I'm very fortunate to have been able to play most of the big private clubs on the Golf Digest Top 100 list. The only three courses I have left on my personal "must play before I die" list are: The Ocean Course, Pebble Beach, and The Old Course.
My wife and I will be visiting Kiawah Island later this summer and staying at the Sanctuary Hotel. All of the feedback I have read on GolfWRX is to play the Ocean Course twice as opposed to a second resort course on the island. That trip will take care of #1 on the above list.
We are also booked my first ever trip to Scotland for May 2026 on Dumbarnie Links, Carnoustie, Kingsbarn, The Castle Course, The Old Course, Royal Troon, Turnberry, Prestwick, and Murfield (36 holes). Not only will this be the biggest golf trip I have ever (and likely will ever) take, but it will also take care of #3 on the above list.
After those two trips all that's left is Pebble Beach. I'm waiting for Spanish Bay's renovation to be complete before booking that.