Golfweek’s Best 2022: Top 200 Resort Golf Courses in the U.S.
Welcome to Golfweek’s Best 2022 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) 8.77
Pebble Beach, Calif.; Douglas Grant, Jack Neville (1919)
2. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (Pacific Dunes) 8.61
Bandon, Ore.; Tom Doak (2001)
3. Pinehurst No. 2 8.30
Pinehurst, N.C.; Donald Ross (1907)
4. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (Old Macdonald) 8.15
Bandon, Ore.; Tom Doak, Jim Urbina (2010)
5. Whistling Straits (Straits) 8.13
Mosel, Wis.; Pete Dye (1998)
6. Shadow Creek 8.10
North Las Vegas, Nev.; Tom Fazio (1990)
7. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (Bandon Dunes) 8.07
Bandon, Ore.; David McLay Kidd (1999)
8. Kiawah Island Golf Resort (Ocean) 7.96
Kiawah Island, S.C.; Pete Dye (1991)
9. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (Bandon Trails) 7.95
Bandon, Ore.; Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw (2005)
10. TPC Sawgrass (Players Stadium) 7.82
Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.; Pete Dye (1981)
11. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (Sheep Ranch) 7.78
Bandon, Ore.; Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw (2020)
12. Pebble Beach Resorts (Spyglass Hill) 7.62
Pebble Beach, Calif.; Robert Trent Jones Sr. (1966)
T13. Four Seasons Resort Lanai (Manele) 7.59
Lanai, Hawaii; Jack Nicklaus (1993)
T13. Sand Valley (Mammoth Dunes) 7.59
Nekoosa, Wis.; David McLay Kidd (2018)
15. Sand Valley (Sand Valley) 7.52
Nekoosa, Wis.; Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw (2017)
T16. Kapalua (Plantation) 7.51
Maui, Hawaii; Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw (1991)
T16. Streamsong (Red) 7.51
Bowling Green, Fla.; Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw (2012)
18. Gamble Sands 7.38
Brewster, Wash.; David McLay Kidd (2014)
19. Streamsong (Black) 7.37
Bowling Green, Fla.; Gil Hanse (2017)
20. Streamsong (Blue) 7.32
Bowling Green, Fla.; Tom Doak (2012)
21. Sea Pines Resort (Harbour Town GL) 7.30
Hilton Head Island, S.C.; Pete Dye (1970)
22. Arcadia Bluffs (Bluffs) 7.24
Arcadia, Mich.; Warren Henderson, Rick Smith (1999)
23. Fallen Oak 7.21
Saucier, Miss.; Tom Fazio (2006)
24. Erin Hills 7.19
Erin, Wis.; Michael Hurdzan, Dana Fry, Ron Whitten (2006)
25. Prairie Club (Dunes) 7.14
Valentine, Neb.; Tom Lehman, Chris Brands (2010)
Nos. 26-50
26. Sea Island (Seaside) 7.12
St. Simons Island, Ga.; Charles H. Alison, Harry S. Colt, Joe Lee, Tom Fazio (1929)
27. Primland (Highland) 7.08
Meadows of Dan, Va.; Donald Steel (2006)
28. Pinehurst No. 4 7.07
Pinehurst, N.C.; Gil Hanse (2018)
29. Omni Homestead Resort (Cascades) 7.00
Hot Springs, Va.; William S. Flynn (1923)
30. Mossy Oak 6.96
West Point, Miss.; Gil Hanse (2016)
T31. Forest Dunes (The Loop Red and Black) 6.92
Roscommon, Mich.; Tom Doak (2016)
