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Top 35 Municipal Courses-U.S. 2025

TPC Harding Park

More and more events on the PGA Tour schedule have been hosted at municipal venues in recent years, including four of the first fourteen events this year–The Farmers and The Genesis at Torrey Pines in California, The Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale, and the Texas Children’s Houston Open at Memorial Park

The Black Course at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, NY (#1 on our top 35), has hosted the U.S. Open Championship twice (2002 and 2009), a PGA Championship (2019) and will be the site of the 2025 Ryder Cup in the Fall.  

Torrey Pines South Course (#3) was selected for the 2008 and 2021 U.S. Open, Chambers Bay (#5) in University Place, WA held the 2005 Open, and TPC Harding Park in San Francisco was the site of the 2020 PGA Championship.

Robert Trent Jones Sr.

Robert Trent Jones, Sr. designed 8 of our Top-35, 6 of which can be found along the RTJ Golf Trail in Alabama—including Cambrian Ridge (#7) and Grand National (#9). RTJ also designed the courses at Incline Village (#8) near Lake Taho in NV (renovated by Robert Trent Jones II) as well as the courses at Tanglewood Park (#19) in North Carolina.   

Jack Nicklaus weighed in with design at two of the Top-35 (#10–Bally’s in NY, and #27—Breckenridge in Colorado). Jack also did a complete re-design of North Palm Beach Country Club in 2006 (#20)

Jack Nicklaus

Donald Ross is also represented among the Top 35, with 2 North Carolina courses—Monroe Country Club (#31) and Mooresville Golf club (#34).

You can also click Top US Municipal Courses for the Top-200 (includes City and County owned courses, as well as State and National Park golf facilities)—shown by GolfDay Rating.

To view courses by location, use the GolfDay Search Engine and enter the city where you plan to be.

Bethpage State Park, NY
  1. Bethpage State Park/Farmingdale, NY

      New York State Parks

  • Holes: 90 (5 Eighteen Hole Regulation Course: Black/Blue/Green/Red/Yellow)
  • Course Architects: A. W. Tillinghast/Francis Duane/Devereux Emmet/Alfred Tull/Rees Jones/Desmond Muirhead
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating:
    Black:                                    77.5 Rating/155 Slope
    Blue:                                      72.3 Rating/130 Slope
    Green:                                   74.4 Rating/133 Slope
    Red:                                       74.4 Rating/133 Slope           
    Yellow:                                  69.6 Rating/120 Slope
  • Practice Facilities: Driving Range and Putting Green.
  • Course Description
  • Junior Golf
  • GolfDay Rating: 100.0
  • Location
Torrey Pines, CA
  1. Torrey Pines/San Diego, CA

      City of San Diego

  • Holes: 36 (2-Eighteen Hole Courses: North/South)
  • Course Architects: William F. Bell/David Rainville/Stephen Halsey/Jack Daray, Jr./Rees Jones
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating:
    North:                          75.8 Rating/134 Slope
    South:                          78.8 Rating/148 Slope
  • Practice Facilities: Driving Range, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker.
  • Course Descriptions
  • GolfDay Rating: 100.0
  • Location
Gold Mountain Golf Club, WA
  1. Gold Mountain Golf Club/Bremerton, WA

      City of Bremerton

  • Holes: 36 (2-Eighteen Hole Courses: Olypmic/Cascades)
  • Course Architects: Ken Tyson/John Harbottle III
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating:
    Olympic:                                74.9  Rating/148 Slope
    Cascades:                              73.4 Rating/134 Slope
  • Practice Facilities: Grass Driving Range with Targets, Wedge Range, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker.
  • Course Descriptions
  • Junior Golf
  • GolfDay Rating: 100.0
  • Location
TPC Harding Park, CA
  1. TPC Harding Park/San Francisco, CA

      City of San Francisco/PGA Tour Properties

  • Holes: Eighteen Hole Regulation Course (TPC) and Nine Hole Executive Course (Fleming)
  • Course Architects: Willie Watson/Sam Whiting/Jack Flemming/Chris Gray
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating:
    Olympic:                                 74.9  Rating/148 Slope
    Cascades:                                73.4 Rating/134 Slope
  • Practice Facilities: Driving Range with Targets and Toptracer Technology, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker (Chipping Green and Bunker closed on Wednesdays).
  • Course Description-TPC
  • Course Description-Fleming 9
  • GolfDay Rating: 100.0
  • Location
Chambers Bay, WA
  1. Chambers Bay/University Place, WA

      Pierce County/KemperSports

  • Holes: 18
  • Course Architect: Robert Trent Jones, Jr.
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating: 74.3 Rating/139 Slope
  • Practice Facilities: Driving Range with Targets (Grass April-October/Mats November-March, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker. Range Balls included with Greens Fee.
  • Course Description
  • Junior Golf
  • GolfDay Rating: 99.2
  • Location
TPC Scottsdale, AZ
  1. TPC Scottsdale/Scottsdale, AZ

