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TOP 100 PUBLIC GOLF COURSES
Golf Digest 2019-2020
My Progress ~ 25/100

1) PEBBLE BEACH G. LINKS
Pebble Beach / 800-654-9300 / pebblebeach.com / Jack Neville & Douglas Grant (1919)/Herbert Fowler (R. 1920)/H. Chandler Egan (R. 1928)/Jack Nicklaus (R. 1998)/Arnold Palmer & Thad Layton (R. 2007-2016) / 6,828 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 67.5261

2) PACIFIC DUNES
Bandon, Ore. / 888-345-6008 / bandondunesgolf.com / Tom Doak (2001) / 6,633 Yards, Par 71 / Points: 64.9775

3) WHISTLING STRAITS (STRAITS)
Haven, Wis. / 800-344-2838 / whistlingstraits.com / Pete Dye (1998) / 7,790 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 64.6465

4) THE OCEAN COURSE
Kiawah Island, S.C. / 888-854-2924 / kiawahgolf.com / Pete Dye & Alice Dye (1991) / 7,356 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 64.5348

5) SHADOW CREEK
North Las Vegas, Nev. / 866-260-0069 / shadowcreek.com / Tom Fazio, with Steve Wynn (1990) / 7,560 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 64.2344

6) PINEHURST RESORT (No. 2)
Pinehurst, N.C. / 800-487-4653 / pinehurst.com / Donald Ross (9 1902/Donald Ross & Walter Travis (A.9 1907) / Donald Ross (R.1935) / Rees Jones (R.1998) / Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw (R. 2010) / 7,588 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 63.8172

7) BANDON DUNES
Bandon, Ore. / 888-345-6008 / bandondunesgolf.com / David McLay Kidd (1999) / 6,732 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 63.3655

8) BETHPAGE STATE PARK (BLACK)
Farmingdale, N.Y. / 516-249-4040 / nysparks.state.ny.us / Joseph H. Burbeck & A.W. Tillinghast (1936) / Rees Jones (R. 1998 & 2008) / 7,468 Yards, Par 71 / Points: 63.2976

9) ERIN HILLS G. CSE.
Erin, Wis. / 866-772-4769 / erinhills.com / Michael Hurdzan, Dana Fry & Ron Whitten (2006) / Michael Hurdzan & Dana Fry (R.2008) / 7,812 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 62.7609

10) SPYGLASS HILL G. CSE.
Pebble Beach / 800-654-9300 / pebblebeach.com / Robert Trent Jones (1966) / 6,960 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 62.6761

11) TPC SAWGRASS (PLAYERS STADIUM)
Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. / 904-273-3235 / tpcsawgrass.com / Pete Dye (1980) / Pete Dye (R.2006) / Steve Wenzloff (R. 2016) / 7,215 Yards, Par 72 | Points: 62.4413

12) OLD MACDONALD
Bandon, Ore. / 888-345-6008 / bandondunesgolf.com / Tom Doak & Jim Urbina, with George Bahto, Bradley Klein, Karl Olson & Mike Keiser (2010) / 6,944 Yards, Par 71 / Points: 62.4135

13) ARCADIA BLUFFS G.C.
Arcadia, Mich. / 800-494-8666 / arcadiabluffs.com / Rick Smith & Warren Henderson (2000) / 7,300 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 61.9264

14) BANDON TRAILS
Bandon, Ore. / 800-345-6008 / bandondunesgolf.com / Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw (2005) / 6,759 Yards, Par 71 / Points: 61.8574

15) BLACKWOLF RUN (RIVER)
Kohler, Wis. / 800-344-2838 / blackwolfrun.com / Pete Dye (9 1988, A. 9 1990) 7,404 Yards, Par 72 | Points: 60.8314

16) PASATIEMPO G.C.
Santa Cruz, Calif. / 831-459-9155 / pasatiempo.com / Alister MacKenzie & Robert Hunter (1929) / Tom Doak (R. 1998-2006) / 6,500 Yards, Par 70 / Points: 60.8314

17) THE PETE DYE CSE. AT FRENCH LICK RESORT
French Lick, Ind. / 888-936-9360 / frenchlick.com / Pete Dye (2009) / 8,102 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 60.7588

18) SAND VALLEY
Nekoosa, Wis. / 888-651-5539 / sandvalley.com / Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw (2017) / 6,913 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 60.6571

19) STREAMSONG (RED)
Streamsong, Fla. / 863-428-1000 / streamsongresort.com / Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw (2012) / 7,148 Yards, Par 72 | Points: 60.6435

