Its best that someone from Austin actually do the list. This was bad. Star Ranch, Forest Creek, Kissing Tree, Woldancer, Falconhead are all levels above the ones you listed

I’ve played all these courses in Springfield, MO and here are my thoughts and opinions. I’d rank it like this… 1. Millwood 2. Rivercut 3. Horton Smith 4. Bill and Payne Stewart Millwood is a mostly private course, but locals or those with connections in the area might gain access. Its membership is relatively affordable compared to other private clubs nearby. The course is well-maintained, though the layout isn't my favorite. A unique feature is the pond on the driving range, allowing you to hit floating golf balls-an interesting touch! Rivercut is the most expensive public course in the area, and it's worth the price when in good condition. However, it's prone to flooding due to its location on the James River, which can make maintenance challenging. As of 4-5 years ago, the course was in poor shape, but I’ve heard it’s currently in the best condition ever. The city has really put a lot of resources in the lately and returned it to its pride and glory! Horton Smith is a short but well-maintained course. It's open and ideal for newer and amateur golfers, but also offers enjoyable holes for players of all skill levels. It's the most affordable course in the area and my personal favorite if I had to choose one to play. Bill and Payne is a fun course with consistently good conditions. Though it's busy, the layout is enjoyable and mostly open, reducing the risk of losing golf balls. I grew up playing here as it’s on the north side of town, so I probably ranked it a little lower since I’ve been out there a lot. But, it's affordable-more expensive than Horton Smith but cheaper than Rivercut. A fun fact about Bill and Payne is the 9-hole par 3 course across the street, which is open at night thanks to large ballpark-style lights.

Gotta have bully pulpit in Medora on here. The most beautiful course I've ever played. It's a 4.7 on over 300 reviews. And even that is low. It's right up there with hawk tree for me with the rest not quite on the same level

Stone Mountain course, is a disappointment, over priced, 20$ just to enter the park

Conestoga belongs as #2 easily. I like it as much as wolf creek honestly, but I wolf creek has be #1 without question.

As a service to those who might see this I will add two courses that are a must to stay away from. Tomoka Oaks...don't waste your time as that course was in BAD shape the one time I played it several years ago and judging by the reviews it has never gotten any better. You would be better off trying to play golf in a nearby school playground. #2 would be Spruce Creek. A course that could have been real good but the management leaves a lot lacking there. Tried it once and didn't care for it at all.

As mentioned below....Indigo Lakes closed several years ago and Riverbend closed a year or so ago. Shame about Indigo Lakes as it was a nice course. The Riviera CC is always a nice track to play along with The Preserve @Turnbull Bay GC over in New Smyrna Beach. Venetian Bay, also in New Smyrna is a nice links style course. Over in Deland, FL is Victoria Hills. In the past it was a real nice course but the last time I played it they had gone down hill somewhat in terms of quality. And then there is the Halifax Plantation GC over in Ormond Beach. Also a decent track. If I were to pick a top five of the cheaper reasonably priced courses the LPGA and Venetian Bay would be left off due to the cost of the greens fees. My five in that category would be the 1. Daytona Beach GC, 2. The Riviera CC, 3. Turnbull Bay, 4. Halifax Plantation and then 5. Cypress Head GC. If cost is not an issue then the LPGA course would be #1 with the other five each dropping a slot respectively. Followed by Venetian Bay. Crane Lakes is also nice but it is a shorter course that wounds through a retirement community of trailer homes and another course I have never tried is called Hidden Lakes.

You picked the most expensive public courses lol

Wish I could have the last five minutes of my life back.

12th tee at West Seattle is pretty spectacular.

I love oyster reef.

Bro your so hard to listen too

The course selections in Colorado are not bad facilities but only a couple should be on a list of the best. Anyone can read outdated Google reviews, stick to courses you actually visit.

Cedar Glen Golf course in Saugus!

Bobby Jones is now 18 holes restored to Donald Ross design. University Park and Stoney brook very good choices.

You lost me at "Gary Rock"

Good list, thank you. Showing the top down 3d view is great!

I will likely catch some flack for this, but I’ve recently played a course called Lochmere in Tilton. It’s a little mom and poppy, and the layout is unique, but the holes themselves are a good test. It’s in great shape and is better than CC of NH and Breakfast Hill IMHO. Lots of elevation change and the greens have been like glass the times I’ve visited this year. I agree with comments regarding Mt Washington. Great when it’s in good shape, but can be sketchy when it’s not.

There are clearly a ton of courses in the area and prices have skyrocketed. However, for high caliber courses I think that that you’re reasonably spot on. I have been visiting and playing there for years and I think you could swap Caledonia and the Dunes, though. All of the Barefoot courses are nice. For some reason I prefer the Love course. Can you find cheaper courses? Yes, absolutely, but I would say a huge percentage of folks visit the area to play spectacular courses, not something similar to the muny’s in their home town, which some other commenters listed remind me of. Not ragging on those courses, they are nice enough. Just not “memorable” IMHO. Thanks for the work you do!

