Torrey Pines: The #2 and #9 Hardest Golf Courses on the PGA Tour

San Diego’s iconic Torrey Pines Golf Course has earned serious bragging rights this year. According to the latest PGA Tour statistics, both the South and North courses rank among the ten most difficult layouts the world’s best golfers faced during the 2025 season.

A Double Dose of Difficulty

While many golf facilities host challenging courses, few can claim to have TWO tracks in the top ten toughest on tour. Torrey Pines accomplished exactly that during the Farmers Insurance Open, with both courses testing players throughout the tournament.

The South Course, which stretches to a massive 7,765 yards and has hosted two U.S. Opens, lived up to its championship pedigree. Meanwhile, the North Course at 7,258 yards proved it’s far more than just a warmup round.

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These rankings place Torrey Pines alongside golf’s most revered championship venues. Only major championship courses like Oakmont (which topped the list at the U.S. Open), Quail Hollow (PGA Championship), Augusta National, and Royal Portrush (Open Championship) share the top ten with La Jolla’s coastal jewels.

What Makes Them So Tough?

Several factors contribute to Torrey Pines’ difficulty ranking:

Length plays a massive role—the South Course is one of the longest on the entire PGA Tour. Coastal winds off the Pacific add unpredictability to club selection. The kikuyu rough is notoriously thick and grabby. Elevated, well-protected greens demand precision approach shots. Strategic bunkering punishes wayward tee shots.

A True Test for All Golfers

While PGA Tour professionals battle these courses at tournament setups, everyday golfers get the unique opportunity to test themselves on the same fairways and greens that challenge the world’s elite. It’s a rare chance to experience championship-caliber golf at a public facility.

So the next time you book your tee time at Torrey Pines, remember: you’re not just playing a beautiful coastal course—you’re taking on the #2 and #9 toughest tests on the entire PGA Tour. Come prepared!

If you’d like help planning your trip—or securing hard-to-get Torrey Pines tee times—our local golf coordinators are available 7 days a week. Call 800-TorreyPines or visit TorreyPines.com to get started.

Via: https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/pga/2025/11/30/10-most-difficult-golf-courses-pga-tour-2025-season/87485203007/