December 23, 2024
The easiest golf courses on the PGA Tour for the 2024 season

The easiest golf courses on the PGA Tour for the 2024 season

View of the 18th hole of the 2024 Sentry on the Plantation Course at Kapalua Golf Club in Hawaii. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

View of the 18th hole of the 2024 Sentry on the Plantation Course at Kapalua Golf Club in Hawaii. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

One of the most scenic golf courses on the 2024 PGA Tour schedule was the most accessible to the world’s best players.

This is not a surprise, as it has been this way for the last three seasons, according to statistics.

The three easiest courses on this list make up the American Express rotation in the Southern California desert. That’s probably no surprise either.

The PGA Tour statistics for the easiest golf courses list 42 courses. The statistics cover The Sentry through the Tour Championship. Take a closer look at the top 10 (with the full list of easiest golf courses below) for the 2024 season.

1. Kapalua Plantation Trail – The Sentry

Sahith Theegala hits his tee shot on the 18th hole during the final round of the 2024 Sentry at Plantation Course in Kapalua. (Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports)Sahith Theegala hits his tee shot on the 18th hole during the final round of the 2024 Sentry at Plantation Course in Kapalua. (Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports)

Sahith Theegala hits his tee shot on the 18th hole during the final round of the 2024 Sentry at Plantation Course in Kapalua. (Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports)

Kapalua is the only par 73 course on Tour and the pros blast it every January. The scoring average in 2024 was more than 4 ½ under par.

Length: 7,596

By: 73

Average score: 68.366 (-4.636)

2. La Quinta Country Club – The American Express

Tom Whitney hits out of a bunker on the 18th hole during the second round of the 2024 American Express at La Quinta Country Club in La Quinta, Calif. (Andy Abeyta/The Desert Sun)Tom Whitney hits out of a bunker on the 18th hole during the second round of the 2024 American Express at La Quinta Country Club in La Quinta, Calif. (Andy Abeyta/The Desert Sun)

Tom Whitney hits out of a bunker on the 18th hole during the second round of the 2024 American Express at La Quinta Country Club in La Quinta, Calif. (Andy Abeyta/The Desert Sun)

One of three courses used for the American Express, LQCC produced a scoring average of more than four under par.

Length: 7,060

By: 72

Average score: 67.905 (-4.097)

3. Nicklaus Tournament Course – The American Express

Ryo Hisatsune hits his tee shot on the 10th hole during the second round of the 2024 American Express at the Nicklaus PGA West. (Ray Acevedo-USA TODAY Sports)Ryo Hisatsune hits his tee shot on the 10th hole during the second round of the 2024 American Express at the Nicklaus PGA West. (Ray Acevedo-USA TODAY Sports)

Ryo Hisatsune hits his tee shot on the 10th hole during the second round of the 2024 American Express at the Nicklaus PGA West. (Ray Acevedo-USA TODAY Sports)

Also in the American Express rotation, this course was nearly four under par in 2024.

Length: 7.159

By: 72

Average score: 68.085 (-3.916)

4. Pete Dye Stadium Tour – The American Express

JT Poston and Xander Schauffele head to the 18th hole of the Pete Dye Stadium Course at PGA West during the 2024 American Express in La Quinta, Calif. (Taya Gray/The Desert Sun)JT Poston and Xander Schauffele head to the 18th hole of the Pete Dye Stadium Course at PGA West during the 2024 American Express in La Quinta, Calif. (Taya Gray/The Desert Sun)

JT Poston and Xander Schauffele head to the 18th hole of the Pete Dye Stadium Course at PGA West during the 2024 American Express in La Quinta, Calif. (Taya Gray/The Desert Sun)

The third of three golf courses used by the American Express, golfers were nearly three under par in 2024.

Length: 7,187

By: 72

Average score: 69.149 (-2.852)

5. Keene Trace Golf Club (Champion Trace) – ISCO Championship

The ISCO Championship at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Kentucky. (Dylan Buell/Getty Images)The ISCO Championship at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Kentucky. (Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

The ISCO Championship at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Kentucky. (Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Length: 7,328

By: 72

Average score: 69.363 (-2.637)

6. TPC Craig Ranch – The CJ Byron Nelson Cup

The 17th hole of the 2024 Byron Nelson CJ Cup at TPC Craig Ranch. (Mike Mulholland/Getty Images for CJ Cup)The 17th hole of the 2024 Byron Nelson CJ Cup at TPC Craig Ranch. (Mike Mulholland/Getty Images for CJ Cup)

The 17th hole of the 2024 Byron Nelson CJ Cup at TPC Craig Ranch. (Mike Mulholland/Getty Images for CJ Cup)

Length: 7,414

By: 71

Average score: 68.497 (-2.503)

