New York golf courses rank among nation's best classic courses

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Last updated Aug 4, 2026

New York golf courses rank among nation's best classic courses

Summary

Golfweek has published its 2026 rankings of classic golf courses, with over a dozen from New York making the list. The rankings assess the top 200 U.S. golf courses that opened before 1960 based on reviews from a panel of evaluators. Prominent clubs like National Golf Links of America and Shinnecock Hills Golf Club earned top spots, ranked fourth and fifth, respectively. This year, the evaluation process included courses that received at least 25 ratings from panel members within the last ten years to maintain consistent quality standards. The new rankings highlight the rich golfing heritage in New York.

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By the Numbers

•National Golf Links of America ranks No. 4 with an average rating of 9.25.
•Shinnecock Hills Golf Club follows at No. 5 with an average rating of 9.21.
•Over a dozen New York courses made Golfweek's top 200 classic courses.
•Courses must be reviewed by at least 25 evaluators to qualify for rankings.
•Rankings focus on courses that opened before 1960.

Latest Updates

7:28 AMYahoo Sports — 17 NY golf courses rank among nation's top 100 classic courses. See the Golfweek list
8:56 AMYahoo Sports — New York golf courses earn top spots in rankings

What they're saying

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Thirty-four New York courses made Golfweek's 2026 list of the nation's 200 best classic golf courses, including 17 that ranked among the top 100.
— Yahoo Sports