Pass Christian, MS – The Oaks Golf Club in Pass Christian was honored by Golfweek as one of the “Best Courses You Can Play” in Mississippi by Golfweek Magazine. Of the hundreds of public-access golf clubs in Mississippi considered for the list, only 10 were chosen, and The Oaks Golf Club placed 8th. Originally opened in 1998, The Oaks Golf Club is nestled amongst majestic timberlands and native wetlands providing one of the most unforgettable golfing experiences on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
The annual ranking lists the top public-access golf clubs in each state. Of the hundreds of eligible public courses within each state, (depending on the state) only a few clubs make the list. Course-ranking panelists apply the following criteria when considering each golf course: 1) ease and intimacy of routing, the extent to which the sequence of holes follows natural contours and unfolds in an unforced manner; 2) variety and memorability of par 3s, 4s and 5s, different clubs hit, extent to which the angles of play create interesting and varied playing options, and extent to which holes offer variety of options from the tee and on the second shot; 3) basic quality of conditioning, variety of playing textures, extent of turf coverage, consistency and quality of bunker sand; 4) walk-in-the-park test, degree to which the course ultimately is worth spending a half-day on.
In total nine other OB Sports-managed courses made the list of 2010 Golfweek’s Best You Can Play: Langdon Farms Golf Club, Longbow Golf Club, Sandia Golf Club, Superstition Mountain Golf & Country Club (Prospector and Lost Gold), Tetherow, Three Crowns Golf Club and We-Ko-Pa Golf Club (Saguaro and Cholla).
“Congratulations to the entire Oaks team for being honored by Golfweek and their highly regarded team of raters,” said Phil Green, President of OB Sports Golf Management. “We are honored that the Oaks made their debut into this prestigious ranking and was recognized as one of the ‘Best You Can Play’ in the State of Mississippi.”
The Oaks Golf Club is no stranger to receiving such awards and accolades, including being honored by Golf Digest as both a 4 ½ star facility (out of five stars total) and as one of the “Top Ten Courses” in Mississippi, being recognized as one of the Top 10 Values in Mississippi” by Golf Magazine. The Oaks has also been voted as the “Best Course on the Coast,” by readers of Coast Magazine and selected as the 2003 “Golf Course of the Year for the Mississippi Gulf Coast,” by the National Golf Course Owners Association.
The Oaks Golf Club boasts a striking par-72 layout that is highlighted by strategic bunkering, dramatic green complexes and a meandering routing and creates a serene and tranquil golf experiences. Of the hundreds of public-access golf clubs in Mississippi considered for the list, only 10 were chosen, and The Oaks Golf Club placed 5th. Originally opened in 1998, The Oaks Golf Club is nestled amongst majestic timberlands and native wetlands providing one of the most unforgettable golfing experiences on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The striking par-72 layout is highlighted by strategic bunkering, dramatic green complexes and a meandering routing and creates a serene and tranquil golf experience. The Oaks has challenged some of the best players in the country as a former host of Nike Tour/Buy.com Tour events in 1999 and 2000 (now the PGA Tour’s Nationwide Series) and having hosted the first stage of the PGA Tour Qualifying School in 2003. The Oaks Golf Club also known for having “Hooters Girls” refreshment cart staff. Clad in their traditional Hooters Girl uniforms, these beverage cart staff members provide refreshments and snacks for golfing guests at The Oaks. For tee times or more information on The Oaks Golf Club call (228) 452-0909 or visit www.theoaksgolfclub.com. You can also become a Fan of The Oaks on Facebook at www.facebook.com/theoaksgolfclub
About OB Sports Management
Scottsdale-based, OB Sports Golf Management is a diversified, golf-oriented company with a long history of success. OB Sports currently manages over 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 about OB Sports Golf Management, 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: www.twitter.com/OBSportsGolf.
Contact:
CA Roberts
(480) 948-1300
caroberts@obsports.com
Kris Strauss
(480) 518-5003
kstrauss@obsports.com