      City of Scottsdale/PGA Properties

  • Holes: 36 (2 Eighteen Hole Courses: Stadium/Champions)
  • Course Architects: Tom Weiskopf/Jay Morrish/Phil Smith/Randy Heckenkemper
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating:
    Stadium:                                  74.7 Rating/142 Slope
    Champions:                            73.2 Rating/135 Slope
  • Practice Facilities: Grass Driving Range with Targets, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker.
  • Course Descriptions
  • Photos
  • GolfDay Rating: 98.9
  • Location
Cambrian Ridge, AL
  1. Cambrian Ridge/Greenville, AL

      Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail/SunBelt Golf

  • Holes: 36 (3 Nine Hole Regulation Courses: Loblolly/Sherling/Canyon and Nine Hole Par 3 “Short Course”)
  • Course Architects: Robert Trent Jones, Sr./Roger Rulewich
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating:
    Loblolly:                                 37.0 Rating/142 Slope
    Sherling:                                 37/5 Rating/135 Slope
    Canyon:                                   37.3 Rating/152 Slope
  • Practice Facilities: Grass Driving Range with Targets, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker.
  • Course Descriptions
  • GolfDay Rating: 98.8
  • Location
Incline Village, NV
  1. Incline Village/Incline Village, NV

      Incline Village and Crystal Bay/General Improvement District

  • Holes: 36 (Eighteen Hole Regulation Course (Championship) and Eighteen Hole Executive Course (Mountain))
  • Course Architects: Robert Trent Jones, Sr./Robert Muir Graves/Robert Trent Jones, Jr./Kyle Phillips
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating:
    Championship:                               73.6 Rating/144 Slope
    Mountain:                                            59.3 Rating/105 Slope
  • Practice Facilities: Driving Range with Targets, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker
  • Course Description-Championship
  • Course Description-Mountain
  • GolfDay Rating: 98.2
  • Location
Grand National, AL
  1. Grand National/Opelika, AL

      Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail/SunBelt Golf

  • Holes: 54 (2 Eighteen Hole Regulation Courses (Links/Lake) and Eighteen Hole Par 3 Course (Short Course)
  • Course Architects: Robert Trent Jones, Sr./Roger Rulewich
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating:
    Links:                                      75.2 Rating/142 Slope
    Lake:                                       73.8 Rating/132 Slope
  • Practice Facilities: Grass Driving Range with Targets, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker.
  • Course Description
  • GolfDay Rating: 98.1
  • Location
Bally’s Golf Link at Ferry Point, NY
  1. Bally’s Golf Links at Ferry Point/Bronx, NY

      City of New York/Bally’s Corporations

  • Holes: 18
  • Course Architect: Jack Nicklaus
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating: 76.1 Rating/141 Slope
  • Practice Facilities: Grass Driving Range with Targets, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker and Michael Breed Golf Academy. Range Balls included with Greens Fee.
  • Course Description
  • Photos
  • GolfDay Rating: 97.8
  • Location
The Highlands of Elgin, IL
  1. The Highlands of Elgin/Elgin, IL

      City of Elgin

  • Holes: 18
  • Course Architects: Larry Packard/Dick Nugent/Ken Killian/Keith Foster/Arthur Schaupeter
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating: 73.7 Rating/139 Slope
  • Practice Facilities: Grass Driving Range with Targets, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker and Michael Breed Golf Academy. Range Balls included with Greens Fee.
  • Video Tour
  • Junior Golf
  • GolfDay Rating: 97.6
  • Location
Rockwind Golf Course, NM
  1. Rockwind Golf Course/Hobbs, NM

      City of Hobbs/Rockwind Community Links

  • Holes: 27 (Eighteen Hole Regulation Course and Nine Hole Par 3 Course (L’il Rock)
  • Course Architect: Andy Staples
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating:
    Links:                                      73.3 Rating/130 Slope
    Li’L Rock:                               25.9 Rating/72 Slope
  • Practice Facilities: Grass Driving Range, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker.
  • Course Description-Eighteen Hole
  • Course Description/Scorecard- Li’l Rock
  • Junior Golf
  • GolfDay Rating: 97.3
  • Location
Magnolia Grove, AL
  1. Magnolia Grove/Mobile, AL

      Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail/SunBelt Golf

  • Holes: 54 (2 Eighteen Hole Courses (Falls/Crossings) and Eighteen Hole Par 3 Course)
  • Course Architects: Robert Trent Jones, Sr./Roger Rulewich
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating:
    Falls:                                        74.6 Rating/130 Slope
    Crossings:                               73.7 Rating/139 Slope
  • Practice Facilities: Grass Driving Range with Targets, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker.
  • Course Description
  • GolfDay Rating: 97.1
  • Location
Capitol Hill, AL
  1. Capitol Hill/Prattville, AL

      Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail/SunBelt Golf

  • Holes: 54 (2 Eighteen Hole Courses (Falls/Crossings) and Eighteen Hole Par 3 Course)
  • Course Architects: Robert Trent Jones, Sr./Roger Rulewich
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating:
    Judge:                                      78.5 Rating/147 Slope
    Legislator:                               76.5 Rating/149 Slope
    Senator:                                   77.4 Rating/132 Slope
  • Practice Facilities: Grass Driving Range with Targets, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker.
  • Course Description
  • GolfDay Rating: 97.1
  • Location
Riverdale Golf Course, CO
  1. Riverdale Golf Courses/Brighton, CO

