2008 Golfweek’s Best Modern Courses
Modern list
1960-present
No. (2007 rank) Raters avg.
1. (1) Sand Hills Golf Club (p) 9.40
Mullen, Neb.
Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, 1995
2. (2) Pacific Dunes (r) 9.26
Bandon, Ore.
Tom Doak, 2001
3. (3) Whistling Straits (Straits) (r) 8.60
Mosel, Wis.
Pete Dye, 1997
4. (5) Friar’s Head (p) 8.41
Baiting Hollow, N.Y.
Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, 2003
5. (4) Pete Dye Golf Club (p) 8.31
Bridgeport, W. Va.
Pete Dye, 1994
6. (6) Bandon Dunes (r) 8.27
Bandon, Ore.
David McLay Kidd, 1999
7. (9) Kinloch Golf Club (p) 8.13
Manakin-Sabot, Va.
Lester George, 2000
8. (10) The Golf Club (p) 8.13
New Albany, Ohio
Pete Dye, 1967
9. (8) Shadow Creek Golf Club (r) 8.12
North Las Vegas, Nev.
Tom Fazio, 1990
10. (7) Muirfield Village (p) 8.10
Dublin, Ohio
Jack Nicklaus, 1974
11. (11) Honors Course (p) 7.98
Ooltewah, Tenn.
Pete Dye, 1983
12. (13) TPC at Sawgrass (Players Stadium) (r) 7.91
Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.
Pete Dye, 1981
13. (43) Ballyneal (p) 7.91
Holyoke, Colo.
Tom Doak, 2006
14. (NR) Sebonack Golf Club* (p) 7.91
Southampton, N.Y.
Jack Nicklaus and Tom Doak, 2006
15. (28) Old Sandwich Golf Club (p) 7.90
Plymouth, Mass.
Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, 2004
16. (14) Spyglass Hill Golf Club (r) 7.86
Pebble Beach, Calif.
Robert Trent Jones Sr., 1966
17. (NR) Chambers Bay * (d) 7.85
University Place, Wash.
Robert Trent Jones Jr. and Bruce Charlton, 2007
18. (19) Kingsley Club (p) 7.84
Kingsley, Mich.
Mike DeVries, 2001
19. (18) Wade Hampton Golf Club (p) 7.78
Cashiers, N.C.
Tom Fazio, 1988
20. (16) Ocean Course at Kiawah Island (r) 7.74
Kiawah Island, S.C.
Pete Dye, 1991
21. (12) Bandon Trails (r) 7.72
Bandon, Ore.
Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, 2005
22. (21) Calusa Pines Golf Club (p) 7.53
Naples, Fla.
Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry, 2001
23. (24) Dallas National Golf Club (p) 7.51
Dallas
Tom Fazio, 2003
24. (15) Wolf Run (p) 7.48
Zionsville, Ind.
Steve Smyers, 1990
25. (22) Wild Horse Golf Club (d) 7.47
Gothenburg, Neb.
Dan Proctor and Dave Axland, 1999
26. (20) Desert Forest Golf Club (p) 7.47
Carefree, Ariz.
William (Red) Lawrence, 1962
27. (26) Castle Pines Golf Club (p) 7.47
Castle Rock, Colo.
Jack Nicklaus, 1981
28. (23) Blackwolf Run Golf Club (River) (r) 7.45
Kohler, Wis.
Pete Dye, 1988
29. (30) Dunes Club (p) 7.44
New Buffalo, Mich.
Dick Nugent, 1995
30. (25) World Woods Golf Club (Pine Barrens) (d) 7.41
Brooksville, Fla.
Tom Fazio, 1993
31. (44) Monterey Peninsula Country Club (Shore) (p) 7.37
Pebble Beach, Calif.
Bob Baldock, Jack Neville, 1961; Mike Strantz, 2004
32. (NR) Bayonne Golf Club* (p) 7.36
Bayonne, N.J.
Eric Bergstol, 2006
33. (29) Harbour Town Golf Links (r) 7.36
Hilton Head Island, S.C.
Pete Dye, 1970
34. (32) Galloway National Golf Club (p) 7.35
Galloway Township, N.J.
Tom Fazio, 1995
35. (35) Mayacama Golf Club (p) 7.33
Santa Rosa, Calif.
