Golf Advisor is counting down the top 50 golf courses in the U.S. open to the public based on our community of golfer reviews. To see the full list and how it was determined, click here.
Top 10 golf courses in 2018
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Black Course at Bethpage State Park
Farmingdale, N.Y. | Read reviews
Architect: A.W. Tillinghast, Rees Jones
Green fees: $65-150
What they're saying: "I have never felt so defeated, mentally and physically, after a round of golf. That being said I loved it." - jwellefson1More: How to get a tee time at Bethpage State Park and the Black Course
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Atlantic City Country Club
Northfield, N.J. | Read reviews
Architect: Willie Park Jr., William S. Flynn, Tom Doak
Green fees: $150-225
What they're saying: "The golf course doesn't blow you away like some other courses that I have rated 5 stars, but it it is good in so many aspects that it is one of my favorites." - LICC -
Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass
Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. | Read reviews
Architect: Pete Dye
Green fees: $300-550
What they're saying: 'This was my second time playing the course and it still has that special feel and excitement when you drive up and see the spectacular club house." - RettJ, Georgia Local Golf Advisor -
Tobacco Road
Sanford, N.C. | Read reviews
Architect: Mike Strantz
Green fee: $100-165
What they're saying: "You get an experience that rivals that of pro tour courses at a fraction of the cost and it’s simply a more interesting and engaging place to play." - Back9Ben, Virginia Local Golf Advisor -
Pilgrim's Run
Pierson, Mich. | Read reviews
Architect: Mike Devries
Green fees: $59-69
What they're saying: "Took our golf group of 53 golfers to Pilgrims Run and it was the first time for most of the group. Most of the comments back to us from the group started with WOW and got better from there." - rpruck, Local Michigan Golf Advisor -
Black Lake Golf Club
Onaway, Mich. | Read reviews
Architect: Rees Jones
Green fees: $60-75
What they're saying: "Very scenic and definitely has that Up North feel in the woods away from it all." - thale7 -
Yocha Dehe Golf Club at Cache Creek Casino Resort
Brooks, Calif. | Read reviews
Architect: Brad Bell
Green fees: $55-145
What they're saying: "This has to be the nicest course in northern california excluding pebble beach and other 300+ dollar courses." - granded04 -
Snow Mountain at Las Vegas Paiute
Las Vegas | Read reviews
Architect: Pete Dye
Green fees: $129-149
What they're saying: "My GF and I played together here. It was beautiful and challenging enough to make me happy and she was able to also enjoy the course without feeling crushed by it." - Jonaslittman -
Chariot Run
Laconia, ind. | Read reviews
Architect: Bill Bergin
Green fees: $49-69
What they're saying: "The crowning jewel of Chariot Run are the greens...I've played PGA golf courses and these are probably the purest greens I have putted on." - jarrodclay -
South Course at Mauna Lani
Kohala Coast, Hawaii | Read reviews
Architect: Robin Nelson, Homer Flint
Green fees: $185-219
What they're saying: "A palm lined and lava outcropping tropical delight. Paspalum greens were perfect, rolling quick and smoothly." - WilliamCoen, Arizona Local Golf Advisor
