15 Most Expensive Public Course Greens Fees In The US (2024)
Prepare to tee off at some of the most breathtaking and luxurious public golf courses in the United States. These stunning layouts not only offer an unforgettable golfing experience but also come with a hefty price tag.
For passionate golfers who seek the best of the best, regardless of the cost, we’ve curated a list of the 15 most expensive public golf courses in the country.
From the rugged coastlines of California to the lush fairways of Florida, these courses showcase the finest in course design, immaculate conditions, and unparalleled amenities. Get ready to discover the crème de la crème of public golf courses, where every swing comes with a side of luxury and every hole is a testament to the sport’s grandeur.
These prices are listed peak season rates and only include your greens fees, not any caddies or forecaddies that may be required.
15) Pete Dye Course at French Lick – $400
Perched atop southern Indiana’s highest peaks, the Pete Dye Course at French Lick offers stunning vistas that may distract from its brutal design. Despite its rural location and absence from the PGA Tour, this 2009 layout has quickly become known as one of Dye’s most challenging, justifying its $400 green fee in 2024.
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14) Erin Hills Golf Course – $425
Erin Hills, originally envisioned as an affordable, minimalist layout, evolved to host the 2017 U.S. Open, a first for Wisconsin. Brooks Koepka’s winning score of 16-under led to critiques of the course’s width and defensibility. However, the absence of typical gusty winds and the par 72 layout contributed to the low scores. In 2024, the green fee for this iconic course is $425.
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13) Pinehurst No 2 – $470
Pinehurst No. 2, a Donald Ross masterpiece, has hosted numerous prestigious tournaments and is now a U.S. Open anchor site. In 2024, the green fee is approximately $470, but playing the course requires staying at the resort, so fees are often bundled into packages.
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12) Cascata Golf Course – $479
Cascata, an engineering marvel southeast of Las Vegas, ascends a rugged mountain hillside. Authentic Nevada landscapes border the course, while lush turf, palm trees, and babbling brooks pay homage to nearby Shadow Creek. The front nine plays uphill, with the ninth tee 600 feet above the clubhouse, while the longer back nine descends. In 2024, the green fee for this unique golfing experience is $479.
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11) Spyglass Hill – $495
Located near Pebble Beach and Cypress Point, Robert Trent Jones’ design combines elements of Pine Valley and Augusta National. The first five holes traverse Pacific dunes, while the remaining holes wind through Monterey pine-covered hills. Water hazards reminiscent of Augusta’s 16th add challenge. Despite its acclaim, Spyglass Hill has never hosted a major event. In 2024, the green fee for this masterpiece is $495.
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10) Greenbrier Old White – $550
C.B. Macdonald’s Old White at The Greenbrier, restored by Lester George in 2007, earned Golf Digest’s Best New Public Remodel. After devastating floods in 2016, Keith Foster rebuilt the course in under 12 months, earning the same honor in 2017. The green fee for this resilient masterpiece is $550 in 2024.
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9) TPC Scottsdale Stadium Course – $551
The home of the WM Phoenix Open, TPC Scottsdale boasts the iconic par-3 16th stadium hole, made famous by Tiger Woods’ 1997 hole-in-one. Designed by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish, the layout features a risk-reward filled back nine. Weiskopf’s renovations cater to both tour players and resort guests. In 2024, the green fee is $551.
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8) Whistling Straits (Straits Course) – $555
Pete Dye turned a flat, abandoned army air base along Lake Michigan into a Ballybunion-inspired marvel at Whistling Straits. With 1,012 bunkers and no rakes, this rugged, windswept layout challenges even the best players. It has hosted three PGA Championships, the 2007 U.S. Senior Open, and the 2021 Ryder Cup. In 2024, the green fee for this stern test is $555.
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7) Harbour Town Golf Links – $593
Pete Dye’s innovative Harbour Town design, a collaboration with Jack Nicklaus, debuted in 1969 and quickly earned a spot in America’s Top 10. With its low-profile, abrupt changes, tiny greens, and tree-lined fairways, it was a stark departure from the era’s typical courses. Alice Dye also contributed, shaping the unique 13th green. In 2024, the green fee for this groundbreaking layout is $593.
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6) Trump National Doral Blue Monster – $595
Designed by Dick Wilson in 1962, the Blue Monster at Trump National Doral Miami hosted a PGA Tour event from 1962 to 2016. The course set the standard for modern South Florida design with its abundant lakes, deep bunkers, and elevated greens. Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner’s renovations added bite while preserving the legendary 18th. In 2024, the green fee for this iconic layout is $595.
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5) Wynn Golf Club – $600
Wynn Golf Club, a Tom Fazio design in the heart of the Las Vegas strip, has hosted Capital One’s “The Match” multiple times. The course features dramatic elevation changes and a 2019 renovation by Fazio and his son, Logan. The par-70 layout boasts six par 3s, including the picturesque 18th with a waterfall-backed green. In 2024, the green fee is $600.
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4) Kiawah Island Ocean Course – $650
Pete Dye’s diabolical Ocean Course, designed for the 1991 Ryder Cup, blends linksland with lagoons. Sawgrass-lined holes, tricky greens, and merging bunkers characterize the layout. Perched along three miles of Atlantic coastline, the exposed fairways and greens are susceptible to fierce winds. Phil Mickelson’s improbable 2021 PGA Championship victory is forever tied to this course. In 2024, the green fee is $650.
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3) Pebble Beach Golf Links – $675
Pebble Beach, the ultimate meeting of land and sea in American golf, features nine holes perched above the Pacific. The sixth through eighth, golf’s true Amen Corner, include the iconic eighth, played over an ocean cove from a 75-foot bluff. Recent improvements and the hosting of the 2023 Women’s U.S. Open add to its allure. In 2024, the green fee for this legendary course is $675.
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2) TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course – $900
Pete Dye’s iconic TPC Sawgrass, born from Deane Beman’s stadium concept, challenges the world’s best with a mix of distance and target golf. Dye’s “grenade attack architecture” is epitomized by the heart-pounding, sink-or-swim island green 17th, which has inspired numerous imitations. Recent renovations by Steve Wenzloff have heightened the excitement. In 2024, the green fee for this legendary layout is $900.
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1) Shadow Creek Golf Course – $1,250
Shadow Creek, the world’s most expensive golf course, continues to push the boundaries of luxury. In 2019, it claimed the top spot with peak-season green fees of $600. By 2021, the fee reached $1,000. In 2024, the green fee has soared to an astounding $1,250, far surpassing any other course. Access remains exclusive to guests staying at MGM Resorts International properties in Las Vegas.
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