Courses

The Mississippi Development Authority Division of Tourism announces that three state courses have been voted onto the Golfweek‘s 2008 “Top 100 Resort Courses” list — Fallen Oak Golf Club in Biloxi (No. 22), Grand Bear Golf Club in Saucier (No. 33), Dancing Rabbit Golf Club‘s Azaleas Course in Philadelphia (No. 67).

Circling Raven Golf Club, an amenity of Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort and Hotel in Worley, Idaho, ranks No. 58 in Golfweek‘s “Top 100 Resort Golf Courses” in America.

Port Royal Golf Course in Bermuda has been named the site for the 2009 and 2010 PGA Grand Slam of Golf.

Indian Wells Golf Resort‘s Players Course receives a 4.5-star rating in Golf Digest‘s 2008-2009 edition of “Best Places You Can Play” golf guide.

Indian Wells Golf Resort‘s Players Course receives a 4.5-star rating in Golf Digest‘s 2008-2009 edition of “Best Places You Can Play” golf guide.

The U.S. Golf Association announces that Shadow Hawk Golf Club in Richmond, Texas, and Conway Farms Golf Club in Lake Forest, Ill., have been selected to host the 2011 and 2012 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championships, respectively.

Circling Raven Golf Club in Worley, Idaho, reports a 10 percent increase in the numbers of rounds played month over month vs. September 2007.

Rock Manor Golf Course in Wilmington, Del., opens its renovated, circa-1921, stone-façade clubhouse, the final piece of a major course and property overhaul completed over the past two years.

Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill., begins preparation for the 2012 Ryder Cup.

Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill., begins preparation for the 2012 Ryder Cup.

The Island Resort and Casino in Harris, Mich., announces course and slope ratings for the new Sweetgrass Golf Club have been determined.

High Meadow Ranch Golf Club in Magnolia, Texas, re-opens for play, 13 days after being forced to close from the damages and effects of Hurricane Ike.

St. Johns Golf and Country Club in St. Augustine, Fla., will host the first stage of the PGA Tour Qualifying School, Tuesday-Friday, October 21-24.

St. Johns Golf and Country Club in St. Augustine, Fla., will host the first stage of the PGA Tour Qualifying School, Tuesday-Friday, October 21-24.

Centennial Golf Club in Medford, Ore., reports that it hosted four tournaments this summer, including the 20th Oregon Mid-Amateur Championship.

Orange County National‘s Panther Lake and Crooked Cat golf courses in Winter Garden, Fla., receive 4.5-star ratings in Golf Digest‘s 2008 “Best Places to Play” guide.

Orange County National‘s Panther Lake and Crooked Cat golf courses in Winter Garden, Fla., receive 4.5-star ratings in Golf Digest‘s 2008 “Best Places to Play” guide.

Naperville Country Club in Naperville, Ill., completes an $8.5 million course renovation done by Arthur Hills/Steve Forrest and Associates.

CordeValle in San Martin, Calif., announces that its ranked among the “Top 100 Courses You Can Play” in the September issue of Golf Magazine.

Little River Golf and Resort, located near Pinehurst, N.C., receives a 4.5-star rating in the 2008/2009 edition of Golf Digest‘s “Best Places to Play.”