      Adams County

  • Holes: 36 (2 Eighteen Hole Courses: Dunes/Knolls)
  • Course Architects: Pete Dye/Perry Dye
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating:
    Dunes:                         73.0 Rating/136 Slope                       
    Knolls:                         70.9 Rating/125 Slope
  • Practice Facilities: Grass Driving Range with Targets, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker.
  • Course Description-Dunes
  • Course Description-Knolls
  • Junior Golf
  • GolfDay Rating: 96.2
  • Location
Ross Bridge, AL
  1. Ross Bridge/Hoover, AL

      Renaissance Birmingham/Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail

  • Holes: 18
  • Course Architects: Roger Rulewich/Bobby Vaughn
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating: 78.4 Rating/147 Slope
  • Practice Facilities: Grass Driving Range with Targets, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker.
  • Course Description
  • GolfDay Rating: 96.1
  • Location
Laurell Hill Golf Club, VA
  1. Laurell Hill Golf Club/Lorton, VA

      Fairfax County Park Authority

  • Holes: 18
  • Course Architects: Bill Love/Matt Lohmann
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating: 74.6 Rating/146 Slope
  • Practice Facilities: Practice Facilities: Grass Driving Range Target Greens, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker.
  • Course Description
  • Junior Golf
  • GolfDay Rating: 96.1
  • Location
The Fort Golf Course, IN
  1. The Fort Golf Course/Indianapolis, IN

      Pete Dye Golf Trail/Indiana State Parks

  • Holes: 18
  • Course Architects: Pete Dye/Tim Liddy
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating: 75.0 Rating/143 Slope
  • Practice Facilities: Grass Driving Range with Targets, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker.
  • Course Description
  • Photos
  • GolfDay Rating: 95.7
  • Location
Tanglewood Park, NC
  1. Tanglewood Park/Clemmons, NC

      Forsyth County/Brown Management

  • Holes: 54 2 Eighteen Hole Courses (Championship/Reynolds) and Eighteen Hole Par 3 Course
  • Course Architects: Robert Trent Jones, Sr./Roger Rulewich/Allan MacCurrach/Robert Trent Jones, Jr./Richard Mandell
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating:
    Championship:                     74.5 Rating/139 Slope
    Reynolds:                                73.2 Rating/136 Slope
  • Practice Facilities: Lighted Grass Driving Range, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker.
  • Course Description
  • Junior Golf
  • GolfDay Rating: 95.4
  • Location
Oxmoor Valley, FL
  1. Oxmoor Valley/Birmingham, AL

      Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail/Sunbelt Golf

  • Holes: 2 Eighteen Hole Regulation Courses: Ridge/Valley and Nine Hole Par 3 “The Back Yard”
  • Course Architects: Robert Trent Jones, Sr./Roger Rulewich
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating:
    Ridge:                                     74.3 Rating/141 Slope           
    Valley:                                     75.6 Rating/147 Slope
    Practice Facilities: Driving Range (Mats-Monday through Friday/Grass Saturday-Sunday), Putting and Chipping Greens.
  • Course Descriptions
  • GolfDay Rating: 95.3
  • Location
Bryan Park Golf Club, NC
  1. Bryan Park Golf Club/Browns Summit, NC

      City of Greensboro/Pinnacle Golf Management

  • Holes: 36 Holes (2 Eighteen Courses: Champions/Players Course)
  • Course Architects: Rees Jones/George Cobb/John LaFoy
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating:
    Champions:                           75.6 Rating/141 Slope           
    Players:                                    73.6 Rating/131 Slope
  • Practice Facilities: Grass Driving Range with Targets, Wedge Range, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunkers
  • Course Description-Champions
  • Course Description-Players
  • GolfDay Rating: 95.1
  • Location
Rustic Canyon Golf Course, CA
  1. Rustic Canyon Golf Course/Moorpark, CA

      Ventura County

Thunderhawk Golf Club, IL
  1. Thunderhawk Golf Club/Beach Park, IL

      Lake County Forest Preserve

  • Holes: 18
  • Course Architect: Robert Trent Jones, Jr.
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating: 74.6 Rating/143 Slope
  • Practice Facilities: Grass Driving Range, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker.
  • Course Description
  • Photos
  • GolfDay Rating: 95.0
  • Location
Silver Lakes, AL
  1. Silver Lakes/Glencoe, AL

      Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail/Sunbelt Golf

  • Holes: 36 Holes (3 Nine Hole Regulation Courses: Backbreaker/Heartbreaker/Mindbreaker and Nine Par 3 Short Course)
  • Course Architects: Robert Trent Jones, Jr./Roger Rulewich
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating:
    Backbreaker:                           38.5/143 Slope
    Heartbreaker:                          38.2 Rating/140 Slope
    Mindbreaker:                           37.7 Rating/151 Slope
  • Practice Facilities: Grass Driving Range, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker.
  • Course Description
  • GolfDay Rating: 95.0
  • Location
Arrowhead Golf Club, IL
  1. Arrowhead Golf Club/Wheaton, IL

