Top 25 Course Conditions in the U.S. in 2015 on Golf Advisor

Worthington Manor Golf Club placed among other top golf courses in the United States.

Perhaps no element of a round of golf is under more scrutiny than the conditions of the golf course. From tee-to-green, golfers can be merciless beings when it comes to the standards at which the course is presented. Even after a big rainstorm, or when greenskeepers aerate turf during shoulder season, anything short of Augusta National in April just doesn’t quite cut it.

So this particular Best-of ranking subcategory is for the greenskeepers. We’ve found the top 25 courses as rated by their Course Conditions subcategory rating in 2015. In this ranking, you’ll find a mix of courses throughout the U.S., including both high-dollar courses as well as overachieving value plays.

We received more than 121,000 reviews during the year, and like all of our country-wide lists, courses needed a minimum of 20 reviews to qualify.

The top-rated courses by condition in 2015 on Golf Advisor

25. FarmLinks at Pursell Farms

Sylacauga, Ala.
Price: $100-$135
What they’re saying: “It was in just as good if not better shape than any of the RTJ courses.” — joshevsmith

24. St. James Bay Golf Club

Carrabelle, Fla.
Price: $40-$65
What they’re saying: “It has always been in excellent condition.” — gandxmau

23. Wilderness Golf Course

Lake Jackson, Texas
Price: $34-$60
What they’re saying: “The greens were rolling as fast as any I have played on.” — itismej83

22. Wild Rock Golf Club – Championship Course

Wisconsin Dells, Wis.
Price: $55-$95
What they’re saying: “Impeccable fairways and greens.” — BillKraus45

21. Worthington Manor Golf Club

Urbana, Md.
Price: $29-$89
What they’re saying: “Course is well maintained and beautifully manicured.” — Jorge9381563

20. General Burnside State Park

Burnside, Ky.
Price: $17-$32
What they’re saying: “The fairways and greens are all green, lush and well-manicured.” — Jeffrey2882153

19. Aviara Golf Club

Carlsbad, Calif.
Price: $115-$250
What they’re saying: “The greens were immaculate. Fast, smooth and perfectly maintained.” — bcczapla

18. Macatawa Legends Golf and Country Club

Holland, Mich.
Price: $35-$52
What they’re saying: “ Extremely well maintained course and very friendly staff.” — dfisher8

17. Bedford Valley Golf Course at Gull Lake View

Battle Creek, Mich.
Price: $39-$60
What they’re saying: “Mowed roughs, manicured sand in the traps, plush fairways, and excellent greens…. It doesn’t get any better than this!” — Hearty

16. Candler Hills Golf Club

Ocala, Fla.
Price: $49-$69
What they’re saying: “This course has a beautiful layout and is in pristine condion.” — erhjr

15. The Medalist Golf Club

Marshall, Mich.
Price: $37-$61
What they’re saying: “The greens were the best I’ve played in years! Smooth and quick but fair.” — Kelly6461504

14. Chariot Run Golf Club

Laconia, Ind.
Price: $49-$69
What they’re saying: “The course was in absolutely fabulous condition. The greens were hard and FAST, but were perfectly true.” — Douglas9208392

13. Oakcreek Country Club

Sedona, Ariz.
Price: $33-$79
What they’re saying: “Course was in amazing condition, carpet fairways and greens were beautiful.” — barrypolar

12. Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort – Wolf Course

Las Vegas, Nev.
Price: $47-$199
What they’re saying: “It is always in perfect condition, fairways are smooth and green, no brown grass anywhere.” — Joey6761402

11. ChampionsGate Country Club

ChampionsGate, Fla.
Price: $40-$82
What they’re saying: “The greens rolled very true and were in excellent condition and overall condition of the course was excellent.” — marber1golf

10. Vaaler Creek Golf Club

Blanco, Texas
Price: $45-$65
What they’re saying: “VERY well maintained golf course!” — Angel3186805

9. Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort – Sun Mountain Course

Las Vegas, Nev.
Price: $39-$189
What they’re saying: “The course in well kept, fairways are great and greens

are perfect.” — vicpineda

8. Sewailo Golf Club

Tucson, Ariz.
Price: $32-$59
What they’re saying: “Greens were true and the fairways were perfect!” — TerCamb

7. Gunter’s Landing Golf Club

Guntersville, Ala.
Price: $39-$59
What they’re saying: “Course is always in perfect conditions and the greens are the best in the area.” — Mikey84

6. Niagara Frontier Country Club

Youngstown, N.Y.
Price: $55
What they’re saying: “The course was in great condition, especially the fairways and greens, with the greens rolling quick.” — Jim6201989

5. Grand Cypress Resort – New Course

Orlando, Fla.
Price: $120-$150
What they’re saying: “Very good layout, with exceptional conditioning. I enjoyed the bunkering and the greens.” — uXJBX8874XJ

4. Yocha Dehe Golf Club at Cache Creek

Brooks, Calif.
Price: $69-$105
What they’re saying: “The conditioning is fabulous. It is a top quality Troon property.” — terryprotto

3. Scotch Hall Preserve

Merry Hill, N.C.
Price: $35-$45
What they’re saying: “Fairways and greens in very good condition and well manicured.” — upanddowner

2. The Hideaway Country Club

Fort Myers, Fla.
Price: $16-$45
What they’re saying: “Fairways and greens are like rolling green carpets without a blemish.” — dhamilton148

1. Rams Hill Golf Club

Borrego Springs, Calif.
Price: $75-$150
What they’re saying: “The fairways are so perfect it looks like field turf … and the greens are perfect.” — ctongue

Green fees are based on latest peak-season rates and are subject to change. In the case of resort courses, stay-and-play packages and specials often greatly reduce the price of the green fee. Many of these courses also offer dynamic online tee times, off-season and twilight rates that lower the green fee.

Jan 25, 2016

Source: http://www.golfadvisor.com/articles/top-25-course-conditions-2015-15654.htm