Arnold Palmer

Kapalua Golf Club (Bay Course)

Lahaina, HI

Arnold Palmer's original Kapalua layout — coastal resort golf with Pacific views on every hole.

Half Moon Bay Golf Links (Old)

Half Moon Bay, CA

The Old Course at Half Moon Bay Golf Links, an American classic designed by Arnold Palmer and Francis Duane and opened in 1973, embodies Palmer's iconic coastal parkland design philosophy. The course winds through mature cypress trees, featuring challenging dog-legs, multiple water hazards, and tree-lined fairways that reward strategic play over brute force. Its dramatic setting culminates in the renowned 18th hole, a 405-yard par-four stunner framed by the Pacific Ocean, consistently ranked among golf's best finishing holes. This parkland-style layout has hosted numerous U.S. Open Qualifiers, testing every facet of a golfer's game. Beyond the challenge, the course offers a memorable experience with its pristine conditions and breathtaking ocean views, particularly on the back nine. Playing the Old Course is an opportunity to walk in the footsteps of legends and experience a timeless design that seamlessly blends natural beauty with strategic golf, making it a must-play for those seeking a classic coastal golf adventure.

Aviara Golf Club

Carlsbad, CA

Bandon Dunes Golf Resort's Sheep Ranch, designed by Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw, offers a truly unique links experience along a mile of rugged Oregon coastline. Coore and Crenshaw's design philosophy for Sheep Ranch was to maximize the use of the dramatic shoreline, resulting in a course where nine greens are perched directly against the bluffs. Notably, the course features no formal bunkers, a rarity that encourages creative shot-making and a focus on the natural contours of the land. The 14th hole, a par-4, exemplifies this, traversing a large knoll where the ideal approach is from a high left plateau, offering a clear view of the ridge-top green. Another memorable feature is the 15th green, which incorporates earthworks from an old road, creating eccentric and memorable contours. The setting is windswept and rugged, with stunning Pacific Ocean views from every hole. Playing Sheep Ranch is a walk unspoiled, offering wide fairways and a playable, adventurous round for golfers of all skill levels, making it a must-play for those seeking a pure golf experience in harmony with nature.

Lonnie Poole Golf Course

Raleigh, NC

Beaver Creek Golf Club in Grimes offers a diverse and engaging 27-hole layout, designed by Jerry Reible. The three nine-hole courses—West, East, and South—each have their own distinct character, providing a variety of challenges for golfers of all skill levels. Reible's design philosophy is evident in the strategic bunkering and water hazards that come into play on 16 of the 27 holes. The South nine is considered the most challenging, with tighter fairways and more elevation changes. While there isn't a single signature hole, the course is known for its collection of strong par 4s and the picturesque finishing holes on each nine. Beaver Creek has a history of hosting local and regional tournaments, including the CIML Conference Tournament. The course's commitment to excellent conditions and its unique 27-hole layout make it a popular choice for golfers in the Des Moines area, offering a different experience with every round.

The Bluffs on Thompson Creek

St. Francisville, LA

The Bluffs on Thompson Creek is an Arnold Palmer Signature design in St. Francisville, Louisiana, consistently ranked as the best golf course in Louisiana. The 7,100-yard, par-72 layout winds through dramatic bluffs and ravines along Thompson Creek with 100-foot elevation changes — the most dramatic topography in the state. Golf Digest has ranked The Bluffs as the Best Course in Louisiana multiple times, and it is a Golf Advisor Golfers' Choice Award winner. The course is part of a resort community offering lodging and amenities in the heart of Louisiana's Plantation Country.

Geneva National (Palmer)

Lake Geneva, WI

One of three championship courses at Geneva National, the Palmer course is a classic Arnold Palmer design with wide fairways, bold bunkering, and challenging green complexes.

Hapuna Golf Course

Kohala Coast, HI

Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club

Blaine, WA

Semiahmoo, a Palmer-designed gem, winds through a pristine wildlife preserve, offering a challenging yet fair test amidst rolling terrain and stunning Pacific Northwest scenery. Ranked among Washington's best public courses, its strategic bunkering and water features demand precision, culminating in a memorable round.

PGA National Resort (Palmer)

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Named in honor of its legendary designer, Arnold Palmer, The Palmer course at PGA National Resort offers a more forgiving yet equally engaging championship experience. Palmer's design philosophy, evident in the course's risk-reward strategies and fair playability for high-handicappers, shines through its picturesque layout. Following a comprehensive renovation by Palmer himself in 2006, the course continues to embody his gambling style, encouraging creative shot-making and offering numerous opportunities for dramatic approach shots. The Palmer is celebrated for its stunning series of finishing holes, culminating in a memorable par 5 on the 18th. This course holds a special place in golf history, as Arnold Palmer famously won the PGA Seniors Championship here in 1984, delivering a legendary performance that included a record-breaking 63. Playing The Palmer is not just a round of golf; it's an emotional journey through a course designed by 'The King,' offering genuine fun and a chance to experience golf as he envisioned it.

