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Valhalla Golf Club

Louisville, Kentucky

Architect

Jack Nicklaus

Access Type

Private

Jack Nicklaus's 1986 design in Louisville hosted the 2008 Ryder Cup, won by the U.S. under captain Paul Azinger. Also a four-time PGA Championship venue (1996, 2000, 2014, 2024), set across rolling Kentucky terrain with tree-lined fairways and demanding water hazards. Private club.

Rankings & Recognition — 2026

#94

Golf Digest

Top 100 US

2026

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America's Top 100 Overall

100 courses · National · Exclusive

PGA Championship Venues

12 courses · National · Mostly Private

Ryder Cup Venues (USA)

9 courses · National · Mixed Access

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