Welcome to Golfweek’s Best 2023 list of top resort golf courses in the United States.
The hundreds of 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 region.
This list focuses on the golf courses themselves, not the resorts as a whole or other amenities. Each golf course included is listed with its average rating from 1 to 10, its location, architect(s) and the year it opened.
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Nos. 1-25
1. Pebble Beach Resorts (Pebble Beach Golf Links) 8.75
Pebble Beach, Calif.; Douglas Grant, Jack Neville (1919)
2. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (Pacific Dunes) 8.57
Bandon, Ore.; Tom Doak (2001)
3. Pinehurst No. 2 8.27
Pinehurst, N.C.; Donald Ross (1907)
4. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (Old Macdonald) 8.14
Bandon, Ore.; Tom Doak, Jim Urbina (2010)
5. Kohler Whistling Straits (Straits) 8.11
Mosel, Wis.; Pete Dye (1998)
6. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (Bandon Dunes) 8.05
Bandon, Ore.; David McLay Kidd (1999)
7. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (Bandon Trails) 8.03
Bandon, Ore.; Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw (2005)
8. Shadow Creek 7.98
North Las Vegas, Nev.; Tom Fazio (1990)
9. Kiawah Island Golf Resort (Ocean) 7.97
Kiawah Island, S.C.; Pete Dye (1991)
10. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (Sheep Ranch) 7.80
Bandon, Ore.; Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw (2020)
11. TPC Sawgrass (Players Stadium) 7.74
Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.; Pete Dye (1981)
12. Pebble Beach Resorts (Spyglass Hill) 7.66
Pebble Beach, Calif.; Robert Trent Jones Sr. (1966)
13. Four Seasons Resort Lanai (Manele) 7.60
Lanai, Hawaii; Jack Nicklaus (1993)
14. Sand Valley (Mammoth Dunes) 7.59
Nekoosa, Wis.; David McLay Kidd (2018)
15. Sand Valley (Sand Valley) 7.54
Nekoosa, Wis.; Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw (2017)
16. Streamsong (Red) 7.50
Bowling Green, Fla.; Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw (2012)
17. Kapalua (Plantation) 7.49
Maui, Hawaii; Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw (1991)
18. Gamble Sands 7.38
Brewster, Wash.; David McLay Kidd (2014)
19. Streamsong (Blue) 7.32
Bowling Green, Fla.; Tom Doak (2012)
20. Streamsong (Black) 7.30
Bowling Green, Fla.; Gil Hanse, Jim Wagner (2017)
21. Sea Pines Resort (Harbour Town GL) 7.29
Hilton Head Island, S.C.; Pete Dye (1970)
22. Arcadia Bluffs (Bluffs) 7.25
Arcadia, Mich.; Warren Henderson, Rick Smith (1999)
23. Erin Hills 7.24
Erin, Wis.; Michael Hurdzan, Dana Fry, Ron Whitten (2006)
24. Fallen Oak 7.20
Saucier, Miss.; Tom Fazio (2006)
25. Sea Island (Seaside) 7.19
St. Simons Island, Ga.; Charles H. Alison, Harry S. Colt, Joe Lee, Tom Fazio (1929)
Nos. 26-50
T26. Prairie Club (Dunes) 7.13
Valentine, Neb.; Tom Lehman, Chris Brands (2010)
T26. Primland (Highland) 7.13