Stonewall Resort - Arnold Palmer Signature Course

Roanoke, WV

Myrtle Beach National (King's North)

Myrtle Beach, SC

The Waikoloa Beach Resort Kings' Course, a collaborative design by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish, is a championship layout known for its strategic challenges and its unique integration with the ancient lava fields of the Kohala Coast. Weiskopf's design philosophy often emphasized the reintroduction of drivable par-4s and creating courses that demand thoughtful shot-making, a characteristic evident throughout the Kings' Course. He famously described it as 'a second shot course, much like Augusta,' highlighting the importance of approach play. The course is consistently ranked among the best golf challenges at Waikoloa, offering a distinct contrast to the resort's Beach Course. The 16th hole, a par-4, is considered the toughest on the course, featuring an immense bunker on the right side of the fairway and water down the left. The finishing 18th hole, a 500-yard par-5 named Lanakila Ali'i (Kings' Victory), is a double dogleg left that provides a dramatic and rewarding conclusion. The Kings' Course offers a memorable and challenging round for golfers seeking a strategic and visually striking experience.

Classic Club

Palm Desert, CA

The Classic Club in Palm Desert, California, is a stunning Arnold Palmer Signature Design that opened in 2006, embodying Palmer's philosophy of creating courses that are both aesthetically pleasing and strategically engaging. Palmer's vision for Classic Club was to craft a unique desert golf experience, featuring elevated tees, rolling fairways, and an abundance of water hazards that come into play on 13 holes. The course is set against the dramatic backdrop of the Coachella Valley, with meticulously manicured landscapes and vibrant floral displays. A notable feature is the par-3 12th hole, often considered the signature hole, which demands a precise shot over water to a green surrounded by cascading waterfalls, offering a truly memorable photographic moment. The Classic Club has a rich championship history, having hosted the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic (now The American Express) for several years, attracting top professional talent. Its championship pedigree, combined with its striking beauty and challenging design, makes it a must-play for golfers seeking a world-class desert golf experience.

The Bog

Saukville, WI

Designed by Arnold Palmer, The Bog masterfully blends links-style challenges with Wisconsin's natural wetlands and woodlands. This top-ranked public course demands strategic play, with memorable holes winding through fescue and offering dramatic elevation changes and stunning views. Prepare for a true test of golf amidst a pristine natural setting.

Kingsmill Resort (Plantation)

Williamsburg, VA

Pheasant Ridge Golf Course in Cedar Falls is a popular municipal course that offers a fun and challenging round of golf. While the architect is unknown, the course was built in 1972 and has been a favorite of local golfers ever since. The 18-hole, par-72 layout is set on rolling terrain, with tree-lined fairways and small, well-guarded greens. The course is known for its playability, with wide fairways and a variety of hole lengths. The signature hole is the par-4 18th, a challenging finishing hole that requires a precise tee shot to a narrow fairway, followed by an approach shot to a green protected by a pond. Pheasant Ridge has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, and the course is always in great condition. It's a course that offers a great value and a fun day of golf for players of all abilities.

Mid South Club

Southern Pines, NC

Oglebay Resort - Arnold Palmer Course

Wheeling, WV

La Cantera Golf Club (Palmer)

San Antonio, TX

Nestled in a spectacular mountain setting with panoramic views of Deer Lake, Boyne Mountain Resort's Alpine course, designed by William Newcomb, offers a memorable golfing experience. The course is renowned for its open and playable layout, gently descending the mountain, which rewards solid drives and features forgiving greens, boosting confidence in the short game. Recent updates, guided by Ray Hearn, have further enhanced playability by widening fairways and expanding shot options around the greens, all while preserving the original design's integrity. The Alpine boasts several distinctive holes, including the breathtaking 4th, where an elevated tee box provides expansive views of the Jordan Valley, potentially distracting from the shot at hand. The opening 1st hole also presents a dramatic start, with a significant elevation drop to the fairway below. This course is not only a scenic marvel but also a championship venue, annually hosting Michigan's Tournament of Champions. Its blend of stunning natural beauty, strategic design, and a history of challenging top players makes The Alpine a must-play. It offers a truly enjoyable and rewarding round for golfers of all abilities, promising both a test of skill and an unforgettable journey through Northern Michigan's picturesque landscape.

