More than 20 of the 76 Nicklaus Design public or resort golf courses in the United States have been named to Golfweek’s Best: State-by-State Courses You Can Play, 2016. In order to be eligible, the course must be a daily-fee layout or it must be accessible via resorts. The number of courses selected per state varies based on course supply, population, and level of play. Jack Nicklaus’ acclaimed design at Bayside Resort Golf Club was named the No. 1 course you can play in Delaware, while 11 Nicklaus Design courses were named within their state’s top-five. After opening to much acclaim in 2015, Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point, located in The Bronx, debuts at No. 2 in New York. Potomac Shores, ranked No. 9 in Virginia, is new to the list after officially opening last year.
Arizona (of 30):
3. Golf Club at Dove Mountain (Saguaro/Tortolita)
18. La Paloma Golf Club (Ridge/Canyon)
19. Golf Club of Estrella
Delaware (of 5):
1. Bayside Resort Golf Club
Florida (of 30):
9. PGA National Resort & Spa (Champion)
10. Ocean Course at Hammock Beach
23. Grand Cypress (New)
30. Grand Cypress (North/South)
Georgia (of 15):
2. Reynolds Lake Oconee (Great Waters)
11. Achasta
Hawaii (of 15):
2. Manele Golf Club
10. Hualalai (Four Seasons Resort)
Massachusetts (of 10):
6. Pinehills (Nicklaus)
Mississippi (of 10):
3. Grand Bear
Montana (of 5):
5. Eagle Bend Golf Club
Nevada (of 10):
4. Reflection Bay Golf Club
6. Coyote Springs (Chase)
New York (of 15):
2. Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point
Oregon (of 10):
6. Pronghorn (Nicklaus)
South Carolina (of 15):
2. Harbour Town Golf Links
4. May River Course at Palmetto Bluff
Virginia (of 10):
9. Potomac Shores Golf Club
West Virginia (of 5):
5. The Greenbrier Golf Club (Greenbrier)
Wisconsin (of 10):
9. The Bull at Pinehurst Farms
