the top 10 best golf courses in the united states if you're looking for the best golf course in the world the united states is a great place to go america boasts more golf tournament courses than anywhere else and is the perfect place for any golfing fanatic do you know which is the oldest course in the us and which is the most favorite one among golfers stay tuned welcome to 24 golf today we will talk about top 10 best golf courses in the united states before getting into the list make sure to like and subscribe to our channel let's get started number 10 band in dunes pacific dunes golf was born on rugged windswept land just like band and dunes every hole every shot is defined by nature's presence as the elements vary so does the game you'll discover golf in its most pristine state among the giant dunes and hardy pines where nature is embraced not defeated ocean view stunned the senses along with bluff top dunes sprinkled with scotch broom and gorse brushes the most memorable seaside holes are the par 4 4th the par 312th and the drivable par 4 16th hole each with incredible scenery and its own unique challenges designed by the mastermind tom doke who relied on an ingenious design concept and let mother nature work her marvels on this classic length structure it was established in 2001 and has 36 holes the length of this pacific dune beauty sits on 6633 yards and par-71 next on our list we have number nine blue monster at trump national doral the blue monster at doral golf resort is more challenging significantly longer and more dramatic the course features a series of strategically placed deep bunkers interesting undulating greens long flowing fairways and a challenging assortment of water hazards where the golfers require both length and finesse to score well this dramatic beauty consists of 18 holes and in 2014 gail hanse meticulously re-sculpted every hole the famous 18th hole is traditionally ranked as one of the most difficult on the pga tour golfers like jack nicklaus norman and tiger woods had their moments of personal triumph on this world-class course blue monster has been hosting the pga tour for 55 consecutive years this magnificent monster was established in 1962 with 7590 yards and 72 par number eight harbor town lynx one of the most celebrated courses on the pga tour harbor town golf links at the sea pines resort is among the shorter courses to regularly stage pga tour events it was designed by pete dye who worked closely with jack nicklaus the fantastic combination of pete dye's design ensured sufficient difficulty to test the creativity and imagination of the finest golfers and was established in 2000 the par 3 is ranked amongst the world's finest and the par 4 18th hole is considered one of the most feared in all of golf links at harbor have undergone many enhancements including new celebration bermuda grass fresh tiff eagle bermuda grass and a new irrigation system this sea pine beauty is 7 101 yards and a par 71 course number seven ocean course at kiowa island located on the easternmost end of the kiowa island the blend of tidal marshes live oaks scrub top dunes and the soothing sound of the atlantic on every hole make this course one of the most fantastic playing experiences designed by pete dye and established in 1991 this course sits on 7 356 yards and a par 72 the wispy rough gives the course the feel of some of the great uk lynx courses the course has a history of hosting significant events none more memorable than the drama filled 1991 war by the shore ryder cup any golfing fanatic will have this course on their bucket list number six torrey pines south course the torrey pines south course is more challenging than the north course and hosted the 2008 and 2021 u.s open championships originally designed by william bell senior in 1957 and is home to the farmers insurance open pga golf tournament the design itself is unique despite being a lynx course it features typical bunkers pristine fairways the occasional grouping of pines and perfectly manicured greens in 2001 and 2019 the course was renovated and redesigned by rhys jones torrey pines south is longer and plays more difficult with 18 glorious golf holes and magnificent views have you had the chance to play here next on our list we have number 5 bay hill in 1965 arnold palmer proclaimed the course at bay hill country club to be the best course in florida and in 1974 he purchased the place the course was initially designed by architect and later by arnold palmer the course was established in 1961 with 18 holes the bay hill is one of tiger woods favorite hunting grounds the course runs alongside the beautiful butler chain of lakes and winds its way through towering trees to create a lovely setting to play golf located in central florida the next must play golf course is number four spyglass hill if pebble beach is the greatest meeting of land and sea then perhaps spyglass hill should be dubbed the greatest meeting of sand and trees the course is one part of the trio venues that make up the a t pro-am and despite being located in the monterey peninsula it still offers a unique golfing experience on a clear day you can stand at par 5 and see the santa cruz mountains monterey bay and the canopy of the del monte forest this boomeranging downhill par-5 swings hard finishing at a raised green divided by a vertical tier the length of this course is 6960 yards and 72 par and is designed by robert trent jones senior the next course is part of one of the most exclusive golf clubs in the world number three augusta national augusta national is not only one of the best golf courses it's also one of the most exclusive and prominent golf courses in the u.s and has hosted the annual masters tournament since 1934.
the 18-hole augusta national course features 7 270 yards from the longest tees for a par 72. bobby jones and clifford roberts founded the course and it was opened in 1933 the course was designed by aleister mckenzie and robert trent jones jr the course was formerly a plant nursery which consisted of 18 holes and each hole has a name derived from a tree flower or plant on the course the course's greens are meticulously maintained to provide a fast and hard golfing surface though the course has been frequently redesigned for competitiveness but has retained its stunning natural beauty would you love to play at augusta national next on our list we have number two shinnecock hills shinnecock is laid out utilizing the natural topography of the shinnecock hills and was founded in 1891 being one of the historic golfing institutions in the united states willie davis initially designed the course with 12 holes and later expanded to 18 holes the course links were revised four times before being redesigned by prolific architect william flynn and were opened in 1931. it has been recognized as one of the world's top courses and has been the scene of notable usga events since its beginning the course is known for its sprawling landscape with gracefully flowing greens and roughs it's hosted five u.s opens since 1986.
The 2026 u.s open championship will be held at chinnicott the length of this course is 7445 yards and a par 70. the membership and initiation fees at shinnecock hills golf club are unknown but members can bring guests to play with them as long as they pay a 350 dollar greens fee and the final course on our list is number one pebble beach golf links the most visually impressive golf course pebble beach isn't just the number one public course it's the number one golf resort in america designed by jack neville and douglas grant and was established in 1919 pebble beach golf link's exquisite beauty and unique challenges have electrified golfers and spectators alike this course is bound to be on every golfer's bucket list one needs to practice putting before playing here the greens slopes and contour are tricky but there is nothing like teeing up on pebble beach golf links for the first time the course itself skirts the jaw-dropping rugged coastline that gives players unforgettable views of monterey bay and the northern pacific for those looking for the golfing experience of a lifetime then look no further than pebble beach golf licks this magnificent beauty sits on 7 080 yards and a par 72 which do you think is the best golf course in the united states have you played at any of these courses if you enjoyed the video don't forget to subscribe to our channel to never miss a video from us that's it for today's video thank you for watching