TPC Scottsdale is home to the Waste Management Phoenix Open, the “greatest show on grass.”
It is now also one of the “most picturesque” golf courses in the United States.
According to research conducted by golf apparel company Galvin Green, the Scottsdale course ranked No. 10 among the most picturesque golf courses in the country.
How did the company determine the list?
It’s based on the number of Instagram-tagged posts that mention the course.
According to the company, TPC Scottsdale had 24,512 tagged Instagram posts through July 24, 2024, putting it behind nine other courses.
It wrote of TPC Scottsdale: “Situated in Scottsdale, Arizona, has a blend of desert landscape, strategic bunkering, and challenging water hazards that create a visually stunning and demanding test of golfing skill. This combination of exciting tournament atmosphere, unique course features, and beautiful desert setting solidifies TPC Scottsdale’s reputation as one of America’s most awe-inspiring courses.”
Augusta National Golf Club, home of The Masters, ranked first, with 123,399 tagged Instagram posts.
TPC Sawgrass, Florida, placed second, with 59,528 tagged Instagram posts. It hosts The Players Championship.
Ranking third was Bandon Dunes, which had 41,685 tagged Instagram posts. The golf resort is located along the Oregon coast.
Riviera Country Club was fourth, with 37,524 tagged Instagram posts. The Los Angeles club has hosted the US Open and the PGA Championship.
California Golf Club of San Francisco, boasting 37,006 tagged Instagram posts, rounded out the Top 5.
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The Most Picturesque Golf Courses in America
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1. Augusta National Golf Club, Georgia, 123,399 Instagram mentions
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2. TPC Sawgrass, Florida, 59,528
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3. Bandon Dunes, Oregon, 41,685
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4. Riviera Country Club, California, 37,524
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5. California Golf Club of San Francisco, California, 37,006
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6. Old Macdonald, Oregon, 32,422
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7. Chicago Golf Club, Illinois, 31,706
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8. Pebble Beach Golf Links, California, 25,210
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9. Shoreacres, Illinois, 24,808
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10. TPC Scottsdale, Arizona, 24,512
More: Arizona’s 20 best private golf courses, ranked
Reach Jeremy Cluff at jeremy.cluff@arizonarepublic.com. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter @Jeremy_Cluff.
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