These 5 American Golf Courses Are So Beautiful, They Could Be National Parks

Golf is a sport, but its courses are a beauty to behold. Across America, some golf courses are so stunningly designed, they might be national parks. With stunning views, wild terrain, and picture-perfect scenery, these five courses prove that sometimes the scenery is worth more than the stroke.

1. Cypress Point Club – Pebble Beach, California

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Perched on the beautiful Monterey Peninsula, Cypress Point is famous for its legend. The golf course weaves through dunes, cypress groves, and along the Pacific. It’s private and only a select few have the privilege to play here, but even photographs are enough to cause jealousy.

Pebble Beach Golf Links
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A course that needs no introduction. Pebble Beach is the internationally renowned public course, and its oceanfront holes are nothing short of stunning. The 7th hole, an infinitesimal par 3 perched above crashing surf, is a postcard in the making.

3. Pacific Dunes – Bandon, Oregon

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This course is wild in the good sense. Carved into Oregon’s rugged shore, Pacific Dunes welcomes natural ridges, coastal breezes, and panoramic views of the Pacific. It’s raw, dramatic, and a memory that lasts, even if your scorecard does not.

4. Crystal Downs Country Club – Frankfort, Michigan

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Nested along the shores of Lake Michigan, Crystal Downs combines rolling hills and narrow fairways with panoramic views of the water. Designed by master designer Alister MacKenzie, it’s both visually stunning and intellectually challenging.

5. Fishers Island Club – Fishers Island, New York

Fishers Island Golf Club
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This hidden gem is only reachable by ferryboat or personal planes, which is all part of its charm. The courses run along the coast of Long Island Sound, with stunning vistas of water and a peaceful, vintage golf environment.

Whether you’re a serious golfer or just love to look out for spectacular views, these courses offer the kind of view that should be featured on a national postcard, and maybe even your bucket list.

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