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Jason Lusk

Golfweek’s Best 2024: Top 200 residential golf courses in the U.S.

Welcome to Golfweek’s Best 2024 ranking of top residential 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 residential golf courses themselves, not the communities 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

Bluejack National in Texas (Courtesy of Bluejack National)

1. Wade Hampton Club 8.16
Cashiers, N.C.; Tom Fazio (1987)

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2. Rock Creek Cattle Company 7.89
Deer Lodge, Mont.; Tom Doak (2008)

3. Estancia 7.86
Scottsdale, Ariz.; Tom Fazio (1995)

4. Colorado Golf Club 7.70
Parker, Colo.; Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw (2007)

5. Sand Valley (Lido)* 7.63
Nekoosa, Wis.; C.B. Macdonald, Seth Raynor, Tom Doak (2023)

6. Gozzer Ranch 7.61
Harrison, Idaho; Tom Fazio (2007)

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7. Sand Valley (Mammoth Dunes) 7.55
Nekoosa, Wis.; David McLay Kidd (2018)

8. Sand Valley (Sand Valley) 7.51
Nekoosa, Wis.; Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw (2017)

9. Martis Camp 7.48
Truckee, Calif.; Tom Fazio (2008)

10. The Stock Farm 7.45
Hamilton, Mont.; Tom Fazio (1999)

11. Oak Tree National 7.44
Edmond, Okla.; Pete Dye (1976)

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12. Diamond Creek 7.36
Banner Elk, N.C.; Tom Fazio (2003)

T13. Mountain Lake 7.33
Lake Wales, Fla.; Seth Raynor (1917)

T13. Castle Pines 7.33
Castle Rock, Colo.; Jack Nicklaus (1981)

15. Shooting Star 7.32
Teton Village, Wyo.; Tom Fazio (2009)

16. The Quarry at La Quinta 7.29
La Quinta, Calif.; Tom Fazio (1994)

17. Long Cove 7.25
Hilton Head Island, S.C.; Pete Dye (1982)

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18. Mountaintop 7.23
Cashiers, N.C.; Tom Fazio (2007)

T19. Bluejack National 7.21
Montgomery, Texas; Tiger Woods (2016)

T19. Grandfather (Championship) 7.21
Linville, N.C.; Ellis Maples (1968)

21. John’s Island Club (West) 7.20
Vero Beach, Fla.; Tom Fazio (1989)

22. Black Desert Resort* 7.19
Ivins, Utah; Tom Weiskopf, Phil Smith (2023)

23. Bear’s Club 7.17
Jupiter, Fla.; Jack Nicklaus (1999)

24. Jupiter Hills Club (Hills) 7.12
Tequesta, Fla.; George Fazio (1970)

25. Mayacama 7.11
Santa Rosa, Calif.; Jack Nicklaus (2001)

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Nos. 26-50

The Tributary in Idaho (Courtesy of the Tributary)

26. Tributary (formerly Huntsman Springs) 7.05
Driggs, Idaho; David McLay Kidd (2009)

27. Lahontan 7.04
Truckee, Calif.; Tom Weiskopf (1999)

28. The Tradition 7.03
La Quinta, Calif.; Arnold Palmer, Ed Seay (1997)

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T29. Boot Ranch 7.01
Fredericksburg, Texas; Hal Sutton, Jim Lipe (2006)

T29. Colleton River (Pete Dye) 7.01
Bluffton, S.C.; Pete Dye (1998)

T31. Santa Lucia Preserve 7.00
Carmel , Calif.; Tom Fazio (2000)

T31. Silo Ridge Field Club 7.00
Amenia, N.Y.; Tom Fazio (2016)

T33. Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee 6.98
Eatonton, Ga.; Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw (1997)

T33. Clear Creek Tahoe 6.98
Carson City, Nev.; Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw (2009)

T35. The Reserve at Moonlight Basin 6.96
Big Sky, Mont.; Jack Nicklaus (2016)

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T35. Patriot Golf Club 6.96
Owasso, Okla.; Robert Trent Jones Jr. (2010)

37. Forest Highlands (Canyon) 6.95
Flagstaff, Ariz.; Jay Morrish, Tom Weiskopf (1986)

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T38. Spanish Oaks 6.94
Bee Cave, Texas; Bobby Weed (2002)

T38. Southern Highlands 6.94
Las Vegas, Nev.; Robert Trent Jones Sr., Robert Trent Jones Jr. (1999)

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T38. The Rim 6.94
Payson, Ariz.; Jay Morrish, Tom Weiskopf (1998)

