Top 100 Golf Courses in the World

A Top 100 Golf Courses in the World organised into useful categories to make it easier to digest. Here’s a well-rounded ranking based on popularity, prestige, difficulty, scenery, and overall ratings from players and experts.

🏆 Top 100 Golf Courses in the World

(Ranked by fame, rating, and coolness factor)

🏆 Top 10: The Absolute Best (Prestige, history, and challenge)

  1. Augusta National Golf Club (USA) 🏆 – The most exclusive, home of The Masters.

  2. St. Andrews Old Course (Scotland) ⛳ – The "Home of Golf," the most iconic.

  3. Pebble Beach Golf Links (USA) 🌊 – Pacific Ocean cliffs, U.S. Open classic.

  4. Cypress Point Club (USA) 🔥 – Ultra-exclusive, stunning Monterey Peninsula.

  5. Royal County Down (Northern Ireland) 🏴‍☠️ – Majestic dunes, links golf perfection.

  6. Pine Valley Golf Club (USA) 🌲 – Considered the most difficult course in the world.

  7. Muirfield (Scotland) 🇬🇧 – Home of the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers.

  8. Shinnecock Hills (USA) 🏌️‍♂️ – Classic U.S. Open challenge.

  9. Royal Melbourne Golf Club (Australia) 🇦🇺 – Best in the Southern Hemisphere.

  10. Whistling Straits (USA) 🌬️ – Irish-style links in Wisconsin, Ryder Cup fame.

🌍 Best International Golf Courses (11-30)

  1. Royal Portrush (Northern Ireland) 🏴‍☠️

  2. Ballybunion Golf Club (Ireland) 🇮🇪

  3. Cape Kidnappers (New Zealand) 🇳🇿

  4. Kingston Heath (Australia) 🦘

  5. Hirono Golf Club (Japan) ⛩️

  6. Le Golf National (France) 🇫🇷

  7. Lofoten Links (Norway) 🇳🇴

  8. Casa de Campo (Teeth of the Dog) (Dominican Republic) 🏝️

  9. Emirates Golf Club (Dubai, UAE) 🏜️

  10. Cabot Cliffs (Canada) 🍁

  11. Royal St. George’s (England) 🇬🇧

  12. Trump Turnberry (Scotland) 🏰

  13. Tara Iti (New Zealand) 🇳🇿

  14. Kauri Cliffs (New Zealand) 🌊

  15. Banff Springs Golf Club (Canada) 🏔️

  16. Lahinch Golf Club (Ireland) 🌪️

  17. Cabot Links (Canada) ⛳

  18. The Ocean Course, Kiawah Island (USA) 🌊

  19. Punta Espada (Dominican Republic) 🌴

  20. Jumeirah Golf Estates (Dubai, UAE) 🌟

🏖️ 31-50: Scenic & Breathtaking Courses

  1. Quivira Golf Club (Mexico) 🏜️

  2. Old Head Golf Links (Ireland) 🌊

  3. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (China) 🏔️

  4. Kapalua Plantation Course (Hawaii, USA) 🌋

  5. Els Club Teluk Datai (Malaysia) 🌴

  6. Nine Bridges (South Korea) 🇰🇷

  7. Doonbeg (Ireland) 🇮🇪

  8. South Cape Owners Club (South Korea) 🇰🇷

  9. Yas Links (Abu Dhabi, UAE) 🏜️

  10. The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip (Vietnam) 🇻🇳

  11. Shadow Creek (Las Vegas, USA) 🎲

  12. Royal Dornoch (Scotland) 🇬🇧

  13. Spyglass Hill (USA) 🌲

  14. Erin Hills (USA) 🏆

  15. Portmarnock Golf Club (Ireland) 🍀

  16. Pinehurst No. 2 (USA) 🏌️‍♂️

  17. Harbour Town Golf Links (USA) 🏴‍☠️

  18. El Camaleón (Mexico) 🇲🇽

  19. TPC Sawgrass (USA) 🎯

  20. Torrey Pines (USA) 🏄

⛳ 51-75: Public & Resort Courses You Can Play

  1. Bandon Dunes (USA) 🏌️‍♂️

  2. Bandon Trails (USA) 🏌️

  3. Chambers Bay (USA) 🇺🇸

  4. Royal Liverpool (Hoylake) (England) 🇬🇧

  5. Gleneagles (Scotland) 🇬🇧

  6. The Links at Fancourt (South Africa) 🇿🇦

  7. Mayakoba Golf Club (Mexico) 🇲🇽

  8. Streamsong Blue (USA) 🇺🇸

  9. Leopard Creek (South Africa) 🇿🇦

  10. The European Club (Ireland) 🇮🇪

  11. Royal Lytham & St Annes (England) 🇬🇧

  12. Mission Hills (China) 🇨🇳

  13. Trump International Golf Links (Scotland) 🇬🇧

  14. Corales Golf Course (Dominican Republic) 🇩🇴

  15. Mont Tremblant Golf Resort (Canada) 🇨🇦

  16. Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge (Canada) 🇨🇦

  17. Streamsong Red (USA) 🇺🇸

  18. Barnbougle Dunes (Australia) 🇦🇺

  19. Lost Farm (Australia) 🇦🇺

  20. TPC Scottsdale (USA) 🎉

  21. Bethpage Black (USA) 🚧

  22. Carnoustie Golf Links (Scotland) 🏴‍☠️

  23. Pacific Dunes (Bandon, USA) 🌾

  24. Kingsbarns Golf Links (Scotland) 🇬🇧

  25. The National Golf Club (Australia) 🇦🇺

🏅 76-100: Unique & Must-Visit Hidden Gems

  1. Terre Blanche (France) 🇫🇷

  2. Royal Aberdeen Golf Club (Scotland) 🏴

  3. Sentosa Golf Club (Singapore) 🇸🇬

  4. Castle Stuart Golf Links (Scotland) 🇬🇧

  5. West Cliffs (Portugal) 🇵🇹

  6. Praia D'El Rey (Portugal) 🇵🇹

  7. Linna Golf (Finland) 🇫🇮

  8. Jacks Point (New Zealand) 🇳🇿

  9. Hamilton Island Golf Club (Australia) 🇦🇺

  10. Royal Troon (Scotland) 🏴

  11. Victoria Golf Club (Australia) 🇦🇺

  12. Bay Hill Club & Lodge (USA) 🎖️

  13. Gullane Golf Club (Scotland) 🇬🇧

  14. Ballyliffin (Ireland) 🇮🇪

  15. Portsea Golf Club (Australia) 🇦🇺

  16. Glen Abbey Golf Club (Canada) 🇨🇦

  17. The Els Club Dubai (UAE) 🏜️

  18. Verdura Golf Resort (Italy) 🇮🇹

  19. Hogs Head Golf Club (Ireland) 🇮🇪

  20. Royal Johannesburg & Kensington (South Africa) 🇿🇦

  21. Verdant Golf Course (Vietnam) 🇻🇳

  22. Mimosa Plus Golf Course (Philippines) 🇵🇭

  23. CordeValle Golf Club (USA) 🇺🇸

  24. Blue Canyon Country Club (Thailand) 🇹🇭

  25. Les Bordes Golf Club (France) 🇫🇷

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