Golf Course reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 241 Reddit reviews across 28 subreddits and 42 posts to rank the best Golf Course brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/golf, r/Seattle, r/obx, r/indianapolis, r/RedDeer. Top-rated brands include Bandon Dunes (5.0/5), Whistling Straits (4.7/5), Erin Hills (5.0/5).

Stats
Reviews241
Subreddits28
Posts42
Brands100
Products3
Top communities
r/golf128r/Seattle16r/obx14r/indianapolis11r/RedDeer8
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#1

Bandon Dunes

5.0
(8)
"Best golf trip? Bandon Dunes"
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"It’s hard to decided between bandon dunes and chambers bay."
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"Personal favorites"
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"The course was like nothing I had played before."
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"Probably a toss up of Bandon Dunes/Pacific Dunes/Bandon Trails."
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"Bandon Dunes."
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"Spend the night there."
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"With a beginner, the short courses at Bandon Dunes and the short course in sunriver, OR Caldera Links."
#2

Whistling Straits

4.7
(7)
"I played Whistling Straights back in 2020."
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"Whistling straights."
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"Whistling Straits amazing as well."
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"Whistling Straits."
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"Want to play again: Whistling Straits and Blackwolf Run River."
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"Whistling Straits."
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"Whistling Straits | Kohler, Wisconsin."
#3

Erin Hills

5.0
(5)
"Erin Hills this year, both fantastic tracks."
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"Such a gorgeous course."
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"Loved it so much I went back just as a volunteer."
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"I played 13 of the top 100 publics this year and it’s Erin Hills for me."
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"Erin Hills."
#4

Aviara

5.0
(5)
"Aviara. Pricey course but it's fantastic."
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"Aviara"
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"On the high end, Maderas and Aviara are both very nice."
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"Aviara and Journey at Pechanga in SoCal were my two favorites."
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"Easily the most beautiful course I’ve played."
#5

Chambers Bay

5.0
(5)
"Chambers Bay is my all-time favorite."
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"Chambers Bay is my best course to date."
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"Chambers Bay was the best."
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"And Home Course outside Tacoma."
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#6

Pebble Beach

4.8
(5)
"Loved Pebble Beach."
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"Two: Pebble Beach and Bethpage Black."
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"Pebble Beach."
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"It’s a must-visit place for any avid golfer."
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"Pebble is iconic, but goddamn the greens are miniscule."
#7

Prairie View

4.0
(5)
"Prairie View is very good."
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"Prairie View in Carmel should be in good shape."
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"Fishers/Noblesville area."
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"Prairie View in Carmel is very nice but a bit more expensive."
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"Next best will be Prairie View."
#8

Arcadia Bluffs

5.0
(4)
"Arcadia Bluffs."
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"Just played Arcadia Bluffs on Saturday and it was awesome."
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"Arcadia Bluffs."
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"Arcadia Bluffs (Bluffs Course) MI."
#10

Quintero

4.8
(4)
"Quintero, We Ko Pa, Wickenburg Ranch & Southern Dunes are all good stretches"
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"Our favorite by far was Quintero. One of the most fun courses I’ve ever played."
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"Quintero is awesome."
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"How far do you want to drive? Quintero is a haul from Scottsdale."
#11

Shadow Creek

5.0
(3)
"Shadow Creek was great."
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"Shadow Creek is probably the best course I have ever played."
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"Best Condition: Shadow Creek & Milwaukee CC"
#12

We Ko Pa

5.0
(3)
"We ko pa and troon are phenomenal"
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"I'd play there again in a heartbeat."
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"Go with we ko pa: it’s in far better shape."
#13

Cypress Point

5.0
(3)
"Cypress Point!"
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"Just beautiful."
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"Cypress Point."
#14

Cabot Cliffs

5.0
(3)
"Cabot Cliffs."
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"Cabot Cliffs & Cabot Links."
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"Cabot Cliffs."
#15

Gearhart

5.0
(3)
"Do your best to play Gearhart…one of the coolest courses in the US."
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"One of the coolest courses in the US."
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"Oldest course west of the Mississippi."
#16

