architect(s): Robert Trent Jones Sr., Rees Jones

Year opened: 1960

Type course: private

T116. Golf Club of Tennessee​

2024 ranking: 118

Average rating: 7.01

Location: Kingston Springs, TN

Architect(s): Tom Fazio

Year opened: 1991

Type course: private

118. TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm​

2024 ranking: T161

Average rating: 7.00

Location: Potomac, MD

Architect(s): Jim Hardy, Steve Wenzloff

Year opened: 2009

Type course: private

T119. Spanish Oaks​

2024 ranking: T122

Average rating: 6.99

Location: Bee Cave, TX

Architect(s): Bobby Weed

Year opened: 2002

Type course: private

T119. Medalist​

2024 ranking: 106

Average rating: 6.99

Location: Hobe Sound, FL

Architect(s): Pete Dye, Greg Norman, Bobby Weed

Year opened: 1995

Type course: private

121. The Patriot​

2024 ranking: T116

Average rating: 6.98

Location: Owasso, OK

Architect(s): Robert Trent Jones Jr.

Year opened: 2010

Type course: private

T122. Wild Horse​

2024 ranking: 113

Average rating: 6.97

Location: Gothenburg, NE

Architect(s): Dave Axland, Dan Proctor

Year opened: 1999

Type course: daily fee

T122. Moonlight Basin (Reserve)​

2024 ranking: T116

Average rating: 6.97

Location: Big Sky, MT

Architect(s): Jack Nicklaus

Year opened: 2016

Type course: private

T122. Whisper Rock (Upper)​

2024 ranking: 122

Average rating: 6.97

Location: Scottsdale, AZ

Architect(s): Tom Fazio

Year opened: 2005

Type course: private

T125. Pine Tree​

2024 ranking: T132

Average rating: 6.96

Location: Boynton Beach, FL

Architect(s): Dick Wilson

Year opened: 1962

Type course: private

T125. Stonewall (Old)​

2024 ranking: T122

Average rating: 6.96

Location: Elverson, PA

Architect(s): Tom Doak

Year opened: 1993

Type course: private

T125. Santa Lucia Preserve​

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2024 ranking: T111

Average rating: 6.96

Location: Carmel , CA

Architect(s): Tom Fazio

Year opened: 2000

Type course: private

T125. The Bridge​

2024 ranking: T138

Average rating: 6.96

Location: Bridgehampton, NY

Architect(s): Rees Jones

Year opened: 2002

Type course: private

129. Atlanta Athletic Club (Highlands)​

2024 ranking: T129

Average rating: 6.95

Location: Johns Creek, GA

Architect(s): Robert Trent Jones Sr., Joe Finger, Rees Jones

Year opened: 1967

Type course: private

T130. Stone Eagle​

2024 ranking: T147

Average rating: 6.94

Location: Palm Desert, CA

Architect(s): Tom Doak

Year opened: 2005

Type course: private

T130. Marquette GC (Greywalls)​

2024 ranking: T107

Average rating: 6.94

Location: Marquette, MI

Architect(s): Mike Devries

Year opened: 2005

Type course: daily fee

T132. Mossy Oak​

2024 ranking: T129

Average rating: 6.93

Location: West Point, MS

Architect(s): Gil Hanse, Jim Wagner

Year opened: 2016

Type course: resort, daily fee

T132. Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee​

2024 ranking: T114

Average rating: 6.93

Location: Eatonton, GA

Architect(s): Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw

Year opened: 1997

Type course: private

T132. Southern Highlands​

2024 ranking: T122

Average rating: 6.93

Location: Las Vegas, NV

Architect(s): Robert Trent Jones Sr., Robert Trent Jones Jr.

