Best Public Golf Courses
Ranked by the Gems Index — a composite score based on course quality, value, condition, playability, and prestige.
Full Rankings
Rank
Course
Score
Dimensions
13
13
85
Quality
Value
Playability
Prestige
27
27
84
Quality
Value
Playability
Prestige
34
34
83
Quality
Value
Playability
Prestige
44
44
80
Quality
Value
Condition
Playability
Prestige
55
55
80
Quality
Value
Condition
Playability
72
72
79
Quality
Value
Condition
Playability
About the Gems Index
The Gems Index is a composite score (0-100) that evaluates public golf courses across five dimensions: course quality (30%), value (25%), condition & experience (20%), playability (15%), and prestige (10%). Value is weighted heavily because great public golf should be accessible. Rankings are updated regularly as new data becomes available.