Troon

5.0
(3)
"Dinosaur Mountain and Las Sendas will fit the bill for a little less $."
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"Troon is awesome. We Ko Pa was also amazing."
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"Troon is a lot of fun to play."
#17

North Berwick

4.7
(3)
"NB is the right mix of vibes, architecture, quirkiness and just plain fun golf."
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"North Berwick. It's just lovely."
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"The closing stretch of holes is fantastic even if the front 9 doesn't match it."
#18

Muni

4.7
(3)
"Muni is phenomenal."
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"Muni is easily the best option."
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"Muni or maybe drive an hour south to Crow Creek."
#19

Fossil Trace

4.7
(3)
"If you want to dump a little more cash I second the guy above for fossil trace it’s great and it’s always in amazing shape."
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"Fossil trace is the course you want to play in the Denver area."
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"Fossil Trace is your easiest call because it's really pretty and right there for you."
#20

Puerto Los Cabos

4.3
(3)
"Puerto Los Cabos !!"
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"Puerto Los Cabo’s."
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"We’re leaning Puertos los Cabo’s."
#22

Palm Beach Par 3

4.3
(3)
"Palm Beach Par 3 is one of the best muni's."
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"Palm Beach Par 3. Is also kind of a cool golf course because it runs along the ocean."
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"If you get the chance, check out palm beach par 3 course."
#23

The Pointe

4.0
(3)
"I also love The Pointe."
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"If you want something easier."
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"I preferred the pointe."
#24

Currituck Club

4.0
(3)
"Check out Currituck Club."
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"I’ve played currituck club and the Pointe over on the mainland."
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"I also like the Currituck Club."
#25

Payne's Valley

4.0
(3)
"I have played Payne's Valley on GSPro, and I agree it is a nice, easy course. I think your wife will enjoy it."
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"Payne’s Valley!"
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"He suggested Payne’s Valley. I have not played it yet."
#26

Riverbend

3.7
(3)
"Riverbend has the only driving range in the city."
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"The course you are looking for is riverbend in Kent."
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"RiverBend."
#27

Jack Frost

3.7
(3)
"Of those Jack Frost is probably best."
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"Jack Frost."
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"Don't even bother with Pocono Manor."
#28

Paiute

5.0
(2)
"If you ever travel there any of the three are worth playing 100%."
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"Indian reservation gets unlimited water usage."
#29

Ballybunion

5.0
(2)
"Ballybunion is probably the highest ranked course."
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"Majestic, fun, challenging."
#30

Royal Auckland

5.0
(2)
"Royal Auckland if you want the best facilities and an absolutely pristine course."
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"Play Royal Auckland!"
#31

Royal Hawaiian

5.0
(2)
"Royal Hawaiian - Oahu."
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"The front nine is crazy and you won't ever forget it."
#32

Brickyard

5.0
(2)
"If you’re not paying."
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"Assuming your company covers it take them to Brickyard."
#33

Bear Dance

5.0
(2)
"Sycamore Ridge in Kansas and Bear Dance in Denver."
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"Bear Dance is an amazing course."
#34

We-Ko-Pa

5.0
(2)
"Best courses in Scottsdale"
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"We-Ko-Pa, best courses in Scottsdale."
#35

Spyglass

5.0
(2)
"Loved Spyglass."
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"Spyglass."
#36

Wolf Creek

5.0
(2)
"Wolf Creek."
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"Wolf Creek - Mesquite Nevada."
#37

Bandon Trails

5.0
(2)
"Bandon Trails."
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"Toss up between Bandon Trails, Pacific Dunes and Chambers Bay."
#38

Sheep Ranch

5.0
(2)
"Gives you every reason to love golf and no reasons not to."
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"Sheep ranch."
#39

Maderas

5.0
(2)
"On the high end, Maderas and Aviara are both very nice."
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"Maderas is super nice"
#40

Torrey Pines South

5.0
(2)
"Torrey Pines South was pretty special with the history."
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"Torrey Pines South was the best experience I’ve had."
#41