Haven’t lived there for a while, but unless things have changed dramatically, your list is pretty much a whiff, other than Avery Ranch. Places like Grey Rock (Circle C), Falconhead, Wolfdancer, Star Ranch, Forest Creek, or even Terra Vista (used to be a Troon course)far outshine your choices. May want to take another look. If you can swing it, a stay at Barton Creek will get you access to some of the best golf anywhere.

Just FYI Splendido Taal, when I went has their “twilight“ special starting at 1 PM. It was 40 USD with a cart and caddy for 18 holes. Always remember to tip your caddy.

I heard Airport was terrible

I have a new course for you to review. Has a lot of history as well. Francis Byrne golf course, just went through a redesign with Stephen Kay as well. Breathtaking views, crazy elevation, and undulating greens. They are holding the njsga public links championship there around 8/12- 8/15 . Greens will probably be getting faster in the next week or so. Check it out! $60 to walk weekday and $80 so walk on weekend. Golf carts are awesome , $20 and they have music, gps, and exact pin distance using a gps system in the pin.

Nature walk is a great course for beginners and it’s dirt cheap to play with cart the people who hate on this course are rich ppl who have the money to play bay point every weekend🤣 but legacy is arguably the best course for your money bay point is the nicest and best kept signal hill is pretty average

Have to argue with you on Links at Lands End...

This list is not very good. Outside of Texas Star, I wouldn’t play any of them

Great blue at heron lakes , Stone creek, pumpkin ridge public side, Eastmoreland , OGA course in woodburn , 30 minute drive

You zoom into the Champions Course at TPC but show pics of the Stadium Course where the WM is played. Confusing; which is it? Completely different courses.

Banberry just a bunch of rich CA ppl.

Seminole should have got number 1

Yo I'm a member at Southwood

Just moved to the New Haven(ish) area and I’ve been frustrated because it seems 90% of courses in this state are private clubs. Your videos are helpful!!!

Why are you just picking golf courses that are out of the local peoples price range? I know every single one of these golf courses and they’re expensive except for Dubsdread. And that’s even more expensive than the real public courses. Go play Zellwood station.

Wow, can't believe you're rating Jimmy Clay as the No.3 public golf course - 97% golfers in Austin is trying to avoid this course right now :-)

Legacy is trash. It's all par 3s except 4 par 4s grouped together in the middle of the course. They overbook constantly. I tried playing a twilight round last month. At 7:45 the starter came out to chase us off the course because carts need to be in at 8. Meanwhile we waited several minutes on every tee box behind one of their instructors giving a lesson during a round.

Deer Valley belongs up here, they have been working on the bunkers for awhile but once they are done it will be great.”

Hi! Do you know any golf buddies out there in Busan?

Vale of Glamorgan Cradoc Builth wells St Pierre

Wildwood Wildwood Wildwood Exactly zero true golfers in Oregon would rate Eastmoreland over Wildwood. Zero-point-zero. Any top ten (public) list without that is an invalid list.

Thank you for making this video. I would love to play in Russia than go to Europe because Europe is become very expensive.

St. Louis was at forest Park. It's a public course that has 27 holes

From San Antonio. The Palmer has been closed for about a year. Olympia Hills has a fungal issue right now and in really bad shape. I’ve never heard of Briggs Ranch having public days. The Golf Club of Texas is right next to Briggs Ranch. That should easily be in over Olympia Hills. Excluding TPC San Antonio my top 5 public courses would be 1) Canyon Spings 2) The Quarry 3) La Canter Resort Course 4) Golf Club of Texas 5) Northern Hills Honorable mentions would be Riverside and Cedar creek. Riverside just got a completer renovation and Cedar creek is almost done with their renovation but it was great before that I would put Landa park at 5 instead of Northern Hills but Landa is about 30 minutes outside of San Antonio

Interesting topic! I like the storytelling even though I don’t golf.

Not sure on #1 but all the other courses you named are for sure great. Good job. My top public courses here that I like are probably Quail and Falcon. Fav is River Birch, although this is due to the course being in my neighborhood. Boise area has some sleeper courses. We keep them looking really nice for under 100 bucks a round at all of them.

Hi nice video. There’s also a walk only course in Mackay no golf carts like the others you mentioned called Melaleuca Golf Course.

You missed Reservoir Creek Golf course in Naples

Did you say "Hamatage"?

The 1968 PGA Championship was hosted by Pecan Valley Golf Club but not in Fort Worth. It was actually Pecan Valley Golf Course in San Antonio, TX. Just a heads up!

That’s awesome

Mission Lakes CC