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50 Best Private Golf Courses in North America - 2024 Rankings

We joined forces with local golfers to curate the 50 best private golf courses in North America for 2024. Here's our list.

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Looking for your next place to play in North America? At Local Golf Spot, we‘ve got you covered. Here are the best golf courses in North America ranked by avid local golfers.

#1

Pine Valley Golf Club

Pine Valley

Coming in our #1 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Pine Valley Golf Club — Pine Valley! An 18 hole, par 70 course, Pine Valley Golf Club — Pine Valley is a great spot to visit while in Pine Valley, NJ.

PAR70
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Pine Valley, NJ
  • George Arthur Crump design, built in 1918
  • Amenities include: private events, carts, caddies, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#1

10.0
Pine Valley Golf Club: Pine Valley

Spot Score

A few things 1 local golfer had to say about this course:

🏆 BUCKET LIST 1🏆 PRISTINE Condition 1

Pine Valley Golf Club — Pine Valley Info

Address
1 East Atlantic Avenue, Pine Valley, NJ
Phone number
+1 856-309-3203
Website

Coming in our #2 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Augusta National Golf Club! An 18 hole, par 72 course, Augusta National Golf Club is a great spot to visit while in Augusta, GA.

PAR72
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Augusta, GA
  • Bobby Jones/Alister Mackenzie design, built in 1933
  • Amenities include: private events, carts, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#2

10.0
Augusta National Golf Club

Spot Score

A few things 1 local golfer had to say about this course:

🏆 BUCKET LIST 1🏆 PRISTINE Condition 1Fast greens 1

Augusta National Golf Club Info

Address
2604 Washington Road, Augusta, GA
Phone number
+1 706-667-6000

Coming in our #3 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Cypress Point Club! An 18 hole, par 72 course, Cypress Point Club is a great spot to visit while in Pebble Beach, CA.

PAR72
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Pebble Beach, CA
  • Alister Mackenzie design, built in 1928
  • Amenities include: private events, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#3

10.0
Cypress Point Club

Spot Score

A few things 1 local golfer had to say about this course:

🏆 BUCKET LIST 1🏆 PRISTINE Condition 1Scenic views 1Worth the drive 1

Cypress Point Club Info

Address
3150 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, CA
Phone number
+1 831-624-2223

Coming in our #4 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Shinnecock Hills Golf Course! An 18 hole, par 70 course, Shinnecock Hills Golf Course is a great spot to visit while in Southampton, NY.

PAR70
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Southampton, NY
  • Willie Dunn Jr. design, built in 1891
  • Amenities include: private events, carts, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#4

NR
Shinnecock Hills Golf Course

Spot Score

Shinnecock Hills Golf Course Info

Address
200 Tuckahoe Road, Southampton, NY
Phone number
+1 631-283-1310

Coming in our #5 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Oakmont Country Club! An 18 hole, par 71 course, Oakmont Country Club is a great spot to visit while in Oakmont, PA.

PAR71
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Oakmont, PA
  • Henry Fownes design, built in 1903
  • Amenities include: private events, carts, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#5

NR
Oakmont Country Club

Spot Score

Oakmont Country Club Info

Address
1233 Hulton Road, Oakmont, PA
Phone number
+1 412-828-8000
#6

Merion Golf Club

East

Coming in our #6 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Merion Golf Club — East! An 18 hole, par 70 course, Merion Golf Club — East is a great spot to visit while in Ardmore, PA.

PAR70
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Ardmore, PA
  • Hugh Wilson/Perry Maxwell/Gil Hanse/William S. Flynn design, built in 1912
  • Amenities include: private events, carts, caddies, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#6

NR
Merion Golf Club: East

Spot Score

Merion Golf Club — East Info

Address
450 Ardmore Avenue, Ardmore, PA
Phone number
+1 610-642-5600

Coming in our #7 spot for best private golf courses in North America is National Golf Links of America! An 18 hole, par 72 course, National Golf Links of America is a great spot to visit while in Southampton, NY.

