Smart course design, impeccable conditioning and a welcoming atmosphere: These are the key components that we look for in aTop 50 Course. But to reach the pinnacle, a course has to have that extra quality that makes it a transcendent golf experience. After playing the recently renovated Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club in Southern Pines, N.C., the course rater described the layout as "the essence of golf for players of all abilities. It's full of tradition, yet it has a very progressive design. The course is a great equalizer that puts a premium on skill but doesn't punish short hitters." That, in a nutshell, is why Pine Needles is our new No. 1.

If you can't get to Pine Needles, there are plenty of great options. Our list features other spectacular courses and is more geographically diverse than ever. read more

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Annika Sorenstam demonstrates the basics of crisp iron play in the latest issue of GFW. In our bonus video, she shows Senior Instruction Editor Dave Allen how to hit solid iron shots, plus reveals a simple drill you can use to improve your iron play. read more