Definitive Ranking

America's Top 100 Golf Courses

From Cypress Point to Pebble Beach, Pine Valley to Pinehurst — the 100 courses that define American golf, ranked with editorial commentary on architecture, history, and design.

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  1. #12Private

    Chicago Golf Club

    Illinois · C.B. Macdonald, 1895

    Parkland

    One of America's oldest and most exclusive golf clubs.

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  2. #25Private

    Shoreacres

    Illinois · Seth Raynor, 1921

    Lakefront

    Exclusive Raynor design overlooking Lake Michigan.

  3. #90Private

    Old Elm Club

    Illinois · Harry Colt & Donald Ross, 1914

    Parkland

    Rare Colt design in America with timeless strategic qualities.

  4. #99Private

    Medinah Country Club (No. 3)

    Illinois · Tom Bendelow/OCM Golf, 1928

    Parkland

    Historic championship venue reimagined ahead of the Presidents Cup.

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