Shanty Creek Resort (Cedar River)

Bellaire, MI

Turtle Bay Resort (Arnold Palmer Course)

Kahuku, HI

Arnold Palmer's North Shore classic — ocean views and tropical terrain on Oahu's famous Kahuku peninsula.

Angel Park Golf Club (Cloud 9)

Las Vegas, NV

A par 3 course, perfect for honing short game skills or a quick round.

Saddlebrook Resort (Palmer)

Wesley Chapel, FL

Pine Creek Golf Club

Colorado Springs, CO

Red Sky Golf Club’s Norman Course in Wolcott, Colorado, delivers an exhilarating golf experience, masterfully sculpted by Greg Norman to harmonize with the dramatic high-desert mountain terrain. Opened in 2002, Norman’s signature design philosophy is evident in the course’s bold lines and strategic challenges, which flow naturally with the land’s contours and significant elevation changes. The layout traverses rolling sagebrush-covered hills, punctuated by stands of ancient pines and offering continuous, breathtaking vistas of the majestic Gore Range. This visual grandeur is matched by a thoughtful playing experience, where wide fairways invite aggressive drives but demand precise placement to set up approaches to well-protected greens. The course’s rugged bunkering and natural hazards are integral to its character, demanding both power and finesse. The downhill par-3 16th, with its stunning carry over a canyon to a green framed by mountains, is a truly unforgettable moment, while the strategic par-5 9th offers a risk-reward decision for those chasing birdie. The overall challenge is substantial, yet fair, rewarding strategic play and shot-making creativity. This premier resort course is ideally suited for destination golfers seeking a world-class mountain golf adventure that combines strategic design with unparalleled Rocky Mountain beauty.

Occano

Merry Hill, NC

Suncadia Resort - Prospector Course

Cle Elum, WA

The Prospector Course at Suncadia Resort, designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer and his Palmer Course Design Company, opened in 2005 as the first of two public courses at the resort. Palmer's design philosophy shines through in this 18-hole, par-72 mountain golf course, which measures 7,100 yards and is seamlessly integrated into a pine and fir forest in Cle Elum, Washington. The course features rolling, undulating fairways, strategically placed lakes and ponds, and well-bunkered greens, offering a blend of playability and challenge. The 10th hole, a 411-yard par 4, is often cited as a signature hole, known for its dramatic elevation changes and stunning views. The course is celebrated for its pristine conditions and the feeling of seclusion, providing a true mountain golf experience with breathtaking vistas at every turn. Prospector offers a memorable and engaging round for golfers of all skill levels, rewarding thoughtful play amidst the natural beauty of the Cascade Mountains.

Reunion Resort (Palmer)

Reunion, FL

Hawaii Prince Golf Club

Ewa Beach, HI

Angel Park Golf Club (Mountain)

Las Vegas, NV

Craft Farms Golf Resort - Cotton Creek

Gulf Shores, AL

Arnold Palmer-designed resort course near the Gulf Coast with lush Bermuda fairways.

Running Y Ranch Resort

Klamath Falls, OR

Hāmākua Country Club

Honokaʻa, HI

Hāmākua Country Club is a public golf course located in Honokaʻa, offering a scenic and enjoyable round of golf.

Waikoloa Village Golf Course

Waikoloa, HI

Waikoloa Village Golf Course is a public course in Waikoloa, offering a challenging inland golf experience with panoramic views.

Starfire Golf Club

Scottsdale, AZ

The Heritage Club at Pawleys Island, a pristine Dan Maples design, offers a magnificent Lowcountry golf experience where time seems to stand still. Built on the historic grounds of the True Blue and Midway Plantations, the course is enveloped by a dramatic array of century-old oaks draped with Spanish moss, old-growth pines, and freshwater lakes and marshes. Maples' design philosophy skillfully integrates these natural elements, particularly using trees to shape many tee shots on the front nine, demanding thoughtful placement over brute force. The back nine introduces more water, culminating in large, well-undulated Champion Bermuda greens often guarded by water, trees, or sand. Notable holes include the challenging par-3 13th, requiring an all-carry shot over water to a slender green, and the formidable par-5 18th, a true three-shot hole with water guarding the green. Ranked among America's 100 Greatest Public Courses by Golf Digest, Heritage Club is celebrated for its impeccable maintenance, friendly staff, and exceptional value, including a breakfast buffet and lunch with greens fees. It's a course that rewards strategic play and offers a truly immersive Southern plantation golf experience.

