Golf Courses in the West

The West contains 1,522 named golf courses distributed across 13 states, according to data compiled from the federal USGS Geographic Names Information System gazetteer. Grouping these courses by region allows for a standardized comparison of course density across states on a consistent scale. The GNIS database, which serves as the source for this directory, records geographic locations rather than operational characteristics. As a result, the regional organization reflects where courses are situated geographically, not their quality, type, or financial structure. The gazetteer does not include metadata on public or private designation, green fees, or course layouts, making location the primary organizing principle for this regional analysis. Individual state directories are available for those seeking more detailed course information within specific jurisdictions.

Comparing golf across the West

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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