GOLF’s Top 100 Courses

Travel
pasatiempo, cape wickham, congresssional blue

So close! These 25 courses missed our latest Top 100 World list by the narrowest of margins

When we update our Top 100 World list two years from now, it would be no surprise to see some of these courses break into the mix.
Travel
bethpage black no. 17

What are the best values on GOLF’s Top 100 Courses in the World list?

GOLF released its latest ranking of the Top 100 Courses in the World, and our panelists are here to chime in on the best value golf courses.
Travel
Shanqin Bay in China.

How Shanqin Bay cracked our newest Top 100 Courses in the World list

GOLF’s latest Top 100 Courses in the World ranking boasts eight newcomers. Here, we’ll introduce you to the rookies. Meet Shanqin Bay.
Travel
Royal Cinque Ports in Deal, England.

How Royal Cinque Ports cracked our newest Top 100 Courses in the World list

GOLF’s latest Top 100 Courses in the World ranking boasts eight newcomers. Here, we’ll introduce you to the rookies. Meet Royal Cinque Ports.
Travel
A view of Machrihanish in Scotland.

How Machrihanish cracked our newest Top 100 Courses in the World list

GOLF’s latest Top 100 Courses in the World ranking boasts eight newcomers. Here, we’ll introduce you to the rookies. Meet Machrihanish.
Travel
Seminole Golf Club

Can you get a tee time at a Top 100 Course in the World? Here’s your guide

How easy (or difficult?) is it to play the Top 100 Courses in the World? They all require cash, connections or some combination of the two.
Travel
a view of victoria golf club in australia

How Victoria cracked our newest Top 100 Courses in the World list

GOLF’s latest Top 100 Courses in the World ranking boasts eight newcomers. Here, we’ll introduce you to the rookies. Meet Victoria.
Travel
The par-3 7th at Streamsong Blue

Why this Top 100 course feels like it’s anywhere but Central Florida

For the last 10 years, Streamsong has been a major player in the resort golf game. But you won’t find typical Florida golf courses there.
Travel
lido at sand valley

These 6 new (or new-look!) courses have us giddy for their 2023 reveals

The landscape of golf is constantly evolving. In the spirit of anticipation, here are 6 courses we’re excited to see in the year ahead.
Travel
Sand Hills' 1st hole.

How much has GOLF’s U.S. Top 100 Courses ranking changed since 1995? A lot

How different does GOLF’s Top 100 Courses in the U.S. list look from 1995? Very different. The differences shows the change in trends.
Travel
courses that just missed Top 100

These 25 amazing courses JUST missed out on our latest Top 100 ranking

Just as golf is a game of inches, so, too, is the game of rating golf courses. Here are 25 designs that just missed out on our new Top 100.
Travel
pebble beach golf links in california

The 7 most expensive tee times on our newest Top 100 Courses in the U.S. ranking

There are some things that money can’t buy, like, for instance, a tee time at Augusta. But for other courses, pay, and you can play.
Lifestyle
Congressional in Bethesda, Md.

Does hosting a major help a club’s Top 100 Courses ranking?

If a club thinks that hosting a men’s professional event is a surefire way to jump up the ranking, it better think again.
Travel

These are the 6 most affordable tee times in our latest rankings of the Top 100 U.S. Courses

While it may cost you some to play one of our Top 100 U.S. Courses, there are bargains. Here are the six most affordable tee times in our rankings
Travel
Te Arai South in new zealand

Course Rater Confidential: Asia-Pacific courses we can’t wait to open

GOLF’s inaugural ranking of the Top 100 Courses in Asia-Pacific is out, but what near-completed courses should we be looking forward to?
Travel
Hirono in Miki-Chi, Japan.

Course Rater Confidential: What should a first-time traveler know about Asia-Pacific golf?

When it comes to Asia-Pacific golf, what should travelers know about caddie culture, accessibility of courses, tipping, dress codes and more?
Travel
The Himalayan Golf Course in Nepal.

Course Rater Confidential: Top 100 Asia-Pacific courses we can’t wait to check out (and snubs)

The courses on the newest ranking our raters are especially keen to check out, and which ones are they surprised didn’t make the list at all?
Travel
Hoiana Shores in Quang Nam, Vietnam.

Course Rater Confidential: Takeaways from GOLF’s inaugural Top 100 Asia-Pacific ranking

GOLF’s inaugural ranking of the Top 100 Courses in Asia-Pacific has put a spotlight on exciting destinations many U.S. golfers rarely visit.
Travel
laguna lang in vietnam

Planning a golf trip to Asia, Australia or New Zealand? Here are 6 things to know

Planning a golf trip to Asia, Australia or New Zealand? Good idea. Here are six things to know before you go to make your trip a breeze.
Travel
A stunning aerial view of New Zealand's Tara Iti.

