Gary Roger Baird

Barona Creek Golf Club

Lakeside, CA

Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club's Ghost Creek course, a par-71, 6,839-yard layout, was crafted by Bob Cupp in the 'old' style, leaving the Portland wetlands terrain completely natural. Cupp's design philosophy for Ghost Creek embraced the existing landscape, resulting in a subtle yet cunning course with distinct and memorable holes framed by lush trees, dramatic mountain vistas, and ragged wetlands. The phantom Ghost Creek itself materializes throughout the course, enhancing its stunning beauty. The 17th hole, a 329-yard par-4, is considered a signature hole, offering a strategic challenge. Another instantly recognizable hole is the 7th, featuring grass mounds in the long fairway bunkers. Ghost Creek quickly established its formidable tournament capabilities, hosting the 1993 NIKE TOUR Championship and numerous other professional and amateur championships. Its excellent conditioning, variety of holes, and scenic setting make it one of the premier public access courses in the Northwest, offering a challenging yet rewarding experience for golfers.

Hermitage Golf Course (General's Retreat)

Old Hickory, TN

Iroquois Golf Course, nestled within Louisville's historic Iroquois Park, offers a serene yet challenging 18-hole experience. Designed by Robert B. Harris in 1946, with contributions from Larry Packard, the course masterfully integrates with the natural, hilly terrain and mature trees of the park, originally envisioned by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. The layout presents a compelling contrast: the front nine features tree-lined fairways demanding precision, while the back nine opens into a more links-style setting. Water, in the form of creeks, strategically influences play on seven holes, adding both beauty and complexity. The signature 8th hole, a 405-yard par 4, doglegs left and is fiercely guarded by bunkers, requiring a thoughtful approach. Iroquois Golf Course provides an accessible and engaging round for golfers of all skill levels, set against a backdrop of natural beauty and rich local history, making it a worthwhile play for those seeking an affordable and enjoyable golf outing in Louisville.

Cypress Lakes Golf & Country Club

Muscle Shoals, AL

Price Range: $51 - $75

Rancho Solano Golf Course

Fairfield, CA

Bent Creek Golf Course

Gatlinburg, TN

The Hill Course at Moose Run Golf Course, established in 1952 by Army Combat Engineers, offers a distinct 18-hole, par-72 golfing experience in Anchorage, Alaska. While the architect is listed as unknown, the course's design is characterized by gently rolling hills on the front nine and a flatter back nine, making it an easily walkable layout. This wooded course is framed by spruce and birch trees lining its fairways, providing a picturesque setting. Although water hazards come into play on only two holes, the Hill Course presents a challenging yet forgiving round for golfers of all skill levels, including a "woman friendly" design with only one forced carry on the par-3 fourth hole. Like its sister course, the Hill Course is set against the stunning backdrop of the Chugach Mountains, offering frequent wildlife sightings of moose, bears, and eagles, transforming a round of golf into a nature excursion. It has been recognized by Golf Digest as the 4th "Best in State" course, solidifying its reputation as a premier Alaskan golf destination.

Sonoma Golf Club

Sonoma, CA

Dragonfly Golf Club

Madera, CA

Franklin Bridge Golf Club

Franklin, TN

Franklin Bridge Golf Club is a public golf course in Franklin, Tennessee, one of the most accessible and well-regarded public layouts in the Nashville southern suburbs. The 6,800-yard, par-72 course winds through rolling Middle Tennessee terrain with mature trees and strategic water hazards. A popular choice for Nashville-area golfers seeking quality public golf at reasonable rates.

Centennial Golf Club

Oak Ridge, TN

Listed on bestpublicgolfcourses.com

EagleRock Golf Course

Billings, MT

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Ponderosa Golf Course

Libby, MT

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Forrest Crossing Golf Course

Franklin, TN

Crosswoods Golf Course in Columbus, OH, offers a unique blend of traditional parkland and modern links-style golf. While the original 27 holes feature a classic, tree-lined parkland aesthetic, the recently added 9-hole "The Farm Golf Links," designed by Scott Hoffmann, provides a striking contrast. Hoffmann's philosophy for The Farm emphasizes a natural, expansive layout with minimal earthmoving, utilizing the site's natural sand and gently open terrain. The course is characterized by wide corridors, massive blowout bunkers, and large, undulating greens, averaging 10,000 square feet, which encourage a strategic ground game. Notable holes on The Farm include the 400-yard first hole with a challenging blowout bunker, a reachable par four with a Boomerang green, a par three to a natural sand hill with a Punchbowl green, a 250-yard Biarritz, and a reverse-Road hole. This multidimensional design ensures a relaxed yet challenging experience, making Crosswoods a compelling destination for golfers seeking diverse play styles.

StoneCrest Golf Course

Prestonsburg, KY