      Wheaton Park District

  • Holes: 27 (3 Nine Hole Courses: East/West/South)
  • Course Architects: Stanley Pelchar/David Gill/Ken Killian/Greg Martin
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating:
    East:                             37.0 Rating/130 Slope
    North:                          37.5 Rating/137 Slope
    South:                          37.0 Rating/141 Slope
  • Practice Facilities: Grass Driving Range with Targets, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker.
  • Course Description
  • Junior Golf
  • GolfDay Rating: 94.9
  • Location
Breckenridge Golf Club, CO
  1. Breckenridge Golf Club/Breckenridge, CO

      Town of Breckenridge

  • Holes: 27 (3 Nine Hole Courses: Beaver/Bear/Elk
  • Course Architect: Jack Nicklaus
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating:
    Beaver:          36.9 Rating/155 Slope
    Bear:               37.0 Rating/147 Slope
    Elk:                  36.3 Rating/145 Slope
  • Practice Facilities: Grass Driving Range, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker.
  • Course Description
  • Junior Golf
  • GolfDay Rating: 94.8
  • Location
Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis Club, WY
  1. Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis Club/Jackson, WY

      Grand Teton National Park

  • Holes: 18
  • Course Architects: Robert E. Baldock/Robert Trent Jones Sr./Robert Trent Jones Jr.
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating: 74.9 Rating/137 Slope
  • Practice Facilities: Grass Driving Range with Targets and Fairway Bunker (flight restricted balls), Wedge Range, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker. Range Balls included with Green Fees.
  • Course Description
  • GolfDay Rating: 94.8
  • Location
Memorial Park Golf Course, TX
  1. Memorial Park Golf Course/Houston, TX

      City of Houston

  • Holes: 18
  • Course Architects: John Bredemus/Joe Finger/Ken Dye/Baxter Spann/Tom Doak
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating: 74.2 Rating/128 Slope
  • Practice Facilities: Two Level Lighted Driving Range, Putting and Chipping Greens.
  • Course Description
  • Junior Golf
  • GolfDay Rating: 94.6
  • Location
Pinon Hills Golf Course, NM
  1. Pinon Hills Golf Course/Farmington, NM

      City of Farmington

Monroe Country Club, NC
  1. Monroe Country Club/Monroe, NC

      City of Monroe

  • Holes: 18
  • Course Architects: Donald Ross/Tom Jackson/Richard Mandell/Tyler Rae
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating: 72.2 Rating/132 Slope
  • Practice Facilities: Grass Driving Range, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker.
  • Course Description
  • Photos
  • GolfDay Rating: 94.5
  • Location
The Wilderness, TX
  1. The Wilderness/Lake Johnson, TX

      City of Lake Jackson/KemperSports

  • Holes: 18
  • Course Architect: Jeffrey Brauer
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating: 73.9 Rating/134 Slope
  • Practice Facilities: Grass Driving Range with Targets and Fairway Bunker, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker.
  • Layout
  • Junior Golf
  • GolfDay Rating: 94.5
  • Location
Neshanic Valley Golf Course, NJ
  1. Neshanic Valley Golf Course/Brachburg, NJ

      Somerset County

  • Holes: 38 (3 Nine Hole Courses: Lake/Ridge/Meadow and Nine Hole Academy Course)
  • Course Architects: Michael Hurdzan/Dana Fry
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating:
    Lake:                                       37.1 Rating/129 Slope
    Ridge:                                     36.4 Rating/133 Slope
    Meadow:                                36.6 Rating/130 Slope
    Academy:                               30.2 Rating/94 Slope
  • Practice Facilities: Expansive Grass Driving Range, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunkers (2) and Two Practice Holes.
  • Layout
  • Photos
  • GolfDay Rating: 93.9
  • Location
Mooresville, NC
  1. Mooresville/Mooresville, NC

      Town of Mooresville

  • Holes: 18
  • Course Architects: Donald Ross/J. Porter Gibson/Kris Spence
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating: 73.0 Rating/135 Slope
  • Practice Facilities: Grass Driving Range with Targets, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunkers.
  • Course Description
  • Junior Golf
  • GolfDay Rating: 93.9
  • Location
Texas Star Golf Course, TX
  1. Texas Star Golf Course/Euless, TX

      City of Euless

  • Holes: 18
  • Course Architects: Keith Foster/Robert McNeil
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating: 74.6 Rating/139 Slope
  • Practice Facilities: Grass Driving Range with Targets, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker.
  • Course Description
  • Photos
  • GolfDay Rating: 93.8
  • Location

The GolfDay rating is based on a variety of criteria, including the stature of the architect(s) who did the original design(s), updates that have been done on the course(s), USGA Course and Slope Ratings, the quality and diversity of practice facilities, general course conditioning and current reviews.

 

 

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U.S. Top 50 University Courses: 2024

Kampen Golf Course, Pete Dye Design: Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex at Purdue University

Many of the premier University courses in the U.S. are found at schools that are known for nationally ranked athletic teams, such as Indiana University (Pfau Course), Texas Tech (Rawls Course), Ohio State (OSU Golf Club) and Stanford (Stanford Golf Course), but quite a few colleges not commonly associated with big-time sports offer fantastic golf facilities as well. 

