Travel Why some inland courses are rising up the Top 100 By: GOLF's Course Raters and Ran Morrissett, Architecture Editor November 17, 2021 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share by Email Not every golf course can be built on perfect sand or soil. But by choosing to invest in the land their courses are built on, some clubs are making big moves up our Top 100 list. Ran Morrissett, Thomas Brown, Simon Holt and Sean Zak explain. Latest In Travel 2 days ago Sam Snead's favorite getaway has new look. But same old buddies'-trip appeal 2 days ago After Shinnecock U.S. Open, another South Shore golf adventure to remember 6 days ago 5 reasons I love traveling and discovering new golf courses 1 week ago America's most exclusive (and secretive) golf club is revealing itself GOLF's Course Raters and Ran Morrissett, Architecture Editor Golf.com Editor Related Articles Travel Watch the sun rise on PGA Championship host Southern Hills Travel What it's like for golfers of all skill levels to play this Bethpage Black monster par 5 Travel Iconic Holes: Pinehurst No. 2, Hole 15 Travel Iconic Holes: Pinehurst No. 2, Hole 5 Travel Insiders Only InsideGOLF Exclusive: Behind the Top 100 Courses curtain with our expert course raters Travel How Top 100 newcomer St. Patrick's Links quickly impressed our course raters Courses Inside the all-new Top 100 Courses in the World: What you need to know Courses Inside Inverness Club: Tour the newly renovated Solheim Cup host Travel The Bethpage Gauntlet: Playing all 90 holes(!) in just 36 hours