Close-up of each spectacular golf hole of America's first-class golf course 08:00, 25/12/2022

National Golf Links of American is one of the oldest 18-hole golf courses located on Peconic Bay, Southampton, New York, USA. The course was built in 1908 with the ambition of becoming the first-class golf course in the United States, where the quintessence of all golf courses in Scotland - the home of the noble sport.

Since its launch, National Golf Links of American has always been one of New York's most famous and popular golf courses. The course spans 253 acres with holes that mimic world-famous golf holes like Road Hole and Eden from St. Andrews, Alps from Prestwick, Redan from North Berwick and Sahara from Sandwich.

National Golf Links of American is an eternal source of inspiration for many people, not only golfers but also golf course architects. They come to experience its spectacular holes, study and learn its challenging design. Follow Golf Digest's golf course architect Gil Hanse to visit each hole at this unique golf course.