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Do course conditions affect the rankings? A podcast prelude to the World Top 100
The quality of a course can be tough to disentangle from its presentation, an intangible shapes that perceptions but also how a layout plays.Latest
Inside SentryWorld, a golf resort that plays like a private club
Why Cabot Citrus Farms’ Karoo course is boldest statement in Florida golf
Do courses on the water have an edge in the rankings? A podcast parses the Top 100
At Texas newcomer Wild Spring Dunes, preview play about to begin
Your winter of Australian golf is coming. Here’s how to plan a trip
Inside Sleepy Hollow’s epic clubhouse, one of golf’s most opulent retreats
Pebble Beach’s newest attraction? Its spruced-up 19th hole
This inventive King-Collins 9-holer should be your next New York golf stop
Top 100 Courses You Can Play: Our staff’s 9 favorite spots
We recently released our latest ranking of the Top 100 Courses You Can Play. Everyone has their favorites — here’s our staff’s picks.
Why our Top 100 Courses You Can Play list still is so meaningful
Great course architecture thrives well beyond private clubs. A stunning number of superb courses — like these 100 — are available to all golfers.
State-by-state breakdown of GOLF’s Top 100 Courses You Can Play ranking
GOLF’s new Top 100 Courses You Can Play ranking for 2024-25 features 29 states in all. Find out which state has the most top public-access courses here.
Top 100 Courses You Can Play in the U.S. for 2024-25: America’s best public golf
Our all-new ranking of the best public golf courses in the U.S. is another reminder that great architecture is accessible to all.
Why this Top 100 course feels like it’s anywhere but Central Florida
For the last 10 years, Streamsong has been a major player in the resort golf game. But you won’t find typical Florida golf courses there.
Golf in paradise easily made this course my favorite I played this year
If you’re looking for an elite Caribbean golf destination, Cap Cana’s Punta Espada is the perfect place to soak in the sun.
Are you a well-traveled golfer? Check out our Top 100 Courses T-shirt
Wear this great conversation starter on your next buddies trip and compare your favorite golf courses right from the back of your tee.
Best golf courses in Wyoming for 2024-25
These are the best golf courses in Wyoming, according to GOLF Magazine’s 2024-25 ranking by its expert panel of course raters.
Best golf courses in Wisconsin for 2024-25
These are the best golf courses in Wisconsin, according to GOLF Magazine’s 2024-25 ranking by its expert panel of course raters.
Best golf courses in West Virginia for 2024-25
These are the best golf courses in West Virginia, according to GOLF Magazine’s 2024-25 ranking by its expert panel of course raters.
Best golf courses in Washington for 2024-25
These are the best golf courses in Washington, according to GOLF Magazine’s 2024-25 ranking by its expert panel of course raters.
Best golf courses in Virginia for 2024-25
These are the best golf courses in Virginia, according to GOLF Magazine’s 2024-25 ranking by its expert panel of course raters.
Best golf courses in Vermont for 2024-25
These are the best golf courses in Vermont, according to GOLF Magazine’s 2024-25 ranking by its expert panel of course raters.
Best golf courses in Utah for 2024-25
These are the best golf courses in Utah, according to GOLF Magazine’s 2024-25 ranking by its expert panel of course raters.Do course conditions affect the rankings? A podcast prelude to the World Top 100
The quality of a course can be tough to disentangle from its presentation, an intangible shapes that perceptions but also how a layout plays.
So close! These 25 courses missed our latest Top 100 World list by the narrowest of margins
When we update our Top 100 World list two years from now, it would be no surprise to see some of these courses break into the mix.
What are the best values on GOLF’s Top 100 Courses in the World list?
GOLF released its latest ranking of the Top 100 Courses in the World, and our panelists are here to chime in on the best value golf courses.
How Shanqin Bay cracked our newest Top 100 Courses in the World list
GOLF’s latest Top 100 Courses in the World ranking boasts eight newcomers. Here, we’ll introduce you to the rookies. Meet Shanqin Bay.
