Public Courses: The Top 10 List

By Ryan Herrington
October 17, 2008

• 2009 Readers' Choice Awards | Letter from the Editor-in-Chief
• RANKINGS: The Top 50 Public Golf Facilities | Private | Resort
• RANKINGS: The Top 10 in the U.S.: Public Facilities | Private | Resort
• RANKINGS: The Top 38 golf destinations in North America and Europe
• SELECTED PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS: Public | Private | Resort | The Best of the Best
• WEB EXCLUSIVE: Top 10 Facilities in each ranking category: Public | Private | Resorts
• WEB EXCLUSIVE: State By State: All the facilities scoring at least 75 points
• Send us your comments: Readerschoice@golfworld.com

1. Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Grand National, Opelika, Ala.

Opened for golf: 1992 Holes: 54

Architect: Robert Trent Jones

Photo by Michael Clemmer

2. Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Capitol Hill, Prattville, Ala.

Opened for golf: 1999 Holes: 54

Architect: Robert Trent Jones, Robert Trent Jones Jr.

3. Paa-Ko Ridge GC, Sandia Park, N.M.

Opened for golf: 2000 Holes: 27

Architect: Ken Dye

Photo by Stephen Szurlej

4. Longaberger GC, Nashport, Ohio

Opened for golf: 1999 Holes: 18

Architect: Arthur Hills

5. Tobacco Road GC, Sanford, N.C.

Opened for golf: 1998 Holes: 18

Architect: Mike Stranz

Photo by Dom Furore

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