Tara Iti Golf CourseMangawhai · New ZealandDesigned by Tom Doak and opened in 2015. An exclusive walking links shaped across sandy coastal dunes with wide strategic fairways and views of the Pacific.9.8
Cape Wickham LinksWickham, TAS · AustraliaDesigned by Mike DeVries and Darius Oliver and opened in 2015. A dramatic links on King Island with eight holes beside Bass Strait and views of Cape Wickham Lighthouse.9.7
Kingston Heath Golf CourseCheltenham, VIC · AustraliaDesigned by Dan Soutar with bunkering advice from Alister MacKenzie. A celebrated Melbourne Sandbelt course noted for strategic angles, heath and superb par 3s.9.7
Punta Espada Golf CourseCap Cana · Dominican RepublicJack Nicklaus Signature design opened in 2006. Eight holes play along or over the Caribbean Sea, blending limestone cliffs, beaches and bold risk-reward shots.9.7
Teeth of the DogLa Romana · Dominican RepublicDesigned by Pete Dye and opened in 1971. Seven holes hug the Caribbean coastline; the iconic course was comprehensively restored and reopened in 2026.9.7
West CourseBlack Rock, VIC · AustraliaDesigned principally by Alister MacKenzie and Alex Russell. A world-renowned Sandbelt course distinguished by broad strategy, diagonal bunkering and fast contoured greens.9.7
Dunes CourseBridport, TAS · AustraliaDesigned by Tom Doak and Mike Clayton and opened in 2004. A walking links among towering coastal dunes with firm turf, strategic width and Bass Strait wind.9.6
Hirono Golf CourseMiki · JapanDesigned by C.H. Alison and opened in 1932. Japan’s most celebrated classic features pine-lined corridors, dramatic bunkering and large subtly contoured greens.9.6
Le Grand ParcoursMortefontaine · FranceDesigned by Tom Simpson and opened in 1927, later sensitively updated by Kyle Phillips. A private heathland course of pine, heather and natural sandy terrain.9.6
Leopard Creek Golf CourseMalalane · South AfricaDesigned by Gary Player and opened in 1996. A private course overlooking Kruger National Park, with wildlife, river views and the island-green par-5 13th.9.6
Cape Kidnappers Golf CourseTe Awanga · New ZealandDesigned by Tom Doak and opened in 2004. The course occupies rolling farmland atop cliffs 140 metres above Hawke’s Bay, with spectacular finger-ridge holes.9.5
Finca Cortesin Golf CourseCasares · SpainDesigned by Cabell B. Robinson and opened in 2006. A championship course among olive trees with wide fairways, strategic bunkering and host of the 2023 Solheim Cup.9.5
Jack's Point Golf CourseQueenstown · New ZealandDesigned by John Darby and opened in 2008. A rugged alpine course between Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables, using native tussock, rock and dramatic elevation.9.5
Kauri Cliffs Golf CourseMatauri Bay · New ZealandDesigned by David Harman and opened in 2000. Fifteen holes overlook the Pacific, with six running along cliffs above Matauri Bay.9.5
Lost Farm CourseBridport, TAS · AustraliaDesigned by Bill Coore and opened in 2010. A 20-hole walking links crossing coastal dunes and river flats, with dramatic elevation changes and sea views.9.5
New South Wales Golf CourseLa Perouse, NSW · AustraliaDesigned by Alister MacKenzie and opened in 1928. A dramatic coastal course on the Botany Bay headland with wind, cliffs and bold strategic holes.9.5
Real Club ValderramaSotogrande · SpainDesigned by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and opened in 1974. A meticulous cork-oak-lined course and host of the 1997 Ryder Cup.9.5
Shanqin Bay Golf CourseHainan · ChinaDesigned by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw and opened in 2012. An ultra-private course across coastal dunes, farmland and cliffs overlooking the South China Sea.9.5
Victoria Golf CourseCheltenham, VIC · AustraliaOriginally designed by Oscar Damman and William Meader with later work by Alister MacKenzie. A classic Melbourne Sandbelt course with bold bunkering and excellent greens.9.5
