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.

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

“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

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