Jack Nicklaus, 2001
36. (38) Briggs Ranch Golf Club (p) 7.33
San Antonio
Tom Fazio, 2001
37. (31) Double Eagle Golf Club (p) 7.33
Galena, Ohio
Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish, 1991
38. (27) Arcadia Bluffs (d) 7.33
Arcadia, Mich.
Rick Smith, 1999
39. (33) The Golf Club at Cuscowilla (r) 7.31
Eatonton, Ga.
Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, 1998
40. (34) Black Diamond Ranch (Quarry) (p) 7.28
Lecanto, Fla.
Tom Fazio, 1988
41. (17) Sutton Bay Club (p) 7.28
Onida, S.D.
Graham Marsh, 2003
42. (36) Karsten Creek Golf Club (d) 7.27
Stillwater, Okla.
Tom Fazio, 1994
43. (40) Paa-Ko Ridge Golf Club (d) 7.24
Sandia Park, N.M.
Ken Dye, 2000
44. (NR) Pronghorn (Fazio)* (p) 7.19
Bend, Ore.
Tom Fazio, 2006
45. (NR) Concession* (p) 7.18
Sarasota, Fla.
Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin, 2006
46. (39) Long Cove Club (p) 7.18
Hilton Head Island, S.C.
Pete Dye, 1982
47. (37) Quail Hollow Golf Club (p) 7.17
Charlotte, N.C.
George Cobb, 1961; Tom Fazio, 2000
48. (46) Boston Golf Club (p) 7.14
Hingham, Mass.
Gil Hanse, 2005
49. (60) Forest Highlands Golf Club (Canyon) (p) 7.12
Flagstaff, Ariz.
Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish, 1989
50. (47) The Rim (p) 7.10
Payson, Ariz.
Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish, 1998
51. (41) Sanctuary (p) 7.09
Sedalia, Colo.
Jim Engh, 1997
52. (55) The Preserve (p) 7.07
Carmel Valley, Calif.
Tom Fazio, 2000
53. (50) Lost Dunes Golf Club (p) 7.07
Bridgman, Mich.
Tom Doak, 1999
54. (53) The Club at Black Rock (p) 7.07
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Jim Engh, 2003
55. (48) Victoria National Golf Club (p) 7.05
Newburgh, Ind.
Tom Fazio, 1999
56. (54) Black Sheep Golf Club (p) 7.05
Sugar Grove, Ill.
David Esler, 2002
57. (84) Lahontan Golf Club (p) 7.03
Truckee, Calif.
Tom Weiskopf, 1999
58. (52) Harvester Golf Club (d) 7.03
Ames, Iowa
Keith Foster, 2000
59. (42) Olde Farm Golf Club (p) 7.03
Bristol, Va.
Bobby Weed, 2000
60. (51) Hawk’s Ridge Golf Club (p) 7.02
Ball Ground, Ga.
Bob Cupp, 1999
61. (58) Eugene Country Club (p) 7.01
Eugene, Ore.
H. Chandler Egan, 1928; Robert Trent Jones Sr., 1968
62. (62) Kapalua Golf Club (Plantation) (r) 7.01
Maui, Hawaii
Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, 1991
63. (49) Trump National Golf Club (p) 7.00
Bedminster, N.J.
Tom Fazio, 2004
64. (45) Hazeltine National Golf Club (p) 6.99
Chaska, Minn.
Robert Trent Jones Sr., 1962
65. (65) Atlantic Golf Club (p) 6.98
Bridgehampton, N.Y.
Rees Jones, 1992
66. (63) Ocean Forest Golf Club (p) 6.98
Sea Island, Ga.
Rees Jones, 1994
67. (NR) We-Ko-Pa (Saguaro) * (r) 6.97
Fountain Hills, Ariz.
Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, 2006
68. (57) Whisper Rock Golf Club (Upper) (p) 6.95
Scottsdale, Ariz.
Tom Fazio, 2005
69. (68) The Powder Horn (d) 6.95
Sheridan, Wyo.
Dick Bailey, 1997
70. (61) Shoal Creek Golf Course (p) 6.94
Birmingham, Ala.
