U.S. Open 2020: An Interactive Look At New York's Depth Of Great Golf Courses

For decades, golfers have debated which corner of the world boasts the strongest concentration of great golf. Areas of the United Kingdom and Ireland make strong cases. So do the Monterey Peninsula and big cities like Philadelphia, Chicago or Los Angeles. But the depth of fantastic golf courses in the New York City area make it an argument-ender for some.

The Big Apple will be the center of the golf universe with the U.S. Open being hosted by Winged Foot Golf Club, and to illustrate how much great golf can be found close to the host site, we mapped out some of the top choices for golf in close proximity. Scroll down for our interactive experience.

(Visual credit: Lauren Occhipinti)

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