T31. Silvies Valley Ranch (Hankins) 6.92
Seneca, Ore.; Dan Hixson (2018)
T31. Blackwolf Run (River) 6.92
Kohler, Wis.; Pete Dye (1988)
34. Mid Pines 6.90
Southern Pines, N.C.; Donald Ross, Kyle Franz (1921)
35. Big Cedar Lodge (Ozarks National) 6.88
Hollister, Mo.; Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw (2018)
36. Giants Ridge (Quarry) 6.85
Biwabik, Minn.; Jeff Brauer (2003)
37. Montage Palmetto Bluff (May River) 6.84
Bluffton, S.C.; Jack Nicklaus (2004)
T38. French Lick Resort (Pete Dye) 6.82
French Lick, Ind.; Pete Dye (2009)
T38. Lajitas (Black Jack’s Crossing) 6.82
Lajitas, Texas; Lanny Wadkins (2012)
40. The Greenbrier (Old White) 6.80
White Sulphur Springs, W.Va.; Charles Blair Macdonald, Seth Raynor, Lester George (1914)
41. Sand Hollow (Championship) 6.79
Hurricane, Utah; John Fought, Andy Staples (2008)
42. Silvies Valley Ranch (Craddock) 6.78
Seneca, Ore.; Dan Hixson (2018)
43. Dunes Golf & Beach Club 6.74
Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Robert Trent Jones Sr. (1949)
44. Forest Dunes (Weiskopf) 6.73
Roscommon, Mich.; Tom Weiskopf (2002)
45. Caledonia Golf & Fish Club 6.72
Pawleys Island, S.C.; Michael Strantz (1994)
T46. Keswick Hall and GC (Full Cry) 6.71
Keswick, Va.; Pete Dye (2014)
T46. Pine Needles 6.71
Southern Pines, N.C.; Donald Ross, John Fought, Kyle Franz (1927)
T46. Cascata 6.71
Boulder City, Nev.; Rees Jones (2000)
T46. Rams Hill 6.71
Borrego Springs, Calif.; Tom Fazio (2008)
50. Mauna Kea Beach Hotel 6.70
Kohala Coast, Hawaii; Robert Trent Jones Sr. (1964)
Nos. 51-75
51. Linville GC 6.69
Linville, N.C.; Donald Ross (1924)
T52. Golden Horseshoe (Gold) 6.68
Williamsburg, Va.; Robert Trent Jones Sr., Rees Jones, Greg Muirhead (1963)
T52. Whistling Straits (Irish) 6.68
Mosel, Wis.; Pete Dye (2000)
T54. Cache Creek Casino Resort (Yocha Dehe) 6.67
Brooks, Calif.; Brad Bell (2008)
T54. Sunriver Resort (Crosswater) 6.67
Sunriver, Ore.; Bob Cupp, John Fought (1995)
T56. Red Sky (Fazio) 6.63
Wolcott, Colo.; Tom Fazio (2002)
T56. Bay Hill Club and Lodge 6.63
Orlando; Arnold Palmer, Dick Wilson (1961)
T58. Tobacco Road 6.62
Sanford, N.C.; Michael Strantz (1998)
T58. Princeville Makai 6.62
Princeville, Hawaii; Robert Trent Jones Jr. (1971)
T60. FarmLinks at Pursell Farms 6.60
Sylacauga, Ala.; Michael Hurdzan, Dana Fry (2003)
T60. Pebble Beach Resorts (Links at Spanish Bay) 6.60
Pebble Beach, Calif.; Robert Trent Jones Jr., Sandy Tatum, Tom Watson (1987)
T60. We-Ko-Pa (Saguaro) 6.60
Fort McDowell, Ariz.; Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw (2006)
T63. Atlantic City CC 6.59
Northfield, N.J.; John Reid, Willie Park Jr., William S. Flynn, Howard Toomey, Tom Doak (1897)
T63. Firestone (South) 6.59
Akron, Ohio; Bert Way, Robert Trent Jones Sr. (1929)
T63. Cape Cod National 6.59
Brewster, Mass.; Brian Silva (1998)
