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St. Patrick's Links in Ireland is one of seven new members entering the top 100. However, this is not surprising to anyone.

GOLF’s top 100 course team members are among the most respected and traveled course evaluators in the game. They are also keen to share their opinions. In this GOLF.com series, we will reveal their original views on all course-related issues. Check out GOLF's latest top 100 courses in the United States, the top 100 courses in the world, the top 100 courses you can play, the best municipal courses in the United States, and the 100 best short-term courses. Meet all of our top 100 team members here.

What surprised you most in the latest World Top 100 Course Rankings released by GOLF?

Steve Lapper (played 84 games in the top 100 in the world): I understand the surprise when I see the dominance of the American stadium. Given the demographic composition of our originally small group, the pandemic in the past two years has left most people close to home. For example, many of us have had to cancel trips to the UK, Europe, Canada, and Asia many times. The future list of 2023/2024 may reverse the tilt of the United States. I was surprised by some placements and some omissions. Some courses have survived only by relying on some misplaced reputation or commitment to PGA Tour events. Others who reach lofty heights still cause headaches. Of course, 1 out of 107 votes shows a lot!

John Cornish (who participated in 92 of the world's top 100): I am surprised how many trips other team members can manage in the past two years during the Covid pandemic. I am envious. There are some new courses added to the current list, which I have not visited yet and look forward to more trips in the coming years. There seems to be a trend in the traditional style of golf courses, especially in the United States. We are now losing some of the wonderful old stadiums in Britain and Asia and Africa. This is a huge shame and needs some balance. 75% of European courses are on the decline. Naturally, with more than 100 group members, there will be some courses that meet my own views, and some do not. This is what brings this diverse group together in this way.

Gordon Dalglish (73 appearances in the world's top 100): Historically, this list is stable, and this year it has been slightly upside-down. The up and down movement of certain courses is very important. It can be said that some of these are due to travel restrictions and more inward American concerns, although the exceptions to this theory are St. Patrick and Adelphin-both of which are in the British Isles. The final ranking position is about split hair, which will be wonderful when all of us can experience golf on a global scale instead of in our own backyard.

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