20) KARSTEN CREEK G.C.
Stillwater, Okla. / 405-743-1658 / karstencreek.com / Tom Fazio (1994) / 7,407 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 60.1825

21) CHAMBERS BAY
University Place, Wash. / 253-460-4653 / chambersbaygolf.com / Robert Trent Jones, Bruce Charlton & Jay Blasi (2007) / 7,585 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 60.1567

22(21) KAPALUA (PLANTATION)
Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii / 877-527-2582 / kapaluamaui.com / Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw (1991) / 7,411 Yards, Par 73 / Points: 60.1423

23(23) HARBOUR TOWN G. LINKS
Hilton Head Island / 800-955-8337 / seapines.com / Pete Dye & Jack Nicklaus (1969)/Pete Dye (R.2015) / 7,101 Yards, Par 71 / Points: 59.9613

24(22) STREAMSONG (BLUE)
Streamsong, Fla. / 863-428-1000 / streamsongresort.com / Tom Doak (2012) / 7,176 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 60.1608

25(27) THE OMNI HOMESTEAD RESORT (CASCADES)
Hot Springs, Va. / 800-838-1766 / thehomestead.com / William Flynn (1923) / 6,667 Yards, Par 70 / Points: 59.8476

26(29) MAUNA KEA G. CSE
Kohala Coast, Hawaii / 808-882-5400 / maunakeabeachhotel.com / Robert Trent Jones (1965)/Rees Jones (R.2008) / 7,370 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 59.8403

27(NEW) MAMMOTH DUNES
Nekoosa, Wis. / 888-651-5539 / sandvalley.com / David McLay Kidd (2018) /6,935 Yards, Par 73 / Points: 59.7189

28(25) FOREST DUNES G.C.
Roscommon, Mich. / 939-275-0700 / forestdunesgolf.com / Tom Weiskopf (2002) / 7,116 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 59.7170

29(26) MANELE GOLF COURSE
Lanai City, Lanai, Hawaii / 808-565-2222 / golfonlanai.com / Jack Nicklaus (1993) / 7,039 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 59.6645

30(28) THE HIGHLAND COURSE AT PRIMLAND
Meadows of Dan, Va. / 866-960-7746 / primland.com / Donald Steel (2006) / 7,053 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 59.3993

31(30) THE QUARRY AT GIANTS RIDGE
Bibawik, Minn. / 800-688-7669 / giantsridge.com / Jeff Brauer (2003) / 7,201 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 59.3004

32(NEW) STREAMSONG BLACK
Streamsong, Fla. / 888-294-6322 / streamsongresort.com / Gil Hanse (2017) / 7,331 Yards, Par 73 / Points: 59.2552

33(32) SEA ISLAND G.C. (SEASIDE)
St. Simons Island, Ga. / 855-572-4975 / seaisland.com / Tom Fazio (1999) / 7,055 Yards, Par 70 / Points: 59.1646

34(31) THE GREENBRIER (OLD WHITE TPC)
White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. / 855-453-4858 / greenbrier.com / C.B. Macdonald (1915)/ Lester George (R.2006) / Steve Wenzloff (R.2010) / Keith Foster (R.2016) / 7,274 Yards, Par 70 / Points: 59.1471

35(37) GAMBLE SANDS G.C.
Brewster, Wash. / 509-436-8323 / gamblesands.com / David McLay Kidd (2014) / 7,169 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 59.0075

36(33) TORREY PINES G. CSE. (SOUTH)
La Jolla, Calif. / 800-985-4653 / torreypinesgolfcourse.com / William F. Bell (1957) / Rees Jones (R. 2001) / 7,628 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 58.9361

37(36) PRONGHORN CLUB (NICKLAUS)
Bend, Ore. / 866-372-1003 / pronghornclub.com / Jack Nicklaus (2003) / 7,379 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 58.8962

38(38) FALLEN OAK
Saucier, Miss. / 877-805-4657 / fallenoak.com / Tom Fazio (2006) / 7,487 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 58.7801

39(35) THE BROADMOOR G.C. (EAST)
Colorado Springs / 800-634-7711 / broadmoor.com / Donald Ross (9 1919) / Robert Trent Jones (A.9 1952) / Mark Mungeam (R.1993) / Ron Forse (R.2006) / 7,355 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 58.7171

40(39) MAY RIVER G.C. AT PALMETTO BLUFF
Bluffton, S.C. / 866-706-6565 / palmettobluff.com / Jack Nicklaus (2004) / 7,171 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 58.6357