Meadows of Dan, Va.; Donald Steel (2006)
28. Omni Homestead Resort (Cascades) 7.08
Hot Springs, Va.; William S. Flynn (1923)
29. Pinehurst No. 4 7.07
Pinehurst, N.C.; Gil Hanse, Jim Wagner (2018)
30. Forest Dunes (The Loop Red and Black) 6.93
Roscommon, Mich.; Tom Doak (2016)
T31. Mossy Oak 6.92
West Point, Miss.; Gil Hanse, Jim Wagner (2016)
T31. Silvies Valley Ranch (Hankins) 6.92
Seneca, Ore.; Dan Hixson (2018)
33. Kohler Blackwolf Run (River) 6.91
Kohler, Wis.; Pete Dye (1988)
34. Cache Creek Casino Resort (Yocha Dehe) 6.90
Brooks, Calif.; Brad Bell (2008)
T35. Mid Pines 6.89
Southern Pines, N.C.; Donald Ross, Kyle Franz (1921)
T35. Giants Ridge (Quarry) 6.89
Biwabik, Minn.; Jeff Brauer (2003)
37. Sand Hollow (Championship) 6.86
Hurricane, Utah; John Fought, Andy Staples (2008)
T38. Big Cedar Lodge (Ozarks National) 6.83
Hollister, Mo.; Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw (2018)
T38. French Lick Resort (Pete Dye) 6.83
French Lick, Ind.; Pete Dye (2009)
40. Lajitas (Black Jack’s Crossing) 6.82
Lajitas, Texas; Lanny Wadkins (2012)
41. The Greenbrier (Old White) 6.81
White Sulphur Springs, W.Va.; Charles Blair Macdonald, Seth Raynor, Lester George (1914)
42. Cascata 6.80
Boulder City, Nev.; Rees Jones (2000)
43. Silvies Valley Ranch (Craddock) 6.78
Seneca, Ore.; Dan Hixson (2018)
44. Dunes Golf & Beach Club 6.74
Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Robert Trent Jones Sr. (1949)
T45. Forest Dunes (Weiskopf Course) 6.73
Roscommon, Mich.; Tom Weiskopf (2002)
T45. Mauna Kea Resort 6.73
Kohala Coast, Hawaii; Robert Trent Jones Sr., Rees Jones (1964)
47. Pine Needles 6.72
Southern Pines, N.C.; Donald Ross, John Fought, Kyle Franz (1927)
48. Firestone (South) 6.71
Akron, Ohio; Bert Way, Robert Trent Jones Sr. (1929)
49. Caledonia Golf & Fish Club 6.70
Pawleys Island, S.C.; Michael Strantz (1994)
T50. Kohler Whistling Straits (Irish) 6.68
Mosel, Wis.; Pete Dye (2000)
T50. Keswick Hall and GC (Full Cry) 6.68
Keswick, Va.; Pete Dye (2014)
T50. Golden Horseshoe (Gold) 6.68
Williamsburg, Va.; Robert Trent Jones Sr., Rees Jones, Desmond Muirhead (1963)
Nos. 51-75
T53. Rams Hill 6.67
Borrego Springs, Calif.; Tom Fazio (2008)
T53. Bay Hill Club and Lodge 6.67
Orlando, Fla.; Arnold Palmer, Dick Wilson (1961)
T55. Pebble Beach Resorts (Links at Spanish Bay) 6.65
Pebble Beach, Calif.; Robert Trent Jones Jr., Sandy Tatum, Tom Watson (1987)
T55. Linville GC 6.65
Linville, N.C.; Donald Ross (1924)
57. CordeValle 6.62
San Martin, Calif.; Robert Trent Jones Jr. (2000)
T58. Big Cedar Lodge (Buffalo Ridge) 6.61
Hollister, Mo.; Tom Fazio (1999)
T58. Princeville Makai 6.61
Princeville, Hawaii; Robert Trent Jones Jr. (1971)
T60. Tobacco Road 6.60
Sanford, N.C.; Michael Strantz (1998)
T60. We-Ko-Pa (Saguaro) 6.60
Fort McDowell, Ariz.; Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw (2006)
T62. Reynolds Lake Oconee (Great Waters) 6.59
