More than just your average Florida resort course, PGA National’s Champion Course is a challenging, well-conditioned layout that’s hosted the Ryder Cup, PGA Tour, and PGA Championship. The Bear Trap stretch at the end is especially memorable and this is a fun course that is worth a play, but probably not worth its expensive price. … More Review: PGA National Resort (The Champion)
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
Ferry Point is a fantastic and very difficult links-style course in the Bronx that is rightfully deserving of its top 100 public spot thanks to impeccable conditioning and breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline and Whitestone Bridge. While you’ll pay a premium New York price to play here, tourists should view this course as a closer, albeit slightly inferior, alternative to Bethpage. … More Review: Bally’s Golf Links at Ferry Point
More affordable than the Destination Kohler courses and in similar condition, there’s no doubt that The Bull is a fantastic public track that should be on the radar of anyone traveling on a golf trip to Wisconsin. However, Nicklaus’s design is target golf on steroids and trails behind all of Pete Dye’s nearby courses in that regard. … More Review: The Bull at Pinehurst Farms
English Turn and Country Club is among the finest golfing options in New Orleans and is certainly worth a visit if you’re in the Crescent City. There’s a real “private course” feel here with strong practice facilities, a great clubhouse, and fantastic conditioning. The course itself is stereotypical Nicklaus with numerous bunkers and lots of water providing quite the challenge. … More Review: English Turn Golf and Country Club
Cana Bay is a must-play (maybe even twice) if you stay at the Hard Rock Hotel. With that being said, this is not Casa de Campo; you go to the resort for the resort here, not the golf course. … More Review: Hard Rock Golf Club at Cana Bay
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