41(41) THE PRAIRIE CLUB (DUNES)
Valentine, Neb. / 888-402-1101 / theprairieclub.com / Tom Lehman & Chris Brands (2010) / 8,058 Yards, Par 73 / Points: 58.1127

42(NEW) WILDERNESS CLUB
Eureka, Mont. /406-889-6501 / wildernessclubmontana.com / Lee Schmidt, Brian Curley & Nick Faldo (2009)/7,207 Yards, Par 72/Points: 58.5314

43(45) WHISTLING STRAITS (IRISH)
Haven, Wis. / 855-444-2838 / whistlingstraits.com / Pete Dye (2000) / 7,201 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 57.8250

44(34) SENTRYWORLD G. CSE.
Stevens Point, Wis. / 715-345-1600 / www.sentryworld.com / Robert Trent Jones Jr. (1982)/Robert Trent Jones Jr., Bruce Charlton & Jay Blasi (2013) / 7,145 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 58.9121

45(NEW) THE LOOP (BLACK)
Roscommon, Mich. / 989-275-0700 / forestdunesgolf.com / Tom Doak (2016) / 6,704 Yards, par 70 / Points: 58.2940

46(42) CORDEVALLE G.C.
San Martin, Calif. / 408-695-4590 / cordevalle.com / Robert Trent Jones Jr. (1999) / 7,169 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 58.0503

47(NEW) THE LOOP (RED)
Roscommon, Mich. / 989-275-0700 / forestdunesgolf.com / Tom Doak (2016) / 6,805 Yards, par 70 / Points: 58.0911

48(44) THE LINKS AT SPANISH BAY
Pebble Beach / 800-654-9300 / pebblebeach.com / Robert Trent Jones Jr., Tom Watson & Sandy Tatum (1987) / 6,821 Yards, Par 72 | Points: 57.9617

49(47) PGA WEST (TPC STADIUM)
La Quinta, Calif. / 800-742-9378 / pgawest.com / Pete Dye (1986) / 7,300 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 57.8143

50(46) PAA-KO RIDGE G.C.
Sandia Park, N.M. / 866-898-5987 / paakoridge.com / Ken Dye (2000) / 7,562 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 57.8193

51(51) COG HILL G. & C.C. (NO. 4)
Lemont, Ill. / 866-264-4455 / coghillgolf.com / Dick Wilson (1965) / 7,554 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 57.4549

52(55) TOBACCO ROAD G.C.
Sanford, N.C. / 877-284-3762 / tobaccoroadgolf.com / Mike Strantz (1999) / 6,554 Yards, Par 71 | Points: 57.3033

53(48) WOLF CREEK G.C.
Mesquite, Nev. / 866-252-4653 / golfwolfcreek.com / Dennis Rider (2000) / 6,939 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 57.7993

54(NEW) MARQUETTE G.C. (GREYWALLS)
Marquette, Mich. / 906-225-0721 / golfgreywalls.com / Mike DeVries (2005) / 6,828 Yards, par 71 / Points: 57.6001

55(50) CROSSWATER
Sunriver, Ore. / 800-801-8765 / sunriver-resort.com / Bob Cupp (1995) / 7,683 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 57.5239

56(54) THE DUNES G. & BEACH CLUB
Myrtle Beach / 855-409-2177 / thedunesclub.net / Robert Trent Jones (1949)/Robert Trent Jones (R. 1959)/Roger Rulewich (R.1999)/Rees Jones (R.2013) / 7,195 Yards, Par 72 | Points: 57.3869

57(60) BLACKWOLF RUN (MEADOW VALLEYS)
Kohler, Wis. / 855-444-2838 / blackwolfrun.com / Pete Dye (9 1988, A.9 1989) / 7,250 Yards, Par 72 | Points: 57.0049

58(59) THE G. COURSES OF LAWSONIA (LINKS)
Green Lake, Wis. / 800-529-4453 / lawsonia.com / William Langford & Theodore Moreau (1930)/Ron Forse (R.2014) / 6,853 Yards, Par 72 | Points: 57.1355

59(43) THE CLASSIC AT MADDEN'S RESORT
Brainerd, Minn. / 800-642-5363 / maddens.com / Scott Hoffmann, with Geoffrey Cornish, John Harris & Warren Rebholz (1996) / 7,102 Yards, Par 72 | Points: 57.1828

60(38) OLD WAVERLY G.C.
West Point, Miss. / 662-494-6463 / oldwaverly.com / Bob Cupp & Jerry Pate (1988) / 7,000 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 57.9773