T41. Cliffs at Mountain Park 6.93
Travelers Rest, S.C.; Gary Player (2013)

T41. Kohanaiki 6.93
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; Rees Jones (2014)

43. Pronghorn Club (Fazio) 6.92
Bend, Ore.; Tom Fazio (2006)

T44. Forest Dunes (The Loop Red and Black) 6.91
Roscommon, Mich.; Tom Doak (2016)

T44. Spring Island (Old Tabby Links) 6.91
Okatie, S.C.; Arnold Palmer, Ed Seay, Brandon Johnson (1993)

T44. Victory Ranch 6.91
Kamas, Utah; Rees Jones (2009)

47. PaaKo Ridge 6.90
Sandia Park, N.M.; Ken Dye (2000)

48. Desert Highlands 6.88
Scottsdale, Ariz.; Jack Nicklaus (1983)

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T49. Kiawah Island Club (Cassique) 6.87
Kiawah Island, S.C.; Tom Watson (2000)

T49. Stone Eagle 6.87
Palm Desert, Calif.; Tom Doak (2005)

T49. Escondido 6.87
Horseshoe Bay, Texas; Tom Fazio (2006)

T49. Champion Hills 6.87
Hendersonville, N.C.; Tom Fazio (1991)

T49. The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe 6.87
Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.; Robert Trent Jones Jr. (2001)

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Nos. 51-75

Kiawah Island Club’s River Course in South Carolina (Courtesy of Kiawah River Club)

54. Vintage Club (Mountain) 6.86
Indian Wells, Calif.; Tom Fazio (1980)

T55. Frederica 6.85
St. Simons Island, Ga.; Tom Fazio (2004)

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T55. Golf Club at Black Rock* 6.85
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; Jim Engh (2003)

T55. Concession 6.85
Bradenton, Fla.; Jack Nicklaus (2006)

T58. TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm 6.84
Potomac, Md.; Jim Hardy, Steve Wenzloff (2009)

T58. Sherwood CC* 6.84
Thousand Oaks, Calif.; Jack Nicklaus (1989)

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60. Stone Canyon 6.80
Oro Valley, Ariz.; Jay Morrish (2000)

61. Kiawah Island Club (River) 6.79
Kiawah Island, S.C.; Tom Fazio (1995)

T62. The Ford Field & River Club 6.78
Richmond Hill, Ga.; Pete Dye (1987)

T62. Big Horn (Canyons) 6.78
Palm Desert, Calif.; Tom Fazio (1998)

64. Club at Carlton Woods (Fazio Championship) 6.77
The Woodlands, Texas; Tom Fazio (2005)

T65. Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club 6.75
Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.; Max Behr (1929)

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T65. TPC Summerlin 6.75
Las Vegas, Nev.; Bobby Weed (1992)

67. Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards 6.73
Sunset, S.C.; Tom Fazio (1999)

68. El Dorado 6.72
Indian Wells, Calif.; Tom Fazio (2003)

69. CDA National Reserve (formally Rock Creek) 6.71
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; Tom Weiskopf (2012)

T70. Forest Dunes (Forest Dunes) 6.70
Roscommon, Mich.; Tom Weiskopf (2002)

T70. Mirabel 6.70
Scottsdale, Ariz.; Tom Fazio (2001)

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72. Colleton River (Nicklaus) 6.69
Bluffton, S.C.; Jack Nicklaus (1992)

73. Country Club of North Carolina (Dogwood) 6.67
Pinehurst, N.C.; Ellis Maples, Willard Byrd (1963)

T74. Rams Hill 6.66
Borrego Springs, Calif.; Tom Fazio (2008)

T74. Linville Ridge 6.66
Linville, N.C.; George Cobb, Bobby Weed (1983)

T74. Santaluz Club 6.66
San Diego, Calif.; Rees Jones (2002)

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Nos. 76-100

Briggs Ranch in Texas (Courtesy of Briggs Ranch)

T77. Snake River Sporting Club 6.65
Jackson, Wyo.; Tom Weiskopf (2006)

T77. Silverleaf 6.65
Scottsdale, Ariz.; Tom Weiskopf (2002)

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T77. Glenwild 6.65
Park City, Utah; Tom Fazio (2001)

T80. Old Waverly 6.63
West Point, Miss.; Bob Cupp, Jerry Pate (1988)

T80. Trump National Golf Club Jupiter 6.63
Jupiter, Fla.; Jack Nicklaus (2002)

T80. Glacier Club (Mountain) 6.63
Durango, Colo.; Arthur Hills, Hale Irwin, Todd Schoeder (1976)