Greensboro, Ga.; Jack Nicklaus (1992)
T62. Cape Cod National 6.59
Brewster, Mass.; Brian Silva (1998)
64. Red Sky (Fazio) 6.58
Wolcott, Colo.; Tom Fazio (2002)
65. Wolf Creek 6.57
Mesquite, Nev.; Dennis Rider, John Rider (2000)
T66. Prairie Club (Pines) 6.56
Valentine, Neb.; Graham Marsh (2010)
T66. Sunriver Resort (Crosswater) 6.56
Sunriver, Ore.; Bob Cupp, John Fought (1995)
T68. Big Cedar Lodge (Payne’s Valley) 6.54
Hollister, Mo.; Tiger Woods (2020)
T68. Trump National Doral Miami (Blue Monster) 6.54
Miami, Fla.; Dick Wilson, Gil Hanse (1962)
T68. Pursell Farms (FarmLinks) 6.54
Sylacauga, Ala.; Michael Hurdzan, Dana Fry (2003)
71. Omni Barton Creek (Fazio Canyons) 6.54
Austin, Texas; Tom Fazio (1999)
72. SentryWorld 6.53
Stevens Point, Wis.; Robert Trent Jones Jr., Jay Blasi, Bruce Charlton (1982)
73. PGA National (Champion) 6.52
Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; Tom Fazio, Jack Nicklaus (1981)
74. Pinehurst No. 8 6.51
Pinehurst, N.C.; Tom Fazio (1996)
T75. The Broadmoor (East) 6.50
Colorado Springs, Colo.; Donald Ross, Robert Trent Jones Sr. (1918)
T75. TPC Scottsdale (Stadium) 6.50
Scottsdale, Ariz.; Jay Morrish, Tom Weiskopf (1986)
Nos. 76-100
77. Arcadia Bluffs (South) 6.49
Arcadia, Mich.; Dana Fry, Jason Straka (2018)
78. The Wilderness at Fortune Bay 6.48
Tower, Minn.; Jeff Brauer (2004)
79. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai 6.47
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; Jack Nicklaus (1996)
T80. PGA West (Stadium) 6.46
La Quinta, Calif.; Pete Dye (1986)
T80. Pronghorn (Nicklaus) 6.46
Bend, Ore.; Jack Nicklaus (2004)
T82. Turning Stone Resort (Atunyote) 6.45
Verona, N.Y.; Tom Fazio (2004)
T82. Boothbay Harbor Country Club 6.45
Boothbay, Maine; Wayne Stiles, John Van Kleek, Bruce Hepner (1921)
T82. Firestone (North) 6.45
Akron, Ohio; Robert Trent Jones Sr. (1969)
T85. True Blue 6.44
Pawleys Island, S.C.; Michael Strantz (1998)
T85. Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail Capitol Hill (Judge) 6.44
Prattville, Ala.; Robert Trent Jones Sr., Roger Rulewich (2000)
87. Boyne’s Bay Harbor Golf Club (Links/Quarry) 6.43
Bay Harbor, Mich.; Arthur Hills (1997)
T88. Innisbrook (Copperhead) 6.42
Tarpon Springs, Fla.; Lawrence Packard (1974)
T88. Gull Lake View Resort (Stoatin Brae) 6.42
Augusta, Mich.; Tom Doak (2017)
T90. French Lick Resort (Donald Ross) 6.40
French Lick, Ind.; Donald Ross (1917)
T90. Omni Bedford Springs (Old) 6.40
Bedford, Pa.; Donald Ross, A.W. Tillinghast, Spencer Oldham, Ron Forse (1923)
92. Barona Creek 6.39
Lakeside, Calif.; Gary Roger Baird, Todd Eckenrode (2001)
93. Nemacolin (Mystic Rock) 6.38
Farmington, Pa.; Pete Dye (1995)
94. Golf Club at Dove Mountain (Saguaro/Tortolita) 6.37
Marana, Ariz.; Jack Nicklaus (2009)
T95. The Preserve 6.36
Vancleave, Miss.; Jerry Pate (2006)
T95. Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail Grand National (Lake) 6.36
