Cypress Point Club — Monterey, California, USA

Cypress Point Club boasts the most breathtaking par-3 in golf: the 16th demands a 230-yard carry over the Pacific Ocean. This iconic hole symbolizes the course's unmatched beauty, which ranks above every other on this list. The club's fierce exclusivity is legendary — it dropped out of the AT&T Pro-Am rotation in 1990 rather than diversify its all-male membership, a move that sets it apart from every other course here. As of 2024, fewer than 250 members enjoy access, with green fees unreported outside of member invitations, a statistic that underlines its elite nature. Compared to Muirfield's open historical legacy, Cypress Point's private mystique defines its singular appeal.