Where can you find the best private golf courses in each state? Welcome to Golfweek’s Best 2025 list of top private layouts, as judged by our hundreds of raters. The members of the ratings panel continually evaluate courses and rate them based on 10 criteria on a points basis of 1 through 10.

The 2025 men’s golf major season began with Rory McIlroy winning the Masters Tournament (as well as The Players Championship) and continued with world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler capturing the PGA Championship. J.J. Spaun kept the major mojo going with a memorable triumph at the U.S. Open.

Playing steady golf in a steady drizzle, Chris Fieger Sr. captured his first Berks Amateur Championship on Saturday with a two-round score of 141 at Heidelberg Country Club. Playing on his home course, Fieger shot 70 on Friday and 71 on Saturday, putting him one over par for the two-day event.

J.J. Spaun, who won the U.S. Open on Sunday at Oakmont Country Club, moved to eighth in the world rankings, the highest spot of his career. When 2025 began, he was outside the top 100. But even he hasn't made the biggest jump this year.

Attending the U.S. Open can be a ton of fun, but simply being able to watch golf on the game's grandest stage is an incredible treat each year. We here at CBS Sports are thrilled to bring you wall-to-wall coverage of the U.S. Open all weekend long.

J.J. Spaun delivered a finish to remember on his way to winning the 2025 US Open. The 34-year-old holed a 64-foot putt on the 18th hole at Oakmont Country Club to win the season's third major with a one-under score.

Puttshack, a high tech mini-golf venue with a restaurant and bar is opening at Westfield Old Orchard mall in Skokie, Illinois.

So when legendary and highly-successful Christian Brothers head golf coach Tim Sewing announced his retirement before this season, he did so leaving an impressive resume of a combined 30 state and conference titles during his 30-year coaching tenure.

Ray Hearn's playable, classic design and immaculate conditions make The Cardinal at St. John's the Free Press' Top Public Golf Course in Wayne County.

In only its third year, the Mizuho Americas Open has created a huge impact on LPGA stars and top-ranked AJGA juniors.

Rayee Feng of Pingry (back) hugs Inha Jun of Holy Angels after winning the playoff against Jun during the NJSIAA State Group Championships, Tournament of Champions at Raritan Valley Country Club in Bridgewater on May 13, 2025. Matt Kipp | For NJ Advance Media

Gareth Bale is reportedly part of an American investment group exploring a potential takeover of League One club Plymouth Argyle. The Telegraph initially reported the former Real Madrid and Wales star's involvement in the bid for the Pilgrims.