The Top 50 include classic designs by the eminent figures in golf course architecture, including Alister MacKenzie (University of Michigan Golf Course and Ohio State Golf Club), C. B. McDonald and Seth Raynor (Yale Golf Course), Donald Ross (Dennison University, Mark Bostick Course at Florida State and Orchards at Mount Holyoke college).

Also among the Top 50 are modern masterpieces by Tom Fazio (Karsten Creek at Kansas State and Great River at Sacred Heart University), Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw (Warren Course at Notre Dame), Michael Hurdzan (The Meadows at Grand Valley State), and Tom Doak (Rawls Course at Texas Tech).  

Tom Doak and Jim Urbina: The Rawls Course at Texas Tech

The first family of golf course architecture is present throughout the Top 50, with Robert Trent Jones original designs at the University of Georgia, Duke, Seven Oaks at Colgate University, Eisenhower Golf Club at The United States Air Force Academy, and Robert Trent Jones Golf Course at Cornell University, as well as updates to the Stanford Golf Course. Robert Trent Jones II designs include University Ridge (Wisconsen University) and The Blessings (University of Arkansas) while Rees Jones lent his celebrated skills to updating the wonderful RTJ design at Duke University.

Ohio State and The University of Florida turn to Jack

When Ohio State University decided to update their Alister MacKenzie championship course, it was fitting that Jack be the man to oversee every detail, and Nicklaus Design also remodeled the Seminole Legacy Course at The University of Florida to deliver a very stiff test of Division I golf.

Twenty-six states include at least one member of the Top 50, but Michigan (5) and North Carolina (4) boast the largest number. Illinois, Indiana, South Carolina and Texas follow closely with 3 each.

The Blessings at Arkansas State: Robert Trent Jones II

Ranked by GolfDay Rating, listings include the year a club was founded, course architect(s), current USGA course and slope ratings, a link for course description/photos, as well as current national rankings by Golf Digest. The Club website is also provided, as well as a link to Google Maps for each location. 

While we’ve included the Top 50 below, you can also find a more comprehensive list with GolfDay University Courses, or click “courses near me” just to find the best golf in your area—with GolfDay rating and the distance from your location.

The GolfDay University course rating is based on a variety of criteria, including the stature of the architect(s) who provided the original design(s), updates that have been done on the course(s), the variety of courses located at the property, USGA Course and Slope Ratings, as well as practice facilities and programs.

If you are looking for great public golf, or planning a vacation, the GolfDay Search Engine makes it easy to find the best courses and a better bang for your buck.

The Pfau Course

1. The Pfau Course/Bloomington, IN (Public)

     Indiana University

  • Holes: 18
  • Course Architects: Steve Smyers/Fuzzy Zoeller
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating: 80.2/155
  • Practice Facilities: Double Sided Grass Driving Range with Targets, Wedge Range with Targets, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunkers.
  • Course Description
  • Men’s Golf
  • Women’s Golf
  • GolfDay Rating: 100
Karsten Creek Golf Club

2. Karsten Creek Golf Club/Stillwater, OK (Public)

    Oklahoma State University

  • Holes: 18 (Course Closed For Renovation Through Spring 2025)
  • Course Architects: Tom Fazio/Andrew Green
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating: 77.2/152
  • Practice Facilities: Grass Driving Range with Targets, Wedge Range, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunkers. Range Balls Included with Greens Fee.
  • Course Description
  • Men’s Golf
  • Women’s Golf
  • Accommodations
  • GolfDay Rating: 100
Atkins Golf Club

3. Atkins Golf Club/Urbana, Ill (Public)

     University of Illinois

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University of George Golf Course

4. University of Georgia Golf Course/Athens, GA (Public)

     University of Georgia

University Ridge

5. University Ridge/Madison WI (Public)

    University of Wisconsin

  • Holes: 18
  • Course Architect: Robert Trent Jones, Jr.
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating: 75.4/142
  • Practice Facilities: Expansive Grass Driving Range with Target Greens, Putting and Chipping Green (Short Game Facility with Bunker available to University Golf Teams Only).
  • Course Description
  • Men’s Golf
  • Women’s Golf
  • GolfDay Rating: 98.4

                                            

Colbert Hills Golf Course

6. Colbert Hills Golf Course/Manhattan, KS (Public)

     Kansas State University

  • Holes: 27: Eighteen Hole Regulation Course and Nine Hole Par 3
  • Course Architects: Jeffrey Brauer/Jim Colbert
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating: 77.6/143
  • Practice Facilities: Grass Driving Range with Targets, Wedge Range with Fairway Bunker, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker.
  • Course Description
  • Men’s Golf
  • Women’s Golf
  • GolfDay Rating: 98.0
Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex

7. Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex/West Lafayette, IN (Public)

     Purdue University

  • Holes: 36: 2-Eighteen Hole Courses (Ackerman-Allen/Kampen-Cosler)
  • Course Architects: William Diddel/Larry Packard/Pete Dye
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating

