Welcome to the Golfweek’s Best 2026 ranking of the top 200 resort courses in the United States. Our hundreds of course raters have been busy, especially with checking out new courses that have earned a spot on this prestigious list.
Ambitious resort developers have been busy in recent years after a long slowdown in the introduction of new courses. Layouts such as the Lido and Sedge Valley at Sand Valley in Wisconsin, Pinehurst No. 10 in North Carolina, and the Karoo and Roost layouts at Cabot Citrus Farms in Florida have in recent years popped into the rankings of top resort courses in the U.S.
This year is no different, with a handful of new courses making the Golfweek’s Best ranking of resort courses. Tops among them is The Keep at The McLemore, a Bill Bergin and Rees Jones design perched high atop Lookout Mountain in Georgia. The new layout joins the property’s established Highlands course among the top 200 resort layouts in the U.S., with The Keep jumping into the No. 25 spot since opening in 2025. The views from the cliffside holes are staggering, with a valley floor some 1,500 feet below and mountains all around.
Also new for this year’s rankings is the Tom Fazio-designed layout at High Hampton Resort in North Carolina. The high-country course, which opened in 2021, has surpassed the minimum number of rater votes to break into the rankings of top resort courses at No. 45. The success of High Hampton extends Fazio’s run of excellence, this course raising his total to 23 layouts in the resort rankings.
There’s even room for an older course finding new life and a spot in this year’s rankings. The North Course at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in California breaks into the rankings at No. 56 after the original 1965 design was overhauled by the team of Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner.
There also is a can’t-miss course leaping into the rankings in a tie for No. 73: The Scarecrow at Gamble Sands by David McLay Kidd and Nick Schaan. The second course at the popular Washington resort is perched atop cliffs and ridges overlooking the Columbia River, and it serves as a twist on the original Gamble Sands layout with more risk-reward opportunities and even better views. Expect to see the brand-new Scarecrow climb in the rankings in the coming years.
To compile this list, the members of our course-ratings panel continually evaluate courses and rate them based on our 10 criteria. They also file a single, overall rating on each course. Those overall ratings on each course are averaged to produce a final, cumulative rating. Then each course is ranked against other courses in the category. This list focuses on the courses themselves, not the resorts as a whole or other amenities.
* New to or returning to the list
Oregon courses in bold
1. Pebble Beach Resorts (Pebble Beach Golf Links)
Average rating: 8.762025 ranking: 1Location: Pebble Beach, CAArchitect(s): Douglas Grant, Jack NevilleYear opened: 1919
2. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (Pacific Dunes)
Average rating: 8.492025 ranking: 2Location: Bandon, ORArchitect(s): Tom DoakYear opened: 2001
3. Pinehurst Resort (No. 2)
Average rating: 8.282025 ranking: 3Location: Pinehurst, NCArchitect(s): Donald RossYear opened: 1907
4. Kohler Whistling Straits (Straits)
Average rating: 8.142025 ranking: 4Location: Mosel, WIArchitect(s): Pete DyeYear opened: 1998
5. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (Bandon Trails)
Average rating: 8.112025 ranking: 5Location: Bandon, ORArchitect(s): Bill Coore, Ben CrenshawYear opened: 2005
6. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (Old Macdonald)
Average rating: 8.042025 ranking: 6Location: Bandon, ORArchitect(s): Tom Doak, Jim UrbinaYear opened: 2010
7. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (Bandon Dunes)
Average rating: 8.032025 ranking: 7Location: Bandon, ORArchitect(s): David McLay KiddYear opened: 1999
8. Shadow Creek
