Explore the 10th Most Beautiful Course and Equip Yourself Accordingly
For those who find serenity in a perfectly manicured green and the thrill of a long, straight drive, golf is more than a sport — it's a way of life. Whether you're chasing birdies or simply enjoying the views, the setting can make all the difference. We've curated a list of the 10 most beautiful golf courses in the world — a must-visit guide for your next luxury getaway, golf retreat, or bucket-list adventure.
1. Pebble Beach Golf Links – California, USA
🏞️ Pacific Ocean views & iconic coastal holes
📍 Monterey Peninsula, California
🔗 Official Website
Pebble Beach is the crown jewel of American public golf, with breathtaking coastal holes that hug the cliffs. A must-play for any golfer with an appreciation for beauty and challenge.
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2. St. Andrews Links – Scotland
🏞️ The birthplace of golf
📍 St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland
🔗 Official Website
Known as “The Home of Golf,” St. Andrews has hosted golf for over six centuries. Its windswept links and iconic Swilcan Bridge make it one of the most storied courses in history.
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3. Augusta National Golf Club – Georgia, USA
🏞️ Lush gardens & Masters magic
📍 Augusta, Georgia
🔗 Official Website (Tournament site — Augusta National does not have a public-facing website)
While not open to the public, Augusta National is perhaps the most recognizable course in the world, famous for its azaleas, iconic green jacket, and perfect conditioning.
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4. Cape Kidnappers – Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand
🏞️ Cliff-top fairways & ocean views
📍 Te Awanga, New Zealand
🔗 Official Website
This dramatic clifftop course sits 500 feet above sea level. With ocean vistas in every direction, Cape Kidnappers is as visually stunning as it is strategically designed.
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5. Cabot Cliffs – Nova Scotia, Canada
🏞️ A Canadian links masterpiece
📍 Inverness, Nova Scotia
🔗 Official Website
Cabot Cliffs offers an unforgettable blend of rolling dunes, cliffside views, and links-style play. It’s Canada’s answer to Scotland, but with its own rugged Atlantic beauty.
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6. Royal County Down – Northern Ireland
🏞️ Mountain views & golden gorse
📍 Newcastle, Northern Ireland
🔗 Official Website
Set beneath the Mourne Mountains, Royal County Down is wildly scenic and notoriously tough. It’s one of the top-ranked courses in the world — and for good reason.
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7. Pine Valley Golf Club – New Jersey, USA
🏞️ Legendary design & exclusivity
📍 Clementon, New Jersey
🔗 [No official website – Private Club] (Unofficial info: Top100GolfCourses – Pine Valley)
Pine Valley is often considered the finest golf course in the world. Though ultra-private and inaccessible to most, its design has influenced generations of golf architecture.
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8. Le Touessrok Golf Course (Ile aux Cerfs Golf Club) – Mauritius
🏞️ A tropical island golfing escape
📍 Île aux Cerfs, Mauritius
🔗 Official Website
Accessible only by boat or helicopter, this island course is surrounded by coral reefs and white sand beaches. It’s pure paradise for golfers who love warm weather and unforgettable backdrops.
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9. Banff Springs Golf Course – Alberta, Canada
🏞️ Alpine splendor in the Rockies
📍 Banff, Alberta
🔗 Official Website
Designed by Stanley Thompson, this course winds through the Canadian Rockies and offers views of the Bow River and iconic mountain peaks. It’s breathtaking at every turn.
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10. Old Head Golf Links – Ireland
🏞️ Perched on a cliff peninsula
📍 Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland
🔗 Official Website
Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean on three sides, Old Head is as dramatic as golf gets. Every shot is accompanied by sea breeze, crashing waves, and unforgettable panoramas.
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💬 What’s the Most Beautiful Golf Course You’ve Ever Played?
Is it the coastal cliffs of Pebble Beach? The mystical charm of St. Andrews? Or maybe a hidden gem we haven’t listed?
Tell us in the comments – what’s your dream course, or the one that stole your heart?
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