Elk Ridge

5.0
(2)
"It’s a bit of a drive but I think it’s worth it. Elk Ridge in Carson."
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"That and Elk Ridge in Carson are my favorite in the Portland area."
#42

Kapalua

5.0
(2)
"Kapalua Plantation"
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"Kapalua Plantation Course. Beautiful and fun."
#43

Coral Oaks

4.5
(2)
"Coral oaks is my go to course."
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"I too play coral oaks the most."
#44

Gold Mountain

4.5
(2)
"GOLD MOUNTAIN. EAGLES PRIDE. CHAMBERS BAY. YOU WILL NEVER RERET IT."
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#45

Fosters

4.5
(2)
"Is the only answer."
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"Hit up Fosters. It’s not long, has wide open fairways."
#46

World Golf

4.5
(2)
"World Golf."
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"World Golf at Sand Creek has a nicely priced executive 9 hole course."
#47

Eagle Creek

4.5
(2)
"Eagle creek is the best course close to downtown."
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"Eagle Creek and Ironwood have multiple 9 holes you can mix up to avoid crowding."
#48

Wildwood

4.5
(2)
"Wildwood just outside of Portland is a really fun course with its own challenges."
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"It’s a blast."
#49

The Park

4.5
(2)
"If money isn’t a factor, check out “the park west Palm” in West Palm Beach."
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"The Park is great but pricey."
#50

Tiburon Golf Course

4.5
(2)
"Tiburon is fantastic!"
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"Play the told at tiburon if you have a choice."
#52

Nags Head

4.5
(2)
"The quintessential old school links style course."
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"If only one play Nags Head."
#53

Kilmarlic

4.5
(2)
"If you want to play the best course around."
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"Kilmarlic is the second best."
#54

Greywalls

4.5
(2)
"Greywalls or Sedona golf resort."
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"I deeply love Greywalls in Marquette Michigan."
#55

Kingsbarns

4.5
(2)
"Kingsbarns was head and shoulders above those."
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"Kingsbarns from backtees was a glorious beast to fight, both visually and difficulty wise."
#56

TPC Sawgrass

4.5
(2)
"TPC Sawgrass probably but favorite and still up there is Bella Collina in Montverde"
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"TPC Sawgrass. The week after the tourney."
#57

Steele Canyon

4.5
(2)
"Maybe one of the funnest courses I've ever played."
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"Steele Canyon and Singing Hills are both good courses."
#58

Balmoral

4.5
(2)
"Balmoral is great for beginners, not many places to lose your ball."
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"It’s a pretty easygoing place."
#61

Cherokee Ridge Golf Course

4.0
(2)
"Really only good options in town are Patty Jewett and Cherokee Ridge."
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"I second Cherokee Ridge."
#62

Hobby Hill

4.0
(2)
"Great."
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"If you're in the Northland, there's hobby hill and waterworks."
#63

Rosedale

4.0
(2)
"If you're downtown, Rosedale (and then barbecue after...)."
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"Top course for more open field play and some alleys."
#64

WaterWorks

4.0
(2)
"Hilled area, lots of ups and downs, just remodelled."
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"If you're in the Northland, there's hobby hill and waterworks."
#65

Jefferson

4.0
(2)
"Short 9 at Jefferson."
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"If you’re looking for a full 18 then Jefferson is probably your best bet."
#66

Texas Rangers Golf Course

4.0
(2)
"Lower cost options that are still quality golf are Texas Rangers."
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"I would recommend either the Texas Rangers course, or the cowboys golf club."
#67

Woodland Golf Course

4.0
(2)
"A lot of the Hamilton county and CRC courses are amazing for starting out."
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"Woodland (9 hole) is another CRC course on the west side."
#68

Shawnee Mission Park

4.0
(2)
"More wide open but somewhat technical."
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"If you're south, go to Shawnee mission park."
#69

Haunted Lakes

4.0
(2)
"Alix’s Haunted Lakes, Bashaw Golf and Country Club and Fawn Meadows."
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"I love haunted lakes in Alix."
#70

Reeves Golf Course

4.0
(2)
"Reeves has a driving range."
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"Reeves is very open and flat."
#71