Average rating: 7.992025 ranking: 8Location: North Las Vegas, NVArchitect(s): Tom FazioYear opened: 1990
9. Kiawah Island Golf Resort (Ocean Course)
Average rating: 7.962025 ranking: 9Location: Kiawah Island, SCArchitect(s): Pete DyeYear opened: 1991
10. Pebble Beach Resorts (Spyglass Hill)
Average rating: 7.722025 ranking: 11Location: Pebble Beach, CAArchitect(s): Robert Trent Jones Sr.Year opened: 1966
11. Sand Valley (Lido)
Average rating: 7.692025 ranking: 10Location: Nekoosa, WIArchitect(s): C.B. Macdonald, Seth Raynor, Tom Doak, Brian SchneiderYear opened: 2023
12. TPC Sawgrass (Players Stadium)
Average rating: 7.662025 ranking: 12Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, FLArchitect(s): Pete DyeYear opened: 1980
T13. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (Sheep Ranch)
Average rating: 7.652025 ranking: 13Location: Bandon, ORArchitect(s): Bill Coore, Ben CrenshawYear opened: 2020
T13. Four Seasons Resort Lanai (Manele)
Average rating: 7.652025 ranking: 14Location: Lanai, HIArchitect(s): Jack NicklausYear opened: 1993
15. Pinehurst Resort (No. 10)
Average rating: 7.572025 ranking: 19Location: Aberdeen, NCArchitect(s): Tom Doak, Angela MoserYear opened: 2024
16. Sand Valley (Sand Valley)
Average rating: 7.512025 ranking: T16Location: Nekoosa, WIArchitect(s): Bill Coore, Ben CrenshawYear opened: 2017
17. Streamsong (Red)
Average rating: 7.502025 ranking: 15Location: Bowling Green, FLArchitect(s): Bill Coore, Ben CrenshawYear opened: 2012
18. Sand Valley (Mammoth Dunes)
Average rating: 7.492025 ranking: T16Location: Nekoosa, WIArchitect(s): David McLay KiddYear opened: 2018
19. Streamsong (Blue)
Average rating: 7.382025 ranking: 22Location: Bowling Green, FLArchitect(s): Tom DoakYear opened: 2012
T20. Erin Hills
Average rating: 7.372025 ranking: 23Location: Erin, WIArchitect(s): Michael Hurdzan, Dana Fry, Ron WhittenYear opened: 2006
T20. Gamble Sands
Average rating: 7.372025 ranking: 20Location: Brewster, WAArchitect(s): David McLay KiddYear opened: 2014
22. Kapalua (Plantation)
Average rating: 7.362025 ranking: 18Location: Maui, HIArchitect(s): Bill Coore, Ben CrenshawYear opened: 1991
23. Sea Pines Resort (Harbour Town Golf Links)
Average rating: 7.312025 ranking: 24Location: Hilton Head Island, SCArchitect(s): Pete DyeYear opened: 1969
24. Sea Island (Seaside)
Average rating: 7.302025 ranking: 25Location: St. Simons Island, GAArchitect(s): Charles H. Alison, Harry S. Colt, Joe Lee, Tom FazioYear opened: 1929
25. McLemore (The Keep)*
Average rating: 7.27Location: Rising Fawn, GAArchitect(s): Bill Bergin, Rees JonesYear opened: 2025
26. Sand Valley (Sedge Valley)
Average rating: 7.252025 ranking: 21Location: Nekoosa, WIArchitect(s): Tom DoakYear opened: 2024
T27. Streamsong (Black)
Average rating: 7.212025 ranking: 26Location: Bowling Green, FLArchitect(s): Gil Hanse, Jim WagnerYear opened: 2017
T27. Arcadia Bluffs (Bluffs)
Average rating: 7.212025 ranking: 27Location: Arcadia, MIArchitect(s): Warren Henderson, Rick SmithYear opened: 1999
29. Primland (Highland)
Average rating: 7.142025 ranking: 32Location: Meadows of Dan, VAArchitect(s): Donald SteelYear opened: 2006
T30. Black Desert Resort
Average rating: 7.112025 ranking: 28Location: Ivins, UTArchitect(s): Tom Weiskopf, Phil SmithYear opened: 2023
T30. Omni Homestead Resort (Cascades)
Average rating: 7.112025 ranking: 31Location: Hot Springs, VAArchitect(s): William S. FlynnYear opened: 1923
32. Pinehurst Resort (No. 4)
Average rating: 7.092025 ranking: T29Location: Pinehurst, NCArchitect(s): Gil Hanse, Jim WagnerYear opened: 2018
33. Prairie Club (Dunes)
Average rating: 7.052025 ranking: 34Location: Valentine, NEArchitect(s): Tom Lehman, Chris BrandsYear opened: 2010
34. Fallen Oak
Average rating: 7.032025 ranking: T29Location: Saucier, MSArchitect(s): Tom FazioYear opened: 2006
35. Giants Ridge (Quarry)
Average rating: 7.012025 ranking: T35Location: Biwabik, MNArchitect(s): Jeff BrauerYear opened: 2003
36. Forest Dunes (Loop Red & Black)
Average rating: 6.942025 ranking: 38Location: Roscommon, MIArchitect(s): Tom DoakYear opened: 2016
