Top 15 Most Beautiful Golf Courses In the World

Unlike so many other sports, golf offers its players gorgeous scenery and beautiful outdoor sights to see. Join me as we take a look at the top 15 most beautiful golf courses in the World.

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#15: Pebble Beach Golf Links

• Location: Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland
• Opened: 1997
• Holes: 18
• Designer: Ron Kirby and Eddie Hackett
• Unique Feature: Built on a dramatic 220-acre headland, with 9 holes along ocean cliffs.

Even amateurs have heard of the first entry on our list. Pebble Beach Golf Links is hands down one of the most famous golf courses in the world and has been rated the top course in the United States more times than anyone can count. The course opened its doors to the public back in 1919 and has since played host to the US Open six times and it even held the PGA Championship back in 1977.

Anybody who’s anybody has played there and it’s the perfect locale to show off your golfing chops to the rest of the world. But what makes the Pebble Beach Golf Links so amazing is that it sits on the stunning Californian coast, So golfers can feel the ocean mists on their face as they set up for a putt and listen to the waves crashing against the rocks.

As you probably already know, golf is a quiet sport, meaning you can enjoy the sounds of nature all the more here at Pebble Beach. The views of the Pacific Ocean here are truly amazing.

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#14: Abaco Club

• Location: Bay of Islands, North Island, New Zealand
• Opened: 2000
• Holes: 18
• Designer: David Harman
• Unique Feature: 15 holes with ocean views; 6 holes directly on cliffs overlooking the Pacific.

Leaving California for the Bahamas, we have the Abaco Club. This is where things start to get really tropical, and even if you don’t golf, you can’t deny the beautiful views that the Abaco Club has to offer. Sitting on Winding Bay just 150 miles east of Miami in the Bahamas, the Abaco is a private club that offers a Scottish-like links course with a picturesque backdrop good enough for a postcard.

The beach course was designed by none other than Donald Steele and Tom McKenzie and opened up to those who could afford it back in 2006. Depending on what category you purchased, the initiation fees for the Abaco Club range anywhere from five to one hundred thousand dollars, with the annual fees ranging from two to twelve grand.

It really is one of the most luxurious golf courses that money can buy, but it may be worth it seeing as how members have full access to the soft white sand and turquoise waters on the peninsula’s edge. It offers 18 holes, with the final hole nestled snug on the shoreline just 60 feet away from the crashing waves.

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#13: Pine Valley Golf Club

• Location: Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Opened: 2015
• Holes: 18
• Designer: Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw
• Unique Feature: Cliffside layout with panoramic ocean views and dramatic elevation changes.

New Jersey may not be known as the best-looking state in the United States, but the Pine Valley Golf Club certainly helps it live up to its nickname of the Garden State. This golf course belongs to a private club and has been ranked as one of the best courses not just in the country, but in the world numerous times, and it’s not hard to see why.

Being surrounded by the ocean like some of our previous entries is one thing, but staring up at the tall green trees is another experience entirely. All you can hear at the Pine Valley Golf Club are the birds chirping, woodland creatures scurrying about, and the sound of your swing cutting through the air. But this golf course’s claim to fame isn’t just the scenery.

Even some of the most seasoned professionals will tell you that the course is incredibly unforgiving, perhaps even adding to the experience. What makes this course so tough is that it isn’t particularly manicured, so you’ll be trying to get that ball out of the scruff and shrubs all day only to chip it into one of the massive sand traps. Pine Valley is the perfect place to learn how to lose well—but then again, if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere.

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#12: Ailsa Club at Turnberry Resort

• Location: Kohler, Wisconsin, USA
• Opened: 1998
• Holes: 18
• Designer: Pete Dye
• Unique Feature: Modeled after Irish links with 1,000+ bunkers along Lake Michigan.

You may not know it, but golf is pretty big in Scotland, and so the country is home to some of the most beautiful golf courses on the planet. The Ailsa Club at Turnberry Resort is one of them. There are three Turnberry courses in West Scotland, but seeing as how the Ailsa Course has seen some of the best and brightest golfers as well as hosted multiple Open Championships, this is the undisputed champion.

This golf course runs along the crags of the Ayrshire coast and it’s a magical sight when you’re watching the ball soar through the air before it lands on the green. You’re treated to all sorts of environmental pleasures like sand dunes, gorgeous yellow gorse plants, and of course the well-kept landmark lighthouse.

But as you approach the ninth hole, you’ll be able to see the ruins of Bruce’s Castle, which has been around since the 13th century. When you make it to the 12th hole, you’ll see the World War II memorial. With all of the striking beauty and history of the Ailsa Club, it can make for one pretty distracting round—but the views are totally worth it.

