Golf Courses In The US

It is every golf aficionado’s dream to play in a perfect golf course.  Perfect golf courses abound in the US.  With over thirty million active golfers, many golf courses have been built to cater to their needs.  Below are some of the most popular and toughest golf courses in the US.

The Pine Valley Golf Club in Clementon, New Jersey ranks among the best in the world.  Since its establishment in 1912, dozens of tournaments have been played out on its 18 holes.  It boasts of magnificent vistas.  Its swampy terrain is covered in sand and tall evergreens.

The Cypress Point in Pebble Beach, California is a picturesque golf course adjudged as one of the top golf courses in the world.  It has numerous hazards but offers one shot holes beyond compare.  The clear blue ocean provides a spectacular backdrop.  Constant wind changes ensure unpredictable golf plays.

The Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia is the home of the world-renowned Masters Tournament.  It is a beautifully designed golf course.  It has one 18-hole course and one 9-hole course.

The Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California is perhaps the most well-known golf course in the US.  Avid golfers trek to this golf “mecca” to experience the wonders of this seaside layout with its rugged and natural appeal coupled with deceptive and challenging holes. 

The Shinnecock Hills in Southampton, New York is situated on a vast 260 acres of land.  Here, the wind can be a great help or an impediment to the game.  There is only one water hazard and a few sand bunkers.  This golf course is the first to allow women members and its clubhouse is among the oldest in the US.