Introducing the 5-star courses : The Sweet 16: These courses earned the highest marks – golf courses – Brief Article

They are the elite, the ultimate experiences, the very best golf that our part of the world has to offer. They’re a diverse bunch, ranging from Hawaii to Nova Scotia, from Idaho to the Caribbean, with green fees from $13 to $305. But they all have one thing in common: You need to play them. (For phone numbers and green fees, consult the pullout booklet between pages 118 to 119.)

Bay Harbor G.C., Bay Harbor, Mich.

Blackwolf Run G.C. (Meadow Valleys), Kohler, Wis.

Blackwolf Run G.C. (River), Kohler, Wis.

Bulle Rock (South), Havre de Grace, Md.

Casa de Campo Resort & C.C. (Teeth of the Dog), La Romana, Dominican Republic.

The Challenge at Manele, Lanai City, Hawaii.

Coeur d’Alene Resort G. Cse., Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Highlands Links G. Cse., Ingonish Beach, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Kiawah Island Resort (Ocean), Kiawah Island, S.C.

The Links at Crowbush Cove, Morell, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Pebble Beach G. Links, Pebble Beach, Calif.

Pinehurst Resort & C.C. (No. 2), Pinehurst, N.C.

Pinon Hills G. Cse., Farmington, N.M.

St. Ives G.C., Stanwood, Mich.

Spyglass Hill G. Cse., Pebble Beach, Calif.

World Woods G.C. (Pine Barrens), Brooksville, Fla.

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