Golf is played with much mirth and excitement across the world. When it comes to the US Open and other trophies the American golf courses dont let the golfers win that easy. They always demand golfers to reveal their wisdom and might to the fullest.
Lets review America’s these 12 golf courses on the basis of their entirely different playgrounds.
#12 – Muirfield Village Golf Club
Golf Digest rank: 15
Golf.com rank: 28
Location: Dublin, OH
Yardage: 7,392
Designed by: Jack Nicklaus & Desmond Muirhead
Opened in 1974
Since the very first opening MVGC has seen several modifications by Jack Nicklaus. It holds 71 bunkers, 11 holes and water obstacles.
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#11 – Pinehurst Resort (No. 2)
Golf Digest rank: 28
Golf.com rank: 10
Pinehurst, NC
Yardage: 7,565
Opened in 1935
It has eight courses. 2 Major championships has been held the last one was 2014 U.S. Open.
#10 – Pacific Dunes
Golf Digest rank: 18
Golf.com rank: 14
Yardage: 6,633
Opened in 2001
Ranked first among the four Bandon Dunes Golf Courses. It is the fourth shortest golf course of the 50 courses.
#9 – Crystal Downs Country Club
Golf Digest rank: 13
Golf.com rank: 15
Yardage: 6,518
Opened in 1931
CDCC the most favored one for green pace and uneven layered layout. It is the major of the Michigan golf courses to have appeared in the 50 favorites.
#8 – Seminole Golf Club
Golf Digest rank: 12
Golf.com rank: 12
Located in Juno Beach, FL
Yardage: 6,836
Opened in 1939
SGC one of the highly ranked courses that were designed by Donald Ross and is considered a complete golf course by all means.
#7 Winged Foot Golf Club (West)
Golf Digest rank: 9
Golf.com rank: 13
Located in Mamaroneck, NY
Yardage: 7,258
Opened in 1923
The five U.S. Opens so far has been hosted at WFGC the last one being 2006’s.
#6 Fishers Island Club
Golf Digest rank: 10
Golf.com rank: 11
Located in Fishers Island, NY
Yardage: 6,566
Opened in 1926
FCI being the 3rd shortest of the 50 best courses is much more known for having very steep bunkers with a view of Atlantic Ocean.
#5 Sand Hills Golf Club
Golf Digest rank: 11
Golf.com rank: 9
Located in Mullen, NE
Yardage: 7,089
Opened in 1994
SHGC very popular for sandy hills in the heart of Nebraska.
#4 Merion Golf Club (East)
Golf Digest rank: 5
Golf.com rank: 8
Located in Ardmore, PA
Yardage: 6,886
Opened in 1912
The East Course at MGC has the record of holding the U.S. Open five times, the last one was held in 2013.
#3 Pebble Beach Golf Links
Golf Digest rank: 7
Golf.com rank: 5
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Located in Pebble Beach, CA
Yardage: 6,828
Opened in 1919
One of the most admired and beautifully woven golf course of America that looks directly to Pacific Ocean. It is also the luckiest of Tiger Woods courses and has hold PGA Championship and 5 U.S. Opens.
#2 Oakmont Country Club
Golf Digest rank: 6
Golf.com rank: 6
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Location in Oakmont, PA
Yardage: 7,255
Opened in 1903
OCC has the notoriety of being very deep and cunningly placed bunkers that are not less than the punishment when the golfers try errant shots.
#1 Cypress Point Club
Golf Digest rank: 3
Golf.com rank: 2
Photo: Otto Greule Jr./Getty Images
Located on Pebble Beach, CA
Yardage: 6,524
Opened in 1928
CPC the name represents the splendor of cypress trees. The varying and special thing about CPC is that its #16 hole very famous for pushing the players to hit across the Ocean.
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