Ackerman-Allen: 76.5/141

Kampen-Cosler:  76.5/146

Duke University Golf Club

8. Duke University Golf Club/Durham, NC (Public)

     Duke University

  • Holes: 18
  • Course Architects: Robert Trent Jones, Sr./Rees Jones
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating: 75.2/145
  • Practice Facilities: Expansive Grass Driving Range with Targets, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker (Unlimited Callaway Balls included with Greens Fee).
  • Course Description
  • Men’s Golf
  • Women’s Golf
  • GolfDay Rating: 96.7
The Meadows Golf Club

9. The Meadows Golf Club/Allendale, MI (Public)

     Grand Valley State University

The Rawls Course

10. The Rawls Course/Lubbock, TX (Public)

        Texas Tech University

  • Holes: 18
  • Course Architects: Tom Doak/Jim Urbina
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating: 74.2./138
  • Practice Facilities: Grass Driving Range with Targets, Wedge Range, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunkers (3).
  • Course Description
  • Men’s Golf
  • Women’s Golf
  • GolfDay Rating: 96.1

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Seven Oaks Golf Club

11. Seven Oaks Golf Club/Hamilton, NY (Public)

        Colgate University

  • Holes: 18 
  • Course Architects: Robert Trent Jones, Sr./Ron Forse
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating: 75.5/145
  • Practice Facilities: Grass Driving Range with Targets and Putting Green.
  • Course Description
  • Men’s Golf
  • GolfDay Rating: 95.7

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Oakland University Golf and Learning Center

12. Oakland University Golf and Learning Center/Rochester, MI (Students and Alumni Only)

      Oakland University

  • Holes: 36: 2-Eighteen Hole Courses (Katke-Cousins/R&S Sharf)
  • Course Architects: Robert Beard/William Newcomb/Warren Henderson/Rick Smith
  • USGA Course/Slope Ratings

Katke-Cousins:      76.7/148

R&S Sharf:                        75.2/145

Jimmie Austin Golf Club

13. Jimmie Austin Golf Club/Norman, OK (Public)

        University of Oklahoma

  • Holes: 36: 2-Eighteen Hole Courses (Katke-Cousins/R&S Sharf)
  • Course Architects: Robert Beard/William Newcomb/Warren Henderson/Rick Smith
  • USGA Course/Slope Ratings
  • Katke-Cousins:      76.7/148 R&S Sharf:                 75.2/145
  • Practice Facilities: Grass Driving Range with Targets, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker. Range Balls included with Greens Fee.
  • Course Description
  • Men’s Golf
  • Women’s Golf
  • GolfDay Rating: 95.2
Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech

  14. Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech/Radford, VA (Public)

        Virginia Tech Foundation

The Blessings Golf Club

15. The Blessings Golf Club/Fayetteville, AR (Students and Alumni Only)

        University of Arkansas

  • Holes: 18
  • Course Architects: Robert Trent Jones, Jr./Kyle Phillips
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating: 80.9/155
  • Practice Facilities: Grass Driving Range with Targets, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunkers and Indoor Dave Pelz Short Game Facility.
  • Photos
  • Men’s Golf
  • Women’s Golf
  • GolfDay Rating: 94.6

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Stanford Golf Course

16.  Stanford Golf Course/Stanford, CA (Students and Alumni Only)

         Stanford University

  • Holes: 18
  • Course Architects: George Thomas/William P. Bell/Robert Trent Jones, Sr./John Harbottle III
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating: 73.7/138
  • Practice Facilities: Expansive Lighted Grass Driving Range with Targets, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker.
  • Course Description
  • Men’s Golf
  • Women’s Golf
  • GolfDay Rating: 94.5      
Ohio State University Golf Club

17. Ohio State University Golf Club/Columbus, OH (Students and Alumni Only)

       Ohio State University

  • Holes: 36: 2-Eighteen Hole Courses (Scarlet/Gray)
  • Course Architects: Alister MacKenzie/Jack Nicklaus
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating:

Scarlet: 75.6/139

Gray:    67.0/111

Forest Akers

18. Forest Akers/Lansing, MI (Public)

        Michigan State University

  • Holes: 36: 2-Eighteen Hole Courses (East/West)
  • Course Architects: Bruce Mathews/Arthur Hills
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating:

East:  70.5/127

West: 75.3/141

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Finley Golf Club

19. Finley Golf Club/Chapel Hill, NC (Public)

       University of North Carolina

  • Holes: 18
  • Course Architects: George Cobb/Tom Fazio/Tom Marzolf/Davis Love III
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating: 74.6/141
  • Practice Facilities: Driving Range with Targets (Grass/Friday-Sunday, Mats/Monday-Thursday), Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker.
  • The Lab
  • Men’s Golf
  • Women’s Golf
  • GolfDay Rating: 94.2
Yale Golf Course

20. Yale Golf Course/New Haven, CT (Public)

        Yale University

University of Michigan Golf Course

21. University of Michigan Golf Course/Ann Arbor, MI (Public)

        University of Michigan

Palouse Ridge Golf Club

22. Palouse Ridge Golf Club/Pullman, WA (Public)

      Washington State University

  • Holes:18
  • Course Architects: Robert Muir Graves/John Harbottle III
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating: 75.4/140
  • Practice Facilities: Double Sided Grass Driving Range with Targets, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunkers.
  • Photos
  • Men’s Golf
  • Women’s Golf
  • GolfDay Rating: 93.8
Denison Golf Club Granville

