A Top Player Ranks The 10 Best Public Golf Courses in The Southern U.S.

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When it comes to enjoying golf, there’s nothing that quite beats spending afternoons on the course with friends or family.

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Unfortunately, with so many private golf courses and exclusive memberships, some golf courses are just out of people's budgets

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That's why a top player curated this list of best public golf courses in the South.

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Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club, North Carolina Often overlooked due to its vicinity to Pinehurst No. 2, Pine Needles is a beautiful Donald Ross heritage course that John Fought has restored.

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The Ocean Course, South Carolina It offers players a special kind of golfing experience. This links-style / lagoons type golf course requires players to be at the very top of their game to score well.

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Old Waverly Golf Club, Mississippi The club was completely private until five years ago, but is now a semi-private membership, accepting outside play and truly becoming a country club for all.

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Streamsong Golf Course Red, Florida If you decide to visit Streamsong, don’t forget to check out its companion courses (the Blue course, ranked 26th best public course, and the black course, ranked 34th).

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