37. Mossy Oak
Average rating: 6.932025 ranking: T35Location: West Point, MSArchitect(s): Gil Hanse, Jim WagnerYear opened: 2016
38. Lajitas (Black Jack’s Crossing)
Average rating: 6.912025 ranking: 37Location: Lajitas, TXArchitect(s): Lanny WadkinsYear opened: 2012
39. Cache Creek Casino Resort (Yocha Dehe)
Average rating: 6.882025 ranking: T39Location: Brooks, CAArchitect(s): Brad BellYear opened: 2008
40. Kohler Blackwolf Run (River)
Average rating: 6.872025 ranking: T39Location: Kohler, WIArchitect(s): Pete DyeYear opened: 1988
T41. Big Cedar Lodge (Ozarks National)
Average rating: 6.852025 ranking: T43Location: Hollister, MOArchitect(s): Bill Coore, Ben CrenshawYear opened: 2018
T41. Mid Pines
Average rating: 6.852025 ranking: 41Location: Southern Pines, NCArchitect(s): Donald Ross, Kyle FranzYear opened: 1921
T41. Princeville Makai
Average rating: 6.852025 ranking: 33Location: Princeville, HIArchitect(s): Robert Trent Jones Jr.Year opened: 1971
44. Pine Needles
Average rating: 6.832025 ranking: 47Location: Southern Pines, NCArchitect(s): Donald Ross, John Fought, Kyle FranzYear opened: 1927
45. High Hampton*
Average rating: 6.81Location: Cashiers, NCArchitect(s): Tom FazioYear opened: 2021
T46. Cabot Citrus Farms (Karoo)
Average rating: 6.802025 ranking: 42Location: Brooksville, FLArchitect(s): Kyle FranzYear opened: 2024
T46. The Greenbrier (Old White)
Average rating: 6.802025 ranking: 48Location: White Sulphur Springs, WVArchitect(s): Charles Blair Macdonald, Seth Raynor, Lester GeorgeYear opened: 1914
48. Pebble Beach Resorts (Links at Spanish Bay)
Average rating: 6.792025 ranking: T50Location: Pebble Beach, CAArchitect(s): Robert Trent Jones Jr., Sandy Tatum, Tom WatsonYear opened: 1987
T49. French Lick Resort (Pete Dye)
Average rating: 6.772025 ranking: 45Location: French Lick, INArchitect(s): Pete DyeYear opened: 2009
T49. Silvies Valley Ranch (Hankins)
Average rating: 6.772025 ranking: 49Location: Seneca, ORArchitect(s): Dan HixsonYear opened: 2017
T49. Omni PGA Frisco Resort (Fields Ranch East)
Average rating: 6.772025 ranking: T52Location: Frisco, TXArchitect(s): Gil Hanse, Jim WagnerYear opened: 2023
T52. Big Cedar Lodge (Buffalo Ridge)
Average rating: 6.742025 ranking: 54Location: Hollister, MOArchitect(s): Tom FazioYear opened: 1999
T52. Tobacco Road
Average rating: 6.742025 ranking: 58Location: Sanford, NCArchitect(s): Michael StrantzYear opened: 1998
T52. Mauna Kea Resort (Mauna Kea)
Average rating: 6.742025 ranking: 46Location: Kohala Coast, HIArchitect(s): Robert Trent Jones Sr., Robert Trent Jones Jr.Year opened: 1964
55. Firestone (South)
Average rating: 6.722025 ranking: T52Location: Akron, OHArchitect(s): Bert Way, Robert Trent Jones Sr.Year opened: 1929
56. Omni La Costa Resort & Spa (North)*
Average rating: 6.71Location: Carlsbad, CAArchitect(s): Gil Hanse, Jim WagnerYear opened: 2024
57. Golden Horseshoe (Gold)
Average rating: 6.702025 ranking: T55Location: Williamsburg, VAArchitect(s): Robert Trent Jones Sr., Rees Jones, Greg MuirheadYear opened: 1963
T58. Sand Hollow (Championship)
Average rating: 6.692025 ranking: T43Location: Hurricane, UTArchitect(s): John Fought, Andy StaplesYear opened: 2008
T58. Keswick Hall (Full Cry)
Average rating: 6.692025 ranking: 57Location: Keswick, VAArchitect(s): Pete DyeYear opened: 2014
T58. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
Average rating: 6.692025 ranking: T66Location: Kailua-Kona, HIArchitect(s): Jack NicklausYear opened: 1996
61. Caledonia Golf & Fish Club
Average rating: 6.682025 ranking: T55Location: Pawleys Island, SCArchitect(s): Michael StrantzYear opened: 1994
T62. Arcadia Bluffs (South)
Average rating: 6.672025 ranking: T66Location: Arcadia, MIArchitect(s): Dana Fry, Jason StrakaYear opened: 2018
T62. Forest Dunes (Forest Dunes)
Average rating: 6.672025 ranking: T61Location: Roscommon, MIArchitect(s): Tom WeiskopfYear opened: 2002
T62. Rams Hill