PAR72
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Southampton, NY
  • Charles Macdonald/Robert Trent Jones Sr./Seth Raynor/Perry Maxwell design, built in 1908
  • Amenities include: private events, carts, caddies, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#7

NR
National Golf Links of America

Spot Score

National Golf Links of America Info

Address
Sebonac Inlet Road, Southampton, NY
Phone number
+1 631-283-0410

Coming in our #8 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Muirfield Village Golf Club! An 18 hole, par 72 course, Muirfield Village Golf Club is a great spot to visit while in Dublin, OH.

PAR72
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Dublin, OH
  • Jack Nicklaus design, built in 1974
  • Amenities include: private events, carts, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#17

9.7
Muirfield Village Golf Club

Spot Score

A few things 1 local golfer had to say about this course:

🏆 BUCKET LIST 1Great for scratch golfers 1Great practice facilities 1🏆 PRISTINE Condition 1Fast greens 1

Muirfield Village Golf Club Info

Address
5750 Memorial Drive, Dublin, OH
Phone number
+1 614-889-6700

Coming in our #9 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Sand Hills Golf Club! An 18 hole, par 71 course, Sand Hills Golf Club is a great spot to visit while in Mullen, NE.

PAR71
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Mullen, NE
  • Bill Coore/Ben Crenshaw design, built in 1995
  • Amenities include: private events, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#8

NR
Sand Hills Golf Club

Spot Score

Sand Hills Golf Club Info

Address
Highway 97 Mile Marker 55, Mullen, NE
Phone number
+1 308-546-2237
Website

Coming in our #10 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Fishers Island Club! An 18 hole, par 72 course, Fishers Island Club is a great spot to visit while in Fishers Island, NY.

PAR72
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Fishers Island, NY
  • Seth Raynor design, built in 1926
  • Amenities include: private events, carts, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#9

NR
Fishers Island Club

Spot Score

Fishers Island Club Info

Address
20449 East Main Road, Fishers Island, NY
Phone number
+1 631-788-7223

Coming in our #11 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Seminole Golf Club! An 18 hole, par 72 course, Seminole Golf Club is a great spot to visit while in Juno Beach, FL.

PAR72
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Juno Beach, FL
  • Donald Ross/R-Dick Wilson design, built in 1919
  • Amenities include: private events, carts, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#10

NR
Seminole Golf Club

Spot Score

Seminole Golf Club Info

Address
901 Seminole Blvd, Juno Beach, FL
Phone number
+1 561-626-0280
Website
#12

Winged Foot Golf Club

West

Coming in our #12 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Winged Foot Golf Club — West! An 18 hole, par 72 course, Winged Foot Golf Club — West is a great spot to visit while in Mamaroneck, NY.

PAR72
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Mamaroneck, NY
  • A. W. Tillinghast design, built in 1923
  • Amenities include: private events, carts, caddies, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#11

NR
Winged Foot Golf Club: West

Spot Score

Winged Foot Golf Club — West Info

Address
851 Fennimore Road, Mamaroneck, NY
Phone number
+1 914-698-6470

Coming in our #13 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Chicago Golf Club! An 18 hole, par 70 course, Chicago Golf Club is a great spot to visit while in Wheaton, IL.

PAR70
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Wheaton, IL
  • Charles Macdonald design, built in 1895
  • Amenities include: carts, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#13

NR
Chicago Golf Club

Spot Score

Chicago Golf Club Info

Address
25W253 Warrenville Road, Wheaton, IL
Phone number
+1 630-665-2988
Website

Coming in our #14 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Crystal Downs Country Club! An 18 hole, par 70 course, Crystal Downs Country Club is a great spot to visit while in Frankfort, MI.

