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The best golf courses in Alaska

By Derek Duncan and Stephen Hennessey
May 29, 2025
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Alaska might be the largest state in our country by size (586,000 square miles, more than double the size of Texas), but its footprint as a golf state is one of the tiniest. Of course, the golf season is super short, and given the nature of the land and its practical uses, there are not many great golf courses in Alaska. It's also not simple to get panelists there, thus an abbreviated Best in State list based on just a dozen or so evaluations from some ambitious travelers.

Below you'll find our 2025-'26 ranking of the Best Golf Courses in Alaska.

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2. Moose Run Golf Course: Creek
Fort Richardson, AK
Previous rank: 1
The Creek course at Moose Run—America’s northernmost 36-hole facility—is currently ranked No. 2 on our Best in Alaska list. Narrow fairways and strategic bunkering demand quality ball-striking, especially on the split fairways at the fourth and fifth holes. This military course is adjacent to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and is set at the base of the Chugach Mountains, offering impressive views.
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1. Anchorage Golf Course
Anchorage, AK
Previous rank: 2
A longtime fixture near the top of our Best in Alaska list, Anchorage Golf Course offers stunning views of Denali—the tallest mountain in North America—and the downtown skyline. At just 6,600 yards from the tips, it’s not a long course, but the fairways are closely guarded by thick pines. The course plays along hilly terrain and features subtle doglegs, requiring proper shot placement to avoid being blocked by the lurking pines. It’s not unusual to have moose strolling the fairways. After hosting the 2022 U.S. Senior Women's Amateur, the USGA has now hosted one of its championships in all 50 U.S. states.
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