Such an arbitrary number. CPC is 6,537. Pasatiempo before the newest tees was 6,500 on the nose. Eastward Ho is 6,356.
The best 6500 yard golf course in America is the same as the best golf course in America for 95% of the golfing population.
It really is an arbitrary question.
Palmetto for example has tees that stretch it to 6700 yards according to the scorecard, but I've been a member there for 15 years and played there for 34 years and I've never played it over 6400 yards.
The "new" tees are NEVER in use. (i.e. they never have markers on them and I respect where the super sets them)
perhaps they use them for the Palmetto Amateur
I always get a kick out of players who brag about how long their course is. then play two sets of tees up.
These are the same guys who claim to hit their 8 irons 150 and their drivers 250, but actually carry it about 170.
One of the reasons I've objected to the hotter balls/clubs is that it really has exaggerated the distance difference between the good players and the bad players, creating the perceived need for multiple tees
Southampton could be in the running for best course under 6500 along with Cape Arundel (which could win best under 6000-along with Aiken GC)