PAR70
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Frankfort, MI
  • Alister Mackenzie, Perry Maxwell design, built in 1929
  • Amenities include: private events, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#14

NR
Crystal Downs Country Club

Spot Score

Crystal Downs Country Club Info

Address
249 Crystal Downs Drive, Frankfort, MI
Phone number
+1 231-352-9933
Website

Coming in our #15 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Friar's Head! An 18 hole, par 71 course, Friar's Head is a great spot to visit while in Riverhead, NY.

PAR71
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Riverhead, NY
  • Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw design, built in 2003
  • Amenities include: private events, carts, caddies
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#15

NR
Friar's Head

Spot Score

Friar's Head Info

Address
3000 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, NY
Phone number
+1 631-722-6010
#16

The Los Angeles Country Club

North

Coming in our #16 spot for best private golf courses in North America is The Los Angeles Country Club — North! An 18 hole, par 70 course, The Los Angeles Country Club — North is a great spot to visit while in Los Angeles, CA.

PAR70
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Los Angeles, CA
  • George C. Thomas design, built in 1897
  • Amenities include: private events, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#16

NR
The Los Angeles Country Club: North

Spot Score

The Los Angeles Country Club — North Info

Address
10101 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
Phone number
+1 310-276-6104

Coming in our #17 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Riviera Country Club! An 18 hole, par 71 course, Riviera Country Club is a great spot to visit while in Pacific Palisades, CA.

PAR71
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Pacific Palisades, CA
  • George C. Thomas Jr./Ron Forse design, built in 1927
  • Amenities include: private events, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#18

NR
Riviera Country Club

Spot Score

Riviera Country Club Info

Address
1250 Capri Drive, Pacific Palisades, CA
Phone number
+1 310-454-6591
#18

The Country Club

Main

Coming in our #18 spot for best private golf courses in North America is The Country Club — Main! An 18 hole, par 71 course, The Country Club — Main is a great spot to visit while in Chestnut Hill, MA.

PAR71
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
  • Willie Campbell design, built in 1882
  • Amenities include: private events, carts, caddies, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#19

NR
The Country Club: Main

Spot Score

The Country Club — Main Info

Address
191 Clyde Street, Chestnut Hill, MA
Phone number
+1 617-566-0240
#19

Oakland Hills Country Club

South

Coming in our #19 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Oakland Hills Country Club — South! An 18 hole, par 72 course, Oakland Hills Country Club — South is a great spot to visit while in Bloomfield Hills, MI.

PAR72
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
  • Donald Ross/Rees Jones design, built in 1918
  • Amenities include: private events, caddies, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#20

NR
Oakland Hills Country Club: South

Spot Score

Oakland Hills Country Club — South Info

Address
3951 West Maple, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Phone number
+1 248-433-0671
#20

Oak Hill Country Club

East

Coming in our #20 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Oak Hill Country Club — East! An 18 hole, par 71 course, Oak Hill Country Club — East is a great spot to visit while in Rochester, NY.

PAR71
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Rochester, NY
  • Donald Ross/Robert Trent Jones Sr./Craig Schreiner design, built in 1926
  • Amenities include: private events, carts, caddies, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#22

NR
Oak Hill Country Club: East

Spot Score

Oak Hill Country Club — East Info

Address
145 Kilbourn Road, Rochester, NY
Phone number
+1 585-586-1660

Coming in our #21 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Prairie Dunes Country Club! An 18 hole, par 70 course, Prairie Dunes Country Club is a great spot to visit while in Hutchinson, KS.

PAR70
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Hutchinson, KS
  • Perry Maxwell design, built in 1937
  • Amenities include: private events, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#23

NR
Prairie Dunes Country Club

Spot Score

Prairie Dunes Country Club Info

Address
4812 East 30th Avenue, Hutchinson, KS
Phone number
+1 620-662-7301
#22

The Olympic Club

Lake

Coming in our #22 spot for best private golf courses in North America is The Olympic Club — Lake! An 18 hole, par 71 course, The Olympic Club — Lake is a great spot to visit while in San Francisco, CA.

