Power Rankings: Best golf courses and destinations for February, 2020

What your reviews say are the best courses and destinations for the money right now
PGA West Nicklaus Course - 15th hole
The 15th hole on PGA West's Nicklaus Tournament Course is a fearsome test ending at an island green.

January, 2020 was a milestone month at Golf Advisor: You helped us reach over 1 million reviews all-time since we launched in 2014! It was great to see golfers taking advantage of warm spells in the north as well as peak golf season down in Florida and the desert southwest, not to mention Hawaii and Mexico.

Each month, our Power Rankings feature analyzes the review data from the previous month to gain insights into which courses and destinations are earning the best reviews currently. You can use these notable courses as cornerstones of an upcoming golf trip, knowing fellow golfers are endorsing the experience at present.

Several of these courses and destinations are parnters of ours and we have exclusive golf packages, many of which include a rental car and special pricing for GolfPass members. You can view our full golf package offerings here or request a custom quote.

Writing a review helps give your fellow golfers the best idea of what courses are delivering the best experience right now. To get started, write a review here.

  1. Palm Springs

    The Coachella Valley is always considered among the most coveted winter desert destinations, and it is deep with options from PGA West and Indian Wells to many more. Here are five courses receiving excellent reviews right now:
    The Coachella Valley is always considered among the most coveted winter desert destinations, and it is deep with options from PGA West and Indian Wells to many more. Here are five courses receiving excellent reviews right now:

    Trending Palm Springs courses
    Indio, California
    Semi-Private
    4.6299390663
    684
    Indian Wells, California
    Resort
    3.9939524943
    383
    Palm Desert, California
    Resort
    4.7477134603
    791
    La Quinta, California
    Public/Resort
    4.6102588263
    1413
    La Quinta, California
    Public/Resort
    4.5141655023
    1183

    Best of Indian Wells Package

    CLICK BELOW
    PALM SPRINGS, CA | Enjoy accommodations at the Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort, the Tommy Bahama Resort & Spa, the Indian Wells Resort Hotel, or the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa and golf at Indian Wells Golf Resort - Celebrity & Players Courses.

  2. Palm Beaches

    Not every course around West Palm Beach is high end. Snowbirds are savoring local courses to boot.

    Trending courses around Palm Beaches
    Vero Beach, Florida
    Public
    4.6270342738
    793
    Lake Worth, Florida
    Public
    4.2293334391
    1795
    Port Saint Lucie, Florida
    Public
    4.476340694
    634
    Stuart, Florida
    Public
    4.6147459466
    1766
    Palm Beach, Florida
    Public/Municipal
    4.1104336043
    493

  3. Ocala-North Central Florida

    Orlando is always a hotbed of activity in January with the PGA Show, but lesser-trafficked Ocala and the hidden gems on the perimeter of the city always deliver a great bang-for-buck and lighter crowds.

    Trending Ocala and north-Central Florida courses
    Dunnellon, Florida
    Semi-Private
    4.7490421919
    890
    Ocala, Florida
    Semi-Private
    4.5898396495
    1356
    Howey in the Hills, Florida
    Resort
    4.3536365788
    1752
    Tavares, Florida
    Semi-Private
    4.5047427149
    2870
    Ocala, Florida
    Semi-Private
    3.4868154416
    1610

  4. West Valley, Phoenix-Scottsdale

    The west and northwest valley typically offers great value for those willing to venture beyond the Scottsdale epicenter, from Glendale up to Wickenburg.

    Trending West Valley golf courses
    Buckeye, Arizona
    Public
    4.2961780966
    1242
    Wickenburg, Arizona
    Resort/Semi-Private
    4.0928753181
    658
    Wickenburg, Arizona
    Private
    4.8543738412
    355

  5. Monterey Peninsula

    Here's a part of the world that seldom has to deal with wintry weather. This week, the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am returns to the Monterey Peninsula - but you don't have to spend big on Pebble Beach to enjoy golf in this mecca.

    Trending NoCal Courses
    Santa Cruz, California
    Semi-Private
    4.740041686
    282
    Pacific Grove, California
    Public
    4.5043785935
    1106

  6. Tampa-Sarasota

    Few winter golf getaways are more affordable than in and around Tampa. From Brooksville in the north to Sarasota down south, golfers can name their price. These bargain courses are earning high marks right now:

    Trending Tampa-Sarasota courses
    University Park, Florida
    Semi-Private
    4.6486042995
    1988
    Lakewood Ranch, Florida
    Resort
    4.6058020478
    586
    North Port, Florida
    Semi-Private
    4.4311512811
    2371
    North Venice, Florida
    Private
    2.3878281623
    420
    Brooksville, Florida
    Private
    4.6194690265
    113

  7. Scottsdale

    We're in the heart of primetime golf season in Scottsdale, highlighted by Super Bowl weekend and Waste Management Phoenix Open. These courses have managed strong reviews in the city proper despite peak pricing:

    Trending Scottsdale courses
    Scottsdale, Arizona
    Semi-Private
    4.5590288267
    967
    Scottsdale, Arizona
    Semi-Private
    4.5590288267
    967
    Scottsdale, Arizona
    Resort
    4.5571915554
    1084
    Scottsdale, Arizona
    Semi-Private
    3.9013592881
    956

    Best of Scottsdale Package

    CLICK BELOW
    PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE | Enjoy lodging accommodations at Four Seasons - Scottsdale and golf at Troon North Golf Club, Boulders Golf Club and Kierland Golf Club.

  8. Naples

    Naples is a hotbed of private golf clubs but there are a handful of excellent semi-private, resort and daily-fee courses that anyone can play between Naples and Ft. Myers.

    Naples
    Fort Myers, Florida
    Public
    4.2994129159
    511
    Estero, Florida
    Private
    3.6110583929
    1917
    Naples, Florida
    Resort
    4.0241123476
    88

  9. Tucson

    Just south of the valley of the Sun, Tucson has a formidable golf scene as well, from local courses to high-end resorts in this gorgeous part of the Sonoran Desert.

    Trending Tucson courses
    Green Valley, Arizona
    Semi-Private
    4.4874192279
    2285
    Tucson, Arizona
    Semi-Private
    4.3910264771
    1905
    Tucson, Arizona
    Resort
    3.4780316344
    1141

  10. Florida Panhandle

    Mild January temperatures have enabled many Florida Panhandle courses to earn high marks from happy golfers enjoying good value.

    Florida Panhandle
    Destin, Florida
    Semi-Private
    4.5892483063
    2471
    Destin, Florida
    Semi-Private
    4.6334830621
    2593
    Panama City, Florida
    Resort
    3.9181034483
    232
    Destin, Florida
    Semi-Private
    4.5082648066
    2076

Brandon Tucker is the Sr. Managing Editor for GolfPass and was the founding editor of Golf Advisor in 2014, he was the managing editor for Golf Channel Digital's Courses & Travel. To date, his golf travels have taken him to over two dozen countries and nearly 600 golf courses worldwide. While he's played some of the most prestigious courses in the world, Tucker's favorite way to play the game is on a great muni in under three hours. Follow Brandon on Twitter at @BrandonTucker and on Instagram at @btuck34.

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