Golf courses all over the world are famed for many reasons. Some are know for the most difficult holes, others have beautiful views, and some have famous names.
What is certain is that every course is unique and different. And some cost way more than other to play on.
No. 15
Links at Spanish Bay in Calfornia In 1980, Tom Watson, Robert Trent Jones Jr, and Sandy Tatum designed this beautiful golf course.
Located at the banks of Pebble beach, it is a sight to behold. There are a few holes that are difficult and offer a challenge to all golfers.
It is open to the public, and you do not need to be a pro golfer to visit the golf course. Numerous championships have also been played at The Links at Spanish Bay. The fee of playing golf here is $295, per person, per round.
No. 14
The Barton Creek Foothill and Canyon Golf Club in Texas The 18 hole golf course is filled with a lot of challenges and was built back in 1986.
The most skilled golf players love the course as it also has scenic beauty. It has waterfalls, hills, and caves, all of which are made from limestone.
The Barton Creek Foothill was mentioned on America’s 50 Best Resort Courses in 4th place. Along with this, the golf course has won many awards, and you guessed it right, naturally it’s expensive.
The cost of playing golf is $298 per person and round. Golfers also consider it to be one of the most beautiful golf courses ever made.
No. 13
Trump National Golf Club in Los Angeles The Trump National Golf Club, which resides in California, is a 7,242-yard course. Peter Dyne was the one who had designed the golf course.
It offers a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean which is located in Rancho Palos Verdes. The initial name of the golf course was called Ocean Trails. Trump had bought the course, and now it includes a 45,000 sq feet clubhouse.
The Golf Magazine ranked this course among the Top 100 Courses you should play in. The cost of playing golf here is $325, per person, per round.
No. 12
Whistling Straits in Wisconsin The Whistling Straits is a two-course one. Pete Dye was the one who designed it.
The 36 holes golf course stretches to 7,790 yards and is located close to Kohler in Wisconsin. The construction was done to resemble the ancient seaside courses.
These courses are there in Ireland and the UK. Presently it is a 3 km meaning 2 miles long stretch that has eight holes. And it is close to Lake Michigan.
It has three stone bridges and along with that flock of Scottish Blackface Sheep. The beautiful golf course has rolling greens, is topped with grass dunes and also pot bunkers.
At first, the golf course was an abandoned airfield. The golf course has hosted many tournaments in the past. And will continue to host many more in the future. The cost of golf here is $340 per person and round.
No. 11
French Lick Resort in Indiana The course has been open to the public since 2009. It is a rare place to find a beautiful and challenging golf course.
It is the 18th greatest and best golf course in America. Golf Digest gave this honor to them, and it made the golf course famous among pro golfers.
Hilly regions surround it, with wide open terrains and a scenic view. The cost of playing golf is $350 per person.
No. 10
Cordevalle Golf Club in California Robert Trent Jones Jr designed this course, and it opened to the public in 1999.
It is situated in the Saint Martin area, and it has bagged a spot on the PGA tour list of courses. Natural reserves are a part of it, and the fog is a challenge to the players. The cost of playing golf here is $360 per person.
No. 9
The Pinehurst No.2, North Carolina The Pinehurst resort has eight beautiful golf courses and the number is the ultimate expensive course, and Donald Ross was the one who designed it.
They have hosted many tournaments in the previous years. There are many different packages to choose from, but the minimum you will have to spend $375 per round.
No. 8
The Ocean Course in South Carolina The Ocean Course was opened in 1976 to the public. The resort also has a sanctuary, a Forbes Five Star hotel, and a spa.
The stretch of the golf course is 7,876 yards. Peter and Alice Dye had designed the golf course. The course has a scenic view of the Atlantic Ocean, and it is one of the trickiest and challenging golf courses.
Multiple important tournaments have been played here. The cost of playing here is $383 per person.
No. 7
The Spyglass Hill Golf Course in California The golf course was opened in 1996 and is known to be one of the toughest ones in the world.
It is due to the strong winds of the Pacific Ocean, which resides near the course. Robert Trent Jones designed the golf course, and the length of it is 6,953 yards.
It has 18 holes in total, but they are divided into two parts. The first course has five holes, and they are along the coastal dunes. You can see the look of the Pacific Ocean.
Then the remaining seven holes are in the beautiful Del Monte Forest. Surrounding it are the pine trees which are lined fairways and the large tiered greens. This expensive golf course comes for $400 per round.
No. 6
Spyglass Hill in California The strong winds arriving from the Pacific Ocean have made this golf course the toughest to play at.
Sitting on a cliff, it overlooks the gorgeous oceans and its path is full of difficult challenges. There are densely wooded areas, sand traps, and various big curves. The cost here is $395 per person.
No. 5
Old Head Golf Links in Ireland The breathtaking course has a view of the ocean from all directions. Residing near Kinsale, the golf course stretches 6,508 yards with 18 holes.
A fantastic clubhouse, five-star hotel, bar, and much more. The terrain is rough, so it is challenging for the players. The cost is $400 per person.
No. 4
TPC Sawgrass in Florida This Golf course is located in Jacksonville was opened in 1980. Peter Dye designed it, and the length of the course is 7,245 yards.
The golf course is challenging because it does not fit any style of golf. The TPC has two individual golf courses, the Stadium Course and the Valley Course.
The TPC was specifically constructed in a way so that it could conduct the Players Championship. And the course has frequently featured on the Tiger Woods PGA tour.
It turned out to be the best selling series of video games for many years. Golf Digest also ranked it on the 41st position out of 100 for the greatest golf courses. The average cost here is $400 per person.
No. 3
Kingsbarns Golf Links in Scotland Kingsbarns Golf is one of the most famous golf courses in the world. It resides in St. Andrews, and Kyle Philips was the one who designed it.
The beautiful course has its 1.8-mile stretch to the North Sea and then 7 miles from St. Andrews. And the course stretches a length of 7,224 yards.
In 1793 the golf course had opened its doors to the public. But the golf resort has only recently opened. At Kingsbarn, it is said that the caddy experience is the best in the world.
The golf course has hosted many tournaments. The Scottish course is known for its hospitality, and it extends to the resort too. If you are visiting this golf course, you will have to pay $451 per round and person.
No. 2
Pebbles Beach Links in California Pebbles Beach has hosted the US Open, and many other tournaments are played every year.
Jack Neville designed this beautiful course, and the last hole is bound to take you to the top of the Peninsula ocean. It is on the edge of the cliff.
You can also see the breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean. The expensive course has a cost of a minimum of $575 plus per round.
No. 1
Shadow Creek in Nevada The most expensive and beautiful golf course in the world is Shadow Creek which is located in Las Vegas. Steve Wynn is the owner of the course, and Tom Fazio designed it.
And it is said that Tom had imported about 21,000 trees to shield it from the view. Professional Golfers have used this 18-hole course for more than 25 years. The minimum price of the course is $650 and up to $750, depending on the season.