PAR71
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in San Francisco, CA
  • Wilfred Reid/Sam Whiting/Bill Love design, built in 1924
  • Amenities include: private events, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#34

9.2
The Olympic Club: Lake

Spot Score

A few things 1 local golfer had to say about this course:

Great condition 1Good overall value 119th hole food is DELICIOUS 1Great for walkers 1

The Olympic Club — Lake Info

Address
524 Post Street, San Francisco, CA
Phone number
+1 415-345-5100

Coming in our #23 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Peachtree Golf Club! An 18 hole, par 72 course, Peachtree Golf Club is a great spot to visit while in Brookhaven, GA.

PAR72
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Brookhaven, GA
  • Robert Trent Jones Sr./Bobby Jones/Bob Cupp/Finger Dye Spann/Bruce Matthews III design, built in 1948
  • Amenities include: private events, carts, caddies, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#25

NR
Peachtree Golf Club

Spot Score

Peachtree Golf Club Info

Address
4600 Peachtree Road NE, Brookhaven, GA
Phone number
+1 404-233-4426
Website

Coming in our #24 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Shadow Creek Golf Course! An 18 hole, par 72 course, Shadow Creek Golf Course is a great spot to visit while in North Las Vegas, NV.

PAR72
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in North Las Vegas, NV
  • Tom Fazio/Andy Banfield design, built in 1990
  • Amenities include: private events, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#27

NR
Shadow Creek Golf Course

Spot Score

Shadow Creek Golf Course Info

Address
3 Shadow Creek Drive, North Las Vegas, NV
Phone number
+1 866-260-0069

Coming in our #25 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Alotian Golf Club! An 18 hole, par 72 course, Alotian Golf Club is a great spot to visit while in Roland, AR.

PAR72
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Roland, AR
  • Tom Fazio/Beau Welling design, built in 2004
  • Amenities include: private events, carts, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#37

9.3
Alotian Golf Club

Spot Score

A few things 2 local golfers had to say about this course:

GREAT overall value 1Great condition 1🏆 BUCKET LIST 1Great for beginners 1🏆 PRISTINE Condition 1

Alotian Golf Club Info

Address
101 Alotian Drive, Roland, AR
Phone number
+1 501-379-2568
Website
#26

Southern Hills Country Club

Front Nine/Back Nine

Coming in our #26 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Southern Hills Country Club — Front Nine/Back Nine! An 18 hole, par 71 course, Southern Hills Country Club — Front Nine/Back Nine is a great spot to visit while in Tulsa, OK.

PAR71
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Tulsa, OK
  • Perry Maxwell design, built in 1936
  • Amenities include: private events, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#28

NR
Southern Hills Country Club: Front Nine/Back Nine

Spot Score

Southern Hills Country Club — Front Nine/Back Nine Info

Address
2636 East 61st Street, Tulsa, OK
Phone number
+1 918-494-0001

Coming in our #27 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Pikewood National Golf Club! An 18 hole, par 72 course, Pikewood National Golf Club is a great spot to visit while in Morgantown, WV.

PAR72
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Morgantown, WV
  • Donald Ross and Alister MacKenzie design, built in 2009
  • Amenities include: private events, carts, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#30

NR
Pikewood National Golf Club

Spot Score

Pikewood National Golf Club Info

Address
3055 Kingwood Pike, Morgantown, WV
Phone number
+1 304-864-3312

Coming in our #28 spot for best private golf courses in North America is The Honors Course! An 18 hole, par 72 course, The Honors Course is a great spot to visit while in Ooltewah, TN.

PAR72
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Ooltewah, TN
  • Pete Dye design, built in 1983
  • Amenities include: carts, club rentals, fittings
  • Fairways grass type: zoysia
  • Greens grass type: bent

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#31

NR
The Honors Course

Spot Score

The Honors Course Info

Address
9603 Lee Hwy, Ooltewah, TN
Phone number
+1 423-238-9123

Coming in our #29 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Wade Hampton Golf Club! An 18 hole, par 72 course, Wade Hampton Golf Club is a great spot to visit while in Cashiers, NC.

