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PGA Tour Pros Reveal the Best Course They’ve Played in Competition

Sports Illustrated asked several Tour pros about their favorite competition courses, and the answers were surprising.

John Schwarb, Art Stricklin, Jeff Ritter

TPC Sawgrass gets a number of votes from Tour players as their favorite competition course.
TPC Sawgrass gets a number of votes from Tour players as their favorite competition course. / Michael Madrid / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Earlier this summer Sports Illustrated surveyed a number of PGA Tour players about a range of topics, from swings they envy to wild autograph requests to favorite tournament courses and much more. We think you’ll enjoy.

Previous topics: Most underrated player | Strangest autograph requests | What they'd do if not playing | Favorite golf memorabilia | Most enviable swing

Today’s question:

What Is the Best Course You've Played in Competition?

“I love the Old Course [at St. Andrews], that’s a special place. I think Pebble Beach has the same vibe.” — Tommy Fleetwood

“My last round of golf would be at Pebble Beach.” — Ryan Palmer

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“Augusta National, it’s a special place with a lot of great memories.” — Scottie Scheffler

“Augusta National is the ultimate in golf.” — Charley Hoffman

“I played Cypress Point in a college tournament, that’s pretty cool.” — Jordan Spieth

“TPC Sawgrass.” — Matt Kuchar

“TPC Sawgrass, Quail Hollow, Harbour Town.” — Webb Simpson

Justin Thomas putts on the 15th green during the singles match play of the Presidents Cup golf tournament at Quail Hollow Clu
Quail Hollow, host to PGA Tour events, the PGA Championship and a Presidents Cup, was another popular choice. / Peter Casey-Imagn Images

“Either TPC Sawgrass or Quail Hollow.” — Davis Riley

“Quail Hollow.” — Akshay Bhatia

“Either Torrey Pines or Pebble Beach or Augusta National.” — Taylor Pendrith

“Shinnecock Hills.” — Zach Johnson

“Harbour Town is very special to me.” — Davis Love III

“Royal Melbourne.” — Rickie Fowler

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John Schwarb
JOHN SCHWARB

John Schwarb is a senior editor for Sports Illustrated covering golf. Prior to joining SI in March 2022, he worked for ESPN.com, PGATour.com, Tampa Bay Times and Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He is the author of The Little 500: The Story of the World's Greatest College Weekend. A member of the Golf Writers Association of America, Schwarb has a bachelor's in journalism from Indiana University.

Art Stricklin
ART STRICKLIN

Art Stricklin is an award-winning golf writer based in Dallas and the president of the Texas Golf Writers Association. He spent more than a decade working for Texas newspapers. Stricklin is the author of 10 books, including, “Thanks for the Memories,” on the history of Northwood Club in Dallas, and “Links, Lore & Legends: The Story of Texas Golf.” He has become one of Texas’ foremost experts on golf history and travel, having witnessed a countless number of professional and amateur golf tournaments in the state. His work has been published in regional, national and international titles, including Sports Illustrated, Connoisseur Golf, Golf Magazine, Texas Monthly, Global Golf Post, D Magazine and Texas Golfer Magazine. Email: astrick@flash.net; Twitter: @artstricklin

Jeff Ritter
JEFF RITTER

Jeff Ritter is the managing director of SI Golf. He has more than 20 years of sports media experience, and previously was the general manager at the Morning Read, where he led that business's growth and joined SI as part of an acquisition in 2022. Earlier in his career he spent more than a decade at SI and Golf Magazine, and his journalism awards include a MIN Magazine Award and an Edward R. Murrow Award for sports reporting. He received a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and a master's from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.

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