Average rating: 6.672025 ranking: T61Location: Borrego Springs, CAArchitect(s): Tom FazioYear opened: 2008
T62. Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Average rating: 6.672025 ranking: T50Location: Myrtle Beach, SCArchitect(s): Robert Trent Jones Sr., Rees JonesYear opened: 1949
T62. Prairie Club (Pines)
Average rating: 6.672025 ranking: T64Location: Valentine, NEArchitect(s): Graham MarshYear opened: 2010
T67. Big Cedar Lodge (Payne’s Valley)
Average rating: 6.662025 ranking: T71Location: Hollister, MOArchitect(s): Tiger WoodsYear opened: 2020
T67. Cascata
Average rating: 6.662025 ranking: 59Location: Boulder City, NVArchitect(s): Rees JonesYear opened: 2000
T67. Bay Hill Club and Lodge
Average rating: 6.662025 ranking: T64Location: Orlando, FLArchitect(s): Dick Wilson, Arnold PalmerYear opened: 1961
T67. Sunriver Resort (Crosswater)
Average rating: 6.662025 ranking: 60Location: Sunriver, ORArchitect(s): Bob Cupp, John FoughtYear opened: 1995
T67. The Wilderness Club Montana
Average rating: 6.662025 ranking: 90Location: Eureka, MTArchitect(s): Nick FaldoYear opened: 2009
72. Wailea (Gold)
Average rating: 6.652025 ranking: 93Location: Maui, HIArchitect(s): Robert Trent Jones Jr.Year opened: 1994
T73. Reynolds Lake Oconee (Great Waters)
Average rating: 6.632025 ranking: T71Location: Greensboro, GAArchitect(s): Jack NicklausYear opened: 1992
T73. Old Waverly
Average rating: 6.632025 ranking: T68Location: West Point, MSArchitect(s): Bob Cupp, Jerry PateYear opened: 1988
T73. Gamble Sands (Scarecrow)*
Average rating: 6.63Location: Brewster, WAArchitect(s): David McLay Kidd, Nick SchaanYear opened: 2025
76. Silvies Valley Ranch (Craddock)
Average rating: 6.622025 ranking: T68Location: Seneca, ORArchitect(s): Dan HixsonYear opened: 2017
77. Kohler Whistling Straits (Irish)
Average rating: 6.612025 ranking: T68Location: Mosel, WIArchitect(s): Pete DyeYear opened: 2000
T78. We-Ko-Pa (Saguaro)
Average rating: 6.602025 ranking: T71Location: Fort McDowell, AZArchitect(s): Bill Coore, Ben CrenshawYear opened: 2006
T78. PGA National Resort (Champion)
Average rating: 6.602025 ranking: 80Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FLArchitect(s): Tom Fazio, George Fazio, Jack NicklausYear opened: 1981
T78. Omni Bedford Springs (Old)
Average rating: 6.602025 ranking: T74Location: Bedford, PAArchitect(s): A.W. Tillinghast, Donald Ross, Spencer Oldham, Ron ForseYear opened: 1923
T81. Omni Barton Creek (Fazio Canyons)
Average rating: 6.592025 ranking: T76Location: Austin, TXArchitect(s): Tom FazioYear opened: 1999
T81. CordeValle
Average rating: 6.592025 ranking: T61Location: San Martin, CAArchitect(s): Robert Trent Jones Jr.Year opened: 2000
T81. The Broadmoor (East)
Average rating: 6.592025 ranking: T76Location: Colorado Springs, COArchitect(s): Donald Ross, Robert Trent Jones Sr.Year opened: 1918
T84. Boyne’s Bay Harbor (Links/Quarry)
Average rating: 6.562025 ranking: T81Location: Bay Harbor, MIArchitect(s): Arthur HillsYear opened: 1997
T84. Cape Cod National
Average rating: 6.562025 ranking: T74Location: Brewster, MAArchitect(s): Brian SilvaYear opened: 1998
86. Pinehurst Resort (No. 8)
Average rating: 6.552025 ranking: 84Location: Pinehurst, NCArchitect(s): Tom FazioYear opened: 1996
87. Red Sky (Fazio)
Average rating: 6.542025 ranking: 79Location: Wolcott, COArchitect(s): Tom FazioYear opened: 2002
T88. The Wilderness at Fortune Bay
Average rating: 6.532025 ranking: 86Location: Tower, MNArchitect(s): Jeff BrauerYear opened: 2004
T88. Mauna Lani (North)
Average rating: 6.532025 ranking: T87Location: Waimea, HIArchitect(s): R. F. Cain, Homer Flint, Robin NelsonYear opened: 1981
T90. Wolf Creek
Average rating: 6.522025 ranking: T81Location: Mesquite, NVArchitect(s): Dennis Rider, John RiderYear opened: 2000
T90. Omni PGA Frisco Resort (Fields Ranch West)
Average rating: 6.522025 ranking: 95Location: Frisco, TXArchitect(s): Beau WellingYear opened: 2023
T90. Boothbay Harbor Country Club
Average rating: 6.522025 ranking: T87Location: Boothbay, MEArchitect(s): Wayne Stiles, John Van Kleek, Bruce HepnerYear opened: 1921