PAR72
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Cashiers, NC
  • Tom Fazio design, built in 1987
  • Amenities include: private events, carts, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#32

NR
Wade Hampton Golf Club

Spot Score

Wade Hampton Golf Club Info

Address
68 Golf Drive, Cashiers, NC
Phone number
+1 828-743-5465

Coming in our #30 spot for best private golf courses in North America is The Golf Club! An 18 hole, par 72 course, The Golf Club is a great spot to visit while in New Albany, OH.

PAR72
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in New Albany, OH
  • Pete Dye design, built in 1967
  • Amenities include: private events, carts, caddies, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#42

9.1
The Golf Club

Spot Score

A few things 1 local golfer had to say about this course:

GREAT overall value 1Great condition 1

The Golf Club Info

Address
4522 Kitzmiller Road, New Albany, OH
Phone number
+1 614-855-7326
Website

Coming in our #31 spot for best private golf courses in North America is San Francisco Golf Club! An 18 hole, par 71 course, San Francisco Golf Club is a great spot to visit while in San Francisco, CA.

PAR71
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in San Francisco, CA
  • A.W. Tillinghast/Jack Neville/Tom Doak design, built in 1915
  • Amenities include: private events, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#33

NR
San Francisco Golf Club

Spot Score

San Francisco Golf Club Info

Address
1310 Junipero Serra Boulevard, San Francisco, CA
Phone number
+1 415-469-4122
Website

Coming in our #32 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Ballyneal Golf Club! An 18 hole, par 71 course, Ballyneal Golf Club is a great spot to visit while in Holyoke, CO.

PAR71
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Holyoke, CO
  • Tom Doak design, built in 2006
  • Amenities include: private events, caddies, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#35

NR
Ballyneal Golf Club

Spot Score

Ballyneal Golf Club Info

Address
1 Ballyneal Lane, Holyoke, CO
Phone number
+1 970-854-5900

Coming in our #33 spot for best private golf courses in North America is The Camargo Club! An 18 hole, par 70 course, The Camargo Club is a great spot to visit while in Cincinnati, OH.

PAR70
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Cincinnati, OH
  • Seth Raynor design, built in 1925
  • Amenities include: private events, carts, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#45

9.3
The Camargo Club

Spot Score

The Camargo Club Info

Address
8605 Shawnee Run Road, Cincinnati, OH
Phone number
+1 513-561-9292

Coming in our #34 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Gozzer Ranch Golf & Lake Club! An 18 hole, par 72 course, Gozzer Ranch Golf & Lake Club is a great spot to visit while in Harrison, ID.

PAR72
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Harrison, ID
  • Tom Fazio design, built in 2007
  • Amenities include: private events, carts, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#36

NR
Gozzer Ranch Golf & Lake Club

Spot Score

Gozzer Ranch Golf & Lake Club Info

Address
5945 South Buckrail Road, Harrison, ID
Phone number
+1 208-665-6600

Coming in our #35 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Sebonack Golf Course! An 18 hole, par 72 course, Sebonack Golf Course is a great spot to visit while in Southampton, NY.

PAR72
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Southampton, NY
  • Jack Nicklaus and Tom Doak design, built in 2006
  • Amenities include: private events, carts, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#41

NR
Sebonack Golf Course

Spot Score

Sebonack Golf Course Info

Address
405 Sebonac Road, Southampton, NY
Phone number
+1 631-287-2164
#36

Baltusrol Country Club

Lower

Coming in our #36 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Baltusrol Country Club — Lower! An 18 hole, par 72 course, Baltusrol Country Club — Lower is a great spot to visit while in Springfield, NJ.

