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Our latest list is here. These are the best courses of the year, according to more than 225,000 reviews from golfers like you.
Best Golf Daily Video Tips - Golfers' Choice 2026
This new feature of Golfers' Choice 2026 includes the best of GolfPass instruction:
Articles explaining Golfers' Choice 2026 rankings
New regional rankings in Golfers' Choice 2026
Golfers' Choice 2026
Top-rated golf courses by category
GolfPass reviewers rate courses based on six subcategories, from course layout to off-course amenities. Here are the highest-rated U.S. courses in each category from Golfers' Choice 2026, as well as America's most improved and best short and college courses.
A good layout takes playing golf from a game to an experience trying to decipher an expression of art.
With the cost of golf rising, more golfers are looking to play more value-oriented golf courses.
Like a restaurant or small business, golf courses rely on good service to keep loyal customers coming back round after round. These courses did it best in 2025.
Hate slow play? These are the golf courses will get you moving and finishing in good time.
Mint conditions sweeten the golf experiences at these top courses.
Really good amenities like a wonderful clubhouse restaurant or putting course can enhance your golf experience.
Owners who reinvest to improve course conditions, update aging facilities and rehabilitate struggling golf courses deserve high praise.
Our short course definition is probably different than yours. This list includes layouts that are a par 69 or less, shorter than 6,000 yards or less than 18 holes.
Go back to school by playing at these top college and university golf courses.
Check out these Golfers' Choice 2025 and some NEW 2026 lists from outside the United States
Our community of international golfers continues to grow. Based on their ratings throughout the past year, here are the most popular courses across Canada, the U.K. and Ireland. Mexico and Australia are updated for 2026. The rest will be updated in late April.
The best golf courses south of the border in Mexico keep snowbirds happy all winter long.
Our Top 10 list of premier public golf courses in Australia is more useful to everyday golfers, especially locals who can't gain access to Royal Melbourne and other exclusive private clubs.
Discover some of the best public golf courses and hidden gems in Canada for 2025. Find scenic layouts and top-rated courses.
Explore some of the best public golf courses and hidden golf gems in Great Britain and Ireland for 2025. Find scenic layouts and top-rated courses.
Discover the best public golf courses and hidden gems in England for 2025. Find scenic layouts and top-rated courses.
Discover some of the best public golf courses and hidden golf gems in Northern and Ireland for 2025. Find scenic layouts and top-rated courses.
Discover some of the best public golf courses and hidden gems in Scotland for 2025. Find scenic layouts and top-rated courses.
Explore some of the best public golf courses and hidden gems in Wales for 2025. Find scenic layouts and top-rated courses.
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Civilians can have fun at these top-rated military golf facilities.
Discover these Golfers' Choice courses for yourself
Many golf courses that made recent Golfers' Choice lists are in popular destinations. Want to add one - or several - to your next trip? Check out these stay-and-play opportunities here:
(GolfPass+ members save $100 on golf packages.)
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Golfers' Choice 2026: state-by state rankings
Looking for the top courses in your home state? Here's the NEW Golfers' Choice 2026 lists you've been seeking.
