This weekend, golf’s sedate etiquette will make way for a cavalcade of whoops, hollas and cheers as the best players from the United States and Europe once again battle each other for the coveted Ryder Cup.
Medinah Country Club, a former US Open and PGA Championship venue just over a half hour drive from Chicago, has the honor of hosting the biannual event this time around. It’s the latest in a string of prestigious, top-class venues to do so. No doubt watching the intense competition unravel on TV will inspire you to head out onto the course yourself. Here are 5 great US Ryder Cup venues you can play.
NB Many US Ryder Cup venues are exclusive country clubs where you need an introduction by a member to gain entry.
Kiawah Island Golf Resort – The Ocean Course
- Location: Kiawah Island near Charleston, South Carolina
- Average green fee: $280-390
- Par: 72
- Distance: 7,356 yards
- Last hosted Ryder Cup: 1991
- Interesting fact: The fourth course to have hosted each of the PGA of America’s major championships
- Location: outskirts of Louisville, Kentucky
- Average green fee: $250 (weekend) – must be accompanied by a member
- Par: 72
- Distance: 7,195 yards
- Last hosted Ryder Cup: 2008
- Interesting fact: Course was designed by Jack Nicklaus
The Greenbrier Resort – Greenbrier Course
- Location: White Sulphur Springs, on the border of West Virginia and East Virginia
- Average green fee: $135-195
- Par: 72
- Distance: 6,675 yards
- Last hosted Ryder Cup: 1979
- Interesting fact: the only resort course in the world to have hosted The Ryder Cup (1979) and The Solheim Cup (1994)
Champions Golf Club – Cypress Creek Course
- Location: outskirts of Houston, Texas
- Average green fee: $85-110 (reciprocal guest policy)
- Par: 71
- Distance: 7,301 yards
- Last hosted Ryder Cup: 1967
- Interesting fact: The course is lined with well over 70,000 trees
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