ORLANDO, Fla. – March 11, 2010…Marriott Golf, one of the world’s premier golf operators, today announced that Shadow Ridge Golf Club in Palm Desert, Calif., was ranked as No. 75 on Golfweek’s prestigious Best Resort Courses for 2010.
Golfweek’s 500 course evaluators for the “America’s Best” listing submit ballots grading courses all over the country on a 10-point scale to determine the country’s finest golf courses. Factors such as routing of the course, integrity of design, quality of shaping, variety and playability of greens, conditioning, maintenance, and landscape management, among others, are all taken into consideration for this annual list.
“To be included as one of the Best Resort Courses in the country by Golfweek magazine is truly an honor,” said Brett Meabon, Director of Golf at Shadow Ridge Golf Club. “Our team has been working diligently to provide an enjoyable golf experience for all of our guests, and it is wonderful to be recognized for our efforts.”
The first Nick Faldo-designed Championship golf course in the U.S., Marriott’s Shadow Ridge Golf Club is located in the Coachella Valley and set against the beautiful backdrop of the snow-capped Santa Rosa Mountains in Palm Desert, Calif. 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 58 golf courses at 42 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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