7. Torrey Pines Golf Course (North Course) – Farmers Insurance Open

The 16th hole of the North Course at Torrey Pines in San Diego, California. (Donald Miralle/Getty Images)The 16th hole of the North Course at Torrey Pines in San Diego, California. (Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

The 16th hole of the North Course at Torrey Pines in San Diego, California. (Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

Length: 7.258

By: 72

Average score: 69.501 (-2.500)

8. TPC River Highlands – Travelers Championship

Scottie Scheffler plays a shot on the 18th hole during the final round of the 2024 Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands. (James Gilbert/Getty Images)Scottie Scheffler plays a shot on the 18th hole during the final round of the 2024 Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands. (James Gilbert/Getty Images)

Scottie Scheffler plays a shot on the 18th hole during the final round of the 2024 Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands. (James Gilbert/Getty Images)

Length: 6.835

By: 70

Average score: 69.629 (-2.371)

9. Pebble Beach Golf Links – ATT Pebble Beach Pro-Am Tournament

Jordan Spieth walks on the eighth hole during the second round of the 2024 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links. (Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports)Jordan Spieth walks on the eighth hole during the second round of the 2024 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links. (Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports)

Jordan Spieth walks on the eighth hole during the second round of the 2024 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links. (Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports)

Length: 6.972

By: 72

Average score: 69.632 (-2.371)

10. TPC Deere Run – Classic John Deere

Denny McCarthy plays his shot from a bunker on the 18th green during the third round of the 2024 John Deere Classic. (Joseph Cress-USA TODAY Sports)Denny McCarthy plays his shot from a bunker on the 18th green during the third round of the 2024 John Deere Classic. (Joseph Cress-USA TODAY Sports)

Denny McCarthy plays his shot from a bunker on the 18th green during the third round of the 2024 John Deere Classic. (Joseph Cress-USA TODAY Sports)

Length: 7,289

By: 71

Average score: 68.781 (-2.219)

11. The Complete List of Easiest Golf Courses for the 2024 Season

  1. Kapalua Plantation Trail – The Sentry

  2. La Quinta CC – The American Express

  3. Nicklaus Tournament Course – The American Express

  4. Pete Dye Stadium Tour – The American Express

  5. Keene Trace Golf Club (Champion Trace) – ISCO Championship

  6. TPC Craig Ranch – The CJ Byron Nelson Cup

  7. Torrey Pines Golf Course (North Course) – Farmers Insurance Open

  8. East Lake Golf Club – Tour Championship

  9. TPC River Highlands – Travelers Championship

  10. Pebble Beach Golf Course – AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

  11. TPC Deere Race – John Deere Classic

  12. Grand Reserve Golf Club – Puerto Rico Open

  13. Harbour Town Golf Course – RBC Heritage

  14. Puntacana Resort & Club (Corales Golf Course) – Corales Puntacana Championship

  15. Tahoe Mountain Club (Old Greenwood) – Barracuda Championship

  16. Detroit Golf Club – Rocket Mortgage Classic

  17. Spyglass Hill Golf Course – AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

  18. The Renaissance Club – Genesis Scottish Open

  19. Waialae Country Club – Sony Open in Hawaii

  20. The Dunes Golf and Beach Club – Myrtle Beach Classic

  21. TPC Scottsdale (Stadium Course) – Phoenix World Cup Open

  22. TPC Southwind – FedEx St. Jude Championship

  23. Sedgefield Country Club – Wyndham Championship

  24. Vidanta Vallarta – Mexican Open at Vidanta

  25. PGA National Resort (The Champion) – Cognizant Classic

  26. Riviera Country Club – Genesis Invitational Tournament

  27. Castle Pines Golf Club – BMW Championship

  28. TPC Twin Cities – 3M Championship

  29. TPC Sawgrass (Players Stadium Course) – The Players Championship

  30. Valhalla Golf Club – PGA Championship

  31. Memorial Park Golf Course – Houston Texas Kids Open

  32. Hamilton Golf & Country Club – RBC Canadian Open

  33. Arnold Palmer Club and Lodge at Bay Hill – Arnold Palmer Invitational Tournament

  34. Torrey Pines Golf Course (South Course) – Farmers Insurance Ope

  35. Innisbrook Resort (Copperhead Course) – Valspar Championship

  36. TPC San Antonio (Oaks course) – Open Valero Texas

  37. Quail Hollow Club – Wells Fargo Championship

  38. Colonial Country Club – Charles Schwab Challenge

  39. Muirfield Village Golf Club – The Memorial Tournament

  40. Augusta National Golf Club – The Masters Tournament

  41. Royal Troon – The Open Championship

  42. Pinehurst Resort & Country Club (Course #2) – US Open

This article was originally published on Golfweek: The Easiest Golf Courses on the PGA Tour for the 2024 Season

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