23. Denison Golf Club at Granville/Granville, OH (Public)

        Denison University

Naval Academy Golf Course

24. Naval Academy Golf Course/Annapolis, MD (Students and Alumni Only)

        United States Naval Academy

Seminole Legacy Golf Club

25. Seminole Legacy Golf Club/Tallahassee, FL (Public)

        Florida State University

  • Holes: 30 (18-Hole Regulation Course and 12-Hole Par 3)
  • Course Architects: William Amick/Robert Walker/Jack Nicklaus
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating: 77.3/143
  • Practice Facilities: Grass Driving Range with Targets, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker.
  • Course Description
  • Men’s Golf
  • Women’s Golf
  • GolfDay Rating: 93.5
University of Texas Golf Club

26. University of Texas Golf Club/Austin, TX (Students and Alumni Only)

       University of Texas

  • Holes: 24: 18-Hole Regulation Course and 6-Hole Executive Couse (Spieth Lower 40) 
  • Course Architects: Roy Bechtol/Randy Russell
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating: 76.7/145
  • Practice Facilities: Grass Driving Range, Putting and Chipping Greens with Golf Academy.
  • Course Description
  • Men’s Golf
  • Women’s Golf
  • GolfDay Rating: 93.2
Vanderbilt Legends Club

27. Vanderbilt Legends Club/Franklin, TN (Students and Alumni Only)

       Vanderbilt University

  • Holes: 36: 2 Eighteen Hole Courses (North/South)
  • Course Architects: Bob Cupp/Tom Kite
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating:

North: 74.9/140

South:.74,3/135

The Jayhawk Club

28. The Jayhawk Club/Lawrence, KS (Students and Alumni Only)

       University of Kansas

  • Holes: 18
  • Course Architects: Bob Dunning/Melvin Anderson/Ken Kavanaugh/Mike Gogel/Matt Gogel
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating: 75.7/138
  • Practice Facilities: Grass Driving Range with Target Greens, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker.
  • Course Description
  • Men’s Golf
  • Women’s Golf
  • GolfDay Rating: 93.1
Mark Bostick Golf Course

29. Mark Bostick Golf Course/Gainesville, FL (Students and Alumni Only)

        University of Florida

  • Holes: 18
  • Course Architects: Donald Ross/Ron Garl/Bobby Weed/Scot Sherman
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating: 73.0/138
  • Practice Facilities: Grass Driving Range with Target Greens, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker (Chris Kane Complex including Indoor Bays and Swing Analysis).
  • Course Description
  • Men’s Golf
  • Women’s Golf
  • GolfDay Rating: 92.8
Warren Golf Course

30. Warren Golf Course/Notre Dame, IN (Public)

        University of Notre Dame

Great River Golf Club

31. Great River Golf Club/Milford, CT (Public)

       Sacred Heart University  

  • Holes: 18
  • Course Architect: Tom Fazio
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating: 75.4/146
  • Practice Facilities: Driving Range with Targets (Mats-Monday/Tuesday, Grass Irons only-Wednesday/Thursday, Full Grass Friday-Sunday), Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunkers (3). Range Balls included with Greens Fee.
  • Course Description
  • Men’s Golf
  • Women’s Golf
  • GolfDay Rating: 92.1
Cobblestone Park Golf Club

32. Cobblestone Park Golf Club/Blythewood, SC (Public)

        University of South Carolina

  • Holes: 27: 3-Nine Hole Regulation Courses (Black/Garnet/Gold) 
  • Course Architect: P.B. Dye
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating:

Black:   36.5/142

Garnet: 35.9/131/

Gold:    35.0/126

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Katke Golf Course

33. Katke Golf Course/Big Rapids, MI (Public)

        Ferris State University

Springdale Golf Club

34. Springdale Golf Club/Princeton, NJ (Students and Alumni Only)

       Princeton University

  • Holes: 18
  • Course Architects: George Lambert/William Flynn/Howard Toomey/Roger Rulewich/Ian Andrew
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating: 70.9/129
  • Practice Facilities: Driving Range with Targets (Grass/Friday-Sunday, Mats/Monday-Thursday), Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker.
  • Course Description
  • Men’s Golf
  • Women’s Golf
  • GolfDay Rating: 91.9
Lonnie Poole Golf Course

35. Lonnie Poole Golf Course/Raleigh, NC (Public)

       N.C. State University

  • Holes: 18
  • Course Architects: Arnold Palmer/Eric Larson/Brandon Johnson
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating: 74.6/142
  • Practice Facilities: Driving Range (Grass: Friday-Sunday/Mats: Monday-Thursday) and Putting Green. Short Game Facility with Bunker–Members and Golf Team Only.
  • Course Description
  • Men’s Golf
  • Women’s Golf
  • GolfDay Rating: 91.6
Robert Trent Jones Golf Course

36. Robert Trent Jones Golf Course/Ithaca, NY (Students and Alumni Only)

        Cornell University

  • Holes: 18 
  • Course Architect: Robert Trent Jones, Sr.
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating: 74.2/138
  • Practice Facilities: Grass Driving Range with Targets, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker.
  • Men’s Golf
  • GolfDay Rating: 91.4
Eisenhower Golf Club

