Top 40 Golf Courses

Rank the world's most prestigious and challenging golf courses, from the historic links of Scotland to the exclusive greens of the United States. Vote for your favorites based on layout, history, and overall prestige.

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Current Rankings

  1. #1 Royal County Down Golf Club (Elo: 1333, Matches: 7)
  2. #2 Royal Dornoch Golf Club (Elo: 1303, Matches: 5)
  3. #3 Shinnecock Hills Golf Club (Elo: 1299, Matches: 6)
  4. #4 Pebble Beach Golf Links (Elo: 1295, Matches: 6)
  5. #5 Merion Golf Club (Elo: 1278, Matches: 8)
  6. #6 Chicago Golf Club (Elo: 1264, Matches: 7)
  7. #7 Cypress Point Club (Elo: 1263, Matches: 5)
  8. #8 St Andrews (Old Course) (Elo: 1262, Matches: 8)
  9. #9 Kingston Heath Golf Club (Elo: 1247, Matches: 7)
  10. #10 Royal Melbourne Golf Club (Elo: 1242, Matches: 8)
  11. #11 National Golf Links of America (Elo: 1238, Matches: 7)
  12. #12 Sand Hills Golf Club (Elo: 1237, Matches: 7)
  13. #13 Pine Valley Golf Club (Elo: 1231, Matches: 5)
  14. #14 Pacific Dunes (Elo: 1216, Matches: 7)
  15. #15 The Country Club (Brookline) (Elo: 1215, Matches: 8)
  16. #16 Tara Iti Golf Club (Elo: 1214, Matches: 9)
  17. #17 North Berwick Golf Club (Elo: 1209, Matches: 9)
  18. #18 Fisher's Island Club (Elo: 1207, Matches: 11)
  19. #19 Winged Foot Golf Club (Elo: 1198, Matches: 8)
  20. #20 Muirfield (Elo: 1197, Matches: 9)
  21. #21 Cabot Cliffs (Elo: 1190, Matches: 6)
  22. #22 Oakmont Country Club (Elo: 1188, Matches: 7)
  23. #23 Carnoustie Golf Links (Elo: 1186, Matches: 5)
  24. #24 Los Angeles Country Club (Elo: 1185, Matches: 8)
  25. #25 Riviera Country Club (Elo: 1183, Matches: 4)
  26. #26 Augusta National Golf Club (Elo: 1183, Matches: 6)
  27. #27 Morfontaine Golf Club (Elo: 1182, Matches: 7)
  28. #28 Royal Portrush Golf Club (Elo: 1173, Matches: 6)
  29. #29 Sunningdale Golf Club (Elo: 1169, Matches: 11)
  30. #30 Crystal Downs Country Club (Elo: 1157, Matches: 10)
  31. #31 Pinehurst Resort (No. 2) (Elo: 1151, Matches: 6)
  32. #32 Trump Turnberry (Ailsa) (Elo: 1149, Matches: 10)
  33. #33 Lahinch Golf Club (Elo: 1140, Matches: 5)
  34. #34 Friar's Head (Elo: 1137, Matches: 5)
  35. #35 Royal St George's Golf Club (Elo: 1137, Matches: 6)
  36. #36 Hirono Golf Club (Elo: 1126, Matches: 6)
  37. #37 Cape Wickham Golf Links (Elo: 1120, Matches: 6)
  38. #38 Swinley Forest Golf Club (Elo: 1120, Matches: 6)
  39. #39 Ballybunion Golf Club (Elo: 1111, Matches: 12)
  40. #40 Seminole Golf Club (Elo: 1065, Matches: 5)

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