T63. Big Cedar Lodge (Buffalo Ridge) 6.59
Hollister, Mo.; Tom Fazio (1999)
T63. Omni Barton Creek (Fazio Canyons) 6.59
Austin, Texas; Tom Fazio (1999)
T63. Reynolds Lake Oconee (Great Waters) 6.59
Greensboro, Ga.; Jack Nicklaus (1992)
T69. CordeValle 6.58
San Martin, Calif.; Robert Trent Jones Jr. (2000)
T69. Trump National Doral Miami (Blue Monster) 6.58
Miami; Dick Wilson, Gil Hanse (1962)
71. The Prairie Club (Pines) 6.57
Valentine, Neb.; Graham Marsh (2010)
T72. Arcadia Bluffs (South) 6.53
Arcadia, Mich.; Dana Fry, Jason Straka (2018)
T72. The Wilderness at Fortune Bay 6.53
Tower, Minn.; Jeff Brauer (2004)
T72. SentryWorld 6.53
Stevens Point, Wis.; Robert Trent Jones Jr., Jay Blasi, Bruce Charlton (1982)
T72. TPC Scottsdale (Stadium) 6.53
Scottsdale, Ariz.; Jay Morrish, Tom Weiskopf (1986)
T72. Salish Cliffs 6.53
Shelton, Wash.; Gene Bates (2011)
Nos. 76-100
T77. The Broadmoor (East) 6.50
Colorado Springs, Colo.; Donald Ross, Robert Trent Jones Sr. (1918)
T77. True Blue 6.50
Pawleys Island, S.C.; Michael Strantz (1998)
T77. Wolf Creek 6.50
Mesquite, Nev.; Dennis Rider, John Rider (2000)
T77. Turning Stone Resort (Atunyote) 6.50
Verona, N.Y.; Tom Fazio (2004)
T81. Boyne’s Bay Harbor Golf Club (Links/Quarry) 6.49
Bay Harbor, Mich.; Arthur Hills (1997)
T81. Black Diamond Ranch (Quarry) 6.49
Lecanto, Fla.; Tom Fazio (1987)
T81. Pinehurst No. 8 6.49
Pinehurst, N.C.; Tom Fazio (1996)
T84. Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail Capitol Hill (Judge) 6.46
Prattville, Ala.; Robert Trent Jones Sr., Roger Rulewich (2000)
T84. PGA National (Champion) 6.46
Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; Tom Fazio, Jack Nicklaus (1981)
T86. PGA West (Stadium) 6.45
La Quinta, Calif.; Pete Dye (1986)
T86. Pronghorn (Nicklaus) 6.45
Bend, Ore.; Jack Nicklaus (2004)
T86. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai 6.45
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; Jack Nicklaus (1996)
T89. Golf Club at Dove Mountain (Saguaro/Tortolita) 6.43
Marana, Ariz.; Jack Nicklaus (2009)
T89. Gull Lake View (Stoatin Brae) 6.43
Augusta, Mich.; Tom Doak (2017)
T89. Innisbrook (Copperhead) 6.43
Tarpon Springs, Fla.; Lawrence Packard (1974)
T92. Boothbay Harbor Country Club 6.42
Boothbay, Maine; Wayne Stiles, John Van Kleek, Bruce Hepner (1921)
T92. Nemacolin (Mystic Rock) 6.42
Farmington, Pa.; Pete Dye (1995)
T92. French Lick Resort (Donald Ross) 6.42
French Lick, Ind.; Donald Ross (1917)
95. Firestone (North) 6.39
Akron, Ohio; Robert Trent Jones Sr. (1969)
T96. Omni Bedford Springs (Old) 6.38
Bedford, Pa.; Donald Ross, A.W. Tillinghast, Ron Forse (1923)
T96. The Preserve 6.38
Vancleave, Miss.; Jerry Pate (2006)
T96. Camp Creek 6.38
Watersound, Fla.; Tom Fazio (2001)
T99. Barona Creek 6.37
Lakeside, Calif.; Gary Roger Baird, Todd Eckenrode (2001)
T99. Pine Dunes Resort & Golf Club 6.37