T90. The Preserve
Average rating: 6.522025 ranking: T103Location: Vancleave, MSArchitect(s): Jerry PateYear opened: 2006
T94. SentryWorld
Average rating: 6.512025 ranking: T81Location: Stevens Point, WIArchitect(s): Robert Trent Jones Jr., Jay Blasi, Bruce CharltonYear opened: 1982
T94. Mountain Sky (Rising Sun)*
Average rating: 6.51Location: Emigrant, MTArchitect(s): Johnny MillerYear opened: 2012
T94. Tamarack Resort (Osprey Meadows)*
Average rating: 6.51Location: Tamarack, IDArchitect(s): Robert Trent Jones Jr.Year opened: 2005
97. Innisbrook (Copperhead)
Average rating: 6.502025 ranking: T96Location: Palm Harbor, FLArchitect(s): Lawrence PackardYear opened: 1974
T98. PGA West (Stadium)
Average rating: 6.492025 ranking: 85Location: La Quinta, CAArchitect(s): Pete DyeYear opened: 1986
T98. Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort (Circling Raven)
Average rating: 6.492025 ranking: T113Location: Worley, IDArchitect(s): Gene BatesYear opened: 2003
100. True Blue
Average rating: 6.482025 ranking: T93Location: Pawleys Island, SCArchitect(s): Michael StrantzYear opened: 1998
T101. Pursell Farms (FarmLinks)
Average rating: 6.472025 ranking: T90Location: Sylacauga, ALArchitect(s): Michael Hurdzan, Dana FryYear opened: 2003
T101. TPC Scottsdale (Stadium)
Average rating: 6.472025 ranking: T87Location: Scottsdale, AZArchitect(s): Jay Morrish, Tom WeiskopfYear opened: 1986
T101. Incline Village (Championship)
Average rating: 6.472025 ranking: T103Location: Incline Village, NVArchitect(s): Robert Trent Jones Sr., Kyle PhillipsYear opened: 1964
104. Southern Pines Golf Club
Average rating: 6.462025 ranking: T96Location: Southern Pines, NCArchitect(s): Donald Ross, Kyle FranzYear opened: 1923
105. Juniper Preserve (Pronghorn Club – Nicklaus)
Average rating: 6.442025 ranking: 90Location: Bend, ORArchitect(s): Jack NicklausYear opened: 2004
106. Madden’s on Gull Lake (Classic)
Average rating: 6.432025 ranking: T76Location: Brainerd, MNArchitect(s): Scott HoffmanYear opened: 1997
T107. Nemacolin (Mystic Rock)
Average rating: 6.422025 ranking: T100Location: Farmington, PAArchitect(s): Pete DyeYear opened: 1995
T107. Gull Lake View Resort (Stoatin Brae)
Average rating: 6.422025 ranking: T98Location: Augusta, MIArchitect(s): Tom DoakYear opened: 2017
T107. Turning Stone Resort Casino (Atunyote)
Average rating: 6.422025 ranking: T98Location: Verona, NYArchitect(s): Tom FazioYear opened: 2004
T107. Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail Capitol Hill (Judge)
Average rating: 6.422025 ranking: T106Location: Prattville, ALArchitect(s): Robert Trent Jones Sr., Roger RulewichYear opened: 2000
T107. Wynn Golf Club
Average rating: 6.422025 ranking: 109Location: Las Vegas, NVArchitect(s): Tom FazioYear opened: 2019
112. Cabot Citrus Farms (Roost)*
Average rating: 6.41Location: Brooksville, FLArchitect(s): Kyle Franz, Ran Morrissett, Rod Whitman, Mike NuzzoYear opened: 2024
T113. Ak-Chin Southern Dunes
Average rating: 6.402025 ranking: T110Location: Maricopa, AZArchitect(s): Lee Schmidt, Brian CurleyYear opened: 2002
T113. TPC San Antonio (Oaks)
Average rating: 6.402025 ranking: T110Location: San Antonio, TXArchitect(s): Greg NormanYear opened: 2010
115. Wailea (Emerald)
Average rating: 6.392025 ranking: T122Location: Maui, HIArchitect(s): Robert Trent Jones Jr.Year opened: 1994
T116. French Lick Resort (Donald Ross)
Average rating: 6.382025 ranking: T103Location: French Lick, INArchitect(s): Donald RossYear opened: 1917
T116. Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa (Ocean)
Average rating: 6.382025 ranking: T106Location: Palm Coast, FLArchitect(s): Jack NicklausYear opened: 2000
T116. Firestone (North)
Average rating: 6.382025 ranking: T100Location: Akron, OHArchitect(s): Robert Trent Jones Sr.Year opened: 1969
119. Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa (Poipu Bay)
Average rating: 6.372025 ranking: T113Location: Koloa, HIArchitect(s): Robert Trent Jones Jr.Year opened: 1991
