Ranking  campos de golf

Throughout the world infinity of golf courses exist which are worth visiting, however, not all of them enter into a Championship classification, these golf courses hold the most prestigious tournaments. Associations of every country and the PGA must grade them; because of this,  we have taken the task to make a  Top 10 of golf courses worldwide, we have taken into consideration it’s design, visual attraction, fairways and green status, etc; as well as the opinion of the experts, designers and amateur and professional champions. Some of the following hold a history of centuries and proudly display their tradition. To achieve this list we have considered Top 100 Golf Courses of the United Kingdom, which elaborated a conjunction of experts in an independent form, with ONG’s and information checked with other rankings of a global level, in order to make it more trustworthy and precise for our readers.

 

 

It’s important to point out that for this information to be published, we have taken into consideration the number of times a golf course has appeared in the score table vs. a ponderation of the golf fields that are shown in a more recent global ranking.

Without a doubt all of the courses shown are ready to hold a championship, they are worthy of the most prestigious tournaments and have hosted events for the association of their country and the PGA. 

 

Pine Valley

Clementon, New Jersey

Due to it’s grade of difficulty and excellent design, created by George Crump and Harry Colt, Pine Valley, located to the south of New Jersey, in the United States is our number one. Established in 1918, it is one of the most celebrated golf clubs in the world; it has an exclusive list of members and you may only enter with an invitation. It’s 10th hole is one of the greatest challenges for any professional golfer; it is surrounded by a sand bed with pebbles, imposing cliffs and a bunker which only allows a back hit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cypress Point

Pebble Beach, California

It’s in the state of California where this jewel of the golf world is located. Designed by Alister MacKenzie in 1928, it’s the holder of three astonishing links which are considered as the best holes of the planet, number 15th, 16th and 17th of Cypress Point, on the shores of the Pacific, are a true challenge. One of the holes must be played through a breach that crosses the sea and  along with the fact that  a very strong wind is to be handled.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Royal County Down

Northern Ireland

This course is found in Newcastle and it was created by L. Baillie and Old Tom Morris, it was the headquarter for the Ireland 2015 Open. Founded in 1889, this is one of the first golf fields in Ireland, it displays spectacular fairways and bunkers which are strategically distributed throughout a green landscape at the feet of the majestic Mourne mountain. The 4th and 9th hole are known worldwide. Tiger Woods holds the record of this club; he achieved a score of 65 during a casual round.

 

 

 

 

 

 

St Andrews

Scotland

Considered as golf’s birthplace, it’s pastures are said to exist since the XIIth century and were later used as a golf course, when Jacob IV, in 1502, became obsessed with this sport. In 1552 the licence to play golf was granted and in 1754 The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews was founded. It is said that any true heart golfer must play it at least once in his or her life. We are talking about a noble field full of challenges. Known as Swilcan Burn, this water obstacle, along with a bridge that crosses it -which is said to have been built by the Romans- are one of the icons of golf. It’s 17th hole is the most famous in the world and it is the course were most Opens have been played on the globe. “I fell in love the first day I played it. There isn’t another golf course in the world that compares to it, not even close.” Jack Nicklaus, Champion of the 1970 and 1978 Open..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shinnecock Hills

New York

Being one of the most ancient on the American continent and founded in 1891, this course preserves the Scottish tradition of golf. It’s the creators first professional field, Charles B. Macdonald, Seth Raynor and Willie Dunn created it with the help of the Shinnecock indians during World War I;  it was remodeled in 1930 by the firm Toomey & Flynn, with the support of Dick Wilson, one of the founding members of the USGA. Regarding its 18 holes,Ben Hogan wrote: “ Each hole is different and it requires a great amount of ability to play them correctly.  It is one of the best courses I have ever played.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

Augusta National

Washington Rd

Home of the Masters, this course has captivated every player that has had the privilege  of playing in it’s exclusive field. Designed in 1933 by Bobby Jones who is one of the best golfers of all time and Alister MacKenzie, this course is considered amongst those of greatest perfection in the world, due to it’s superb terrain, superiority in fairways, functionality and beauty. Other names that have contributed to Augusta are Robert Trent Jones, Perry Maxwell, George Cobb and Tom Fazio. Amongst its select members list (less than 300), are the names of Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and John Harris.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

National Golf Links of America

Long Island, New York

With the vision of building the best golf course in America, Charles Blair Macdonald, designed this field on the shores of Peconic Bay in Southampton, Long Island; created on the bases of modern architecture in golf courses. Since it’s establishment in 1908, it has been distinguished by its famous holes, like the 14th, the first Cape known in the world; it’s second hole is also acclaimed and it’s called “Sahara”; as well as its third hole, considered even better than the original British Alps (currently the 17th hole in the Scottish course of Prestwick), and of course the 4th hole, “Redan”, which emulates the 15th of 15 del North Berwick.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Royal Melbourne

Australia

This is a massive golf field of 36 holes that can be divided into two; east course and west course. The last mentioned is known today as the best in Australia, it was designed by Alister MacKenzie, who alongside Mick Morcom, generated the perfect scenery that is today known as Melbourne’s Sandbelt. Founded in 1891 it is the most ancient course in Australia, besides being the most exclusive. It has also been the headquarter of some of the most important events, such as: the World Cup in 1970, the PGA Tour, the Presidents Cup and of course the, Australian Open.

