By Stefanie Michaels
BEST Golf courses around the world:
- Augusta National Golf Club – Augusta, Georgia, USA
- Known for its stunning beauty and challenging course design, Augusta National is considered one of the best golf courses in the world. The club is home to the Masters Tournament, one of the four major championships in professional golf.
- Royal County Down Golf Club – Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland
- Located on the shores of the Irish Sea, Royal County Down features breathtaking coastal views and a challenging course that has been ranked as the best in Ireland and the United Kingdom.
- Pinehurst Resort (No. 2 Course) – Pinehurst, North Carolina, USA
- Designed by the legendary architect Donald Ross, the No. 2 course at Pinehurst Resort is known for its rolling terrain and iconic sand bunkers. The course has hosted numerous major championships, including the U.S. Open.
- Andrews Old Course – St. Andrews, Scotland
- Andrews is known as the “home of golf,” and its Old Course is one of the most famous and iconic golf courses in the world. The links-style course has a rich history dating back to the 15th century, and has hosted the British Open numerous times.
- Cypress Point Club – Pebble Beach, California, USA
- Located on the stunning Monterey Peninsula, Cypress Point Club is known for its beautiful ocean views and challenging course design. The club is exclusive and difficult to get into, which adds to its allure.
- Shinnecock Hills Golf Club – Southampton, New York, USA
- Founded in 1891, Shinnecock Hills is one of the oldest golf clubs in the United States and has a rich history of hosting major championships, including the U.S. Open. The course is known for its challenging greens and windswept dunes.
- Royal Melbourne Golf Club (West Course) – Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Located in the suburb of Black Rock, the Royal Melbourne Golf Club is considered one of the best golf courses in Australia and has hosted numerous international tournaments. Its West Course, designed by Alister MacKenzie, is known for its strategic bunkering and undulating greens.
- Muirfield – Gullane, Scotland
- Muirfield is a links-style golf course located in East Lothian, Scotland, and is the home of the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers. The course has a long history of hosting the British Open, and its challenging design has earned it a reputation as one of the best courses in the world.
- Kapalua Resort (Plantation Course) – Maui, Hawaii, USA
- Located on the island of Maui, the Kapalua Resort’s Plantation Course is known for its stunning ocean views and challenging course design. The course has hosted the PGA Tour’s season-opening tournament, the Sentry Tournament of Champions, since 1999.
- Royal Troon Golf Club (Old Course) – Troon, Scotland
- The Old Course at Royal Troon Golf Club is a links-style course located on the west coast of Scotland. It has a long history of hosting the British Open and is known for its challenging winds and fast greens.
