Golfweek’s Best 19th holes in the U.S.: Sit, sip and relax

Ambience. Simply put, nothing matters more when debating the merits of various 19th holes around the United States.

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. 

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. 

WATCH: Suni Lee records her first career 10 for Auburn

She is the best in the world.

Suni Lee wasted no time etching her name in Auburn’s record book.

Lee recorded the first 10 of her college career on Saturday in Baton Rouge, throwing down a perfect score on bars.

The Olympic gold medalist scored her first 10 on her signature event, where she is considered the best in the world.

It is just the sixth perfect score in Auburn history and the first since 2004. Sarah Wentworth was the first Auburn gymnast to record a 10 on bars back in 2000.

Becky Erwin recorded the program’s first 10 on Feb. 27, 1993, on floor. She hit another 10 on March 10, 1993, making her the only Auburn gymnast to record multiple 10’s.

Sally Cantrell and Rachael Tarantino were the last two gymnast to join the elite club before Lee. Cantrell scored a 10 on beam on Jan. 20, 2002, and Tarantino scored Auburn’s latest 10 on beam on Jan. 7, 2004