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

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

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

One of the most scenic golf courses on the PGA Tour 2024 schedule was the most gettable for the best players in the world.

It’s no surprise, as it has been that way for the last three seasons, according to the stats.

The next three easiest courses on this list make up the rotation for the American Express in the southern California desert. That’s probably also not a surprise.

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

1. Plantation Course at Kapalua – The Sentry

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

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

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

Yardage: 7,596

Par: 73

Scoring average: 68.366 (-4.636)

2. La Quinta Country Club – The American Express

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

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

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

Yardage: 7,060

Par: 72

Scoring average: 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 PGA West's Nicklaus Tournament Course. (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 PGA West’s Nicklaus Tournament Course. (Ray Acevedo-USA TODAY Sports)

Also in the rotation for the American Express, this course was almost four strokes under par in 2024.

Yardage: 7,159

Par: 72

Scoring average: 68.085 (-3.916)

4. Pete Dye Stadium Course – The American Express

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

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

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

Yardage: 7,187

Par: 72

Scoring average: 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)

Yardage: 7,328

Par: 72

Scoring average: 69.363 (-2.637)

6. TPC Craig Ranch – The CJ Cup Byron Nelson

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

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

Yardage: 7,414

Par: 71

Scoring average: 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)

Yardage: 7,258

Par: 72

Scoring average: 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)

Yardage: 6,835

Par: 70

Scoring average: 69.629 (-2.371)

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

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)

Yardage: 6,972

Par: 72

Scoring average: 69.632 (-2.371)

10. TPC Deere Run – John Deere Classic

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)

Yardage: 7,289

Par: 71

Scoring average: 68.781 (-2.219)

11. The full list of the easiest golf courses for the 2024 season

  1. Plantation Course at Kapalua – The Sentry

  2. La Quinta CC – The American Express

  3. Nicklaus Tournament Course – The American Express

  4. Pete Dye Stadium Course – The American Express

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

  6. TPC Craig Ranch – The CJ Cup Byron Nelson

  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 Links – AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

  11. TPC Deere Run – John Deere Classic

  12. Grand Reserve Golf Club – Puerto Rico Open

  13. Harbour Town Golf Links – 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) – WM Phoenix Open

  22. TPC Southwind – FedEx St. Jude Championship

  23. Sedgefield Country Club – Wyndham Championship

  24. Vidanta Vallarta – Mexico Open at Vidanta

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

  26. Riviera Country Club – Genesis Invitational

  27. Castle Pines Golf Club – BMW Championship

  28. TPC Twin Cities – 3M Championship

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

  30. Valhalla Golf Club – PGA Championship

  31. Memorial Park Golf Course – Texas Children’s Houston Open

  32. Hamilton Golf & Country Club – RBC Canadian Open

  33. Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge – Arnold Palmer Invitational

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

  35. Innisbrook Resort (Copperhead Course) – Valspar Championship

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

  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 No. 2) – U.S. Open

This article originally appeared on Golfweek: The easiest golf courses on the PGA Tour for the 2024 season

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