61(53) TULLYMORE G.C.
Stanwood, Mich. / 800-972-4837 / tullymoregolf.com / Jim Engh (2001) / 7,250 Yards, Par 72 | Points: 57.3897

62(56) CASCATA
Boulder City, Nev. / 702-294-2005 / golfcascata.com / Rees Jones (2001) / 7,137 Yards, Par 72 | Points: 57.2911

63(NEW) MOSSY OAK
West Point, Miss. / 662-524-1000 / mossyoakgolf.com / Gil Hanse (2016) / 7,212 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 57.0924

64(64) PINEHURST RESORT (NO. 8)
Pinehurst, N.C. / 800-487-4653 / pinehurst.com / Tom Fazio (1996) / 7,092 Yards, Par 72 | Points: 56.8839

65(74) MAKAI G.C. (MAKAI)
Kauai, Hawaii / 808-826-1912 / makaigolf.com / Robert Trent Jones Jr. (1972) / 7,223 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 56.7332

66(67) NEMACOLIN WOODLANDS RESORT (MYSTIC ROCK)
Farmington, Pa. / 800-422-2736 / nemacolin.com / Pete Dye (1995) /Pete Dye (R.2002) / 7,550 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 56.8271

67(79) GOLDEN HORSESHOE G.C. (GOLD)
Williamsburg, Va. / 800-648-6653 / colonialwilliamsburg.com / Robert Trent Jones (1963)/Rees Jones (R.1997 & 2016) / 6,817 Yards, Par 71 / Points: 56.5975

68(70) WILD HORSE G.C.
Gothenburg, Neb. / 308-537-7700 / playwildhorse.com / Dan Proctor & Dave Axland (1999) / 6,955 yards, Par 72 / Points: 56.7582

69(69) TROY BURNE G.C.
Hudson, Wis. / 877-888-8633 / www.troyburne.com / Michael Hurdzan, Dana Fry & Tom Lehman (1999) / 7,034 Yards, Par 71 / Points: 56.7991

70(75) ATUNYOTE G.C.
Verona, N.Y. / 877-748-4653 / turningstone.com / Tom Fazio (2004) / 7,315 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 56.7183

71(63) TETHEROW G.C.
Bend, Ore. / 541-388-2582 / tetherow.com / David McLay Kidd (2008) / 7,298 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 56.9440

72(57) THE WILDERNESS AT FORTUNE BAY
Tower, Minn. / 800-992-4680 / golfthewilderness.com / Jeff Brauer (2004) / 7,207 Yards, Par 72 | Points: 57.2500

73(65) THE VIRTUES G.C.
Nashport, Ohio / 740-763-1100 / thevirtuesgolfclub.com / Arthur Hills (1999) / 7,243 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 56.8575

74(52) BULLE ROCK
Havre de Grace, Md. / 888-285-5375 / bullerock.com / Pete Dye (1998) / 7,375 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 57.4136

75(61) TRUMP NATIONAL DORAL MIAMI (BLUE MONSTER)
Doral, Fla. / 305-592-2000 / trumpgolfdoral.com / Dick Wilson (1961)/Gil Hanse & Jim Wagner (R. 2013) / 7,590 Yards, Par 72 Points: 56.9936

76(71) RED SKY RANCH & GC (FAZIO)
Wolcott, Colo. / 970-754-8425 / redskygolfclub.com / Tom Fazio (2002) / 7,113 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 56.7541

77(85) CALEDONIA G. & FISH CLUB
Pawleys Island, S.C. / 800-483-6800 / fishclub.com / Mike Strantz (1994) / 6,526 Yards, Par 70 / Points: 56.1822

78(71) RED SKY G.C. (NORMAN)
Wolcott, Colo. / 866-873-3759 / redskygolfclub.com / Greg Norman (2003) / 7,580 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 56.4244

79(68) PINE NEEDLES LODGE & G.C.
Southern Pines, N.C. / 800-747-7272/ pineneedles-midpines.com / Donald Ross (1928)/Donald Ross (R.1937)/John Fought (R.2004)/Kyle Franz (R.2016) / 7,015 Yards, Par 71 | Points: 56.8203

80(72) BAY HARBOR (MICH.) G.C. (LINKS/QUARRY)
Bay Harbor, Mi. / 231-439-4028 / bayharborgolf.com / Arthur Hills, with Stephen Kircher (9 1996, A.9 1998) / 6,724 Yards, Par 70 / Points: 56.7435

