Pebble Beach Golf Links — Monterey, California, USA

Pebble Beach Golf Links delivers the most dramatic ocean views in golf, with the par-3 7th and cliffside 18th ranking among the most photographed holes worldwide. The course's coastal winds and tiny poa annua greens demand precision — in the 2023 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, the scoring average of 72.64 was 0.64 over par, while the 7th hole alone produced 14 double bogeys or worse. This scenic majesty outperforms #3 Augusta National's inland setting by offering 6 holes directly on the Pacific Ocean, 30% more than any other course on this list. At $600 per round, it provides a cheaper alternative to Augusta's exclusivity while delivering a tournament-tested layout that has challenged every major champion since 1972.