Year opened: 1999

Type course: private

T132. High Ridge​

2024 ranking: T118

Average rating: 6.93

Location: Lantana, FL

Architect(s): Joe Lee, Kip Schulties

Year opened: 1980

Type course: private

T132. Caves Valley​

2024 ranking: T154

Average rating: 6.93

Location: Owings Mill, MD

Architect(s): Tom Fazio

Year opened: 1991

Type course: private

T132. The Tradition​

2024 ranking: 105

Average rating: 6.93

Location: La Quinta, CA

Architect(s): Arnold Palmer, Ed Seay

Year opened: 1997

Type course: private

T132. Giants Ridge (Quarry)​

2024 ranking: T122

Average rating: 6.93

Location: Biwabik, MN

Architect(s): Jeff Brauer

Year opened: 2003

Type course: resort, daily fee

T139. Boot Ranch​

2024 ranking: T107

Average rating: 6.92

Location: Fredericksburg, TX

Architect(s): Jim Lipe, Hal Sutton

Year opened: 2006

Type course: private

T139. Lost Dunes​

2024 ranking: 142

Average rating: 6.92

Location: Bridgman, MI

Architect(s): Tom Doak

Year opened: 1999

Type course: private

T139. Lajitas Golf Resort (Black Jack’s Crossing)​

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2024 ranking: T143

Average rating: 6.92

Location: Lajitas, TX

Architect(s): Lanny Wadkins

Year opened: 2012

Type course: resort, daily fee

T139. Austin Country Club​

2024 ranking: T138

Average rating: 6.92

Location: Austin, TX

Architect(s): Pete Dye

Year opened: 1984

Type course: private

T143. Forest Dunes (The Loop Red & Black)​

2024 ranking: T134

Average rating: 6.91

Location: Roscommon, MI

Architect(s): Tom Doak

Year opened: 2016

Type course: resort, daily fee

T143. Trump International West Palm Beach​

2024 ranking: T147

Average rating: 6.91

Location: West Palm Beach, FL

Architect(s): Jim Fazio

Year opened: 1999

Type course: private

T143. Pronghorn (Fazio)​

2024 ranking: T132

Average rating: 6.91

Location: Bend, OR

Architect(s): Tom Fazio

Year opened: 2007

Type course: private

T146. Hidden Creek​

2024 ranking: T118

Average rating: 6.90

Location: Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Architect(s): Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw

Year opened: 2002

Type course: private

T146. Coral Creek Club​

2024 ranking: T143

Average rating: 6.90

Location: Placida, FL

Architect(s): Tom Fazio

Year opened: 2000

Type course: private

T146. PaaKo Ridge​

2024 ranking: T138

Average rating: 6.90

Location: Sandia Park, NM

Architect(s): Ken Dye

Year opened: 2000

Type course: daily fee

T149. Kohler Blackwolf Run (River)​

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2024 ranking: T143

Average rating: 6.87

Location: Kohler, WI

Architect(s): Pete Dye

Year opened: 1988

Type course: resort, daily fee

T149. Kiawah Island Club (Cassique)​

2024 ranking: T147

Average rating: 6.87

Location: Kiawah Island, SC

Architect(s): Tom Watson

Year opened: 2000

Type course: private

T149. Desert Highlands​

2024 ranking: T143

Average rating: 6.87

Location: Scottsdale, AZ

Architect(s): Jack Nicklaus

Year opened: 1983

Type course: private

T149. Trinity Forest​

2024 ranking: 166

Average rating: 6.87

Location: Dallas, TX

Architect(s): Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw

Year opened: 2016

Type course: private

T149. Rustic Canyon​

2024 ranking: 147

Average rating: 6.87

Location: Moorpark, CA

Architect(s): Gil Hanse, Jim Wagner, Geoff Shackelford

Year opened: 2001

Type course: daily fee

T149. Applebrook​

2024 ranking: T178

Average rating: 6.87

Location: Malvern, PA

Architect(s): Gil Hanse

Year opened: 2001

Type course: private

T149. Golf Club at Black Rock​

2024 ranking: T154

Average rating: 6.87

Location: Coeur d’Alene, ID

Architect(s): Jim Engh

Year opened: 2003

Type course: private

T149. Windsong Farm​

2024 ranking: T154

Average rating: 6.87

Location: Independence, MN

Architect(s): John Fought, Tom Lehman

Year opened: 2003

Type course: private

T157. Spring Island​

2024 ranking: Old Tabby Links)

2024 ranking: T134

Average rating: 6.86

Location: Okatie, SC

Architect(s): Arnold Palmer, Ed Seay, Brandon Johnson

Year opened: 1993

Type course: private

T157. Wine Valley​

2024 ranking: T134

Average rating: 6.86

Location: Walla Walla, WA

Architect(s): Dan Hixson

Year opened: 2009

Type course: daily fee

T157. Atlanta Country Club​

2024 ranking: T161

Average rating: 6.86

Location: Marietta, GA

Architect(s): Willard Byrd, Joe Finger, Jay Morrish, Jack Nicklaus, Bob Cupp, Mike Riley