Opelika, Ala.; Robert Trent Jones Sr., Roger Rulewich (1992)
T97. McLemore 6.35
Rising Fawn, Ga.; Rees Jones, Bill Bergin (2019)
T97. Camp Creek 6.35
Watersound, Fla.; Tom Fazio (2001)
99. The Wilderness Club Montana 6.34
Eureka, Mont.; Nick Faldo (2009)
100. Ak-Chin Southern Dunes 6.33
Maricopa, Ariz.; Lee Schmidt, Brian Curley (2002)
Nos. 101-125
101. The Sagamore 6.32
Bolton Landing, N.Y.; Donald Ross (1928)
102. Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa (Poipu Bay) 6.31
Koloa, Hawaii; Robert Trent Jones Jr. (1991)
T103. Pelican Hill (Ocean South) 6.30
Newport Coast, Calif.; Tom Fazio (1991)
T103. Hammock Beach Resort (Ocean) 6.30
Palm Coast, Fla.; Jack Nicklaus (2000)
T103. Bald Head Island Club 6.30
Bald Head Island, N.C.; George Cobb, Tim Cate (1974)
T103. Mauna Lani (North) 6.30
Waimea, Hawaii; R. F. Cain, Homer Flint, Robin Nelson (1981)
T103. Pine Dunes Resort & Golf Club 6.30
Frankston, Texas; Jay Morrish (2001)
T108. Wailea (Gold) 6.29
Maui, Hawaii; Robert Trent Jones Jr. (1994)
T108. Reynolds Lake Oconee (Oconee) 6.29
Greensboro, Ga.; Rees Jones (2002)
T108. Salish Cliffs 6.29
Shelton, Wash.; Gene Bates (2011)
T108. Ventana Canyon (Mountain) 6.29
Tucson, Ariz.; Tom Fazio (1987)
112. Teton Pines 6.27
Wilson, Wyo.; Arnold Palmer, Ed Seay (1987)
113. Pelican Hill (Ocean North) 6.26
Newport Coast, Calif.; Tom Fazio (1993)
T114. Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort (Circling Raven) 6.25
Worley, Idaho; Gene Bates (2003)
T114. Crystal Springs Resort (Ballyowen) 6.25
Hamburg, N.J.; Roger Rulewich (1998)
T114. Madden’s on Gull Lake (Classic) 6.25
Brainerd, Minn.; Scott Hoffman (1997)
T117. Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail Ross Bridge 6.24
Hoover, Ala.; Roger Rulewich (2005)
T117. Wynn Golf Club 6.24
Las Vegas, Nev.; Tom Fazio (2019)
119. Giants Ridge (Legend) 6.23
Biwabik, Minn.; Jeff Brauer, Lanny Wadkins (1997)
120. Boar’s Head Resort (Univ of Virginia GC Birdwood) 6.22
Charlottesville, Va.; Davis Love III (2020)
121. Wailea (Emerald) 6.20
Maui, Hawaii; Robert Trent Jones Jr. (1994)
T122. We-Ko-Pa (Cholla) 6.19
Fort McDowell, Ariz.; Scott Miller (2001)
T122. Fairmont Grand Del Mar (The Grand) 6.19
San Diego, Calif; Tom Fazio (1999)
124. TPC San Antonio (Oaks) 6.18
San Antonio, Texas; Greg Norman (2010)
T125. Sea Pines Resort (Atlantic Dunes) 6.17
Hilton Head Island, S.C.; Davis Love III (2016)
T125. Kohler Blackwolf Run (Meadow Valleys) 6.17
Kohler, Wis.; Pete Dye (1988)
T125. Kingsmill Resort (River) 6.17
Williamsburg, Va.; Pete Dye (1974)
Nos. 126-150
T128. Quail Lodge and Golf Resort 6.16
Carmel, Calif.; Robert Muir Graves (1964)
T128. Hidden River Golf & Casting Club 6.16
Brutus, Mich.; W. Bruce Matthews III (1997)
T130. Troon North (Monument) 6.15
Scottsdale, Ariz.; Jay Morrish, Tom Weiskopf (1990)
T130. Boyne Highlands (Arthur Hills) 6.15
Harbor Springs, Mich.; Arthur Hills (2000)
T130. Ocean Course at Hokuala 6.15
