Golf Courses in the Midwest

The Midwest region contains 3,205 named golf courses distributed across 12 states, according to data from the federal USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) gazetteer. This regional grouping provides a framework for comparing golf course density and distribution across states on a comparable scale.

The regional classification is geographic in nature, reflecting where courses are located rather than their characteristics, quality, or operational type. The GNIS database does not track information such as public or private designation, fee structures, or course layouts, so the regional organization focuses exclusively on geographic placement. Individual state directories are available for users seeking more detailed course listings by state.

Comparing golf across the Midwest

Grouping states by region puts named-course density on the same scale, so you can see where courses cluster. It’s a geographic comparison, not a quality or course-type ranking — GNIS carries no public/private flag, fees or layout. Click any state for its full directory.

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