What was the most difficult golf course on the PGA Tour's 2022-23 schedule? (2024)

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What is the toughest course on the PGA Tour? ›

When it comes to the toughest holes, by number, on the PGA Tour last season, Los Angeles Country Club's North Course led the way with a trio of brutes. The U.S. Open host layout boasted the most difficult second, 13^th and 17^th holes. All holes on the list were par-4s, combining to play 6.597 shots over par.

Spyglass Hill Golf Course is rated one of the toughest courses in the world from the Championship tees, boasting a course rating of 75.5 and a slope rating of 144.

Pebble Beach Golf Links™ (California)

Located on the beautiful Monterey Peninsula, south of San Francisco, Pebble Beach is surrounded by a selection of incredible courses, but this picture-perfect links is the pick of the bunch.

Augusta National Golf Club, Georgia (USA)

This is the only major tournament played at the same course every single year, making Augusta National Golf Club one of the most famous across the globe.

The course record at Augusta National at the Masters is 63 (9-under), which has been done twice. Nick Price shot a 63 in the third round of the 1986 Masters, and then Greg Norman matched it in the opening round in 1996.

While the 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale is known for its rowdy crowds, the par-3 has produced some unforgettable moments. It is once again time for the biggest party in golf.

What is the lowest PGA Tour cut ever? ›

That's because the ISCO Championship set a record for the lowest recorded cut (in relation to par) in PGA TOUR history. Players needed to shoot at least 8-under 136 for two rounds at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Kentucky.

Bald Eagle Golf Club — Point Roberts, USA.

The Nullarbor Links golf course in Western Australia's Golden Outback has captured the imagination of the world. This unique 18-hole par 72 golf course spans 1,365 kilometres from Kalgoorlie in Western Australia to Ceduna in South Australia.

The most difficult club to master

This has resulted in the 2, 3, and 4 iron being the clubs that golfers least want to use on the course. The main difficulty lies in their long shaft and low loft design, which increases the difficulty of hitting the ball consistently, especially for amateur golfers.

Despite being one of the biggest tests in professional golf, Augusta National doesn't have an official course rating (playing difficulty of a course for the scratch golfer), which makes it hard to compare how tough it really is.

U.S. Open. Also known as The United States Open Championship, it's considered to be the most difficult tournament in the world. It's caused by very difficult conditions in the golf courses that are specifically prepared for the tournament.

Oakmont's bunkering is legendary. It's not just the Church Pews, it's the other 170+ bunkers on the course… Three of the highest final total scores in US Open history have come from Winged Foot, as the rough is legendary. Hit fairways and greens and you can make it work.