PAR72
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Springfield, NJ
  • A. W. Tillinghast/Robert Trent Jones Sr./Mike Nuzzo/Rees Jones/Steve Weisser design, built in 1922
  • Amenities include: private events, carts, caddies, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#43

NR
Baltusrol Country Club: Lower

Spot Score

Baltusrol Country Club — Lower Info

Address
201 Shunpike Road, Springfield, NJ
Phone number
+1 973-376-1900

Coming in our #37 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Country Club at Castle Pines! An 18 hole, par 72 course, Country Club at Castle Pines is a great spot to visit while in Castle Rock, CO.

PAR72
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Castle Rock, CO
  • Jack Nicklaus design, built in 1986
  • Amenities include: private events, club rentals
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#44

NR
Country Club at Castle Pines

Spot Score

Country Club at Castle Pines Info

Address
6400 Country Club Drive, Castle Rock, CO
Phone number
+1 303-688-6400

Coming in our #38 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Nanea Golf Club! An 18 hole, par 73 course, Nanea Golf Club is a great spot to visit while in Kailua Kona, HI.

PAR73
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Kailua Kona, HI
  • David McLay Kidd design, built in 2003
  • Amenities include: private events, carts, caddies, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#47

NR
Nanea Golf Club

Spot Score

Nanea Golf Club Info

Address
72-2921 Kaupulehu Road, Kailua Kona, HI
Phone number
+1 808-930-1310
Website
#39

Sleepy Hollow Country Club

Upper

Coming in our #39 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Sleepy Hollow Country Club — Upper! An 18 hole, par 70 course, Sleepy Hollow Country Club — Upper is a great spot to visit while in Briarcliff Manor, NY.

PAR70
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Briarcliff Manor, NY
  • Charles MacDonald/Seth Raynor design, built in 1913
  • Amenities include: private events, carts, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#57

9.7
Sleepy Hollow Country Club: Upper

Spot Score

A few things 1 local golfer had to say about this course:

🏆 BUCKET LIST 1Luxury, exclusive club 1Worth the drive 1Great for walkers 1Great for scratch golfers 1

Sleepy Hollow Country Club — Upper Info

Address
777 Albany Post Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY
Phone number
+1 914-941-8070

Coming in our #40 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Myopia Hunt Club! An 18 hole, par 72 course, Myopia Hunt Club is a great spot to visit while in South Hamilton, MA.

PAR72
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in South Hamilton, MA
  • Herbert C. Leeds design, built in 1894
  • Amenities include: private events, carts, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#48

NR
Myopia Hunt Club

Spot Score

Myopia Hunt Club Info

Address
435 Bay Road, South Hamilton, MA
Phone number
+1 978-468-4433
#41

Scioto Country Club

Championship

Coming in our #41 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Scioto Country Club — Championship! An 18 hole, par 70 course, Scioto Country Club — Championship is a great spot to visit while in Columbus, OH.

PAR70
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Columbus, OH
  • Donald Ross design, built in 1916
  • Amenities include: private events, carts, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#58

9.1
Scioto Country Club: Championship

Spot Score

A few things 1 local golfer had to say about this course:

GREAT overall value 1Great condition 1

Scioto Country Club — Championship Info

Address
2196 Riverside Drive, Columbus, OH
Phone number
+1 614-486-4341
#42

Whispering Pines Golf Club

Whispering Pines

Coming in our #42 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Whispering Pines Golf Club — Whispering Pines! An 18 hole, par 72 course, Whispering Pines Golf Club — Whispering Pines is a great spot to visit while in Trinity, TX.

PAR72
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Trinity, TX
  • Jack Nicklaus design, built in 2000
  • Amenities include: private events, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#49

NR
Whispering Pines Golf Club: Whispering Pines

Spot Score

Whispering Pines Golf Club — Whispering Pines Info

Address
1532 Whispering Pines Drive, Trinity, TX
Phone number
+1 936-594-4980
#43

Maidstone Club

West

Coming in our #43 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Maidstone Club — West! An 18 hole, par 72 course, Maidstone Club — West is a great spot to visit while in East Hampton, NY.