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#11: Augusta National Golf Club

• Location: Ayrshire, Scotland
• Opened: 1906 (Redesigned in 2016 by Martin Ebert under Trump ownership)
• Holes: 18 (Ailsa Course)
• Designer: Willie Fernie (original), Martin Ebert (renovation)
• Unique Feature: Lighthouse and views of Ailsa Craig from cliffside holes.

The next entry on our list is as sweet as a Georgia peach. The Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia in the United States is known to any golfer worth their salt and has hosted one of the biggest US tournaments during its day: the Masters. It’s pretty breathtaking here, with the narrow green and deep pond fully surrounded by deep bunkers, and the different colored azaleas as the icing on the cake of this backdrop.

This is another old golf course, having been opened in 1932 by Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts. Formerly a nursery—an antebellum plantation named Fruitland—the 365-acre piece of land was converted in hopes of being an affordable winter golf course. But when the Great Depression hit, the Augusta National Club fell on hard times and put any expansion plans on the back burner.

It’s hard to believe that the golf course that hosted President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1948 fell on such hard times, but luckily for golf enthusiasts everywhere, it’s become one of the best-looking and well-known places to putt.

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#10: Teeth of the Dog – Dominican Republic

• Location: Casa de Campo Resort, La Romana, Dominican Republic
• Opened: 1971
• Holes: 18
• Designer: Pete Dye
• Unique Feature: 7 oceanfront holes with coral shoreline known for sharp “dog teeth.”

Located in the luxurious Casa de Campo Resort in La Romana, Dominican Republic, Teeth of the Dog is often hailed as the best golf course in the Caribbean. Designed by legendary architect Pete Dye, this course gets its name from the jagged, coral shoreline that lines several of its holes—resembling the sharp teeth of a dog.

Seven of its 18 holes run right along the ocean, with crashing waves and ocean spray adding both beauty and challenge to every swing. The course makes incredible use of the natural terrain, featuring dramatic bunkers, water hazards, and cliffside greens that make each hole feel like a masterpiece. It’s exotic, tropical, and absolutely unforgettable.

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#9: Leopard Creek – South Africa

• Location: Malelane, near Kruger National Park, South Africa
• Opened: 1996
• Holes: 18
• Designer: Gary Player
• Unique Feature: Wildlife sightings including hippos, crocodiles, and elephants near the course.

Leopard Creek is unlike any other golf course in the world. Situated on the edge of Kruger National Park in South Africa, it offers the rare opportunity to play a round of golf while elephants, hippos, and even crocodiles roam nearby. This Gary Player-designed course merges seamlessly with its wild surroundings.

The Crocodile River winds through the course, providing stunning views—and a little danger—on several holes. Expect immaculate fairways, thick bushveld vegetation, and sightings of African wildlife as you play. It’s as much a safari as it is a golf experience.

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#8: Lofoten Links – Norway

• Location: Gimsøya, Lofoten Islands, Norway
• Opened: Full 18-hole course in 2015
• Holes: 18
• Designer: Jeremy Turner
• Unique Feature: Arctic Circle golf with midnight sun; ocean, beach, and mountain views.

If you’re looking for a golf course that offers something completely different, Lofoten Links in Norway is it. Located on the remote Lofoten Islands above the Arctic Circle, this course gives you a front-row seat to some of the most dramatic natural scenery on Earth—towering mountains, rugged coastlines, and the endless Atlantic Ocean.

During the summer, you can even play under the midnight sun, as it never gets dark. The ever-changing light, combined with the untamed landscape, makes this course not only one of the most beautiful but also one of the most surreal.

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#7: Banff Springs Golf Course – Canada

• Location: Banff, Alberta, Canada
• Opened: 1928
• Holes: 18
• Designer: Stanley Thompson
• Unique Feature: Set in Banff National Park with mountain backdrops and glacier lakes.

Set against the backdrop of the towering Canadian Rockies, the Banff Springs Golf Course is a true mountain masterpiece. Located in Alberta’s Banff National Park, the course was designed by Stanley Thompson and is considered one of his greatest works.

The scenic beauty here is off the charts—fairways framed by snow-capped peaks, sparkling rivers, and dense pine forests. The course’s signature hole, the Devil’s Cauldron, requires a tee shot over a glacier-fed lake, making it as challenging as it is visually stunning. It’s a course where nature truly takes center stage.

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#6: Pebble Beach Golf Links – USA

• Location: Monterey Peninsula, California, USA
• Opened: 1919
• Holes: 18
• Designer: Jack Neville and Douglas Grant
• Unique Feature: Iconic coastal holes on cliffs above the Pacific Ocean.

