The 25 best finishing holes in golf

Which No. 18s are the best? The argument can very much teeter on the objective vs. subjective, so let’s see how these compare to your list.

Carnoustie Golf Links

(Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports)

The hole that famously made Jean Van de Velde a household name back in 1999, the 18th at Carnoustie is one of the most difficult finishing holes in golf. At 444 yards, the par 4 is lined by a watery way – known as Barry Burn – that snakes through the entire hole, wreaking havoc from the tee shot to the approach. And if the water hazard doesn’t cast you into Bogey Land, then the several bunkers that also line the hole and green will surely do the job.