Year opened: 1966

Type course: private

T157. Sherwood​

2024 ranking: T161

Average rating: 6.86

Location: Thousand Oaks, CA

Architect(s): Jack Nicklaus

Year opened: 1989

Type course: private

T157. Conway Farms​

2024 ranking: T167

Average rating: 6.86

Location: Lake Forest, IL

Architect(s): Tom Fazio

Year opened: 1991

Type course: private

T157. Champion Hills​

2024 ranking: T147

Average rating: 6.86

Location: Hendersonville, NC

Architect(s): Tom Fazio

Year opened: 1991

Type course: private

T163. Aldarra​

2024 ranking: T161

Average rating: 6.85

Location: Sammamish, WA

Architect(s): Tom Fazio

Year opened: 2001

Type course: private

T163. Cliffs at Mountain Park​

2024 ranking: T129

Average rating: 6.85

Location: Travelers Rest, SC

Architect(s): Gary Player

Year opened: 2013

Type course: private

T163. Concession​

2024 ranking: T154

Average rating: 6.85

Location: Bradenton, FL

Architect(s): Jack Nicklaus

Year opened: 2006

Type course: private

T166. Cabot Citrus Farms (Karoo)*​

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Average rating: 6.84

Location: Brooksville, FL

Architect(s): Kyle Franz

Year opened: 2024

Type course: resort, daily fee

T166. Trump National (Old)​

2024 ranking: T154

Average rating: 6.84

Location: Bedminster, NJ

Architect(s): Tom Fazio

Year opened: 2004

Type course: private

T166. The Rim​

2024 ranking: T122

Average rating: 6.84

Location: Payson, AZ

Architect(s): Tom Weiskopf, Jay Morrish

Year opened: 1999

Type course: private

T166. Nantucket Golf Club​

2024 ranking: T167

Average rating: 6.84

Location: Siaconsett, MA

Architect(s): Rees Jones

Year opened: 1998

Type course: private

T170. Dormie Club​

2024 ranking: T181

Average rating: 6.83

Location: West End, NC

Architect(s): Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw

Year opened: 2010

Type course: private

T170. Big Cedar Lodge (Ozarks National)​

2024 ranking: T167

Average rating: 6.83

Location: Hollister, MO

Architect(s): Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw

Year opened: 2018

Type course: resort, daily fee

T170. Sand Hollow (Championship)​

2024 ranking: T154

Average rating: 6.83

Location: Hurricane, UT

Architect(s): John Fought, Andy Staples

Year opened: 2008

Type course: resort, daily fee

T170. Escondido​

2024 ranking: T147

Average rating: 6.83

Location: Horseshoe Bay, TX

Architect(s): Tom Fazio

Year opened: 2006

Type course: private

T170. Frederica​

2024 ranking: T154

Average rating: 6.83

Location: St. Simons Island, GA

Architect(s): Tom Fazio

Year opened: 2004

Type course: private

T170. Kukui’ula​

2024 ranking: T173

Average rating: 6.83

Location: Koloa, HI

Architect(s): Tom Weiskopf

Year opened: 2011

Type course: private

T176. French Lick Resort (Pete Dye)​

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2024 ranking: T167

Average rating: 6.82

Location: French Lick, IN

Architect(s): Pete Dye

Year opened: 2009

Type course: resort, daily fee, casino

T176. Saucon Valley (Weyhill)​

2024 ranking: T161

Average rating: 6.82

Location: Bethlehem, PA

Architect(s): David Gordon, William Gordon

Year opened: 1968

Type course: private

T176. Ridge at Back Brook​

2024 ranking: T134

Average rating: 6.82

Location: Ringoes, NJ

Architect(s): Tom Fazio

Year opened: 2002

Type course: private

T179. Kiawah Island Club (River)​

2024 ranking: T176

Average rating: 6.81

Location: Kiawah Island, SC

Architect(s): Tom Fazio

Year opened: 1995

Type course: private

T179. Santa Ana Country Club​

2024 ranking: T181

Average rating: 6.81

Location: Santa Ana, CA

Architect(s): Jay Blasi

Year opened: 2016

Type course: private

T179. Mauna Kea Resort​

2024 ranking: T176