120. Trump National Doral Miami (Blue Monster)
Average rating: 6.362025 ranking: T100Location: Miami, FLArchitect(s): Dick Wilson, Gil Hanse, Jim WagnerYear opened: 1962
121. The Quail
Average rating: 6.352025 ranking: T133Location: Carmel, CAArchitect(s): Robert Muir Graves, Todd EckenrodeYear opened: 1964
122. Ocean Course at Hokuala
Average rating: 6.332025 ranking: T113Location: Lihue, HIArchitect(s): Jack NicklausYear opened: 1988
T123. Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail Grand National (Lakes)
Average rating: 6.322025 ranking: T117Location: Opelika, ALArchitect(s): Robert Trent Jones Sr., Roger RulewichYear opened: 1992
T123. Giants Ridge (Legend)
Average rating: 6.322025 ranking: 108Location: Biwabik, MNArchitect(s): Jeff Brauer, Lanny WatkinsYear opened: 1997
125. Pelican Hill (Ocean South)
Average rating: 6.302025 ranking: T117Location: Newport Coast, CAArchitect(s): Tom FazioYear opened: 1991
T126. Golf Club at Dove Mountain (Saguaro/Tortolita)
Average rating: 6.282025 ranking: T110Location: Marana, AZArchitect(s): Jack NicklausYear opened: 2009
T126. PGA West (Nicklaus Tournament)
Average rating: 6.282025 ranking: T133Location: La Quinta, CAArchitect(s): Jack NicklausYear opened: 1987
T128. Reynolds Lake Oconee (Oconee)
Average rating: 6.272025 ranking: 121Location: Greensboro, GAArchitect(s): Rees JonesYear opened: 2002
T128. Tullymore Golf Resort (Tullymore)
Average rating: 6.272025 ranking: 148Location: Stanwood, MIArchitect(s): Jim EnghYear opened: 2002
T128. Bald Head Island Club
Average rating: 6.272025 ranking: 116Location: Bald Head Island, NCArchitect(s): George Cobb, Tim CateYear opened: 1974
T128. Firekeeper
Average rating: 6.272025 ranking: T124Location: Mayetta, KSArchitect(s): Jeff Brauer, Notah BegayYear opened: 2011
T132. Mauna Lani (South)
Average rating: 6.262025 ranking: T156Location: Waimea, HIArchitect(s): R. F. Cain, Homer Flint, Robin NelsonYear opened: 1981
T132. Dancing Rabbit (Oaks)
Average rating: 6.262025 ranking: T117Location: Philadelphia, MSArchitect(s): Tom Fazio, Jerry PateYear opened: 1999
T134. Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail (Ross Bridge)
Average rating: 6.252025 ranking: T138Location: Hoover, ALArchitect(s): Roger RulewichYear opened: 2005
T134. Pelican Hill (Ocean North)
Average rating: 6.252025 ranking: T117Location: Newport Coast, CAArchitect(s): Tom FazioYear opened: 1993
T134. Boar’s Head Resort (Birdwood)
Average rating: 6.252025 ranking: 127Location: Charlottesville, VAArchitect(s): Davis Love III, Mark Love, Scot ShermanYear opened: 2020
T134. The Sagamore
Average rating: 6.252025 ranking: T124Location: Bolton Landing, NYArchitect(s): Donald RossYear opened: 1928
T138. Sea Pines Resort (Atlantic Dunes)
Average rating: 6.232025 ranking: T133Location: Hilton Head Island, SCArchitect(s): Davis Love IIIYear opened: 2016
T138. Kingsmill Resort (River)
Average rating: 6.232025 ranking: T133Location: Williamsburg, VAArchitect(s): Pete DyeYear opened: 1975
T140. We-Ko-Pa (Cholla)
Average rating: 6.222025 ranking: 141Location: Fort McDowell, AZArchitect(s): Scott MillerYear opened: 2001
T140. Sea Island GC (Plantation)
Average rating: 6.222025 ranking: T142Location: St. Simons Island, GAArchitect(s): Walter J. Travis, Dick Wilson, Davis Love IIIYear opened: 1928
T140. Park Hyatt Aviara
Average rating: 6.222025 ranking: T158Location: Carlsbad, CAArchitect(s): Arnold Palmer, Ed SeayYear opened: 1991
T140. The Glen Club
Average rating: 6.222025 ranking: T142Location: Glenview, ILArchitect(s): Tom FazioYear opened: 2001
T144. Troon North (Monument)
Average rating: 6.212025 ranking: T130Location: Scottsdale, AZArchitect(s): Jay Morrish, Tom WeiskopfYear opened: 1990
T144. Ventana Canyon (Mountain)
Average rating: 6.212025 ranking: T133Location: Tucson, AZArchitect(s): Tom FazioYear opened: 1987
T144. Red Sky (Norman)
Average rating: 6.212025 ranking: T124Location: Wolcott, COArchitect(s): Greg NormanYear opened: 2003