Blanca and Colorada CoursePablo Nogués · ArgentinaThe Blanca and Colorada nines form the principal championship combination at this historic Buenos Aires club, noted for mature trees, water and demanding greens.9.4
Cove Club Golf CourseCabo San Lucas · MexicoOriginally the Jack Nicklaus Ocean Course, now a private club. The routing follows desert arroyos and the Sea of Cortez with memorable oceanfront holes.9.4
Dunes CourseCabo San Lucas · MexicoDesigned by Davis Love III and opened in 2009. A private Pacific links through massive dunes with ocean views and firm, strategic ground contours.9.4
Dye Fore Marina and Chavón CourseLa Romana · Dominican RepublicDesigned by Pete Dye. The Marina and Chavón nines combine cliff-edge holes above the Chavón River with views of Altos de Chavón and the Caribbean.9.4
Serapong CourseSentosa · SingaporeDesigned by Ronald Fream and opened in 1982, extensively renovated by Andrew Johnston. A championship course with Singapore skyline views and recurring Singapore Open history.9.4
Stadium CourseCaldes de Malavella · SpainDesigned by Ángel Gallardo and Neil Coles and opened in 1999. A demanding championship course with lakes, pine forest and repeated European Tour use.9.4
Bahia Beach Golf CourseRío Grande · Puerto RicoDesigned by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and opened in 2008. A coastal resort course between rainforest and Atlantic shoreline, with wetlands and oceanfront finishing holes.9.3
Bonville Golf CourseBonville, NSW · AustraliaDesigned by Terry Watson and opened in 1992. A lush resort course through subtropical forest with elevation changes, creeks and immaculate conditioning.9.3
Corales Golf CoursePunta Cana · Dominican RepublicDesigned by Tom Fazio and opened in 2010. Six holes run beside the Caribbean, including the dramatic Devil’s Elbow closing stretch; host of a PGA Tour event.9.3
Dunes CourseConnolly, WA · AustraliaDesigned by Robert Trent Jones Jr. The Dunes nine is part of a 27-hole complex routed through limestone quarries, dunes and native bush.9.3
El CardonalCabo San Lucas · MexicoDesigned by Tiger Woods and opened in 2014. A broad strategic course inspired by Southern California, with Pacific views and multiple routes from tee to green.9.3
El Tamarindo Golf CourseLa Manzanilla · MexicoDesigned by David Fleming and opened in 1995. A dramatic Pacific course through jungle, cliffs and beach terrain with large elevation changes.9.3
Highland Gate Golf CourseDullstroom · South AfricaDesigned by Ernie Els and opened in 2016. A high-altitude course across rugged grassland, valleys and streams with panoramic escarpment views.9.3
Quivira Golf CourseCabo San Lucas · MexicoJack Nicklaus Signature design opened in 2014. A spectacular cliffside course above the Pacific with extreme elevation changes and ocean views throughout.9.3
Royal Adelaide Golf CourseSeaton, SA · AustraliaFounded in 1892 and shaped by C.H. Alison and Alister MacKenzie. A classic links on sandy ground with railway-line hazards and bold bunkering.9.3
San Andrés Golf CourseFunza · ColombiaFounded in 1945. The par-72 country course west of Bogotá combines mature trees, water and high-altitude conditions within a family sporting club.9.3
Twin Dolphin Golf CourseLos Cabos · MexicoDesigned by Fred Couples and Todd Eckenrode and opened in 2018. A private desert course emphasizing playability, ground contours and Sea of Cortez views.9.3
Yas Links Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi · UAEDesigned by Kyle Phillips and opened in 2010. A modern links along the Arabian Gulf with sandy waste areas, rolling fairways and coastal wind.9.3
Albany Golf CourseNew Providence · BahamasDesigned by Ernie Els and opened in 2010. A links-and-desert-inspired course with dunes, water and strong winds; annual host of the Hero World Challenge.9.2
Carya Golf CourseBelek · TürkiyeDesigned by Thomson Perrett & Lobb and opened in 2008. A heathland-inspired course among pine and eucalyptus, notable for floodlit night golf.9.2