Frankston, Texas; Jay Morrish (2001)
Nos. 101-125
T101. Bald Head Island Club 6.36
Bald Head Island, N.C.; George Cobb, Tim Cate (1974)
T101. The Wilderness Club Montana 6.36
Eureka, Mont.; Nick Faldo (2009)
T103. The Sagamore 6.35
Bolton Landing, N.Y.; Donald Ross (1928)
T103. Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail Grand National (Lake) 6.35
Opelika, Ala.; Robert Trent Jones Sr., Roger Rulewich (1992)
T105. Ventana Canyon (Mountain) 6.32
Tucson, Ariz.; Tom Fazio (1987)
T105. Reynolds Lake Oconee (Oconee) 6.32
Greensboro, Ga.; Rees Jones (2002)
T107. Pelican Hill (Ocean North) 6.31
Newport Coast, Calif.; Tom Fazio (1993)
T107. Ak-Chin Southern Dunes 6.31
Maricopa, Ariz.; Lee Schmidt, Brian Curley (2002)
T109. Hammock Beach Resort (Ocean) 6.30
Palm Coast, Fla.; Jack Nicklaus (2000)
T109. Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail Ross Bridge 6.30
Hoover, Ala.; Roger Rulewich (2005)
T109. Red Sky (Norman) 6.30
Wolcott, Colo.; Greg Norman (2003)
T109. Wailea (Gold) 6.30
Maui, Hawaii; Robert Trent Jones Jr. (1994)
113. Teton Pines 6.27
Wilson, Wyo.; Arnold Palmer, Ed Seay (1987)
T114. Pelican Hill (Ocean South) 6.26
Newport Coast, Calif.; Tom Fazio (1991)
T114. Firekeeper 6.26
Mayetta, Kan.; Jeff Brauer, Notah Begay (2011)
T116. McLemore 6.24
Rising Fawn, Ga.; Rees Jones, Bill Bergin (2019)
T116. Fairmont Grand Del Mar (The Grand) 6.24
San Diego; Tom Fazio (1999)
T118. Crystal Springs Resort (Ballyowen) 6.23
Hamburg, N.J.; Roger Rulewich (1998)
T118. Big Cedar Lodge (Payne’s Valley) 6.23
Hollister, Mo.; Tiger Woods (2020)
T120. Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort (Circling Raven) 6.22
Worley, Idaho; Gene Bates (2003)
T120. Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa (Poipu Bay) 6.22
Koloa, Hawaii; Robert Trent Jones Jr. (1991)
T122. Tetherow 6.21
Bend, Ore.; David McLay Kidd (2008)
T122. Mauna Lani (North) 6.21
Waimea, Hawaii; R. F. Cain, Homer Flint, Robin Nelson (1981)
124. Boar’s Head Resort (University of Virginia GC Birdwood) 6.20
Charlottesville, Va.; Davis Love III (2020)
T125. We-Ko-Pa (Cholla) 6.19
Fort McDowell, Ariz.; Scott Miller (2001)
T125. Troon North (Monument) 6.19
Scottsdale, Ariz.; Jay Morrish, Tom Weiskopf (1990)
Nos. 126-150
T127. Wailea (Emerald) 6.18
Maui, Hawaii; Robert Trent Jones Jr. (1994)
T127. Blackwolf Run (Meadow Valleys) 6.18
Kohler, Wis.; Pete Dye (1988)
T127. Hidden River Golf & Casting Club 6.18
Brutus, Mich.; W. Bruce Matthews III (1997)
T130. Sea Pines Resort (Atlantic Dunes) 6.17
Hilton Head Island, S.C.; Davis Love III (2016)
T130. Giants Ridge (Legend) 6.17
Biwabik, Minn.; Jeff Brauer, Lanny Watkins (1997)
T130. Kingsmill Resort (River) 6.17
Williamsburg, Va.; Pete Dye (1974)
133. Pine Mountain Resort (TimberStone) 6.16
Iron Mountain, Mich.; Jerry Matthews (1997)
134. Desert Willow (Firecliff) 6.15
