Our latest list is here. These are the best courses of the year, according to more than 315,000 reviews from golfers like you.
These 15 courses delivered consistently excellent golf experiences for thousands of discerning golfers in 2022.
After analyzing more than 315,000 golfer-submitted reviews, these 25 courses round out our list of the 50 most popular courses of 2022.
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, as well as America's most improved and best short and college courses.
Superior golf course design means a superior experience, period. These courses spoke strongly to our community of reviewers in 2022.
Every golfer loves a good deal, and these courses delivered in 2022.
A friendly staff goes a long way toward a great day on the golf course.
Some golfers prioritize playing fast almost as much as playing well. These golf clubs kept things moving in 2022.
Mint conditions like at Augusta National aren't attainable for most courses, but these courses gave it their best in 2022.
Every golfer loves a club with all the fixings, including a great course, clubhouse, restaurant and practice area.
Everybody loves a good comeback story, especially when it involves their favorite golf course.
Golf that costs less and takes less time is great. Explore the best short courses according to our community of reviewers.
These college and university courses tempt students and staff to skip the library and go play golf.
Golfers' Choice 2023 by state
Check out these Golfers' Choice 2023 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, Mexico, the U.K. and Ireland, as well as Australia.
Our community of reviewers identify Canada's local favorites and hidden gems.
These premier courses await sun seekers south of the border.
Local favorites, plus a few famous golf courses, show up among the UK and Irish courses recognized by our community or reviewers.
Our community of reviewers identify the local English favorites of golfers.
Our community of reviewers select the local favorites and hidden gems on the Emerald Isle.
Our community of reviewers call out these top courses in Scotland.
Wales is full of hidden gems, especially the courses ranked by our community of reviewers.
Our annual community of reviewers reveals its first ranking of golf courses in Australia.
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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 Golfers' Choice 2023 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.)
(GolfPass members save $100 on golf packages.)
Golfers' Choice 2023: state-by state (plus Puerto Rico)
Looking for the top courses in your home state? Here's a list, including Puerto Rico.