The design and idea behind McCullough’s are fantastic but it’s a shame that it isn’t kept in better shape. Given the fact that there are several superb public courses in the Atlantic City area (including Twisted Dune down the street), this course should remain an option but is by no means a must play. … More Review: McCullough’s Emerald Golf Links
Designer: John Reid (1897), Willie Park Jr. (1915, Redesign), Howard Toomey/William Flynn (1925, Redesign), Tom Doak (1999, Renovation) Location: Northfield, New Jersey History: Atlantic City Country Club undoubtedly has one of the richest histories of any American golf course. Most notably, the term “birdie” was created here in 1903, after Abner Smith hit a “bird of a shot” on … More Review: Atlantic City Country Club
While conditioning leaves a lot to be desired, the views, history, and classic Donald Ross design at Mount Washington are top notch and similar to what I imagine the Greenbrier feels like. I highly recommend a summer weekend at this gorgeous mountain retreat. … More Review: Mount Washington Course
The Oaks is one of the better public courses in Mississippi and offers conditioning and prices that can’t be beat. Anybody visiting the Biloxi-Gulport-Slidell area should keep an eye out for this course. … More Review: The Oaks Golf Club
Designer: P.B. Dye (2005) Location: Riviera Maya, Mexico History: Designed in 2005 by P.B. Dye, this resort course has since hosted the Canadian Tour, a PGA Tour Monday Qualifier, and famously Big Break Mexico. Considered one of the finest courses in Mexico, Playa Paraiso has earned the following awards: #41 Best Course in the Caribbean – Golfweek (2026) … More Review: Playa Paraíso Golf Club
Wentworth Hills is a beautiful, well-conditioned course that flies under the radar. It is certainly one of the best public tracks in the area and one I recommend. … More Review: Wentworth Hills Country Club
Well-conditioned, affordable, and a fair degree of hole variation make Swansea a popular choice in Southeast Mass/Providence. However, persistent power lines and classic Cornish back-to-front sloped greens on every hole render this course just mediocre. … More Review: Swansea Country Club
Designer: Rees Jones/Steve Weisser (2001) Location: Plymouth, Massachusetts History: Opened in 2001, this Rees Jones design shares a clubhouse with another highly-regarded course designed by Jack Nicklaus. The two courses at Pinehills are neck-and-neck in the rankings, with the Jones Course receiving the following accolade: #55 Best Course in Massachusetts – Top100golfcourses.com (2024) Conditions: 8/10, this course … More Review: Pinehills Golf Club (Jones Course)
While affordable and in decent shape, pace of play and the length of this course make it best suited for beginners. … More Review: Newton Commonwealth Golf Course
While often overlooked by Providence’s other private clubs, the well-kept, challenging Ledgemont is a strong course and one I’d recommend if you get an invitation to play. … More Review: Ledgemont Country Club
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