Lihue, Hawaii; Jack Nicklaus (1988)
T130. Whitehawk Ranch 6.15
Clio, Calif.; Dick Bailey (1996)
134. Red Sky (Norman) 6.14
Wolcott, Colo.; Greg Norman (2003)
T135. Turtle Bay Resort (Arnold Palmer) 6.13
Kahuku, Hawaii; Arnold Palmer, Ed Seay (1992)
T135. Treetops (Signature) 6.13
Gaylord, Mich.; Rick Smith (1993)
T137. Troon North (Pinnacle) 6.12
Scottsdale, Ariz.; Tom Weiskopf (1996)
T137. PGA West (Nicklaus Tournament) 6.12
La Quinta, Calif.; Jack Nicklaus (1987)
T139. Sea Island GC (Plantation) 6.11
St. Simons Island, Ga.; Walter J. Travis, Dick Wilson, Davis Love III (1928)
T139. Desert Willow (Firecliff) 6.11
Palm Desert, Calif.; Michael Hurdzan, Dana Fry (1997)
T139. Links at Perry Cabin 6.11
St. Michaels, Md.; Pete Dye (2018)
T139. Dancing Rabbit (Oaks) 6.11
Philadelphia, Miss.; Tom Fazio, Jerry Pate (1999)
143. Hammock Beach Resort (Conservatory) 6.10
Palm Coast, Fla.; Tom Watson (2006)
T144. Mauna Lani (South) 6.09
Waimea, Hawaii; R. F. Cain, Homer Flint, Robin Nelson (1981)
T144. Stonehenge 6.09
Fairfield Glade, Tenn.; Joe Lee (1985)
T144. JW Marriott Miami Turnberry (Soffer) 6.09
Aventura, Fla.; Robert Trent Jones Sr., Raymond Floyd (1972)
T147. Coeur d’Alene Resort 6.07
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; Scott Miller (1991)
T147. Stonewall Resort (WV) 6.07
Roanoke, W.Va.; Arnold Palmer (2002)
T149. Pinehurst No. 9 6.06
Pinehurst, N.C.; Jack Nicklaus (1989)
T149. Sandestin (Burnt Pine) 6.06
Miramar Beach, Fla.; Rees Jones (1994)
T149. Incline Village (Championship) 6.06
Incline Village, Nev.; Robert Trent Jones Sr., Kyle Phillips (1964)
Nos. 151-175
T152. Sea Pines Resort (Heron Point) 6.05
Hilton Head Island, S.C.; Pete Dye (2007)
T152. La Quinta Resort & Club (Mountain) 6.05
La Quinta, Calif.; Pete Dye (1980)
T152. JW Marriott Marco Island (Hammock Bay) 6.05
Naples, Fla.; Bruce Devlin, Robert von Hagge, Peter Jacobsen, Jim Hardy (1974)
T152. Omni Mount Washington Resort (Mount Washington) 6.05
Bretton Woods, N.H.; Donald Ross, Brian Silva (1915)
T156. Talamore (Mid South) 6.04
Southern Pines, N.C.; Arnold Palmer, Ed Seay (1993)
T156. Tetherow 6.04
Bend, Ore.; David McLay Kidd (2008)
T158. Legends Golf Resort (Moorland) 6.03
Myrtle Beach, S.C.; P.B. Dye (1990)
T158. Wilderness Resort (Wild Rock) 6.03
Wisconsin Dells, Wis.; Michael Hurdzan, Dana Fry (2008)
T160. Pinehurst No. 7 6.02
Pinehurst, N.C.; Rees Jones (1986)
T160. Paiute (The Wolf) 6.02
Las Vegas, Nev.; Pete Dye (2001)
T160. Fantasy Springs (Eagle Falls) 6.02
Indio, Calif.; Clive Clark (2007)
T160. Pine Mountain Resort (TimberStone) 6.02
Iron Mountain, Mich.; Jerry Matthews (1997)
T160. Firekeeper 6.02
Mayetta, Kan.; Jeff Brauer, Notah Begay (2011)
T165. Kiawah Island Golf Resort (Osprey Point) 6.01
Kiawah Island, S.C.; Tom Fazio (1988)
T165. Park Hyatt Aviara GC 6.01
Carlsbad, Calif.; Arnold Palmer, Ed Seay (1991)
T165. Myrtle Beach National (King’s North) 6.01
Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Arnold Palmer, Ed Seay (1973)
T165. PGA Golf Club (Wanamaker) 6.01
Port St. Lucie, Fla.; Tom Fazio (1996)
T165. Reynolds Lake Oconee (The Preserve)* 6.01
Greensboro, Ga.; Bob Cupp (1988)
T170. The Broadmoor (West) 6.00
Colorado Springs, Colo.; Donald Ross, Robert Trent Jones Sr. (1918)
T170. Omni Barton Creek (Fazio Foothills) 6.00
Austin, Texas; Tom Fazio (1986)
T172. TPC Sawgrass (Dye’s Valley) 5.99
Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.; Pete Dye (1987)
T172. Casino del Sol (Sewailo) 5.99
Tucson, Ariz.; Ty Butler, Notah Begay (2013)
T174. Glen Club 5.98
Glenview, Ill.; Tom Fazio (2001)
T174. A-Ga-Ming (Sundance)* 5.98
Kewadin, Mich.; Jerry Matthews (2005)
Nos. 176-200
T176. Shadow Ridge* 5.97
Palm Desert, Calif.; Nick Faldo (2000)
T176. PGA Golf Club (Dye) 5.97
Port St. Lucie, Fla.; Pete Dye (1998)
T178. Barefoot Resort & Golf (Dye) 5.96
North Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Pete Dye (2000)
T178. Silverado Resort & Spa (North Course)* 5.96
Napa, Calif.; Ben Harmon, John Dawson, Robert Trent Jones Sr., Johnny Miller (1955)
T178. The Resort at Glade Springs (Stonehaven)* 5.96
Daniels, W.Va.; Brian Ault, Tom Clark (2003)
T181. Firestone (Fazio, formerly West) 5.95
Akron, Ohio; Tom Fazio (2001)
T181. Lake of Isles (North) 5.95
North Stonington, Conn.; Rees Jones (2005)
T183. Orange County National (Panther Lake) 5.94
Winter Garden, Fla.; David Hartman, Phil Ritson (1997)
T183. Omni La Costa Resort & Spa (Champions) 5.94
Carlsbad, Calif.; Dick Wilson, Jeff Brauer, Damian Pascuzzo, Steve Pate (1964)
T183. Geneva National (Arnold Palmer)* 5.94
Lake Geneva, Wis.; Arnold Palmer (1991)
186. Rio Secco* 5.93
Henderson, Nev.; Rees Jones (1997)
T187. Reynolds Lake Oconee (National)* 5.92
Greensboro, Ga.; Tom Fazio (1997)
T187. TPC Four Seasons Las Colinas 5.92
Irving, Texas; Jay Morrish, Byron Nelson, Ben Crenshaw, D.A. Weibring, Steve Wolfard (1982)
T187. Eagle Ridge (The General) 5.92
Galena, Ill.; Roger Packard, Andy North (1997)
T187. Omni Amelia Island (Oak Marsh)* 5.92
Amelia Island, Fla.; Pete Dye (1972)
T187. Wente Vineyards* 5.92
Livermore, Calif.; Greg Norman (1998)
T187. The Resort at Glade Springs (Cobb)* 5.92
Daniels, W.Va.; George Cobb (1972)
T193. Nemacolin (Shepherd’s Rock)* 5.91
Farmington, Pa.; Pete Dye (2017)
T193. Kiva Dunes 5.91
Gulf Shores, Ala.; Jerry Pate (1995)
T193. Grande Dunes Resort Club 5.91
Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Roger Rulewich (2001)
T193. Orange County National (Crooked Cat) 5.91
Winter Garden, Fla.; David Hartman, Phil Ritson (1998)
T193. Tatanka 5.91
Niobrara, Neb.; Paul Albanese (2015)
T198. Trump National Doral Miami (Golden Palm) 5.90
Miami, Fla.; Gil Hanse (2015)
T198. Ko Olina* 5.90
Kapolei, Hawaii; Ted Robinson (1990)
T198. Hampton Club (King and Prince) 5.90
St. Simons Island, Ga.; Joe Lee, Billy Fuller (1989)
