# Underrated US golf course rankings

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> Updated: 2026-09-30T20:48:50.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

A study by Betway Insider has identified several highly underrated golf courses in the United States based on metrics such as Google and Golf Digest ratings, pricing, rainfall, and peak wind speeds.

The Quarry at Giants Ridge near Aurora, Minnesota, was named one of the most underrated courses. This recognition comes amid a significant economic impact from the golf industry in Minnesota, which reportedly generated approximately $3.04 billion and supported over 34,000 jobs.

In Montana, the Old Works Golf Course in Anaconda was named the most underrated course in America, earning a score of 90.1/100. Designed by Jack Nicklaus, the course is built on a former Superfund site and features unique elements like black crushed slag in its bunkers instead of traditional white sand.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: Old Works Golf Course named most underrated in America

The Old Works Golf Course in Anaconda, Montana, has been ranked as the most underrated golf course in America in a new study by Betway.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/old-works-golf-course-named-most-underrated-in-america

### 2026-09-30: The Quarry at Giants Ridge named one of America’s most underrated golf courses

The Quarry at Giants Ridge in Minnesota has been recognized as one of America’s most underrated golf courses in a new survey by Betway Insider.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-quarry-at-giants-ridge-named-one-of-americas-most-underrated-golf-courses

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