81(62) POPPY HILLS G. CSE.
Pebble Beach / 831-625-1513 / poppyhillsgolf.com / Robert Trent Jones Jr. (1986)/Robert Trent Jones Jr. & Bruce Charlton (2013) / 7,002 Yards, Par 71 | Points: 56.9653

82(73) WORLD WOODS G.C. (PINE BARRENS)
Brooksville, Fla. / 352-796-5500 / worldwoods.com / Tom Fazio (1993) / 7,259 Yards, Par 71 / Points: 56.7358

83(76) PELICAN HILL G.C. (OCEAN SOUTH)
Newport Coast, Calif. / 800-315-8214 / pelicanhill.com / Tom Fazio (1991)/Tom Fazio (R.2007) / 6,580 Yards, Par 70 / Points: 56.6794

84(86) QUINTERO G.C.
Peoria, Ariz. / 928-501-1500 / quinterogolf.com / Rees Jones & Steve Weisser (2000) / 7,208 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 56.0746

85(77) OMNI BARTON CREEK RESORT & SPA (FAZIO CANYONS)
Austin / 866-572-7369 / bartoncreek.com / Tom Fazio (2000) / 7,153 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 56.6485

86(82) HUALALAI G. CSE.
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii / 808-325-8480 / hualalairesort.com / Jack Nicklaus (1996) / 7,117 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 56.4003

87(80) PUMPKIN RIDGE G.C. (GHOST CREEK)
North Plains, Ore. / 503-647-4747 / pumpkinridge.com / Bob Cupp (1992) / 6,839 Yards, Par 71 / Points: 56.4405

88(89) THE PRAIRIE CLUB (PINES)
Valentine, Neb. / 888-402-1101 / theprairieclub.com / Graham Marsh (2010) / 7,403 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 55.9404

89(NEW) BELVEDERE G.C.
Charlevoix, Mich. / 866-547-2611 / belvederegolfclub.com / Willie Watson (1927) / Ray Didier (R. 1961) / Bruce Hepner (R. 2016) / 6,906 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 56.2261

90(83) TPC SAN ANTONIO (AT&T OAKS)
San Antonio, Tex. / 888-363-6036 / tpcsanantonio.com / Greg Norman, with Sergio Garcia (2010) / 7,435 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 56.3947

91) MID PINES INN & G.C.
Southern Pines, N.C. / 910-692-9362 / pineneedles-midpines.com / Donald Ross (1921)/Kyle Franz (R.2013) / 6,723 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 55.8618

92) BOYNE HIGHLANDS (HEATHER)
Harbor Springs, Mich. / 888-436-2296 / boynehighlands.com / Robert Trent Jones (1968) / 7,143 Yards, Par 72/ Points: 56.1199

93) TORREY PINES G. CSE. (NORTH)
La Jolla, Calif. / 858-452-3226 / torreypinesgolfcourse.com / William F. Bell (1957) / Tom Weiskopf (R. 2016) / 7,258 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 56.1180

94) GREAT WATERS AT REYNOLDS LAKE OCONEE
Eatonton, Ga. / 800-800-5250 / reynoldsplantation.com / Jack Nicklaus (1992) / 6,698 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 55.9832

95) GRAND TRAVERSE RESORT & SPA (THE BEAR)
Acme, Mich. / 231-534-6000 / grandtraverseresort.com / Jack Nicklaus (1984) / 7,078 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 56.5985

96) PELICAN HILL GC (OCEAN NORTH)
Newport Coast, Calif. / 877-735-4226 / pelicanhill.com / Tom Fazio (1991)/Tom Fazio (R.2007) / 6,825 Yards, Par 71 / Points: 55.7798

97) POIPU BAY G. CSE.
Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii / 800-858-6300 / poipubaygolf.com / Robert Trent Jones Jr. (1991) / 7,123 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 56.0456

98) KALUHYAT G.C.
Verona, N.Y. / 877-748-4653 / turningstone.com / Robert Trent Jones Jr. & Ty Butler (2003) / 7,105 Yards, Par 72 / Points: 55.9066

99) THE DONALD ROSS CSE. AT FRENCH LICK RESORT
French Lick, Ind. / 888-936-9360 / frenchlick.com / Donald Ross (1922)/Lee Schmidt (R.2006) / 7,030 Yards, Par 70 / Points: 56.0154

100) INNISBROOK GOLF RESORT (COPPERHEAD)
Palm Harbor, Fla. / 888-794-8627 / innisbrookgolfresort.com / Edward Lawrence Packard (1972)/ Jerry Pate & Steve Wenzloff (R. 2015) / 7,340 Yards, Par 71 / Points: 55.8990
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