ORLANDO, Fla. (May 1, 2013) – Golfweek, the most authentic, authoritative and independent voice in golf, has just released its eighth annual Golfweek’s Best Courses You Can Play guide – a digest-sized edition that features state-by-state rankings of the nation’s top public-access golf courses. A go-to source for avid golfers across the country, this special issue highlights courses that not only are open to everyone, but are also remarkable golf experiences.
“Of all the course rankings lists we do, this one on state-by-state public-access play is probably the most useful to Golfweek readers,” said Bradley S. Klein, national director of Golfweek’s Best Courses rating program. “Whether they are looking for the best public-access course in Indiana (French Lick Resort-Dye Course, French Link, Ind.) or the next public course to hold a U.S. Open (Pinehurst No. 2, Pinehurst, N.C.), golfers will find themselves relying closely on this list for where to play next.”
Along with the full 2013 state-by-state list, Golfweek’s Best Courses You Can Play offers detailed information on many of the ranked courses, as well as a crash course on the compelling golf architecture that challenges a player’s talent and mind. In addition, this special issue showcases some domestic golf getaways for budget-conscious golfers who are looking to get more for their money.
To build Golfweek’s Best Courses You Can Play list, an experienced team of nearly 750 evaluators rated each public layout on the basis of 10 criteria, including routing, conditioning, variety and memorability of holes. The result is an average of scores that dictate a course’s overall ranking. The number of courses per state varies on this list based on the course supply, population and level of play in each state.
Visit Golfweek.com/GolfweeksBest to view the state-by-state list of Golfweek’s Best Courses You Can Play.
About Golfweek’s Best Ratings
Since beginning its rating system in 1997, Golfweek has developed the most respected ranking structure in the industry. Golfweek’s expert team of course raters, which currently boasts nearly 750 evaluators, rates each nominated course on the basis of Golfweek’s 10 strict standards of evaluation. Collectively, Golfweek raters have turned in more than 55,000 votes. Golfweek’s Best Courses lists include: Modern, Classic, Casino, Municipal, Campus, Residential, Resort, Canadian, Caribbean & Mexico, Great Britain & Ireland and Courses You Can Play. The full criteria for evaluating the golf courses may be found at Golfweek.com/GolfweeksBest.
About Golfweek
Founded in 1975, Golfweek is the most authentic, authoritative and independent voice in golf. Serving enthusiasts who are truly passionate about the game of golf, the Golfweek brand includes Golfweek magazine, Golfweek.com, Golfweek OnDemand, Golfweek Mobile, Golfweek Custom Media, The Golf Wire, The Apparel Wire, The Tour Van, TurfNet.com and TurfNetSports.com. Golfweek is part of Turnstile Media Group, which specializes in developing diverse media platforms that engage and strengthen the communities they serve. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Orlando, Fla., Turnstile Media Group is also the parent of Professional Artist, The Seminole Voice, The Winter Park/Maitland Observer and Turnstile Connect.
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