How Royal Cinque Ports cracked our newest Top 100 Courses in the World list
GOLF’s latest Top 100 Courses in the World ranking boasts eight newcomers. Here, we’ll introduce you to the rookies. Meet Royal Cinque Ports.
How Machrihanish cracked our newest Top 100 Courses in the World list
GOLF’s latest Top 100 Courses in the World ranking boasts eight newcomers. Here, we’ll introduce you to the rookies. Meet Machrihanish.
Can you get a tee time at a Top 100 Course in the World? Here’s your guide
How easy (or difficult?) is it to play the Top 100 Courses in the World? They all require cash, connections or some combination of the two.
Course Rater Confidential: Asia-Pacific courses we can’t wait to open
GOLF’s inaugural ranking of the Top 100 Courses in Asia-Pacific is out, but what near-completed courses should we be looking forward to?
Course Rater Confidential: What should a first-time traveler know about Asia-Pacific golf?
When it comes to Asia-Pacific golf, what should travelers know about caddie culture, accessibility of courses, tipping, dress codes and more?
Course Rater Confidential: Top 100 Asia-Pacific courses we can’t wait to check out (and snubs)
The courses on the newest ranking our raters are especially keen to check out, and which ones are they surprised didn’t make the list at all?
Course Rater Confidential: Takeaways from GOLF’s inaugural Top 100 Asia-Pacific ranking
GOLF’s inaugural ranking of the Top 100 Courses in Asia-Pacific has put a spotlight on exciting destinations many U.S. golfers rarely visit.
Planning a golf trip to Asia, Australia or New Zealand? Here are 6 things to know
Planning a golf trip to Asia, Australia or New Zealand? Good idea. Here are six things to know before you go to make your trip a breeze.
GOLF’s Top 100 ranking of the best golf courses in Asia-Pacific, categorized by country
In GOLF’s inaugural ranking of the Top 100 courses in Asia-Pacific, one country stood out among the rest with 38 courses on the list.
GOLF’s first-ever Top 100 Courses in Asia-Pacific ranking will expand your bucket list
Our course raters created GOLF’s first-ever ranking of must-play courses beyond North America and Europe. What’d they find? Pure magic.
Southwest Ireland golf-trip planning guide: Best places to play, stay, eat
Thinking about a Southwest Ireland golf trip? Here’s everything you need to know about Lahinch, Ballybunion and the region’s other glories.
After 7 weeks of European golf, this hole stands above the rest
The 15th hole at Prestwick Golf Club is just 353 yards long, but it plays unlike anything our writer had seen before.
Dream 18: The ultimate routing of our Top 100 Courses in the UK and Ireland ranking
Exclusive for InsideGOLF members, we selected the best 18 holes among our Top 100 Courses in the UK and Ireland ranking. Start salivating.
The best golf courses in Scotland | 2022 ranking
GOLF recently released its Top 100 Courses in the UK and Ireland ranking. Here are the best courses in Scotland.
The best golf courses in England | 2022 ranking
GOLF recently released its Top 100 Courses in the UK and Ireland ranking. Here are the best courses in England.
The best golf courses in Ireland and Northern Ireland | 2022 ranking
GOLF recently released its Top 100 Courses in the UK and Ireland ranking. Here are the best courses in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Want to play the best courses in the UK and Ireland? Options are endless
Whatever tickles your fancy, there’s a trip abroad to be had — one of the best investments you’ll ever make in your game.Do course conditions affect the rankings? A podcast prelude to the World Top 100
The quality of a course can be tough to disentangle from its presentation, an intangible shapes that perceptions but also how a layout plays.Do courses on the water have an edge in the rankings? A podcast parses the Top 100
On a recent episode of the Destination Golf podcast, the co-hosts discussed whether seaside tracks are favored over their inland counterparts.Your winter of Australian golf is coming. Here’s how to plan a trip
Rory McIlroy will arrive in Melbourne in December to showcase the legendary golf of the Australian Sandbelt. Here’s how you can visit, too.Inside Sleepy Hollow’s epic clubhouse, one of golf’s most opulent retreats
Sleepy Hollow Country Club’s opulent clubhouse is a 19th-century mansion that was designed to be the home of a Vanderbilt heiress.
