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Some of the country's best public golf courses are affiliated with colleges and universities.
While staff, alumni and students tend to get the best rates, it's great that public golfers get access to the best college golf courses, too.
Generally speaking, most college courses are better kept than your average course. They're part of the college/university athletic department, so there is plenty of funding and motivation to keep them in good shape, either for the men's and women's golf teams or for that big-spending donor who's teeing it up before the big football game in the fall.
Unlike the football field, smaller colleges and universities can compete with larger, more famous universities and their golf playgrounds. For example, the University of Michigan Golf Course, Yale Golf Course and Texas Golf Club didn't make our cut. Our Top 20 U.S. College Golf Courses all received at least 10 reviews to be eligible.
Best College Golf Courses
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Seven Oaks Golf Club
Green fee: $45-$115
What they're saying: "Greens are big and challenging rough is cut high -tough to get out of. Excellent course." - jrgribbon -
The Walker Golf Course At Clemson University
Clemson, South CarolinaPublicGreen fee: $35-$95
What they're saying: "Great course. This course is challenging from any set of tees. Really enjoy playing here. It will be really nice once the new clubhouse is finished." - Timmothy5747964 -
University Ridge Golf Course
Green fee: $69-$139
What they're saying: "Top notch course. Friendly staff, great condition, quick greens. Overall great day of golf." - kenwen4 -
Bucknell Golf Club
Green fee: $30-$49
What they're saying: "Great course, extremely well maintained. They are keeping up with the fallen leaves making it easier to find your ball." - Brianker61 -
The Meadows
Green fee: $50-$68
What they're saying: "First time playing. Just an average golfer looking to try a new course. Course was beautiful. Fairways were wide but greens were so quick. Will play again. Staff were awesome. Not a lot of rough outside of the tall grass, where if you have a wide shot, you will have a difficult time finding a ball. But just great." - jasonsandbergen -
Cobblestone Park Golf Club
Blythewood, South CarolinaSemi-PrivateGreen fee: $75
What they're saying: "Friendly staff. Really enjoyed the elevation changes. While the course had seen better times (heard lots of rain lately) due to washed out bunkers. The greens while slow were in great shape. Very nice challenging course. Highly recommend." - Mortonwm -
The Rawls Golf Course
Green fee: $50-$102
What they're saying: "Got back after a couple of years without playing here. Outstanding course, was in great condition, greens were rolling very nicely. All staff were very friendly and professional. Would be my club of choice if I end up moving here from Australia. Top notch golf here!" - AussieRaymond -
Lonnie Poole
Raleigh, North CarolinaPublicGreen fee: $60-$100
What they're saying: "Conditions are great. The layout is strong. It's a tough walk with the elevation changes, but overall a great choice." - Joshua8244795 -
Eagle Crest
What they're saying: "I played this course for the first time last year and was a big fan of the layout. Lot of unique holes and a lot of variety between woods and water along the course. This year they cut down the trees along hole 16 to show off the lake, and it was a great move. The hole plays along the water for the entire par 5 now. I can’t wait to play this course next summer." - garygoose
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Zollner Golf Course
Green fee: $36-$60
What they're saying: "Course in great shape. Pace of play very good. Overall great way to spend a vacation afternoon." - daveczyk -
Rutgers University Golf Course
Green fee: $36-$74
What they're saying: "Beautiful fall day and the course was great. Love this course!" - teamsters79 -
Warren Golf Course At Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IndianaPublic/UniversityGreen fee: $70-$115
What they're saying: "ND’s main golf course is a great venue. Nice layout. Friendly staff." - TPMeehan -
Peddie Golf Club
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What they're saying: "Always a beautiful day at Peddie. So quiet. So bucolic. Greens are in great shape. An easy walking course if you like to walk. Lotta fun. Very peaceful." - ozziex5
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Biltmore Golf Course
Green fee: $75-$200
What they're saying: "The Biltmore is tucked away in an older upscale Miami suburb. Old course well maintained, challenging design. Home course of UM women's golf team. Great value at $80 with cart. Tee times can be difficult for visitors to area." - Slipitinsky -
The Golf Club at Texas A&M
Green fee: $50-$65
What they're saying: "Overall great day to golf, course in very good shape." - astary2k -
Keith Hills Country Club
Buies Creek, North CarolinaSemi-PrivateGreen fee: $45-$69
What they're saying: "I drive over an hour to play here and it's my 5th time this year. The course is maintained very well and the price is always good. This course is definitely worth the drive!" - Svincent28504 -
University Club of Kentucky - Big Blue Course
Lexington, KentuckySemi-PrivateGreen fee: $40-$62
What they're saying: "Great layout. We were traveling through from Georgia to Illinois. We stopped in Kentucky to play golf & we were very pleased with our choice of your beautiful course! Keep up the good work." - frogmurphy -
UNC Finley Golf Course
Green fee: $70-$120
What they're saying: "Course was in great condition. No wait (to) play on this day - so pace was great. The layout is varied with some beautiful Carolina holes. Lots of teeing options-- played the blues and they were perfect for my 14 handicap. Practice areas - chipping, putting, range - were very good. Greens were perfect condition with great roll. Go play this course." - ACYoung -
New Mexico State University Golf Course
Green fee: $33-$42
What they're saying: "The staff was courteous and friendly, the tee boxes are well taken care of, and the course conditions were really good for this time of year." - rough23 -
Grand Canyon University Golf Course
Green fee: $35-$65
What they're saying: "The course provided a challenging but fair round. The course was in good condition. I will play it again." - stevenbernardlaw
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