GOLF’s Top 100 ranking of the best golf courses in Asia-Pacific, categorized by country

In GOLF’s inaugural ranking of the Top 100 courses in Asia-Pacific, one country stood out among the rest with 38 courses on the list.
Travel
Te Arai (South) in Tomarata, New Zealand.

GOLF’s first-ever Top 100 Courses in Asia-Pacific ranking will expand your bucket list

Our course raters created GOLF’s first-ever ranking of must-play courses beyond North America and Europe. What’d they find? Pure magic.
Courses
Prestwick Golf Club 15th hole

After 7 weeks of European golf, this hole stands above the rest

The 15th hole at Prestwick Golf Club is just 353 yards long, but it plays unlike anything our writer had seen before.
Travel
the 12th hole at sunningdale old

Dream 18: The ultimate routing of our Top 100 Courses in the UK and Ireland ranking

Exclusive for InsideGOLF members, we selected the best 18 holes among our Top 100 Courses in the UK and Ireland ranking. Start salivating.
Travel
Carnoustie

The best golf courses in Scotland | 2022 ranking

GOLF recently released its Top 100 Courses in the UK and Ireland ranking. Here are the best courses in Scotland.
Travel
sunningdale old

The best golf courses in England | 2022 ranking

GOLF recently released its Top 100 Courses in the UK and Ireland ranking. Here are the best courses in England.
Travel

The best golf courses in Ireland and Northern Ireland | 2022 ranking

GOLF recently released its Top 100 Courses in the UK and Ireland ranking. Here are the best courses in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Travel
The opening hole at Machrihanish in Scotland.

Want to play the best courses in the UK and Ireland? Options are endless

Whatever tickles your fancy, there’s a trip abroad to be had — one of the best investments you’ll ever make in your game.
Travel
bathtub cruden bay

5 must-see spots from GOLF’s Top 100 Courses in the UK and Ireland

If you’re setting a golf bucket list, might we recommend these five holes from GOLF’s Top 100 Courses in the UK and Ireland?
Courses
Prestwick Golf Club 15th hole

After 7 weeks of European golf, this hole stands above the rest

The 15th hole at Prestwick Golf Club is just 353 yards long, but it plays unlike anything our writer had seen before.
Travel
les bordes new course 9th hole

The Gil Hanse design at Les Bordes is a new course oozing old-world charm

On an estate created by a man who built a fortune from ballpoint pens, the architects Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner drew up a masterpiece.
Travel
Sunningdale New golf course in Sunningdale, England

What’s the biggest surprise on GOLF’s Top 100 Courses in the World list?

GOLF released its latest ranking of the Top 100 Courses in the World, and our panelists are here to chime in on surprises they saw.
Travel
best amenities at top 100 courses, including milkshakes and helicopter rides

100 best off-course amenities from our all-new Top 100 Courses in the World

From signature snacks to the Northern Lights, these are the best non-golf amenities from GOLF’s 2023-24 Top 100 Courses in the World.
Travel
Scotland Top 100 courses

The 13 best golf courses in Scotland | GOLF Top 100 Courses in the World

GOLF’s latest ranking of the Top 100 Courses in the World includes an impressive total of 13 courses in Scotland.
Travel

The 6 best golf courses in Ireland | GOLF Top 100 Courses in the World

GOLF’s course raters identified a total of six courses in Ireland among the best 100 in the world. Here are the courses that made the list.
Travel
Three top golf courses in the U.S.

The 49 best golf courses in the United States | GOLF Top 100 Courses in the World

The U.S. has a strong roster of Top 100 golf courses, comprising 10 of the top 15 spots and 29 of the top 50. Check out the full list here.
insidegolf promo

Join InsideGOLF today!

GOLF.com’s membership program is one of the game’s best values. For only $39.99/year, you’ll get access to exclusive content and also a host of discounts and promotions, including…

  • Dozen Srixon Z-STAR XV Golf Balls (+$45 retail value)
  • $20 Instant Credit at Fairway Jockey
  • One Year (8 issues) of Golf Magazine (+$79 Newsstand value) – U.S. members Only
  • +600 Issue Golf Magazine Digital Archive (1959-Present)
  • Bucket-List golf trips and experiences
  • FREE True Spec Fitting wtih any club purchase
  • $100 OFF qualified purchases at Miura and Fairway Jockey
  • 50% OFF new Golf Logix App/membership
  • Plus so much more!
learn more

Latest Courses Videos

Playing Pine Needles | Destination Golf

It’s no secret that you can find some of the world’s best golf in the North Carolina Sandhills. But at Pine Needles, the classic Ross character stands out for its quirks. Josh Sens and James Colgan explore Pine Needles, get new putter grips at Golf Pride, and devour some Carolina barbecue on the first day of our special Southern Pines adventure.

How to make ‘Potatchoes’: a twist on classic nachos

Chef Chris Wehking shows us how to make ‘Potatchoes’ from the extensive menu at 3’s Grubhouse in Greenville, South Carolina.