Originally posted at USAtoday.com.
The best public golf courses are impeccably maintained, set amongst gorgeous scenery, and most importantly, are well-designed with challenging layouts and unique features that make for a rewarding round. These 10 courses — nominated by an expert panel and voted by readers as the best public golf courses in the nation — fit that bill and beyond, with many even having hosted prestigious golf tournaments.
No. 8: Best Public Golf Course – Caledonia Golf & Fish Club
A fixture on top public course lists since 1994, this 6,526-yard, par-70 standout on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast is defined by dramatic contrasts — towering oaks, deep greens, and meandering streams that provide a welcome challenge to golfers. Caledonia was the first solo design of the late, great golf course architect Mike Strantz, who considered himself an artist rather than an engineer.
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