The Dream 18

This one’s just for fun: The Dream 18 is more than a collection of holes, it’s a love letter to the PGA Tour’s history and its passionate fanbase. Each hole tells a story, from Tiger Woods’ 1997 hole-in-one on TPC Scottsdale’s raucous 16th to Tom Watson’s clutch chip-in on Pebble Beach’s 18th. The course’s diversity, spanning coastal cliffs at Torrey Pines, the historic links at St. Andrews, and modern masterpieces like TPC Sawgrass.

Sweeping downhill dogleg left framed by azaleas, launching Augusta’s back nine with a tight fairway and slick green. Iconic: Tiger Woods began his 1997 Masters rout here. Fun Fact: More double bogeys than any Augusta hole.

Tiny clifftop green with Pacific Ocean views, where wind turns this short par 3 into a beast. Iconic: Tom Watson’s 1982 U.S. Open chip-in sealed victory. Fun Fact: Shortest hole on Tour, but don’t be fooled.

The “Home of Golf” opens with a wide fairway and the Swilcan Burn guarding the green. Iconic: Every legend starts their Open here. Fun Fact: Shares fairway with the 18th, a St. Andrews quirk.

The “Island Green,” a tiny target surrounded by water, defines The Players Championship. Iconic: A make-or-break moment for every contender. Fun Fact: 1,200+ balls drown here yearly.

Dogleg right with sandy waste areas and a bunker-guarded green, a U.S. Open brute. Iconic: Payne Stewart’s 1999 par save clinched glory. Fun Fact: Donald Ross’s design punishes the bold.

Reachable par 5 with massive bunkers, a fan favorite from U.S. Opens. Iconic: Tiger Woods conquered it in 2002. Fun Fact: Only Tiger broke par here in a U.S. Open.

Ocean-hugging closer with the lone cypress, a stage for legends. Iconic: Tom Watson’s 1982 chip-in won the U.S. Open. Fun Fact: One of golf’s most photographed holes.

Augusta-inspired par 3 with water and bunkers, a Memorial Tournament gem. Iconic: Jack Nicklaus designed it to test precision. Fun Fact: Nicknamed “Little Augusta” for its look.

Cliffside par 3 with ocean views, where club selection battles coastal winds. Iconic: Tiger’s 2008 U.S. Open iron shot was legendary. Fun Fact: Elevation makes it a guessing game.

Fast greens and deep bunkers make this front-nine closer a brutal test. Iconic: Oakmont’s U.S. Open legacy shines here. Fun Fact: Nearby “Church Pews” bunker is golf’s scariest.

Short but deadly, with “White Faces” bunkers and wicker basket flagsticks. Iconic: Bobby Jones sealed his 1930 Grand Slam here. Fun Fact: Wicker baskets are a Merion signature.

Amen Corner’s tiny par 3 over Rae’s Creek, where dreams crash. Iconic: Jordan Spieth’s 2016 quad-bogey meltdown. Fun Fact: Shortest hole at Augusta, but often the toughest.

Redan-style par 3 with a sloping green, a U.S. Open classic. Iconic: Corey Pavin’s 1995 4-wood to 5 feet was clutch. Fun Fact: Winds make this green a moving target.

Drivable par 4 with a tricky green, a risk-reward gem at the Genesis Invitational. Iconic: Ben Hogan called it a design masterpiece. Fun Fact: Phil Mickelson loves its flop-shot potential.

The “Coliseum,” a raucous par 3 with grandstands rocking the Phoenix Open. Iconic: Tiger’s 1997 hole-in-one sparked chaos. Fun Fact: Fans throw beer cups for aces, cheers!

Water-lined par 5 where bold players go for the green in two. Iconic: Arnold Palmer’s course demands strategy. Fun Fact: “The King” loved this hole’s drama.

Closing hole with the iconic red-and-white lighthouse, a scenic RBC Heritage finish. Iconic: A strategic test with coastal charm. Fun Fact: Golf’s most photographed lighthouse.

Golf’s ultimate closer, with the Swilcan Bridge and Valley of Sin. Iconic: Nicklaus and Woods walked here to glory. Fun Fact: R&A building watches every finish.