Myrtle Beach National (South Creek)

Myrtle Beach, SC

Wailua Golf Course, a historic municipal gem in Lihue, Hawaii, boasts a rich heritage dating back to its original nine holes in the 1930s, with the full 18-hole layout completed in 1961 by designer Toyo Shirai. The course is celebrated for its accessibility and its stunning oceanfront setting, with holes 1, 2, 3, 17, and 18 touching the Pacific Ocean. The par-3 17th hole, offering panoramic views of the Pacific, is widely regarded as the course's signature hole. Wailua has a distinguished championship history, having hosted three USGA Amateur Public Links Championships, a testament to its quality and challenge. It consistently ranks among Hawaii's best golf courses by publications like Golf Digest and The Golf Channel, and was recently named among the top municipal courses in America by GOLF magazine. Its blend of historical significance, oceanfront beauty, and championship pedigree makes Wailua a truly special and highly recommended public golf experience.

Barton Creek Resort (Palmer Lakeside)

Austin, TX

Shawnee State Park Golf Course, nestled within the scenic Shawnee State Forest near Portsmouth, Ohio, was designed by architect Jack Kidwell and opened in the early 1980s. Kidwell's design philosophy often emphasized integrating courses seamlessly into their natural surroundings, and Shawnee was no exception, offering a tranquil golfing experience amidst mature trees and rolling terrain. The course was known for its attractive holes, with some sources highlighting the 5th hole as particularly memorable. It provided a resort-style golf experience, allowing players to enjoy the beauty of the Ohio River valley. However, it is important to note that the Shawnee State Park Golf Course officially closed in 2019. While it once offered a challenging and picturesque round of golf, it is no longer operational for play.

Craft Farms Golf Resort (Woodlands Course)

Gulf Shores, AL

The Woodlands Course at Craft Farms Golf Resort is an Arnold Palmer design in Gulf Shores, Alabama, the companion course to the Cotton Creek layout at the same resort. The 6,900-yard, par-72 layout winds through a residential community with mature trees and strategic water hazards. Part of the Craft Farms resort complex, the Woodlands Course offers resort guests and visitors a well-maintained Alabama Gulf Coast golf experience.

Teleli Golf Club

Sonora, CA

The Bridges Golf Club

Gunter, TX

Mesa Del Sol Golf Club

Yuma, AZ

Dayton Valley Golf Club

Dayton, NV

Four Mile Ranch Golf Club

Canon City, CO

Hiddenbrooke Golf Club

Vallejo, CA

Cypresswood Golf Club (Creek Course)

Spring, TX

Plum Creek Golf Club

Castle Rock, CO

Sunridge Golf Club

Carson City, NV

A beautiful golf course located in Carson City, NV. It offers a challenging yet enjoyable experience for golfers of all skill levels.

Palmer at Oasis Golf Club

Mesquite, NV

These are great courses, close in quality to the ultra expensive ones all around them but much better priced. Very fun, hilly, greens are good, holes vary all over. Well worth the trip

Angel Park Golf Club (Palm)

Las Vegas, NV

Oak Valley Golf Club

Advance, NC

Osage National Golf Club

Lake Ozark, MO

Rivers Edge Golf Club

Shallotte, NC

Oasis Golf Club

Mesquite, NV

A beautiful golf course located in Mesquite, NV. It offers a challenging yet enjoyable experience for golfers of all skill levels.

Crescent Pointe Golf Club

Bluffton, SC

The Makena Golf Course, a 36-hole championship destination designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., was a prime example of his philosophy to integrate golf seamlessly with the natural environment. Situated along Maui’s southern coastline, the course was renowned for its dramatic volcanic terrain, breathtaking ocean views, and lush tropical landscaping. Jones Jr. masterfully sculpted the fairways and greens amidst ancient lava flows, creating a visually stunning and strategically challenging experience. A memorable feature was the 12th hole, often described as a “leap of faith,” demanding a precise shot over 200 yards of churning ocean waves. Other holes required navigating yawning ravines, adding to the course’s unique character. While the South Course, with its iconic ocean holes, is no longer operational, the Makena Golf Course, in its entirety, offered a quintessential Hawaiian golf adventure. It was celebrated for its vibrant contrast of green fairways against deep blue ocean and black lava, providing an unforgettable round where nature’s grandeur was an integral part of the game.

Tournament Club of Iowa

Polk City, IA

An Arnold Palmer Signature Course, the Tournament Club of Iowa is a challenging yet appealing layout designed by Arnold Palmer Design Co. with Erik Larsen. Situated between Saylorville Lake and Big Creek State Park, it features a diverse terrain of open spaces, forests, hills, bluffs, and ravines, with water influencing play. It consistently ranks among Iowa's best courses.

Sugar Mountain

Banner Elk, NC

Big Sky Golf Club

Big Sky, MT

A golf course located in Big Sky. Further details to be added from other sources.