SCOTTSDALE, Arizona – Nine OB Sports-managed golf courses were honored in Golfweek magazine’s Best Courses You Can Play, State-By-State Ranking for 2009. Golf courses in Arizona, California, Oregon, New Mexico and Wyoming were honored in this top ranking that recognizes the best courses you can play in each respective state.
In Arizona, three OB Sports-managed courses were ranked including the Saguaro Course at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club, a Bill Coore/Ben Crenshaw-designed golf course. Saguaro, which topped the list at No. 1, was also included inGolfweek’s list of the Top 100 Modern Courses at No. 67. The other golf course at We-Ko-Pa, the Scott Miller-designed Cholla Course, came in at No. 3 in the state-by-state ranking. Rounding out the Arizona state-by-state ranking, the Ken Kavanaugh-designed Longbow Golf Club came in at No. 16, up from last year’s ranking of 20.
In California, both courses at Indian Wells Golf Resort were once again included in the top courses in the state. The John Fought-designed, Players Course moved up to No.10 and the Clive Clark designed Celebrity Course came in at No.14.
In the New Mexico, another Scott Miller design, Sandia Golf Club was ranked No. 6.
In Oregon, the David McLay Kidd-designed Tetherow Golf Club debuted at No. 5, followed closely by the John Fought/Bob Cupp-designed golf course at Langdon Farms Golf Club, which came in at No. 6.
Finally, the Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed Three Crowns Golf in Casper was ranked No. 2 in the state of Wyoming for the third consecutive year.
“On behalf of everyone at OB Sports, we want to congratulate all the spectacular OB Sports golf courses honored byGolfweek magazine,” stated Phil Green, President of OB Sports. “We are extremely pleased that Golfweek and their team of accomplished raters have honored nine golf courses in the OB Sports family as being among the best in their respective states. The nine courses honored represent nearly half of our currently operating daily-fee or resort courses in our portfolio. I can only see that as a testament to our staff’s dedication and commitment to creating truly distinct and recognizable golf experiences. Well done one and all.”
All of the nine golf courses honored by Golfweek employed the OB Sports management team either prior to opening or at the onset of a major renovation project.
“We were involved at the beginning of each of the nine courses, whether it was overseeing new construction, theme development and grow in, or directing major renovation projects and repositioning,” added Green. “It is very gratifying to see our involvement become an integral part of achieving the awards and accolades on behalf of the ownership. Congratulations again to all of the courses honored, as well as their respective teams. And thank you to the ownership for trusting us with the management of your golf clubs. But most importantly, thank you to all of the loyal guests who have made these courses their home course.”
OB Sports courses included in the 2009 Golfweek’s Best Courses You Can Play, State-By-State Ranking – “At A Glance”:
Arizona
#1 We-Ko-Pa Golf Club (Saguaro Course, Designed by Coore-Crenshaw) in Fort McDowell
#3 We-Ko-Pa Golf Club (Cholla Course, Designed by Scott Miller) in Fort McDowell
#16 Longbow Golf Club (Designed by Ken Kavanaugh) in Mesa
California
#10 Indian Wells Golf Resort (Players Course, Designed by John Fought) in Indian Wells
#14 Indian Wells Golf Resort (Celebrity Course, Designed by Clive Clark) in Indian Wells
Oregon
#5 Tetherow Golf Club (Designed by David McLay Kidd) in Bend
#6 Langdon Farms Golf Club (Designed by John Fought and Bob Cupp) in Aurora
New Mexico
#6 Sandia Golf Club (Designed by Scott Miller) in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Wyoming
#2 Three Crowns Golf Club (Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr) in Casper
Scottsdale-based, OB Sports Golf Management is a diversified, golf-oriented company with a long history of success. OB Sports currently manages 30 premier golf courses and country clubs throughout the United States. Known for its comprehensive and personalized services since 1972, OB Sports has become widely acclaimed as the leader in boutique-style golf course management.
For more information on OB Sports, visit www.obsports.com, call (480) 948-1300 or become a Fan of OB Sports on Facebook (search OB Sports Golf Management).
For more information on Indian Wells Golf Resort call (760) 346-4653 or visit www.indianwellsgolfresort.com
For more information on Langdon Farms Golf Club call (503) 678-GOLF (4653) or visit www.langdonfarms.com
For more information on Longbow Golf Club call (480) 807-5400 or visit www.longbowgolf.com
For more information on Sandia Golf Club call (505) 798-3990 or visit www.sandiagolf.com
For more information on Tetherow Golf Club call (541) 388-CLUB (2582) or visit www.tetherow.com.
For more information on Three Crowns Golf Club call 307-47-CROWN (472.7696), or visitwww.threecrownsgolfclub.com.
For more information on We-Ko-Pa Golf Club, call (480) 836-9000 or visit www.wekopa.com.
Contact:
CA Roberts – OB Sports
caroberts@obsports.com, 480.948.1300
Kris Strauss – OB Sports
kstrauss@obsports.com, 480.518.5003
Jeff Locke – Communication Links
jlocke@commlinks.com, 480.348.7540
Covering the business of golf!
