ORLANDO, Fla. – October 21, 2009…Marriott Golf, one of the world’s premier golf operators, today announced that Shadow Ridge Golf Club in Palm Desert, Calif., was recognized as one of the Top 50 Resort Golf Facilities in the country, according to Golf World magazine’s 2010 Reader’s Choice Awards. The 2nd annual Reader’s Choice Awards acknowledged Shadow Ridge as the #41 best resort golf facility in the country, based on the overall golf experience, including the quality and condition of the course, the amenities that are offered and the overall value provided to golfers.
Shadow Ridge Golf Club was joined by Marriott’s Kauai Lagoons Golf Club in Lihue, Hawaii (#50), another Marriott Golf managed property in the 2010 Reader’s Choice Award. Golf World’s Readers’ Choice Awards are based solely on reader input gathered by Golf Digest Publications’ Research Resource Center via an online poll conducted in 2008 and 2009. The 12 criteria utilized by voters were Quality of Course, Condition of Course, Reputation/Prestige of Facility, Practice Facilities, Pace of Play, Clubhouse/Locker Room facilities, Hotel/Room Accommodations, Golf Shop, Dining, Off Course Activities, Service and Overall Value.
“It’s an honor to be recognized among the elite resort destinations in the U.S.,” said Brett Meabon, Director of Golf at Shadow Ridge Golf Club. “Our entire staff is dedicated to ensuring that all customers have a memorable experience every time they visit the property, and this award validates our commitment to excellence.”
The first Nick Faldo designed Championship golf course in the U.S., Marriott’s Shadow Ridge Golf Club is set against the beautiful backdrop of the snow-capped Santa Rosa Mountains in Palm Desert, Calif., and is located in the Coachella Valley. This beautiful and peaceful valley is often referred to as the “golf capital of the world” because of its ideal playing conditions and abundance of courses. Shadow Ridge is also home to the Faldo Golf Institute, offering instructional programs for golfers of all skill levels.
About Marriott Golf
Marriott Golf manages 57 golf courses at 41 locations in 12 countries, offering more than 1,000 holes of championship golf. Marriott has been managing golf operations since 1970 and is one of the world’s premier golf operators. Marriott provides golf management and consulting services to a variety of operational environments including resort, private club, daily fee, golf school and franchises. For more information, visit www.marriottgolf.com.
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