Be prepared to spend a lot of money if you’re planning to golf in the 11 most expensive golf courses in the world. Golf has never been a sport that’s affordable. Unlike most sports where all you need are a few friends and possibly a ball, golf requires the right equipment, attire, caddy, rentals, memberships and of course golf course fees. The courses listed here may put a large hole in your bank account if you’re not prepared. Golf has always been a gentleman’s game at a gentleman’s price range.
This is unfortunate as many cannot play due to the price. It’s also not an easy sport to learn as you have to develop your swing and your posture in order to play properly and play well. Memberships are no walk in the park either as they can cost as high as what you pay for equipment and the location. You can find out more about this in our list of The 10 Most Expensive Golf Memberships. There just are golf courses out there that are for the wealthy and those willing to spend to get a good experience of golf. If you’re a golfer or planning to start, then these are definitely the locations to aspire golfing at.
What countries and locations do you think these courses are found on? Let’s find out more as we start this list:
11. The Barton Creek Foothill and Canyon Golf Club
This golf course found in Austin, Texas is regarded as one of the most beautiful courses in the world. It was designed by renowned golf course architect Tom Fazio. The course contains fairways, waterfalls, cliffs and even caves. It’s considered as one of the best resort courses in the world but don’t be fooled, this course can offer a challenge even to experienced golfers.
10. Whistling Straits
This golf course has two courses, the Straits Course and the Irish Course. The Straits course is ideal for walking and follows the shoreline of Lake Michigan. The Irish Course is the more difficult course with terrain emulating Ireland. You’ll find here grasslands and various dunes. The course has hosted two PGA World Championships. It’s also a very difficult location as the wind can affect golfers a lot.
9. Kingsbarns Golf Links
Located in St. Andrews, Scotland, this golf course has been used since the 1700s. The Alfred Links Dunhill Championship takes place here annually. There is also a golf resort that has opened here in the last few years. The site takes pride in their caddies.
8. The Spyglass Hill Golf Course
Considered as one of the most difficult courses in the world, Spyglass Hill is even more popular after the novel “Treasure Island”. The land itself is said to be one of the inspirations for the famous novel which is why parts of the course are referenced after names from the book. The course has been running since the 60s.
7. The Ocean Course
Voted as the toughest golf course in 2010, this course in South Carolina was specifically designed to have the wind affect the game significantly. The course has hosted a number of professional tournaments and has a fantastic view of the Atlantic Ocean.
6. TPC Sawgrass
This course in Jacksonville is said to be the best in Florida. It is also one of the most difficult courses in the world as the design is said not to favor any style of golf. While golfing here is expensive, it is said that the site offers price slashes and promotions each year. It also hosts a major tournament every year or so.
The most expensive courses are found in the remainder of this list of 11 most expensive golf courses in the world.
5. Pinehurst Course No. 2
The Pinehurst Golf Resort offers up to 8 different golf courses. Of all of these, three courses are considered the very best. Among these three is Pinehurst Course No. 2. The second course has had its fair share of tournaments and even hosted last year’s US Open. The resort itself offers numerous packages including golf rounds and accommodations.
4. The Blue Monster
Originally one of the most expensive courses in the world, the price got even higher after Donald Trump’s acquisition of Doral. With this acquisition the course got a number of upgrades and was expanded. It recently hosted the WGC Cadillac Championship and is said to be one of the most difficult courses today.
3. Old Head Golf Links
One of the most beautiful and challenging golf courses in Ireland, the Old Head Gold Links is said to give you the closest view of the location where the RMS Lusitania sank. That event prompted the US to enter World War I.
2. Pebble Beach Golf Links
Pebble Beach Golf Links is one of the most beautiful golf courses in the world. It also hosts the US Open and Ryder Cup most years. Most of the holes in the course are designed to be near the coastline.
1. Shadow Creek Golf Course
This hidden and exclusive golf course in Nevada can only be accessed by MGM Mirage Resorts guests. The course is designed so you can enjoy golf in private and is considered the most expensive in the world.
There you have it the 11 most expensive golf courses in the world. It might be worth it to save up for these experiences.
