Golf Courses in the South
The South contains 2,349 named golf courses documented across 17 states according to the federal USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) gazetteer. Regional grouping by state allows for comparative analysis of named-course density across areas of similar geographic scale.
This regional organization is based on geographic location rather than course quality, ownership type, or layout characteristics. The GNIS database does not include flags for public or private designation, fee structure, or course design, so the grouping reflects where courses are situated rather than their operational or design attributes. Each state within the region maintains a separate directory accessible for detailed course information.
Comparing golf across the South
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.
| State | Courses | Cities | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 542 | 365 | 45 |
| Virginia | 223 | 201 | 80 |
| Texas | 166 | 146 | 82 |
| North Carolina | 165 | 156 | 62 |
| Maryland | 160 | 149 | 24 |
| Georgia | 155 | 142 | 77 |
| South Carolina | 154 | 141 | 37 |
| Alabama | 147 | 140 | 54 |
| West Virginia | 140 | 110 | 47 |
| Tennessee | 117 | 110 | 49 |
| Louisiana | 105 | 96 | 37 |
| Mississippi | 82 | 74 | 39 |
| Arkansas | 71 | 66 | 38 |
| Kentucky | 53 | 47 | 31 |
| Oklahoma | 42 | 40 | 23 |
| Delaware | 22 | 22 | 3 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | 5 | 1 |