37. Eisenhower Golf Club/Colorado Springs, CO (Students and Alumni Only)

        United States Air Force Academy

  • Holes: 36: 2 -Eighteen Hole Regulation Courses (Blue/Silver)
  • Course Architects: Robert Trent Jones, Sr./Frank Hummel
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating

Blue: 74.3/141

Silver: 70.2/130

Keith Hills Golf Club

38. Keith Hills Golf Club/Lillington, NC (Public)

       Campbell University

  • Holes: 27: 3 Nine-Hole Courses (Black/Orange/White)
  • Course Architects: Ellis Maples/Dan Maples
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating:

Black:   36.1/135

Orange: 36.3/132

White:   34.5/128

Auburn University Club

39. Auburn University Club/Auburn, AL (Students and Alumni Only)

       Auburn, University

Orchards Golf Club

40. Orchards Golf Club/South Hadley, MA (Students and Alumni Only)

       Mount Holyoke College

  • Holes: 18
  • Course Architects: Donald Ross/Ron Prichard
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating: 73.0/138
  • Practice Facilities: Driving Range with Targets, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker.
  • Course Description
  • Women’s Golf
  • GolfDay Rating: 91.1
University of Louisville Golf Club

41. University of Louisville Golf Club/Simpsonville, KY (Students and Alumni Only)

       University of Louisville

Grand Canyon University Golf Course

42. Grand Canyon University Golf Course/Phoenix, AZ (Public)

       Grand Canyon University

Taconic Golf Club

43. Taconic Golf Club/Williamstown, MA (Public)

       Williams College  

  • Holes: 18
  • Course Architects: Wayne Stiles/John Van Kleek/Gil Hanse
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating: 73.5/134
  • Practice Facilities: Warm Up Net, Putting and Chipping Greens. Full Range available after May 15 at Cole Field (2 miles from course) with Range Balls included in Greens Fee.
  • Course Description
  • Men’s Golf
  • Women’s Golf
  • GolfDay Rating: 90.7

Harry Mussatto Golf Course

44. Harry Mussatto Golf Course/Macomb, IL (Public)

        Western Illinois University

  • Holes: 18
  • Course Architects: Dick Nugent/Ken Killian
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating: 73.5/134
  • Practice Facilities: Grass Driving Range with Target Greens, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunkers (2) and Indoor Simulator with TrackMan Technology.
  • Video Tour
  • Men’s Golf
  • Women’s Golf
  • GolfDay Rating: 90.7
Eagle Trace Golf Course

45. Eagle Trace Golf Course/Morehead, KY (Public)

        Morehead State University

  • Holes: 18 
  • Course Architect: David Pfaff
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating: 73.8/139
  • Practice Facilities: Grass Driving Range with Targets, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker.
  • Photos
  • Men’s Golf
  • Women’s Golf
  • GolfDay Rating: 90.4
Weibring Golf Club

46. Weibring Golf Club/Normal, IL Public)

       Illinois State University

  • Holes: 18
  • Course Architects: Robert Bruce Harris/D. A. Weibring/Steve Wolfard
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating: 72.6./130
  • Practice Facilities: Expansive Grass Driving Range with Targets, Wedge Range, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunkers and Mounier Training facility.
  • Course Description
  • Men’s Golf
  • Women’s Golf
  • GolfDay Rating: 90.4

The Golf Club at Texas A&M

 47. The Golf Club at Texas A&M/College Station, TX  (Public)

         Texas A&M University

Birdwood Golf Course

48. Birdwood Golf Course/Charlottesville, VA (Public)

        University of Virginia

  • Holes: 24: 8-Hole Regulation Course and 6-Hole Par 3 (Nest)
  • Course Architects: Lindsay Irvin/Davis Love III
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating: 74.5/136
  • Practice Facilities: Grass Driving Range with Targets, Chipping Green with Bunker and Expansive Putting Green.
  • Course Description
  • Men’s Golf
  • Women’s Golf
  • GolfDay Rating: 90.3
The Walker Course

49. The Walker Course/Clemson, SC (Public)

       Clemson University

The Furman Golf Club

50. The Furman Golf Club/Greenville, SC (Public)

        Furman University

  • Holes: 18
  • Course Architects: R. K. Webel/Walter Cosby/John LaFoy/Kris Spence/Scot Sherman
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating: 74.4/136
  • Practice Facilities: Grass Driving Range with Targets, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker.
  • Course Description
  • Men’s Golf
  • Women’s Golf
  • GolfDay Rating: 89.6
University of New Mexico Golf Course

50.  University of New Mexico Golf Course/Albuquerque, NM (Public)

        University of New Mexico

  • Holes: 30: 18 Hole Course (Championship), 9-Hole Course (North) and 3 Practice Holes         
  • Course Architects: Red Lawrence/William H. Tucker, Sr.
  • USGA Course/Slope Rating: 75.2/134
  • Practice Facilities: Driving Range, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker and 3 Hole Practice Course.
  • Course Description
  • Men’s Golf
  • Women’s Golf
  • GolfDay Rating: 89.6
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