Costa Palmas Golf CourseLa Ribera · MexicoDesigned by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and opened in 2019. A private walking course blending broad desert strategy with dunes and Sea of Cortez shoreline.9.2
Jack Nicklaus Golf CourseIncheon · South KoreaJack Nicklaus Signature design opened in 2010. A modern championship course built on reclaimed Songdo land, host of the 2015 Presidents Cup.9.2
La Romana Country Club Golf CourseLa Romana · Dominican RepublicA private 27-hole club within Casa de Campo, featuring broad fairways, elevated greens and exclusive resident amenities alongside the resort’s Pete Dye courses.9.2
Llanogrande CourseRionegro · ColombiaA high-altitude parkland course at the club’s Llanogrande campus, featuring mature trees, lakes and mountain scenery outside Medellín.9.2
Mission and Ocean CourseSan José del Cabo · MexicoA composite of Greg Norman’s Mission nine and Jack Nicklaus’s Ocean nine, combining desert foothills, major elevation and Sea of Cortez shoreline.9.2
North and West CourseHua Hin · ThailandThe North and West nines form a championship combination at this 27-hole Phil Ryan design, featuring elevation, lakes and mountain scenery.9.2
Pacifico CoursePunta Mita · MexicoJack Nicklaus Signature design opened in 1999. The Pacifico is famous for the optional island-green par-3 “Tail of the Whale,” accessible at low tide.9.2
Parahyangan Golf CourseBandung · IndonesiaDesigned by Bob Moore and opened in 2018. A championship course amid rice fields, lakes and rolling West Java hills with views of surrounding mountains.9.2
Real Club de Golf SotograndeSotogrande · SpainDesigned by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and opened in 1964. A spacious Mediterranean course with cork trees, water hazards and large elevated greens.9.2
Wairakei Golf CourseTaupō · New ZealandDesigned by John Harris, Michael Wolveridge and Peter Thomson and opened in 1970. A parkland course within a predator-proof wildlife sanctuary.9.2
Abajo CourseMadrid · SpainThe historic lower course at Puerta de Hierro was shaped by Harry Colt and later architects. A private parkland layout with mature trees and classic strategic greens.9.1
Alpine Golf CoursePathum Thani · ThailandDesigned by Ron Garl and opened in 1996. A highly sculpted championship course with lakes, elevation and island greens on formerly flat rice-paddy land.9.1
Amata Spring Golf CourseChonburi · ThailandDesigned by Lee Schmidt and Brian Curley and opened in 2005. A private championship course famous for its floating island green at the par-3 17th.9.1
Anvaya Cove Golf CourseMorong · PhilippinesDesigned by Kevin Ramsey and opened in 2013. A dramatic coastal course descending from mountain ridges to the West Philippine Sea.9.1
Arriba CourseMadrid · SpainThe upper course is part of this historic Madrid club and combines tree-lined parkland, elevation changes and traditional Spanish championship golf.9.1
Bijao Golf CourseRío Hato · PanamaDesigned by Ron Garl and opened in 2010. A coastal resort course with varied topography, tropical vegetation and Pacific Ocean views.9.1
Blair Atholl Golf CourseLanseria · South AfricaDesigned by Gary Player and opened in 2007. A very long course across former farmland, using rivers, elevation and Highveld grassland.9.1
Course No. 1Bogotá · ColombiaCourse No. 1 is a high-altitude championship layout north of Bogotá, featuring mature eucalyptus, lakes and long strategic holes.9.1
Course No. 3Algete · SpainDesigned by Jack Nicklaus and opened in 2012. Course No. 3 is a broad modern layout with lakes, strategic bunkering and views of the Sierra de Guadarrama.9.1
El Camaleón Golf CoursePlaya del Carmen · MexicoDesigned by Greg Norman and opened in 2006. The course moves through jungle, mangroves and beachfront terrain and has hosted PGA Tour and LIV Golf events.9.1
Fuji CourseItō · JapanDesigned by C.H. Alison and opened in 1936. A clifftop course overlooking the Pacific and Mount Fuji, featuring deep bunkers and dramatic seaside holes.9.1