Few golf courses are as iconic—or as photogenic—as Pebble Beach. Located on the rugged coastline of California’s Monterey Peninsula, this legendary course hugs the Pacific Ocean with cliffside holes that seem to float above the waves.

Pebble Beach has hosted multiple U.S. Opens and is a favorite among pros and amateurs alike. The crashing surf, the salty breeze, and the dramatic elevation changes make every shot feel like part of a movie scene. If you’re looking for classic American coastal beauty, this is it.

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#5: Cape Kidnappers – New Zealand

• Location: Hawke’s Bay, North Island, New Zealand
• Opened: 2004
• Holes: 18
• Designer: Tom Doak
• Unique Feature: Perched on ridges and cliffs 500 feet above sea level with narrow fairways.

Perched on towering cliffs that drop straight into the sea, Cape Kidnappers in New Zealand feels like the edge of the world. Designed by Tom Doak, this course stretches across a working sheep station and offers views of Hawke’s Bay that are nothing short of breathtaking.

The fairways here run right along narrow ridges, with sheer drops on either side—so precision is a must. Beyond the game itself, the experience of walking this course with the ocean stretching endlessly around you is something every golfer should have on their bucket list.

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#4: Royal County Down – Northern Ireland

• Location: Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland
• Opened: 1889
• Holes: 18
• Designer: Old Tom Morris
• Unique Feature: Classic links course with blind shots and views of the Mountains of Mourne.

Nestled at the base of the Mountains of Mourne, Royal County Down is often cited as one of the top courses in the world—and for good reason. Located in Newcastle, Northern Ireland, this historic links course dates back to 1889 and delivers a golfing experience that’s as pure as it gets.

The fairways weave through dunes covered in wild gorse and heather, while the Irish Sea shimmers in the distance. With blind shots, deep bunkers, and ever-changing wind, it’s both beautiful and brutally challenging. Every hole is a postcard, and every round feels like a pilgrimage.

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#3: Pacific Dunes

When it comes to the west coast of the United States, we can’t let California have all the fun. Oregon is easily one of the most beautiful states in the country and offers some pretty diverse nature, and the Oregon coast is some of the best coastline in the entire world—no doubt about it. The Pacific Dunes in Oregon are just breathtaking, with the panoramic ocean views of the Pacific from the top of the cliffs.

But the real claim to fame here is that much of the scenery has been left completely untouched, giving you a look at what nature really has to offer. The course was designed by Tom Doak, the same mastermind behind Cape Kidnappers, and it winds through natural sand dunes and rugged shorelines.

It’s not manicured to perfection, and that’s what makes it so beautiful—golfers are playing right in the middle of Oregon’s raw, wild coastal beauty. Add to that the constant wind gusts that can make or break your game, and you’ve got one tough but spectacular round of golf.

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#2: St. Andrews Old Course

We can’t make a list of the most beautiful golf courses on the planet without mentioning the course where it all began: the Old Course at St. Andrews in Scotland. This is golf’s Mecca. People travel from every corner of the world just to walk the same fairways that the game’s legends once did. But it’s not just history that makes St. Andrews one of the most beautiful places to tee off.

Sitting on the edge of the North Sea, the Old Course offers dramatic ocean views, rolling fairways, and iconic landmarks like the Swilcan Bridge and the Hell Bunker. The course is wide open and windswept, with that unmistakable links feel that’s been preserved for centuries. Add in the moody Scottish skies and the ever-present breeze, and it’s as atmospheric as it is beautiful. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just a fan of the game, standing on the 18th hole at St. Andrews is a bucket-list moment.

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#1: Augusta National Golf Club (Again!)

• Location: Augusta, Georgia, USA
• Opened: 1933
• Holes: 18
• Designer: Alister MacKenzie & Bobby Jones
• Unique Feature: Home of The Masters Tournament; renowned for pristine beauty and history.

Yes, we already mentioned Augusta earlier in the list, but it simply deserves another spotlight as we wrap things up. No golf course on Earth combines tradition, beauty, and prestige quite like Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, USA. It’s more than just a course—it’s a sacred ground for golfers. Every April, millions of fans tune in to watch The Masters, drawn in by the vibrant green fairways, blooming azaleas, and crystal-clear ponds.

Every inch of Augusta has been carefully designed and manicured to perfection. From Amen Corner to Magnolia Lane, Augusta is a visual masterpiece, and no photo truly does it justice. The silence during a shot, the birds chirping in the background, and the sense of history in the air—it’s an experience every golf lover dreams of. It’s where legends are made and beauty meets brilliance on every hole.

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