T144. Crystal Springs Resort (Ballyowen)
Average rating: 6.212025 ranking: 132Location: Hamburg, NJArchitect(s): Roger RulewichYear opened: 1998
148. Pine Dunes Resort & Golf Club
Average rating: 6.202025 ranking: T130Location: Frankston, TXArchitect(s): Jay MorrishYear opened: 2001
T149. Boyne Highlands (Arthur Hills)
Average rating: 6.192025 ranking: T138Location: Harbor Springs, MIArchitect(s): Arthur HillsYear opened: 2000
T149. PGA Golf Club (Dye)
Average rating: 6.192025 ranking: T148Location: Port St. Lucie, FLArchitect(s): Pete DyeYear opened: 1998
T149. RainDance National
Average rating: 6.192025 ranking: T148Location: Windsor, COArchitect(s): Fred Funk, Harrison MinchewYear opened: 2022
T152. Omni Homestead Resort & Spa (Old)*
Average rating: 6.18Location: Hot Springs, VAArchitect(s): Donald Ross, William Flynn, Rees JonesYear opened: 1913
T152. Fairmont Grand Del Mar (The Grand)
Average rating: 6.182025 ranking: T145Location: San Diego, CAArchitect(s): Tom FazioYear opened: 1999
T152. Camp Creek
Average rating: 6.182025 ranking: T127Location: Watersound, FLArchitect(s): Tom FazioYear opened: 2001
T152. Whitehawk Ranch
Average rating: 6.182025 ranking: T164Location: Clio, CAArchitect(s): Dick BaileyYear opened: 1996
T156. Hammock Beach Resort & Spa (Conservatory)
Average rating: 6.172025 ranking: T142Location: Palm Coast, FLArchitect(s): Tom WatsonYear opened: 2006
T156. Waynesville Inn & Golf Club
Average rating: 6.172025 ranking: T156Location: Waynesville, NCArchitect(s): Bobby WeedYear opened: 2023
T158. McLemore (Highlands)
Average rating: 6.162025 ranking: T122Location: Rising Fawn, GAArchitect(s): Rees Jones, Bill BerginYear opened: 2019
T158. Kohler Blackwolf Run (Meadow Valleys)
Average rating: 6.162025 ranking: T148Location: Kohler, WIArchitect(s): Pete DyeYear opened: 1988
T160. Omni Mount Washington Resort (Mount Washington)
Average rating: 6.152025 ranking: T138Location: Bretton Woods, NHArchitect(s): Donald Ross, Brian SilvaYear opened: 1915
T160. Reynolds Lake Oconee (The Preserve)
Average rating: 6.152025 ranking: T164Location: Greensboro, GAArchitect(s): Bob CuppYear opened: 1988
T162. Desert Willow (Firecliff)
Average rating: 6.142025 ranking: T153Location: Palm Desert, CAArchitect(s): Michael Hurdzan, Dana FryYear opened: 1997
T162. Sea Pines Resort (Heron Point)
Average rating: 6.142025 ranking: T153Location: Hilton Head Island, SCArchitect(s): Pete DyeYear opened: 2007
T164. TPC Sawgrass (Dye’s Valley)
Average rating: 6.132025 ranking: T145Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, FLArchitect(s): Pete DyeYear opened: 1987
T164. The Resort at Glade Springs (Stonehaven)*
Average rating: 6.13Location: Daniels, WVArchitect(s): Brian Ault, Tom ClarkYear opened: 2003
T166. Seaview (Bay)
Average rating: 6.122025 ranking: T158Location: Galloway, NJArchitect(s): Donald Ross, Hugh WilsonYear opened: 1914
T166. Turtle Bay Resort (Arnold Palmer)
Average rating: 6.122025 ranking: 152Location: Kahuku, HIArchitect(s): Arnold Palmer, Ed SeayYear opened: 1992
T166. Hidden River Golf & Casting Club
Average rating: 6.122025 ranking: T153Location: Brutus, MIArchitect(s): W. Bruce Matthews IIIYear opened: 1997
T169. Coeur d’Alene Resort
Average rating: 6.112025 ranking: 161Location: Coeur d’Alene, IDArchitect(s): Scott MillerYear opened: 1991
T169. Fox Run (formerly Okemo Valley)
Average rating: 6.112025 ranking: T198Location: Ludlow, VTArchitect(s): Steve DurkeeYear opened: 2000
T171. Omni Barton Creek (Fazio Foothills)
Average rating: 6.102025 ranking: T171Location: Austin, TXArchitect(s): Tom FazioYear opened: 1986
T171. Pine Mountain Resort (Timber Stone)
Average rating: 6.102025 ranking: T158Location: Iron Mountain, MIArchitect(s): Jerry MatthewsYear opened: 1997
T171. Whirlwind (Devil’s Claw)
Average rating: 6.102025 ranking: T196Location: Chandler, AZArchitect(s): Gary PanksYear opened: 2000
T174. Troon North (Pinnacle)
Average rating: 6.092025 ranking: T164Location: Scottsdale, AZArchitect(s): Tom WeiskopfYear opened: 1996