Jack Nicklaus, 1976
71. (70) Southern Highlands Golf Club (p) 6.94
Las Vegas
Robert Trent Jones Sr., Robert Trent Jones Jr., 1999
72. (64) Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club (Witch Hollow) (p) 6.93
North Plains, Ore.
Bob Cupp and John Fought, 1991
73. (85) Black Mesa Golf Club (d) 6.92
La Mesilla, N.M.
Baxter Spann, 2002
74. (59) Butler National Golf Club (p) 6.90
Oak Brook, Ill.
George and Tom Fazio, 1974
75. (71) Kiawah Island Club (Cassique) (p) 6.89
Kiawah Island, S.C.
Tom Watson, 2000
76. (76) Forest Creek Golf Club (North) (p) 6.88
Southern Pines, N.C.
Tom Fazio, 2005
77. (81) Crooked Stick Golf Club (p) 6.86
Carmel, Ind.
Pete Dye, 1966
78. (94) Quintero Golf and Country Club (p) 6.85
Peoria, Ariz.
Rees Jones, 2000
79. (67) Links of North Dakota at Red Mike Resort (d) 6.85
Williston, N.D.
Stephen Kay, 1995
80. (78) The Stone Canyon Club (p) 6.85
Oro Valley, Ariz.
Jay Morrish, 2000
81. (73) Jupiter Hills Golf Club (Hills) (p) 6.84
Tequesta, Fla.
George Fazio, 1970
82. (72) Sea Island Golf Club (Seaside) (r) 6.83
St. Simons Island, Ga.
Harry S. Colt and Charles H. Alison, 1929;
Joe Lee, 1970; Tom Fazio, 2000
83. (74) Oak Tree Golf Club (p) 6.82
Edmond, Okla.
Pete Dye, 1975
84. (92) Forest Dunes (d) 6.81
Roscommon, Mich.
Tom Weiskopf, 2003
85. (66) Princeville Golf Club (Prince) (r) 6.80
Kauai, Hawaii
Robert Trent Jones Jr., 1990
86. (89) Old Tabby Links (p) 6.79
Spring Island, S.C.
Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay, 1994
87. (77) Hidden Creek Golf Club (p) 6.79
Egg Harbor Township, N.J.
Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, 2002
88. (80) Flint Hills National Golf Club (p) 6.78
Wichita, Kan.
Tom Fazio, 1998
89. (56) Hawktree Golf Club (d) 6.78
Bismarck, N.D.
Jim Engh, 2000
90. (90) Cascata (r) 6.78
Boulder City, Nev.
Rees Jones, 1999
91. (95) Secession Golf Club (p) 6.77
Beaufort, S.C.
Bruce Devlin and P.B. Dye, 1992
92. (69) Crosswater at Sunriver (r) 6.77
Sunriver, Ore.
Bob Cupp and John Fought, 1995
93. (75) Crown Colony Golf Club (r) 6.76
Lufkin, Texas
Robert von Hagge and Bruce Devlin, 1979
94. (87) Pronghorn Club (Nicklaus) (p) 6.76
Bend, Ore.
Jack Nicklaus, 2004
95. (79) Musgrove Mill Golf Club (p) 6.76
Clinton, S.C.
Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay, 1992
96. (82) Valhalla Golf Club (p) 6.75
Louisville, Ky.
Jack Nicklaus, 1986
97. (91) Seven Canyons Golf Course (p) 6.74
Sedona, Ariz.
Tom Weiskopf, 2003
98. (86) Lake Las Vegas (SouthShore) (p) 6.74
Henderson, Nev.
Jack Nicklaus, 1996
99. (100) Rustic Canyon Golf Course (d) 6.74
Moorpark, Calif.
Gil Hanse and Geoff Shackelford, 2001
100. (98) Caledonia Golf & Fish Club (d) 6.74
Pawleys Island, S.C.
Mike Strantz, 1994
(d) daily fee; (p) private; (r) resort
* – first time in top 100
Note: Ties broken through decimal points
>> Courses that fell out of the top 100
(83) Vaquero Club, Westlake, Texas
(88) Robert Trent Jones GC, Lake Manassas, Va.
(93) Huntsville GC, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
(96) Whisper Rock GC (Lower), Scottsdale, Ariz.
(97) Lakota Canyon Ranch GC, New Castle, Colo.
(99) Bulle Rock GC, Havre de Grace, Md.
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