Golf Courses by Continent
Browse the world's finest golf courses by region
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Home to the most celebrated courses in professional golf — from the sun-baked cliffs of Pebble Beach to the azalea-lined fairways of Augusta National. North America's best courses define the modern game.
Explore courses →Golf was born on the windswept links of Scotland and Ireland. Europe's finest courses reward strategic thinking over raw power, with bunkers shaped by centuries of wind and rain.
Explore courses →From the dramatic coastal dunes of China's Shandong Peninsula to the meticulous resort courses of Japan, Asia's golf scene has produced some of the most visually spectacular courses in the world.
Explore courses →Africa's best courses pair championship-calibre design with landscapes found nowhere else on earth — from the Big Five game reserves of South Africa to the sun-bleached fairways of Morocco.
Explore courses →South America's golfing tradition runs deep — from the tree-lined private clubs of Buenos Aires to the Olympic course built for Rio 2016. The continent combines Old World formality with New World landscapes.
Explore courses →Australia's Melbourne Sandbelt is considered one of the finest concentrations of golf courses anywhere on earth. Add New Zealand's clifftop gems and the region punches well above its weight.
Explore courses →— Golf Travel Guide
Golfing Around the World: Pros and Cons
Click a continent on the map to explore the pros and cons of golfing in each region.
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Home to the highest concentration of courses globally, with the United States and Canada leading the way in accessibility and variety.
Pros
- Unmatched variety -- desert, parkland, and PGA Tour venues
- High accessibility with thousands of public courses
Cons
- Expensive during peak season
- Competitive tee times at top courses
The spiritual home of golf, featuring historic links courses and centuries of tradition.
Pros
- Bucket-list destinations like St Andrews and Royal County Down
- Beautiful Mediterranean coastal courses
Cons
- Less forgiving course styles, especially links
- Limited public access at some prestigious clubs
- Difficult conditions for winter play
Known for lavish resort courses catering to corporate and luxury golf markets.
Pros
- Impeccable maintenance and hospitality
- World-famous architects behind many layouts
- Year-round tropical play in Southeast Asia
Cons
- Very high cost at top-tier clubs
- Mandatory caddies add to overall expense
Rugged coastal golf and the legendary Sandbelt region near Melbourne define this part of the world.
Pros
- Challenging, visually stunning coastal layouts
- Strategic bunkering in the Sandbelt tradition
- Year-round playable climate in many areas
Cons
- Geographic isolation increases travel costs
- Courses concentrated near major metro areas
A developing golf market with luxury resorts emerging across the continent.
Pros
- Affordable green fees compared to other regions
- Hidden gems set in dramatic mountain and coastal landscapes
Cons
- Limited course density outside major cities
- Variable maintenance standards
- Less standardized booking and access
An exotic golf destination led by South Africa, often paired with safari and resort experiences.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Courses tied to safari and resort tourism
- Beautiful natural settings unlike anywhere else
Cons
- Limited course availability outside South Africa and a few other countries
- Long travel times from most golf markets