Characterized by small greens, uneven lies, and forced carries, Mansion Ridge is a scenic and challenging Jack Nicklaus design located about an hour northwest of New York City. This is one of the better public courses in the area but might be too penal and expensive to warrant multiple plays. … More Review: The Golf Club at Mansion Ridge
Although not as revered as when it first opened in 1969, the ever iconic Harbour Town is still easily one of the best public courses in America and best stops on the PGA Tour. Also one of the most significant architectural designs of the 20th century, Harbour Town ushered in a whole new era of golf course design and made Pete Dye a household name. Famous for its small greens, emphasis on ball-shaping, and majestic closing stretch along the Calibogue Sound, this is a must-play for serious golfers. … More Review: Harbour Town Golf Links
The very definition of a hidden gem, the criminally underrated Country Club of Waterbury is a fantastic Donald Ross par 69 featuring numerous strong, memorable holes over an engaging, rocky terrain. I highly recommend a round here if given the opportunity. … More Review: The Country Club of Waterbury
A relaxing lush green oasis in the Las Vegas Desert, Shadow Creek is the most expensive public course in America but backs it up with immaculate conditioning, beautiful scenery, and a challenging yet fun layout containing many strong holes. With a compulsory MGM hotel stay and limo ride to the course, this is one of the most unique rounds you can have and one that is well-worth it if you can afford it. … More Review: Shadow Creek Golf Course
With numerous outstanding holes and an overall fun, cohesive, minimalist design, Hidden Creek is one of the best courses in South Jersey and is well-worth a play. … More Review: Hidden Creek Golf Club
A solid and challenging municipal course that hosted the 1926 PGA, Eisenhower Red is worth a play for golf history enthusiasts and locals but is overall on the boring side. … More Review: Eisenhower Park Golf Course (Red Course)
An easily walkable, serene, and minimalist Coore/Crenshaw design near Hilton Head, Chechessee Creek is a thoroughly enjoyable course characterized by small, well-defended greens and strong variety. The vibe here is terrific and it is unlike many of the other modern designs in the area. I highly recommend this course and would enjoy playing here everyday. … More Review: Chechessee Creek Club
A great example of the very strong private golf depth in New Jersey, Watchung Valley is a challenging yet fun design featuring many of Raynor’s template holes on a hilly property. Recent restoration efforts have only enhanced it and it is well-worth a play if given an invite. … More Review: Watchung Valley Golf Club
A short and quirky private course in Westchester, Rye is a difficult course to evaluate. There are some excellent, unique holes and water views here but also a lot of mediocre and forgettable ones. It is definitely not one of the elite courses in the area but is worth a play for these greens, certain holes, and beautiful land movement. … More Review: Rye Golf Club
One of the finest public courses in America, William Flynn’s Cascades Course is a mountainous design steeped in history and natural charm. Featuring plenty of uneven lies, elevation changes, and unique holes, this is a course well-worth seeing and deserving of its lofty reputation. … More Review: The Omni Homestead Resort (Cascades Course)
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