Greenlake Pitch and Putt

4.0
(2)
"In terms of beginner courses here is the progression from easiest/most casual to more challenging."
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"Greenlake pitch and putt. No one has any idea what they are doing."
#72

Interbay

4.0
(2)
"Interbay. Par 3 course with a lot of open terrain."
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"If you’re not explicitly looking for a full course, Interbay is a 9 hole par 3 course."
#73

Trophy Club

4.0
(2)
"NW side of town."
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"My go to's include Trophy Club, Woodwind, Plum Creek, Purgatory."
#74

Dinosaur Mountain

4.0
(2)
"Check out Dinosaur Mountain."
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"Dinosaur Mountain, Sidewinder, either Whirlwind."
#75

Spirit Creek Golf Course

4.0
(2)
"Spirit creek. Ps get a cart, she’s a hilly bitch."
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"Start with Spirit Creek or Meadowlands."
#76

Tierra Verde Golf Course

4.0
(2)
"Tierra Verde is good in South Arlington."
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"Lower cost options that are still quality golf are Tierra Verde."
#77

Querbes

4.0
(2)
"Go play the front nine at Querbes during twilight."
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"Querbes is probably your best bet."
#78

Palm Beach National

4.0
(2)
"Palm Beach national is your best best."
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#79

Stone Creek

4.0
(2)
"Stone Creek, Langdon, Wildwood, elk Ridge."
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#80

The Reserve

4.0
(2)
"The reserve In Hillsboro is nice so is forest hills."
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"The Reserve is a fantastic setup for 80 bucks."
#82

Deerfield

4.0
(2)
"Deerfield, mill creek, timber ridge, twin hills are all nice tracks although all on the west side of the city."
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"I second Deerfield. Mill Creek is a solid choice as well."
#83

Royal St. Cloud

4.0
(2)
"Royal St. Cloud will be close and is in great shape."
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"Always a great time."
#84

Arrowhead

4.0
(2)
"Arrowhead and Fossil Trace are not that far away from Lakewood."
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"Arrowhead, Littleton co."
#85

Fox Hollow

4.0
(2)
"Fox hollow, fossil trace."
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"Super fun course. Try and get a canyon/links combo."
#86

Boca Raton Golf and Racket Club

4.0
(2)
"I liked Boca Raton Golf and Racket on Congress - very tough."
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"Boca Raton Golf and Racket club is a great course."
#87

Benson

4.0
(2)
"Best mid-cost, legit courses IMO are Benson."
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"The Omaha run public courses."
#88

Jackson

3.5
(2)
"Jackson or the Nile if you want 18."
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"Jackson is the hardest and just a mindfuck of a course."
#89

Beau Rivage

3.5
(2)
"Beau rivage is the only one with a driving range in town."
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"Beau Rivage is in good shape but it’s overpriced."
#90

Raspberry Falls

3.0
(2)
"Raspberry Falls north of Leesburg is pretty great. Has some deep European style bunkers for added fun."
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"In my opinion, for how highly people talk about raspberry falls, it’s very disappointing."
#91

Riverside

3.0
(2)
"Riverside is a public course south of downtown."
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"Closer to the city though is Riverside. Apparently it's ok."
#92

Shipyard

3.0
(2)
"As far as least difficult courses on the island shipyard isn’t too bad, not a whole lot of forced carries."
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"Shipyard isn’t too bad for a novice single - three 9 hole courses you can mix and match for 18"
#93

Brautarholt Golf Course

5.0
(1)
"Incredible views as it’s on the water"
#94

Royal Dornoch

5.0
(1)
"Royal Dornoch."
#95

Mountain Course

5.0
(1)
"Super fun, and obviously really pretty"
#96

Augusta National

5.0
(1)
"Augusta National."
#97

Alta Vista

5.0
(1)
"Alta Vista is highly recommended!"
#98

Wattle Downs Golf Course

4.0
(1)
"Good for a fast round"
#99

Oak Hill Country Club

3.0
(1)
"Oak Hill Country Club - East Course. Fair but brutally difficult."
#100

Torrey Pines

3.0
(1)
"Literally played the worst round of my life."

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