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Ambience. 

Simply put, nothing matters more when debating the merits of various 19th holes around the United States. So say Golfweek’s Best 800-plus raters who were polled to determine the top 10 golf course bars and restaurants. More than 400 votes were cast to establish this list.

Views are important, but not everything. Same goes for the food. The drinks menu matters, of course. Service is key. But none of these alone is enough to earn a place on Golfweek’s Best initial list of top 19th holes that includes three private clubs and, perhaps more importantly, seven spots where anyone can grab a seat. 

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The Tap Room at Pebble Beach Resort in California (Courtesy of Pebble Beach)

Instead, it’s all about the vibe. A chance to relax, just hang out. Enjoy a sip, the conversation, the golf and the heritage. It can be difficult to describe what makes one space a better hangout than others, but you know it when you see it. And then you never want to leave.

Check out Golfweek’s Best ranking of Top 10 19th holes. And by that,
we mean not just on this website. Go see for yourself. 

Golfweek's Best Top 10 19th holes

1. The Tap Room at Pebble Beach Resort
Pebble Beach, Calif.

2. The Deuce at Pinehurst Resort
Pinehurst, N.C.

The Ryder Cup Bar at Kiawah Island Golf Resort in South Carolina (Courtesy of Kiawah Island Golf Resort)

3. The Ryder Cup Bar at Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Kiawah Island, S.C.

T4. The patio and Adirondack chairs at Arcadia Bluffs
Arcadia, Mich.

T4. McKee’s Pub and firepit at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
Bandon, Ore.

The patio and Heckle Deck at Sweetens Cove in Tennessee (Courtesy of Sweetens Cove)

T6. The first-tee patio at Merion Golf Club
Ardmore, Pa.

T6. The porch at Secession Golf Club
Beaufort, S.C.

T6. Sticks at Spanish Bay
Pebble Beach, Calif.

T6. The patio and Heckle Deck at Sweetens Cove
South Pittsburg, Tenn.

T6. Ben’s Porch at Sand Hills Golf Club
Mullen, Neb.