 

 

 

 

 

Muirfield Up

Scotland

This is the course of the The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers (HCEG), which dates from 1744, turning it into one of the most ancient in the world after the Leith Links were the first rules of golf were created by the “Golfer Gentlemen of Leith” (this founding year is even older than St. Andrews). In 1891, Old Tom Morris added a couple of holes agregó un par de hoyos to what originally was a field of 16 holes. In 1928, Harry Colt and Tom Simpson had modification made, this gave it the title of the first course with the design of two centric rings of nine holes.

This course has hosted the British Open (the last one in 2013), it is a difficult course because of the wind’s intensity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Royal Dornoch

Dornoch, Sutherland

Although several written registers show that golf was played in Dornoch during the year of 1616, this course was founded in 1877. In 1886, Old Tom Morris made a modification to the nine original holes and three years later it extended into 18 holes. During the decade of the 1940’s, after the Second World War, George Duncan made other alterations to six holes (from 6 to 11), which still remain. We are talking about a golf course that is truly fascinating, it captivates amateur and  professional golfers alike and it has been a Royal Club for over 100 years, which attracts players from all over the world.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

The best of Mexico

For Mexico we realized a specific research amongst specialists and designers, as well as a back check against the information of media and specialized companies such as Golf Adviser, Gold Digest and Top 100 Golf Courses UK. The best golf courses of Mexico.

It is important to point out the names occupied by the 4th and 7th place of this list; two of these courses are located within the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita in Nayarit. Despite being created by the same designer (Jack Nicklaus), they are very different from one another. Not only because they represent a different challenge, but also because their inauguration is one decade apart (1999-2000). The Pacifico Golfcourse is steady but has agreat level of difficulty, it also holds a three extra hole (hole 3B) which is known as “Tail of the whale”; it is the only Green in the world with a natural island. On the other hand, the Bahia golfcourse has ondulation in Greens and fairways; six of it’s 18 holes have view of the sea.  Meanwhile, Bosque Real Golf Course has 9 additional holes designed by Jack Nicklaus. 

 

1. Quivira Golf Club

Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S.

“Our team has worked with the canvas that Mother Nature has provided to create what we hope is one of the most spectacular courses in the world”.

Jack Nicklaus.

 

 

 

Info: Jack Nicklaus (2014), 18 Holes, par 72,7,139 Yards. / 18 holes, par 72, 7,139 yards.

 

2. Cabo del Sol (Ocean & Desert)

Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S.

 

 

 

 

Info: Jack Nicklaus (1994), 18 Holes, par 72, 7,091 Yards. / 18 holes, par 72, 7,091 yards.

 

3. Diamante (Dunes)

Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S.

 

 

 

Info: Davis Love III (1994), 18 Holes, par 72, 7,300 Yards.  / 18 holes, par 72, 7,300 yards.

 

4. Punta Mita Golf Club (Pacifico)

Bahía de Banderas, Nayarit.

 

 

 

Info: Jack Nicklaus (1999), 18 Holes, par 72, 7,014 Yards / 18 holes, par 72, 7,014 yards.

 

5. Bosque Real

Huixquilucan, México.

 

 

 

Info: Von Hagge (2002), 18 Holes,  par 72, 7,552 Yards. / 18 holes, par 72, 7,052  yards.

 

6. Palmilla Golf Club

San José del Cabo, B.C.S.

 

 

 

 

Info: Jack Nicklaus (1992),  27 Holes (tres rutas), par 72, 7,036 Yards. / 27 holes (three routs), par 72, 7,036 yards.

 

7. Punta Mita Golf Club (Bahía)

Bahía de Banderas, Nayarit.

 

 

Info: Jack Nicklaus (2009), 18 Holes, par 72, 7,035 Yards. / 18 holes, par 72, 7,035 yards.

 

8. El Camaleón Mayakobá (2006)

Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo.

 

 

Info: Greg Norman, 18 Holes, par 72, 7,024 Yards. / 18 holes, par 72, 7,024 yards.

 

9. Cardonal-Diamante

Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S.

 

 

 

Info: Tiger Woods (2014),  18 Holes, par 71, 7,363 Yards.  / 18 holes, par 71, 7,363 yards.

 

10. Jaguar Golf Course

Mérida, Yucatán.

 

 

 

Info: Yucatan Country (2008) / Jack Nicklaus, 18 Holes, par 72, 7,282 Yards. / 18 holes, par 72, 7,282 yards.

 

The best of U.E.

In the United States, according to a biannual poll from Golf Digest for the elaboration of the best 100 mejores campos de golf courses in the United States (2015-2016), the oldest golf ranking and the most respected of the country are the following golf courses: .

 

1. Augusta

Alister Mackenzie & Bobby Jones (1933)

 

 

Info: 18 Holes, Par 72, 7,435 Yards / 18 holes, Par 72, 7,435 yards

 

2. Pine Valley

George Crump & H.S. Colt (1918)

 

 

Info: 7,057 yards, Par 70, / 7,057 yards, Par 70.

 

3. Pebble Beach

Alister Mackenzie (1928)

 

 

Info: 6,524 yards, Par 72  / 6,524 yards, Par 72

 

4. Southampton

William Flynn (1931)

 

 

Info: 7,041 yards, Par 70  / 7,041 yards, Par 70

 

5. Ardmore

Hugh Wilson (1912)

 

 

Info: 6,886 yards, Par 70 / 6,886 yards, Par 70

 

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