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How Many Golf Courses Are in Each State? (2026 Data)
A state-by-state count of US golf courses from Golfy's database of 12,000+ courses, with links to browse every course in each state.
The United States has more golf courses than any other country — roughly four in ten of the world's total — but they're spread very unevenly. Golfy's database currently holds 12,694 named golf courses across all 50 states and Washington, DC, built from OpenStreetMap and curated by hand. Here's how they break down by state, updated automatically as the database grows.
The five biggest golf states — California, Florida, Michigan, New York, Texas — account for 30% of the total. At the other end, District of Columbia (6), Alaska (22), Delaware (38), Vermont (55), Wyoming (56) round out the list.
Golf courses by state, ranked
| # | State | Courses | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 904 | 7.1% |
| 2 | Florida | 842 | 6.6% |
| 3 | Michigan | 806 | 6.3% |
| 4 | New York | 662 | 5.2% |
| 5 | Texas | 610 | 4.8% |
| 6 | Illinois | 535 | 4.2% |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 513 | 4.0% |
| 8 | Ohio | 502 | 4.0% |
| 9 | Wisconsin | 446 | 3.5% |
| 10 | North Carolina | 384 | 3.0% |
| 11 | Arizona | 367 | 2.9% |
| 12 | Iowa | 364 | 2.9% |
| 13 | Minnesota | 348 | 2.7% |
| 14 | Massachusetts | 338 | 2.7% |
| 15 | Indiana | 306 | 2.4% |
| 16 | Virginia | 268 | 2.1% |
| 17 | South Carolina | 263 | 2.1% |
| 18 | Georgia | 262 | 2.1% |
| 19 | Washington | 255 | 2.0% |
| 20 | Missouri | 251 | 2.0% |
| 21 | New Jersey | 225 | 1.8% |
| 22 | Colorado | 219 | 1.7% |
| 23 | Tennessee | 186 | 1.5% |
| 24 | Kansas | 177 | 1.4% |
| 25 | Kentucky | 174 | 1.4% |
| 26 | Nebraska | 173 | 1.4% |
| 27 | Connecticut | 168 | 1.3% |
| 28 | Alabama | 165 | 1.3% |
| 29 | Maryland | 160 | 1.3% |
| 30 | Oregon | 160 | 1.3% |
| 31 | Oklahoma | 121 | 1.0% |
| 32 | Utah | 118 | 0.9% |
| 33 | West Virginia | 118 | 0.9% |
| 34 | Maine | 112 | 0.9% |
| 35 | Arkansas | 98 | 0.8% |
| 36 | Nevada | 98 | 0.8% |
| 37 | Louisiana | 96 | 0.8% |
| 38 | New Mexico | 96 | 0.8% |
| 39 | Idaho | 95 | 0.7% |
| 40 | New Hampshire | 92 | 0.7% |
| 41 | Montana | 83 | 0.7% |
| 42 | South Dakota | 81 | 0.6% |
| 43 | Hawaii | 79 | 0.6% |
| 44 | Mississippi | 74 | 0.6% |
| 45 | North Dakota | 66 | 0.5% |
| 46 | Rhode Island | 57 | 0.4% |
| 47 | Wyoming | 56 | 0.4% |
| 48 | Vermont | 55 | 0.4% |
| 49 | Delaware | 38 | 0.3% |
| 50 | Alaska | 22 | 0.2% |
| 51 | District of Columbia | 6 | 0.0% |
| Total | 12,694 | 100% |
A few things the numbers show
- Retirement and weather drive density. California and Florida lead not because they're the biggest states but because they combine year-round golf with large populations.
- The Midwest is underrated. Michigan (806), Ohio (502) and Wisconsin (446) each have more courses than most people would guess, and some of the best public golf in the country.
- Small states, big rarity. Fewer courses means fewer nearby alternatives, which pushes scarcity — and rarity scores — up. A round in District of Columbia is worth more XP than you'd think.
About the data
Counts are named golf courses in Golfy's database, sourced from OpenStreetMap and de-duplicated by hand. Multi-course facilities are sometimes one entry and sometimes several, and a few private clubs are missing, so treat these as close estimates rather than official figures. Spot an error? Email support@joingolfy.app.
Every state links to its full directory, grouped by city and sorted by rarity — for example California, Florida and Texas. Or start at the national index.
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