Average rating: 6.81

Location: Kohala Coast, HI

Architect(s): Robert Trent Jones Sr., Rees Jones

Year opened: 1964

Type course: resort, daily fee

182. The Ford Field & River Club​

2024 ranking: T178

Average rating: 6.80

Location: Richmond Hill, GA

Architect(s): Pete Dye

Year opened: 1987

Type course: private

183. Palmetto Bluff (May River)​

2024 ranking: T171

Average rating: 6.79

Location: Bluffton, SC

Architect(s): Jack Nicklaus

Year opened: 2004

Type course: private

184. Silvies Valley Ranch (Hankins)​

2024 ranking: T122

Average rating: 6.77

Location: Seneca, OR

Architect(s): Dan Hixson

Year opened: 2017

Type course: resort, daily fee

T185. Chechesee Creek​

2024 ranking: T187

Average rating: 6.76

Location: Okatie, SC

Architect(s): Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw

Year opened: 2000

Type course: private

T185. Pebble Beach Resorts (Links at Spanish Bay)*​

Average rating: 6.76

Location: Pebble Beach, CA

Architect(s): Robert Trent Jones Jr., Sandy Tatum, Tom Watson

Year opened: 1987

Type course: resort, daily fee

T185. Old Memorial​

2024 ranking: T171

Average rating: 6.76

Location: Tampa, FL

Architect(s): Steve Smyers

Year opened: 1997

Type course: private

T185. Sahalee (South/North)​

2024 ranking: T184

Average rating: 6.76

Location: Sammamish, WA

Architect(s): Ted Robinson, Rees Jones

Year opened: 1969

Type course: private

T189. Omni PGA Frisco Resort (Fields Ranch East)​

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2024 ranking: T187

Average rating: 6.75

Location: Frisco, TX

Architect(s): Gil Hanse, Jim Wagner

Year opened: 2023

Type course: resort, daily fee

T189. Hawk’s Ridge*​

Average rating: 6.75

Location: Ball Ground, GA

Architect(s): Bob Cupp

Year opened: 1999

Type course: private

T191. Country Club of North Carolina (Dogwood)​

2024 ranking: T200

Average rating: 6.74

Location: Pinehurst, NC

Architect(s): Willard Byrd, Ellis Maples

Year opened: 1963

Type course: private

T191. Olympic Club (Ocean)*​

Average rating: 6.74

Location: San Francisco, CA

Architect(s): Tom Weiskopf, Bill Love

Year opened: 2000

Type course: private

T191. Stone Canyon​

2024 ranking: T173

Average rating: 6.74

Location: Oro Valley, AZ

Architect(s): Jay Morrish

Year opened: 2000

Type course: private

T191. Wolf Creek​

2024 ranking: T200

Average rating: 6.74

Location: Olathe, KS

Architect(s): Marvin Ferguson

Year opened: 1971

Type course: private

T191. Wilmington Country Club (South)​

2024 ranking: 184

Average rating: 6.74

Location: Wilmington, DE

Architect(s): Robert Trent Jones Sr., Keith Foster

2024 ranking: 1959

Type course: private

196. Big Cedar Lodge (Buffalo Ridge)*​

Average rating: 6.73

Location: Hollister, MO

Architect(s): Tom Fazio

Year opened: 1999

Type course: resort, daily fee

T197. Caledonia Golf & Fish Club​

2024 ranking: 187

Average rating: 6.72

Location: Pawleys Island, SC

Architect(s): Michael Strantz

Year opened: 1994

Type course: resort, daily fee

T197. Golden Horseshoe (Gold)​

2024 ranking: 190

Average rating: 6.72

Location: Williamsburg, VA

Architect(s): Robert Trent Jones Sr., Rees Jones, Greg Muirhead

Year opened: 1963

Type course: resort, daily fee

T197. CDA National Reserve​

2024 ranking: 195

Average rating: 6.72

Location: Coeur d’Alene, ID

Architect(s): Tom Weiskopf

Year opened: 2012

Type course: private

T197. TPC Summerlin*​

Average rating: 6.72

Location: Las Vegas, NV

Architect(s): Bobby Weed

Year opened: 1992

Type course: private

This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Golfweek's Best 2025: Top 200 Modern Courses in the U.S., ranked

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