ORLANDO, Fla., (Oct. 18, 2007) — Golfweek Magazine, the publication preferred by serious golfers, released its annual list of Golfweek’s Best New Courses for 2007, in its October 20 issue.
Golfweek’s Best New Courses list recognizes the high quality that architects and builders have delivered at the top 50 public, private and resort courses all of which have opened since 2005.
"Golfweek’s list of the best new courses is a fascinating cross-section of what it takes today to have an impact in a tough market," said Golfweek’s Best Courses program director and architecture editor, Bradley S. Klein. "Tradition seems to be a major element, with many of our top new designs, including No. 1 Bandon Trails, No. 2 Chambers Bay, and No. 3 Sebonack, emphasizing walkability, caddies, and links-style golf."
The No. 1 spot on the list was awarded for the second year in a row to Bandon Trails, a Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw design that opened in 2005 in Bandon, Ore. Coming in a close second is Chambers Bay Golf Club, designed by Bruce Charlton & Robert Trent Jones Jr. The Rees Jones-designed Daniel Island – Ralston Creek in Charleston, S.C., rounds out the Top 50.
The list is derived from the efforts of Golfweek’s course raters. This nationwide team of more than 450 evaluators regularly surveys over 1,800 golf courses and renders their judgment on the basis of 10 standards of evaluation.
The Golfweek’s Best New Courses, Classic, Modern, and state-by-state lists, may be found at Golfweek.com.
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2007 Golfweek’s Best New Courses
1. Bandon Trails, Bandon, OR, Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw, 2005
2. Chambers Bay GC, University Place, WA, Bruce Charlton, Robert Trent Jones, Jr., 2007
3. Sebonak GC, Southampton, NY, Tom Doak, Jack Nicklaus, 2006
4. Ballyneal, Holyoke, CO, Tom Doak, 2006
5. Bright’s Creek GC, Mill Spring, NC, Tom Fazio, 2006
6. Bayonne GC, Bayonne, NJ, Eric Bergstol, 2006
7. Concession GC, Sarasota, FL, Jack Nicklaus, 2006
8. Colorado GC, Parker, CO, Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw, 2007
9. Pronghorn – Fazio Course, Bend, OR, Tom Fazio, 2006
10. Boston GG, Hingham, MA, Gil Hanse, 2005
11. Fallen Oak, Saucier, MS, Tom Fazio, 2006
12. The Territory, Duncan, OK, Randy Heckenkemper, 2005
13. Whisper Rock – Upper Course, Scottsdale, AZ, Tom Fazio, 2005
14. Olde Stone, Bowling Green, KY, Arthur Hills, 2006
15. We-Ko-Pa GC – Saguaro, Fountain Hills, AZ, Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw, 2006
16. Forest Creek GC – North Course, Southern Pines, NC, Tom Fazio, 2005
17. Three Creek Ranch, Jackson, WY, Rees Jones, 2005
18. Creek Club, Oconee, GA, Jim Engh, 2007
19. Liberty National, Jersey City, NJ, Bob Cupp, Tom Kite, 2006
20. Lakota Canyon, New Castle, CO, Jim Engh, 2005
21. Greywalls, Marquette, MI, Mike Devries, 2005
22. Atchafalaya GC at Idlewild, Patterson, LA, Robert von Hagge, 2005
23. Headwaters Club at Teton Springs, Victor, ID, Gary Stephenson, 2005
24. Shelter Harbor GC, Westerly, RI, Dana Fry, Michael Hurdzan, 2005
25. Spring Creek GC, Xions Crossroads, VA, Ed Carton, 2006
26. Erin Hills GC, Hartford, WI, Dana Fry, Michael Hurdzan, 2006
27. Blackstone GC, Peoria, AZ, Jim Engh, 2006
28. Stone Eagle GC, Palm Desert, CA, Tom Doak, 2005
29. Three Crowns GC, Casper, WY, Robert Trent Jones, Jr., 2005
30. Tesoro Club, Port St. Lucie, FL, Arnold Palmer, 2005
31. Tumble Creek, Roslyn, WA, Tom Doak, 2005
32. The Classic Club, Palm Desert, CA, Arnold Palmer, 2006
33. Tuhaye, Tuhaye, UT, Mark O’Meara, 2005
34. Lake of Isles – North Course, North Stonington, CT, Rees Jones, 2005
35. Lake of Isles – South Course, North Stonington, CT, Rees Jones, 2005
36. Osprey Meadows GC, Donnelly, ID, Bruce Charlton, Robert Trent Jones, Jr., 2006
37. Canyata, Marshall, IL, Mike Benkusky, 2005
38. Grande Dunes – Members Course, Myrtle Beach, SC, Craig Schreiner, 2005
39. The River Club, Suwanee, GA, Greg Norman, 2005
40. Grizzly Ranch GC, Portola, CA, Bob Cupp, 2005
41. Andalusia CC, LaQuinta, CA, Rees Jones, 2006
42. Dismal River Club, Mullen, NE, Jack Nicklaus, 2006
43. Pradera, Parker, CO, Jim Engh, 2005
44. Cliffs at Walnut Cove, Arden, NC, Jack Nicklaus, 2005
45. Bayside GC, Fenwick Island, DE, Rick Jacobson, Jack Nicklaus, 2005
46. Southern Hills Plantation Club, Brooksville, FL, Pete Dye, 2005
47. Oxford Greens GC, Oxford, CT, Mark Mungeam, 2005
48. The Peninsula Golf Course, Millsboro, DE, Jack Nicklaus, 2006
49. Home Course, DuPont, WA, Mike Asmundson, 2007
50. Daniel Island – Ralston Creek, Charleston, SC, Rees Jones, 2006
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