After losing PGA Tour event, Kapalua forges onward: ‘A real rollercoaster’
After the PGA Tour pulled the plug on its Sentry event at Kapalua, the Maui resort has remained sanguine about any potential fallout.
Playing 3 historic Open Championship sites in 1 day? Here’s how to do it
Once a year in England, everyday golfers get a chance to replicate a feat made famous by the game’s original showman.
This 3,000-yard golf course has 45 possible holes. Here’s how it works
Storm King in New York’s Hudson Valley has five 9-hole routings, myriad teeing options and upward of 45 possible holes.Do course conditions affect the rankings? A podcast prelude to the World Top 100
The quality of a course can be tough to disentangle from its presentation, an intangible shapes that perceptions but also how a layout plays.Inside SentryWorld, a golf resort that plays like a private club
With spread-out tee times, mint conditions and over-the-top refreshment stations, the Wisconsin resort offers a rarefied golf experience..Why Cabot Citrus Farms’ Karoo course is boldest statement in Florida golf
The architect Kyle Franz was bent on building something different. He achieved his goal with his Cabot Citrus Farms Karoo design.Do courses on the water have an edge in the rankings? A podcast parses the Top 100
On a recent episode of the Destination Golf podcast, the co-hosts discussed whether seaside tracks are favored over their inland counterparts.At Texas newcomer Wild Spring Dunes, preview play about to begin
Eight holes at the Tom Doak design at Wild Spring Dunes are ready for play, and clearing has begun on a second course.Your winter of Australian golf is coming. Here’s how to plan a trip
Rory McIlroy will arrive in Melbourne in December to showcase the legendary golf of the Australian Sandbelt. Here’s how you can visit, too.Inside Sleepy Hollow’s epic clubhouse, one of golf’s most opulent retreats
Sleepy Hollow Country Club’s opulent clubhouse is a 19th-century mansion that was designed to be the home of a Vanderbilt heiress.
The defining trait of good golf-course architecture? It’s not length
What design elements challenge athletic people with well-grooved, powerful swings? What features get inside their heads? An expert answers.
Why is the Oakmont clubhouse green? Here’s what we know
The Oakmont clubhouse wasn’t always green. Historical documents suggest the change was made early in the club’s history.
Augusta National planned a 19th hole. What happened?
Avid golf fans know every one of Augusta National’s 18 holes. But what about plans for the long-lost 19th?!
Why this low-country gem was my favorite course I played in 2024
Nestled in the low country of South Carolina is Yeamans Hall Club. It awed me with its views — and unlocked striking memories, too.
The best 18 holes from our all-new Top 100 Courses You Can Play ranking
If you could build a course by taking 18 of the best holes from 18 world-class courses, what would it look like? We gave it a go.Top 100 Courses You Can Play in the U.S. for 2024-25: America’s best public golf
Our all-new ranking of the best public golf courses in the U.S. is another reminder that great architecture is accessible to all.
Top 100 Courses in the U.S. for 2024-25: America’s finest designs, ranked
The 100 best golf courses in the U.S. is a challenging list to compile. But our raters have done it again for our all-new 2024-25 ranking.
A weekend at Montage Palmetto Bluff: Inside a relaxing Southern getaway (and a tee time at May River)
Montage Palmetto Bluff, located in Bluffton, S.C., has elevated dining, loads of outdoor activities and 18 fantastic golf holes at May River Golf Course.
Top 100 Resort of the Week: Erin Hills
Erin Hills brings an Irish vibe to America with superb golf, luxurious, rustic-inspired lodging, a putting course, and so much more. Take a peek inside.
Golf’s 2019-2020 Ranking of the Top 100 Resorts in the World
In one of the biggest editorial projects GOLF has ever attempted, we culled the names of 243 rank-worthy resorts spread across North America.Latest Courses Videos
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