What makes a great short course? We posed that question to our huge network of course raters to establish the first Golfweek’s Best ranking of non-traditional courses in the United States. We included ...

Par-3 and other short courses are popping up all around the U.S., and we rank the best public-access layouts of them all.

Ed. note: No, the Masters Par 3 will not take place at this 84th Masters, but its rare absence provides an opportunity to reflect on its unique history and remember why, at just over 1,000 yards, it ...

Getting a hole-in-one is the ultimate goal for any golfer, as the rare feat is like catching a unicorn — since a player can go an entire lifetime without every capturing one. Even if you’re the ...

Welcome to the Golfweek’s Best 2025 ranking of the top par-3, short and non-traditional private golf courses in the United States. To acknowledge a recent and rapid rise in short courses, Golfweek’s ...

“Super fun course - good shape, fantastic views of the ocean and bay waters." “Palm Beach Par 3 is one of the most famous par three courses in the world for good reason - the holes are interesting, ...

The greatest trend in golf development over the past decade has been the introduction of short courses at so many resorts and private clubs. These par-3 and other non-traditional layouts are nothing ...

We rank the best shorter, private layouts in the United States.