With the help of an extensive panel of industry leaders, here’s the official countdown of golfscape's Top 100 Golf Courses in the World 2020. Where will take first place?


Top 100 Golf Courses in the World 2020 Countdown

With the help of an extensive panel of industry leaders, here’s the official countdown of golfscape's Top 100 Golf Courses in the World 2020. Join them as they travel through forests, over clifftops, and across the desert to uncover the world’s top golf courses. 

The golf courses featured in this official ranking offer experiences to remember, from Scotland’s legendary layouts as the birthplace of golf, to the unspoiled spectacular nature of golf courses in South Africa.

20. Bandon Dunes at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, USA

Staying true to the spirit of Scotland’s ancient links, Bandon Dunes offers a timeless game in the heart of Oregon’s rugged coast. Pristine native dunes, sparkling ocean views, and indigenous vegetation are revealed in almost every hole.

19. The Links Course at Fancourt, South Africa

Sculpted into what Gary Player has described as his greatest feat as a designer, The Links is the golfing hallmark of the Fancourt estate. Featuring a dune-style landscape, the course is the collaborative handiwork of golfing icon Gary Player, course designer Phil Jacobs, and Fancourt’s owner Dr Hasso Plattner.

18. The Oconee Course at Reynolds Lake Oconee, USA

Nestled along the Lake Oconee shoreline, the Oconee Course is a dramatic layout with a rewarding play. Designed by Rees Jones, the course offers five holes in which the lake comes directly into play while the four other holes offer superb lake views.

17. The West Links at North Berwick Golf Club, Scotland

Since the 17th century, golf has been played on the remarkable West Links course – a championship course with a true links experience. The course offers breathtaking views of the Firth of Forth, the Islands of Bass Rock, Craigleith, and the town of North Berwick itself!

16. Cape Wickham Links, Australia 

Cape Wickham quickly gained international recognition upon its completion in late 2015, it’s since attracted golfers from all over the globe to its location on King Island. Surrounded by ocean views on all sides and each hole varying from the last, this is a tribute to pure links golf not to be forgotten.