Tribal casinos dominate Golfweek's top 50 casino golf courses

Tribal properties lead rankings

Tribal casinos dominate the top 50 casino golf course rankings, with courses owned by Native Americans accounting for 30 of the 50 courses, according to Golfweek.

MGM Resorts’ Shadow Creek in Las Vegas held the top spot on the Golfweek casino golf courses list. Fallen Oak in Mississippi at Beau Rivage Biloxi held the No. 2 spot. Cache Creek Casino’s Yocha Dehe Golf Club is ranked No. 3 on the list.

The Greenbrier’s Old White Course in West Virginia was ranked No. 4, while the Pete Dye Course at Indiana’s French Lick Resort was ranked No. 5. We-Ko-Pa Golf Club’s Saguaro Course is ranked No. 6. The Wilderness at Fortune Bay is ranked No. 7.

Pricing varies widely

A round at Shadow Creek costs more than $1,200, making it the most expensive public-access tee time in the country. Fallen Oak averages over $300 per round and is exclusive to Beau Rivage guests.

Yocha Dehe is typically under $150, with midweek rates available for less than $100. Rounds at We-Ko-Pa’s Saguaro course near Phoenix are available for under $150. The Wilderness at Fortune Bay offers greens fees of $125 during the prime summer months.

Record tribal gaming revenue

Native American casinos generated a record $46.2 billion in gross gaming revenue during the 2025 fiscal year (Oct. 2024-September 2025), the National Indian Gaming Commission reported.