Crystal Springs is a very difficult and quirky layout that won’t appeal to everyone, but is arguably the most unique and memorable public course in New Jersey. It is worth a play at least once for this reason and is a good challenge for better players. … More Review: Crystal Springs Golf Club
One of the most underrated and best courses in New England open to the public, the semi-private Wachusett Country Club features a classic, well-conditioned Donald Ross layout over hilly terrain. I highly recommend a round here if you’re able to secure a public teetime. … More Review: Wachusett Country Club
The best modern course in Rhode Island, Shelter Harbor is a gorgeous, impeccably conditioned, and challenging layout on a big, rocky property. Many (not me) will tell you this is the best course in the state, and it is well-worth a play if invited. … More Review: Shelter Harbor Golf Club
Despite limitations from a small property and housing development, Tyler Rae’s Spy Ring is a sporty and fun 9-holer with excellent greens, beautiful bunkering, and strong variety. It is a bit far from New York City, but is an excellent course to play if in the area and makes for an awesome 27-hole day with nearby St. George’s. … More Review: Spy Ring Golf Club
While it has a few fun moments, Mohegan Sun is overall rather boring and feels quite disjointed with all the recent renovations. It is still one of the better public courses in the area but is overpriced and not nearly as good as rival Lake of Isles. … More Review: Mohegan Sun Golf Club
Although a bit bland in places, the 27-hole Neshanic Valley provides strong value, great conditions, and excellent practice facilities for a municipal course. It is one of the better public courses in New Jersey and one worth playing if in the area. … More Review: Neshanic Valley Golf Course (Ridge/Lake)
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
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