Debuts at #6 in 2010 Golf World Readers’ Choice Awards
MEDFORD, OREGON – The John Fought-designed Centennial Golf Club in Medford, Oregon, was honored as one of the Top 50 Public Courses in the country by readers of Golf World® magazine. Centennial debuted at #6 in this ranking, which was published in the September 28, 2009 issue of Golf World magazine. Readers graded the clubs using a ten-point scale and a variety of criteria, including the quality of course, conditioning, practice facilities, services, overall value, and speed of play, to name a few. More than 46,000 individual facility ratings and more than 600,000 criteria evaluations were collected by Golf World to determine the winners in each category.
“From its location on a historic pear farm, with views of Roxy Ann Peak, to its classic design, Centennial Golf Club was created to celebrate the history of golf and our region,” says Tom Becker, president and CEO of Pacific Retirement Services, Inc. “It is an honor to have the quality of Centennial Golf Club recognized by Golf World readers.”
Centennial also made the top 10 “Best of the Best” list in course condition (voted #5) and in quality of course (voted #9). The Golf World Readers’ Choice Awards recognizes the top public, resort, and private golf facilities throughout the country, with ratings based entirely on reader reviews and input. The only other Southern Oregon course that was included in any of the three rankings was Bandon Dunes, which came in at #2 in the Top 50 Resort Courses listing.
“We’ve always known that Centennial Golf Club is truly a spectacular golf experience, and we are thrilled that the readers of Golf World agreed with our high opinion of this special golf course,” said Orrin Vincent, CEO and founder of OB Sports, the management company for Centennial.
Centennial is no stranger to awards and accolades. It was recently named the “Best Golf Course” in Southern Oregon’s Mail Tribune annual readers’ poll.
For more information about Centennial Golf Club, please call 541-773-GOLF or visit www.centennialgolfclub.com.
About Centennial Golf Club
Centennial Golf Club is a daily fee facility that features a spectacular 7,309-yard, par-72 layout designed by two-time PGA Tour winner and 1977 U.S. Amateur Champion, John Fought. The 18-hole golf course at Centennial was designed in a classic “Donald Ross style” and takes full advantage of the spectacular views of the Rogue Valley and the surrounding mountains. Located on the former site of a historic pear orchard more than 100 years old, the name and theme of the project is a celebration of the many classic elements of the site and the bountiful Rogue Valley region. Other amenities at Centennial include an expansive practice facility and “The Pavilion” clubhouse, which is home to the popular Centennial Grille.
Centennial Golf Club is an affiliate of Medford-based Pacific Retirement Services, Inc. (PRS), and is located adjacent to another PRS affiliate, Rogue Valley Manor. The Rogue Valley Manor is a premier Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) that has received numerous national awards for providing outstanding services to residents and retired seniors. The Manor’s public 9-hole Quail Point Golf Course is also managed by OB Sports. For more information about Rogue Valley Manor, please call (541) 857-7214.
About Pacific Retirement Services, Inc.
Pacific Retirement Services, Inc., is a not-for-profit corporation that develops, operates, and manages, a family of 55 retirement communities and service organizations in Oregon, Washington, California, Texas, and Wisconsin. Headquartered in Medford, Oregon, with another office in Memphis, Tennessee, PRS has approximately 2,300 employees and provides housing and services to more than 4,800 seniors through its many affiliated organizations. These include Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs), managed retirement communities, affordable senior housing centers, charitable foundations serving PRS residents, and a community services division that funnels volunteers to support local nonprofits and people in need. PRS is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council. To learn more about PRS, its communities, affiliates, and services, call (888) 724-6424 or visit www.retirement.org.
About OB Sports Golf Management
Centennial Golf Club is professionally managed by OB Sports Golf Management, a diversified, golf-oriented company with a long history of success. OB Sports currently manages 31 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 about OB Sports, visit www.obsports.com, call (480) 948-1300, become a fan of OB Sports on Facebook at www.facebook.com/obsports or follow OB Sports on Twitter at www.twitter.com/obsportsgolf.
Contact:
Vince Domenzain
(541) 773-GOLF (4653)
vdomenzain@centennialgolfclub.com
Kris Strauss
(480) 518-5003
kstrauss@obsports.com
