Urban golf courses are used by a fraction of city residents, but take up a ton of space and resources. Many states subsidize golf courses with low property taxes, so non-golfers are footing the bill.

Monday morning quarterbacking exists in every facet of sports, even golf course rankings. Though in the case of rankings, it’s more like decades-later quarterbacking. Golf-course enthusiasts often ...

The last several editions of Golf Digest's ranking of America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses, including the freshly released 2025-2026 list, reflect a growing shift toward more “option-friendly” designs.

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