Palm Desert, Calif.; Michael Hurdzan, Dana Fry (1997)
135. Links at Perry Cabin 6.14
St. Michaels, Md.; Pete Dye (2018)
T136. Treetops (Signature) 6.13
Gaylord, Mich.; Rick Smith (1993)
T136. Sea Pines Resort (Heron Point) 6.13
Hilton Head Island, S.C.; Pete Dye (2007)
138. PGA West (Nicklaus Tournament) 6.12
La Quinta, Calif.; Jack Nicklaus (1987)
T139. Troon North (Pinnacle) 6.11
Scottsdale, Ariz.; Tom Weiskopf (1996)
T139. Hammock Beach Resort (Conservatory) 6.11
Palm Coast, Fla.; Tom Watson (2006)
T139. Wynn Golf Club 6.11
Las Vegas; Tom Fazio (2019)
T142. Turtle Bay Resort (Arnold Palmer) 6.10
Kahuku, Hawaii; Arnold Palmer, Ed Seay (1992)
T142. Fantasy Springs (Eagle Falls) 6.10
Indio, Calif.; Clive Clark (2007)
T144. Sandestin (Burnt Pine) 6.09
Miramar Beach, Fla.; Rees Jones (1994)
T144. TPC San Antonio (Oaks) 6.09
San Antonio, Texas; Greg Norman (2010)
T146. PGA Golf Club (Wanamaker) 6.07
Port St. Lucie, Fla.; Tom Fazio (1996)
T146. Stonewall Resort 6.07
Roanoke, W.Va.; Arnold Palmer 2002)
T146. Lake Las Vegas Resort (Reflection Bay) 6.07
Henderson, Nev.; Jack Nicklaus (1998)
T149. Legends Golf Resort (Moorland) 6.06
Myrtle Beach, S.C.; P.B. Dye (1990)
T149. Coeur d’Alene Resort 6.06
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; Scott Miller (1991)
T149. La Quinta Resort & Club (Mountain) 6.06
La Quinta, Calif.; Pete Dye (1980)
Nos. 151-175
T152. Stonehenge 6.05
Fairfield Glade, Tenn.; Joe Lee (1985)
T153. Incline Village (Championship) 6.04
Incline Village, Nev.; Robert Trent Jones Sr., Kyle Phillips (1964)
T153. Boyne Highlands (Arthur Hills) 6.04
Harbor Springs, Mich.; Arthur Hills (2000)
T153. Whitehawk Ranch 6.04
Clio, Calif.; Dick Bailey (1996)
T153. Myrtle Beach National (King’s North) 6.04
Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Arnold Palmer, Ed Seay (1973)
T153. Sea Island GC (Plantation) 6.04
St. Simons Island, Ga.; Walter J. Travis, Dick Wilson, Davis Love III (1928)
T153. Wilderness Resort (Wild Rock) 6.04
Wisconsin Dells, Wis.; Michael Hurdzan, Dana Fry (2008)
T153. Glen Club 6.04
Glenview, Ill.; Tom Fazio (2001)
T160. Ocean Course at Hokuala 6.03
Lihue, Hawaii; Jack Nicklaus (1988)
T160. Trump National Doral Miami (Golden Palm) 6.03
Miami; Gil Hanse (2015)
T160. Park Hyatt Aviara 6.03
Carlsbad, Calif.; Arnold Palmer, Ed Seay (1991)
T160. JW Marriott Miami Turnberry (Soffer) 6.03
Aventura, Fla.; Robert Trent Jones Sr., Raymond Floyd (1972)
T164. Pinehurst No. 9 6.02
Pinehurst, N.C.; Jack Nicklaus (1989)
T164. Quail Lodge and Golf Resort 6.02
Carmel, Calif.; Robert Muir Graves (1964)
T166. Casino del Sol (Sewailo) 6.01
Tucson, Ariz.; Ty Butler, Notah Begay (2013)
T166. JW Marriott Marco Island (Hammock Bay) 6.01
Naples, Fla.; Bruce Devlin, Robert von Hagge, Peter Jacobsen, Jim Hardy (1974)
T166. Madden’s on Gull Lake (Classic) 6.01