PAR72
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in East Hampton, NY
  • Willie Park Jr. design, built in 1891
  • Amenities include: private events, carts, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#50

NR
Maidstone Club: West

Spot Score

Maidstone Club — West Info

Address
50 Old Beach Lane, East Hampton, NY
Phone number
+1 631-324-5006

Coming in our #44 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Victoria National Golf Club! An 18 hole, par 72 course, Victoria National Golf Club is a great spot to visit while in Newburgh, IN.

PAR72
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Newburgh, IN
  • Tom Fazio design, built in 1998
  • Amenities include: private events, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#51

NR
Victoria National Golf Club

Spot Score

Victoria National Golf Club Info

Address
2000 Victoria National Boulevard, Newburgh, IN
Phone number
+1 812-858-8230

Coming in our #45 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Old Town Club! An 18 hole, par 70 course, Old Town Club is a great spot to visit while in Winston Salem, NC.

PAR70
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Winston Salem, NC
  • Perry Maxwell/Bob Cupp/Billy Fuller/Bill Coore/Ben Crenshaw design, built in 1939
  • Amenities include: private events, carts, caddies, club rentals
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#52

NR
Old Town Club

Spot Score

Old Town Club Info

Address
2875 Old Town Club Road, Winston Salem, NC
Phone number
+1 336-722-1584

Coming in our #46 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Shoreacres Golf Club! An 18 hole, par 71 course, Shoreacres Golf Club is a great spot to visit while in Lake Bluff, IL.

PAR71
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Lake Bluff, IL
  • Seth Raynor design, built in 1919
  • Amenities include: carts, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#53

NR
Shoreacres Golf Club

Spot Score

Shoreacres Golf Club Info

Address
1601 Shoreacres Road, Lake Bluff, IL
Phone number
+1 847-234-1472

Coming in our #47 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Rock Creek Cattle Company! An 18 hole, par 71 course, Rock Creek Cattle Company is a great spot to visit while in Deer Lodge, MT.

PAR71
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Deer Lodge, MT
  • Tom Doak design
  • Amenities include: private events, carts, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#54

NR
Rock Creek Cattle Company

Spot Score

Rock Creek Cattle Company Info

Address
105 Pauly Drive, Deer Lodge, MT
Phone number
+1 406-846-3474

Coming in our #48 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Somerset Hills Country Club! An 18 hole, par 71 course, Somerset Hills Country Club is a great spot to visit while in Bernardsville, NJ.

PAR71
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Bernardsville, NJ
  • A. W. Tillinghast design, built in 1918
  • Amenities include: private events, carts, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#55

NR
Somerset Hills Country Club

Spot Score

Somerset Hills Country Club Info

Address
180 Mine Mount Road, Bernardsville, NJ
Phone number
+1 908-766-0044
#49

Winged Foot Golf Club

East

Coming in our #49 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Winged Foot Golf Club — East! An 18 hole, par 72 course, Winged Foot Golf Club — East is a great spot to visit while in Mamaroneck, NY.

PAR72
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Mamaroneck, NY
  • A. W. Tillinghast design, built in 1923
  • Amenities include: private events, carts, caddies, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#59

NR
Winged Foot Golf Club: East

Spot Score

Winged Foot Golf Club — East Info

Address
851 Fennimore Road, Mamaroneck, NY
Phone number
+1 914-698-6470
#50

Monterey Peninsula Country Club

Dunes

Coming in our #50 spot for best private golf courses in North America is Monterey Peninsula Country Club — Dunes! An 18 hole, par 72 course, Monterey Peninsula Country Club — Dunes is a great spot to visit while in Pebble Beach, CA.

PAR72
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Pebble Beach, CA
  • Seth Raynor design, built in 1924
  • Amenities include: private events, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#60

NR
Monterey Peninsula Country Club: Dunes

Spot Score

Monterey Peninsula Country Club — Dunes Info

Address
3000 Club Road, Pebble Beach, CA
Phone number
+1 831-373-1556