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Top 100 Courses in the World 2025-26: Our raters’ votes, revealed!
Our 2025-26 ranking of the Top 100 Courses in the World is a celebration of the greatest designs around the globe.Latest
This pristine public 9-holer in New York’s first capital topped my 2025 list
My favorite course of the year offers an incredible summer deal
Our 6 favorite golf resorts we visited in 2025
Why the best course I played in 2025 was the one I played backwards
My favorite course from 2025 made me want to go D1
What TGL’s new hole designs reveal about golf and travel
The 8 most dramatic course changes from 2025
How a Christmas gift created Sand Valley’s newest resort course
Why the shortest World Top 100 course is long on fun
Shoreacres tips out at just over 6,300 yards, but the story of this great Chicago layout is more than just a tale of the tape.
How this 6-time major championship host site regained its luster
A 2018 restoration of Inverness returned the course to its Donald Ross roots and bumped it back up in the rankings.
5 most affordable courses in our Top 100 in the World ranking
Here is the list of the five most affordable courses in GOLF’s Top 100 in the World ranking. Among the courses is Bethpage Black.
The 11 most exclusive courses on GOLF’s World Top 100 list
Every course on the World Top 100 is worth playing. Not every course makes that easy to do. These are the 11 most exclusive on the list
Old to New: Sorting our Top 100 Courses list by year built
Take in the extensive history of our Top 100 Courses in the World list by browsing the course names sorted from oldest to newest.
How this dramatic Aussie course cracked our World Top 100 ranking
On a windy a site with stunning views, Cape Wickham offers a compelling combination of coastal scenery and strategic intrigue.
How Te Arai North cracked GOLF’s World Top 100 rankings
With fewer seaside holes than its sibling South, Te Arai North makes the most of its dramatic inland stretches.
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.
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.
What TGL’s new hole designs reveal about golf and travel
The best golf courses are transportive, taking players on memorable journeys. Can simulated layouts do the same?
The 8 most dramatic course changes from 2025
In a busy year in golf design, scores of courses underwent changes. Here are 8 that saw especially dramatic transformations.
When this popular PGA Tour pro finally knew he was good at golf
PGA Tour veteran Boo Weekley joined GOLF’s Subpar podcast and revelaed exactly when he knew he was good enough to play the PGA Tour.
At Omni La Costa, a rich history meets modern updates (and amenities)
A recent multimillion-restoration has burnished La Costa’s reputation as both a tournament venue and a resort getaway.
This restored Florida muni was our most-read travel story of 2025
At a time when most new courses are high-priced private clubs, the tale of a revived public-access gem was a breath of fresh air.
The world’s happiest golf destination? Why it might be Bhutan
In the remote country of Bhutan, one writer found breathtaking scenery, adventure, happiness and, of course, golf.
Why this Top 100 course is more than the ‘greatest’ 1st hole in the world
The opening hole at Machrihanish is a fitting introduction to a course that unfolds as a case study in classic Scottish links.
This pristine public 9-holer in New York’s first capital topped my 2025 list
Green Acres Golf Course, a pristine, community-oriented public 9-holer in Kingston, N.Y. was my favorite course of 2025. Here’s why.
My favorite course of the year offers an incredible summer deal
Summer in Arizona has become my time to shine — at least, in a golf sense. Here’s why I play most of my golf during the hottest time of year.
Our 6 favorite golf resorts we visited in 2025
Here are our 6 favorite golf resorts we visited in 2025. Among the resorts are properties in Texas and California.
Why the best course I played in 2025 was the one I played backwards
Sometimes, if you’d like to really appreciate a golf course, you need to look at it from the opposite direction.
My favorite course from 2025 made me want to go D1
One of the best public courses in the country is nestled on the edge of campus at the University Notre Dame. It’s absolutely worth the visit.What TGL’s new hole designs reveal about golf and travel
The best golf courses are transportive, taking players on memorable journeys. Can simulated layouts do the same?The 8 most dramatic course changes from 2025
In a busy year in golf design, scores of courses underwent changes. Here are 8 that saw especially dramatic transformations.Top 100 Courses in the World 2025-26: Our raters’ votes, revealed!
Our 2025-26 ranking of the Top 100 Courses in the World is a celebration of the greatest designs around the globe.
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.
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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