Brainerd, Minn.; Scott Hoffman (1997)
T166. TPC Sawgrass (Dye’s Valley) 6.01
Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.; Pete Dye (1987)
T166. Pinehurst No. 7 6.01
Pinehurst, N.C.; Rees Jones (1986)
T171. Omni Mount Washington Resort (Mount Washington) 6.00
Bretton Woods, N.H.; Donald Ross, Brian Silva (1915)
T171. Kiawah Island Golf Resort (Osprey Point) 6.00
Kiawah Island, S.C.; Tom Fazio (1988)
T171. The Broadmoor (West) 6.00
Colorado Springs, Colo.; Donald Ross, Robert Trent Jones Sr. (1918)
174. Omni Barton Creek (Fazio Foothills) 5.99
Austin, Texas; Tom Fazio (1986)
T175. Dancing Rabbit (Oaks) 5.98
Philadelphia, Miss.; Tom Fazio, Jerry Pate (1999)
T175. Barefoot Resort & Golf (Dye) 5.98
North Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Pete Dye (2000)
T175. Black Diamond Ranch (Ranch) 5.98
Lecanto, Fla.; Tom Fazio (1997)
Nos. 176-200
T178. Talamore (Mid South) 5.97
Southern Pines, N.C.; Arnold Palmer, Ed Seay (1993)
T178. Reynolds Lake Oconee (National) 5.97
Greensboro, Ga.; Tom Fazio (1997)
T178. Nemacolin (Shepherd’s Rock) 5.97
Farmington, Pa.; Pete Dye (2017)
T178. Orange County National (Panther Lake) 5.97
Winter Garden, Fla.; David Hartman, Phil Ritson (1997)
T182. Kilmarlic Golf Club 5.96
Powells Point, N.C.; Tom Steele (2002)
T182. Lake of Isles (North) 5.96
North Stonington, Conn.; Rees Jones (2005)
T182. PGA Golf Club (Dye) 5.96
Port St. Lucie, Fla.; Pete Dye (1998)
T182. Firestone (Fazio, formerly West) 5.96
Akron, Ohio; Tom Fazio (2001)
T186. The Breakers (Rees Jones Course) 5.95
West Palm Beach, Fla.; Rees Jones (2004)
T186. Kiva Dunes 5.95
Gulf Shores, Ala.; Jerry Pate (1995)
T186. Grande Dunes Resort Club 5.95
Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Roger Rulewich (2001)
T186. Orange County National (Crooked Cat) 5.95
Winter Garden, Fla.; David Hartman, Phil Ritson (1998)
T190. Paiute (The Wolf) 5.94
Las Vegas; Pete Dye (2001)
T190. Turning Stone Resort (Shenendoah) 5.94
Verona, N.Y.; Rick Smith (2000)
T190. Omni La Costa Resort & Spa (Champions) 5.94
Carlsbad, Calif.; Dick Wilson, Jeff Brauer, Damian Pascuzzo, Steve Pate (1964)
T190. Tatanka 5.94
Niobrara, Neb.; Paul Albanese (2015)
T194. La Cantera Resort (Palmer) 5.93
San Antonio, Texas; Arnold Palmer (2001)
T194. Mauna Lani (South) 5.93
Waimea, Hawaii; R. F. Cain, Homer Flint, Robin Nelson (1981)
T194. Boulders Resort (South) 5.93
Carefree, Ariz.; Jay Morrish (1988)
T194. TPC Four Seasons Las Colinas 5.93
Irving, Texas; Jay Morrish, Byron Nelson, Ben Crenshaw, D.A. Weibring, Steve Wolfard (1982)
T198. Paiute (Sun Mountain) 5.92
Las Vegas; Pete Dye (1996)
T198. Mission Inn Resort (El Campeon) 5.92
Howey-in-the Hills, Fla.; George O’Neil, Charles Clark (1917)
T198. Okemo Valley 5.92
Ludlow, Vt.; Steve Durkee (2000)
T198. Eagle Ridge (The General) 5.92
Galena, Ill.; Roger Packard, Andy North (1997)