T83. Forest Creek (North) 6.62
Pinehurst, N.C.; Tom Fazio (2005)

T83. Redlands Mesa 6.62
Grand Junction, Colo.; Jim Engh (2001)

T83. Promontory (Painted Valley) 6.62
Park City, Utah; Jack Nicklaus (2007)

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T86. Frost Creek 6.61
Eagle, Colo.; Tom Weiskopf (2007)

T86. Toscana CC (North) 6.61
Indian Wells, Calif.; Jack Nicklaus (2005)

T86. Dalhousie 6.61
Cape Girardeau, Mo.; Jack Nicklaus (2002)

T89. Reynolds Lake Oconee (Great Waters) 6.59
Greensboro, Ga.; Jack Nicklaus (1992)

T89. Lake Nona 6.59
Orlando, Fla.; Tom Fazio (1986)

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T89. Haig Point 6.59
Daufuskie Island, S.C.; Rees Jones (1986)

T89. Loxahatchee Club 6.59
Jupiter, Fla.; Jack Nicklaus (1984)

T89. Cliffs at Walnut Cove 6.59
Arden, N.C.; Jack Nicklaus (2005)

T89. Forest Highlands (Meadow) 6.59
Flagstaff, Ariz.; Jay Morrish, Tom Weiskopf (1999)

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T89. Rainmakers 6.59
Alto, N.M.; Robert Trent Jones Jr. (2008)

T96. Black Creek 6.58
Chattanooga, Tenn.; Brian Silva (2000)

T96. Sunriver Resort (Crosswater) 6.58
Sunriver, Ore.; Bob Cupp, John Fought (1995)

T98. Briggs Ranch 6.57
San Antonio, Texas; Tom Fazio (2001)

T98. Isleworth 6.57
Orlando, Fla.; Arnold Palmer, Ed Seay, Steve Smyers (1986)

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T98. Las Campanas (Sunset) 6.57
Santa Fe, N.M.; Jack Nicklaus (2000)

Nos. 101-125

Belfair’s West Course in South Carolina (Jason Lusk/Golfweek)

T101. Troon Country Club 6.55
Scottsdale, Ariz.; Jay Morrish, Tom Weiskopf (1985)

T101. Fiddler’s Creek (Creek) 6.55
Naples, Fla.; Arthur Hills (2002)

T103. Spanish Peaks Mountain Club 6.54
Big Sky, Mont.; Tom Weiskopf (2007)

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T103. SouthShore 6.54
Henderson, Nev.; Jack Nicklaus (1996)

T103. Hideaway (Clark) 6.54
La Quinta, Calif.; Clive Clark (2004)

T106. Quintero 6.53
Peoria, Ariz.; Rees Jones (2000)

T106. Old Marsh 6.53
Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; Pete Dye (1988)

T106. The Farms 6.53
Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.; Pete Dye, Perry Dye, John
Fought, Tom Lehman (1984)

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109. Flying Horse North* 6.52
Colorado Springs, Colo.; Phil Smith (2020)

T110. Wickenburg Ranch (Big Wick) 6.51
Wickenburg, Ariz.; Wendell Pickett, Bill Brownlee (2015)

T110. Pine Canyon Club 6.51
Flagstaff, Ariz.; Jay Morrish (2004)

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T110. Olde Stone 6.51
Bowling Green, KY; Arthur Hills (2006)

T113. Club at Carlton Woods (Nicklaus) 6.49
The Woodlands, Texas; Jack Nicklaus (2001)

T113. The Club at Holliday Farms* 6.49
Zionsville, Ind.; Pete Dye, Tim Liddy (2021)

115. Quail Valley 6.48
Vero Beach, Fla.; Tommy Fazio, Nick Price (2001)

T116. Forest Creek (South) 6.47
Pinehurst, N.C.; Tom Fazio (1996)

T116. Montreux 6.47
Reno, Nev.; Jack Nicklaus (1997)

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T116. Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club 6.47
Vero Beach, Fla.; Arnold Palmer, Ed Seay (1990)

T119. Southern Hills Plantation Club 6.46
Brooksville, Fla.; Pete Dye (2006)

T119. Black Rock 6.46
Hingham, Mass.; Brian Silva (2002)

T119. Landfall (Nicklaus Marsh/Ocean) 6.46
Wilmington, N.C.; Jack Nicklaus (1990)

T119. Old North State Club 6.46
New London, N.C.; Tom Fazio (1991)

T119. Somerby 6.46
Byron, Minn.; John Fought, Tom Lehman (2004)

