Looking to swing a hole-in-one this month? August is national golf month and we cannot think of a better way to celebrate than a great game of golf. Whether you are a Tiger Woods type professional or just there to have fun, North Carolina has some great golf courses that you could enjoy. Throughout the month of August, why not enjoy the end of summer with a great weekend trip to the courses?
Visit NC has curated a list of some of the best golf courses in North Carolina that one would enjoy playing on. The state has plenty of top-rated golf courses with amazing views to take your game to the next level. From the mountains to the coast to everything in between, there is no shortage of amazing golf courses right here in North Carolina. Check out this list of top-rated golf courses opened to the public in North Carolina.
Scotch Hall Preserve - Merry Hill, NC
Lonnie Poole Golf Course - Raleigh, NC
The Cardinal by Pete Dye - Greensboro, NC
Duke University Golf Club - Durham, NC
Grandover Resort (East) - Greensboro, NC
Bryan Park (Champions Course) - Browns Summit, NC
Bald Head Island Golf Course - Bald Head Island, NC
UNC Finley Golf Course - Chapel Hill, NC
Mid South Club - Pinehurst, NC
Linville Golf Club - Linville, NC
Pinehurst No. 9 - Pinehurst, NC
Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club - Southern Pines, NC
Pinehurst No. 8 - Pinehurst, NC
Pinehurst No. 4 - Pinehurst, NC
Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club - Southern Pines, NC
Pinehurst No. 2 - Pinehurst, NC
North Carolina Golf Course Ranks One of World's Best Golf Courses
Are you the next Tiger Woods? Okay, maybe not but maybe you enjoy a great ride through a beautiful golf course. From those who actually play to those who spectate, the perfect golf course can make or break a good day out. When it comes to finding the best golf course, there are so many things to consider. For me, put in Top Golf and I am happy. But, we have professionals who truly appreciate a good golf course experience. Luckily, you won’t have to travel too far to experience one of the world’s best.
Diario AS wants to help you experience some of the world’s most beautiful golf courses. When ranking, they took into consideration the history, beauty, and overall quality of courses across the world to discover their top 10. North Carolina surely made the list with one of the most beautiful and best golf courses in the world right here in our state. Got those golf clubs ready? Check out the Diario AS top 10 best and most beautiful golf courses in the world.
Real Club Valderama, Cadiz, Spain
This was the location of the first Ryder Cup played outside of the United States and the United Kingdom. This course also hosted the WGC-American Express Championship in 1999 and 2000.
Pine Valley Golf Club, Pine Valle, New Jersey
Establsihed in 1913, Pine Valley Golf Club has been named the number one course in Golf Magazine’s 100 Top Courses in the U.S. and the World four times since 2012. But, it is not always spoken about because there has never been a major tournament played at the golf course.
11th Hole, Pine Valley Golf Club, Pine Valley, New Jersey, USA pic.twitter.com/ZqgLLNO5pX
— Great Golf Holes ⛳️ (@GreatGolfHoles) March 13, 2021Royal St. Georges, Kent, England
Royal St. Georges is home to 15 British Opens and has been around since the 1800. It was the first club outside of Scotland to host The Open in 1894, and last saw Colin Morikawa win it in 2021.
Pinehurst No. 2, Pinehurst, North Carolina
Hooray for North Carolina! There are nine different courses at the Resort at Pinehurst, but only one of them has hosted three U.S. Opens a PGA Championship and a Ryder Cup. The course’s beauty comes from lush fairways and longleaf pine trees that are staples to the amazing view.
Royal Melbourne West Course, Melbourne Australia
This famous course is not known to many Americans, because it is not played on the PGA Tour. The course opened in 1926 and has been part of Australian and golf history.
Ocean Course at Kiawah Island, South Carolina
Close by is another course in South Carolina. Hanging right off the coast of Charleston in the barrier islands. Enjoy the views of the coast and the golf course while you’re out on the green. It has hosted two PGA Championships and the 1991 Ryder Cup.
Cypress Point, Pebble Beach, California
Similar structure and scenery as Pebble Beach is Cypress Point. Since 1928, it has been a private course. It was one of the courses played during the multi course AT&T Pro-Am until 1990.
Pebble Beach Golf Links, California
Cypress Point’s neighbor Pebble Beach Club is on the list. Pebble Beach has seen seven U.S. Opens and a PGA Championship over the years. One of its most famous moments was Tiger Woods back in the 2000 U.S. Open when he beat the field by fifteen strokes.
The Old Course, St. Andrews, Scotland
Also known as The Old Lady, this course is the oldest course in the world, but remains as relevant as ever in the golf world. The course was established in 1552 and is still standing for golfers to enjoy!
Augusta National, Augusta, Georgia
Augusta National is the course that holds the most coveted prize in golf. It is the home of the only major that doesn’t change locations from year to year, The Masters. Since 1934 it has been held here and grown to become the most illustrious course in the world.