Rankings

Every ranking here is produced by one disclosed methodology and published only when there are enough evaluated clubs to make it defensible. Where there are not, we say so instead of filling the page.

Reviewed through 2026-09-20
Reviewed through 2026-09-20
Reviewed through 2026-09-20
Reviewed through 2026-09-20
Reviewed through 2026-09-20
Reviewed through 2026-09-20
Reviewed through 2026-09-20

How every ranking is calculated

Full methodology

Nine weighted categories, methodology version 1.0.0. A category with no supporting evidence is excluded from the weighting rather than scored zero, so a club is never punished for a gap in our research. Clubs cannot pay to be included or to move.

Base weights. Individual rankings shift these — see each page.
CategoryWeight
Golf course quality25%
Value12%
Clubhouse & service10%
Dining10%
Family & youth8%
Fitness & racquet8%
Social experience8%
Access & availability8%
Practice facilities6%