T174. Treetops (Signature)
Average rating: 6.092025 ranking: T162Location: Gaylord, MIArchitect(s): Rick SmithYear opened: 1993
T174. Fantasy Springs (Eagle Falls)
Average rating: 6.092025 ranking: T175Location: Indio, CAArchitect(s): Clive ClarkYear opened: 2007
T177. Links at Perry Cabin
Average rating: 6.082025 ranking: T162Location: St. Michaels, MDArchitect(s): Pete DyeYear opened: 2018
T177. Kiva Dunes
Average rating: 6.082025 ranking: T175Location: Gulf Shores, ALArchitect(s): Jerry PateYear opened: 1995
T177. Tullymore Golf Resort (St. Ives)
Average rating: 6.082025 ranking: T168Location: Stanwood, MIArchitect(s): Jerry MatthewsYear opened: 1995
T180. Kiawah Island Golf Resort (Osprey Point)
Average rating: 6.072025 ranking: T181Location: Kiawah Island, SCArchitect(s): Tom FazioYear opened: 1988
T180. TPC San Antonio (Canyons)
Average rating: 6.072025 ranking: T168Location: San Antonio, TXArchitect(s): Pete DyeYear opened: 2010
T180. JW Marriott Marco Island (Hammock Bay)
Average rating: 6.072025 ranking: T185Location: Naples, FLArchitect(s): Bruce Devlin, Robert von Hagge, Peter Jacobsen, Jim HardyYear opened: 1974
T180. Treetops (Jones Masterpiece)
Average rating: 6.072025 ranking: 147Location: Gaylord, MIArchitect(s): Robert Trent Jones Sr.Year opened: 1987
T184. Salish Cliffs
Average rating: 6.062025 ranking: T173Location: Shelton, WAArchitect(s): Gene BatesYear opened: 2011
T184. Stonehenge
Average rating: 6.062025 ranking: T168Location: Fairfield Glade, TNArchitect(s): Joe LeeYear opened: 1985
T186. Sandestin (Burnt Pine)
Average rating: 6.052025 ranking: T175Location: Miramar Beach, FLArchitect(s): Rees JonesYear opened: 1994
T186. Omni Amelia Island Club (Oak Marsh)*
Average rating: 6.05Location: Amelia Island, FLArchitect(s): Pete Dye, Beau WellingYear opened: 1972
T186. Hershey CC (West)
Average rating: 6.052025 ranking: T175Location: Hershey, PAArchitect(s): Maurice McCarthyYear opened: 1930
T186. PGA Golf Club (Wanamaker)
Average rating: 6.052025 ranking: T183Location: Port St. Lucie, FLArchitect(s): Tom FazioYear opened: 1996
T186. Destination Geneva National (Arnold Palmer)
Average rating: 6.052025 ranking: T185Location: Lake Geneva, WIArchitect(s): Arnold PalmerYear opened: 1991
191. Talamore (Mid South)
Average rating: 6.042025 ranking: T173Location: Southern Pines, NCArchitect(s): Arnold Palmer, Ed SeayYear opened: 1993
T192. Firestone (Fazio)
Average rating: 6.012025 ranking: T183Location: Akron, OHArchitect(s): Tom FazioYear opened: 2001
T192. Wilderness Resort (Wild Rock)
Average rating: 6.012025 ranking: T175Location: Wisconsin Dells, WIArchitect(s): Michael Hurdzan, Dana FryYear opened: 2008
T194. Shadow Ridge
Average rating: 6.002025 ranking: T189Location: Palm Desert, CAArchitect(s): Nick FaldoYear opened: 2000
T194. Pinehurst Resort (No. 7)
Average rating: 6.002025 ranking: T164Location: Pinehurst, NCArchitect(s): Rees JonesYear opened: 1986
T194. The Broadmoor (West)
Average rating: 6.002025 ranking: T181Location: Colorado Springs, COArchitect(s): Donald Ross,Robert Trent Jones Sr.Year opened: 1918
T197. Silverado Resort & Spa (North)
Average rating: 5.992025 ranking: 189Location: Napa Valley, CAArchitect(s): Ben Harmon, John Dawson, Robert Trent Jones Sr., Johnny MillerYear opened: 1955
T197. Grande Dunes Resort Club*
Average rating: 5.99Location: Myrtle Beach, SCArchitect(s): Roger RulewichYear opened: 2001
T197. Legends Golf Resort (Moorland)
Average rating: 5.992025 ranking: T185Location: Myrtle Beach, SCArchitect(s): P.B. DyeYear opened: 1990
T197. Gold Canyon Golf Resort (Dinosaur Mountain)*
Average rating: 5.99Location: Gold Canyon, AZArchitect(s): Ken KavanaughYear opened: 1982
T197. Carmel Valley Ranch*
Average rating: 5.99Location: Carmel, CAArchitect(s): Pete DyeYear opened: 1981
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Golfweek’s Best 2026 top 200 resort golf courses in the U.S.
Reporting by Jason Lusk, Golfweek / Golfweek
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