T124. Belfair (West) 6.45
Bluffton, S.C.; Tom Fazio (1996)

T124. Black Diamond Ranch (Quarry) 6.45
Lecanto, Fla.; Tom Fazio (1987)

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Nos. 126-150

Wilderness Club Montana (Courtesy of Wilderness Club Montana)

126. Flagstaff Ranch 6.44
Flagstaff, Ariz.; Jerry Pate (2003)

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127. Belfair (East) 6.43
Bluffton, S.C.; Tom Fazio (1999)

T128. Sailfish Point 6.42
Hutchinson Island, Fla.; Jack Nicklaus (1981)

T128. Toscana (South) 6.42
Indian Wells, Calif.; Jack Nicklaus (2005)

T128. Wilderness Club Montana 6.42
Eureka, Mont.; Nick Faldo (2009)

T128. Treyburn 6.42
Durham, N.C.; Tom Fazio (1988)

T132. True North 6.41
Harbor Springs, Mich.; Jim Engh (2004)

T132. Ravenna 6.41
Littleton, Colo.; Jay Morrish (2007)

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T132. Aspen Glen 6.41
Carbondale, Colo.; Jack Nicklaus, Jack Nicklaus Jr. (1997)

T135. Houston Oaks 6.40
Hockley, Texas; Chet Williams (2017)

T135. Jonathan’s Landing (Medal at Old Trail) 6.40
Jupiter, Fla.; Tom Fazio (1985)

T135. Schaffer’s Mill 6.40
Truckee, Calif.; John Harbottle III, Johnny Miller (2008)

138. Sawgrass Country Club (East/West) 6.39
Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.; Ed Seay (1974)

T139. Creighton Farms 6.38
Aldie, Va.; Jack Nicklaus (2008)

T139. Desert Mountain (Cochise) 6.38
Scottsdale, Ariz.; Jack Nicklaus (1988)

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T139. Currahee Club 6.38
Toccoa, Ga.; Jim Fazio (2004)

T139. Golf Club at Gray’s Crossing 6.38
Truckee, Calif.; Jim Hardy, Peter Jacobsen (2007)

T143. Dove Mountain (Saguaro/Tortolita) 6.36
Marana, Ariz.; Jack Nicklaus (2009)

T143. LochenHeath 6.36
Williamsburg, Mich.; Steve Smyers (2001)

T145. The Gallery (North) 6.35
Marana, Ariz.; John Fought, Tom Lehman (1998)

T145. Torreon (Cabin) 6.35
Show Low, Ariz.; Robert von Hagge (2007)

T145. Talisker Club 6.35
Kamas, Utah; Mark O’Meara (2005)

148. Horseshoe Bay (Summit Rock) 6.34
Horseshoe Bay, Texas; Jack Nicklaus (2012)

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T149. Hammock Beach Resort (Ocean) 6.33
Palm Coast, Fla.; Jack Nicklaus (2000)

T149. Club at Snoqualmie Ridge 6.33
Snoqualmie, WA; Jack Nicklaus (1999)

Nos. 151-175

Ballyhack in Virginia (Courtesy of Ballyhack)

T151. Desert Mountain (Chiricahua) 6.32
Scottsdale, Ariz.; Jack Nicklaus (1999)

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T151. Balsam Mountain Preserve 6.32
Sylva, N.C.; Arnold Palmer (2007)

T153. Kinderlou Forest 6.31
Valdosta, Ga.; Davis Love III (2004)

T153. TPC Sugarloaf 6.31
Duluth, Ga.; Greg Norman (1997)

155. Hammock Dunes (Creek) 6.30
Palm Coast, Fla.; Rees Jones (2003)

T156. Reynolds Lake Oconee (Oconee) 6.29
Greensboro, Ga.; Rees Jones (2002)

T156. Golf Club at Briar’s Creek 6.29
Johns Island, S.C.; Rees Jones (2001)

T156. Squire Creek 6.29
Choudrant, La.; Tom Fazio (2002)

T159. The Virginian 6.28
Bristol, Va.; Tom Fazio (1993)

T159. West Bay 6.28
Estero, Fla.; Pete Dye, P.B. Dye (1998)

161. Landfall (Dye) 6.27
Wilmington, N.C.; Pete Dye (1987)

T162. Ballyhack 6.26
Roanoke, Va.; Lester George (2009)

T162. Cliffs at Keowee Falls 6.26
Salem, S.C.; Jack Nicklaus (2007)

T162. Bonita Bay (Cypress)* 6.26
Naples, Fla.; Tom Fazio, Tom Marzolf (1997)

