The best golf courses in the world offer scenic views and challenging layouts.

A photo on the iconic Swilcan Bridge is a valued souvenir of the experience.

Manele was recently named the top course in Hawaii byGolf Week.

Ballybunion Golf Club

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The first hole offers a view of the sea and, in the distance, the village of Inverness.

The 18th hole challenges players with a ravine in front of the narrow green.

Theres a stunning view of the Sea of Cortez on the par-three 17th hole.

Old Course at St. Andrews Links

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The course is prized by both professional players and the lucky patrons who secure tickets to the Masters.

The 18th hole, Dyeabolical, recognizes course architect Pete Dye and his challenging closing hole.

Somerset Hills Country Club, Bernardsville, New Jersey

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Pebble Beach Golf Links

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Deep ravines, bunkers, and valleys create a beautiful but difficult experience.

The course hosted the 1991 Ryder Cup and 2021 PGA Championship.

The Highland holes feature abundant maple and oak trees and heather, reminiscent of a Scottish layout.

Plantation Course at Kapalua Golf

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The Creek nine has rolling green fairways with deep bunkers and water hazards.

The other course at Ballybunion is the Robert Trent Jones-designed Cashen Course.

Undulating greens, wide fairways, and a large bunker on the fourth hole make it interesting and challenging.

Manele Golf Course at Four Seasons Resort Lanai

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Barnbougle features three courses: Lost Farm, Bougle Run, and The Dunes.

The Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw design includes dense vegetation, cliffs, chasms, and sand dunes.

The par-five 18th hole features a wide fairway, water hazard, and sloping green for a challenging finish.

Cabot Cliffs Golf Course

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The ninth hole is one of the most photographed holes in golf.

Opens and other professional tournaments.

Tree-lined fairways, bunkers, and crowned greens make it a challenge forgolfers of all levels.

TPC Danzante Bay Golf Resort

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Augusta National, Georgia

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Muirfield East Lothom Scotland

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Whistling Straits Golf Course

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Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

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Ballybunion Golf Club, County Kerry, Ireland

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Capilano Golf Club, West Vancouver, Canada

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Royal Melbourne Golf Club, Australia

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Quivira Golf Club, Los Cabos, Mexico

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Royal County Down Golf Club, Newcastle

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