T162. Chaparral Pines 6.26
Payson, Ariz.; Gary Panks, David Graham (1997)

T166. Berkeley Hall (North) 6.25
Bluffton, S.C.; Tom Fazio (2001)

T166. Harbor Shores 6.25
Benton Harbor, Mich.; Jack Nicklaus (2010)

T166. Las Campanas (Sunrise) 6.25
Santa Fe, N.M.; Jack Nicklaus (1993)

T169. TwinEagles (Talon) 6.24
Naples, Fla.; Jack Nicklaus, Jack Nicklaus Jr. (1999)

T169. Cherry Creek 6.24
Denver, Colo.; Jack Nicklaus, Jack Nicklaus Jr. (2002)

T171. Greenbrier Sporting Club (Snead) 6.23
White Sulphur Springs, W.Va.; Tom Fazio (2004)

T171. Champions Retreat (Bluff/Creek) 6.23
Evans, Ga.; Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player (2005)

T171. Oak Tree (East) 6.23
Edmond, Okla.; Pete Dye (1982)

T174. TPC River Highlands 6.22
Cromwell, Conn.; Pete Dye, Bobby Weed (1982)

T174. Reserve at Lake Keowee 6.22
Sunset, S.C.; Jack Nicklaus (2002)

Nos. 176-200

Troon North’s Monument Course in Arizona (Courtesy of Troon)

T176. Wexford 6.20
Hilton Head Island, S.C.; Arnold Palmer, Willard Byrd (1983)

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T176. Kingsmill Resort (River) 6.20
Williamsburg, Va.; Pete Dye (1975)

T176. Cliffs at Keowee Springs* 6.20
Six Mile, S.C.; Tom Fazio (2008)

T179. Golf Club of Georgia (Lakeside) 6.19
Alpharetta, Ga.; Arthur Hills (1991)

T179. Spring Creek 6.19
Zion Crossroads, Va.; Ed Carton (2006)

T179. Black Bull 6.19
Bozeman, Mont.; Tom Weiskopf (2008)

182. Troon North (Monument) 6.18
Scottsdale, Ariz.; Jay Morrish, Tom Weiskopf (1990)

T183. The Gallery (South) 6.17
Marana, Ariz.; John Fought (2003)

T183. Torreon (Tower) 6.17
Show Low, Ariz.; Robert von Hagge (1999)

T183. Federal Club 6.17
Glen Allen, Va.; Arnold Palmer (2007)

T183. The Hills (Signature)* 6.17
Austin, Texas; Jack Nicklaus (1981)

T187. Desert Mountain (Geronimo) 6.16
Scottsdale, Ariz.; Jack Nicklaus (1989)

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T187. DeBoudieu Club 6.16
Georgetown, S.C.; Pete Dye, P.B. Dye (1987)

T187. Tennessee National 6.16
Loudon, Tenn.; Greg Norman (2006)

T187. Aquidneck (formerly Carnegie Abbey) 6.16
Portsmouth, R.I.; Donald Steel (2000)

T191. Seven Canyons 6.15
Sedona, Ariz.; Tom Weiskopf (2003)

T191. Golden Ocala 6.15
Ocala, Fla.; Ron Garl (1986)

T191. Big Horn (Mountain) 6.15
Palm Desert, Calif.; Arthur Hills (1991)

T191. Lost Tree* 6.15
North Palm Beach, Fla.; Mark Mahannah, Jack Nicklaus (1961)

T191. Boca West (Dye IV) 6.15
Boca Raton, Fla.; Pete Dye (2006)

T191. RainDance National* 6.15
Windsor, Colo.; Fred Funk, Harrison Minchew (2022)

T197. Tullymore Golf Resort (Tullymore)* 6.14
Stanwood, Mich.; Jim Engh (2002)

T197. Sagamore Club* 6.14
Noblesville, Ind.; Jack Nicklaus (2003)

199. Jupiter Hills Club (Village)* 6.13
Tequesta, Fla.; George Fazio (1978)

T200. Glen Oaks* 6.12
West Des Moines, Iowa; Tom Fazio (1995)

T200. Waynesville Inn & Golf Club* 6.12
Waynesville, N.C.; Bobby Weed (2023)

T200. Mirasol (Sunrise) 6.12
Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; Tom Fazio (2003)

T200. Club at Porto Cima 6.12
Sunrise Beach, Mo.; Jack Nicklaus, Bruce Borland (2000)

T200. Cordillera Ranch 6.12
Boerne, Texas; Jack Nicklaus (2007)

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