AUSTRALIA
Brookwater Golf Club
#2 Public Access Golf Course in Australia by GOLF AUSTRALIA MAGAZINE, 2005
#38 Asia’s Top 50 Golf Courses by ASIA’s TOP 50 GOLF COURSES, 2005
#5 Australia’s Best Public Access Course by GOLF COURSE GUIDE, 2005
1st hole rated the Greatest Hole in Queensland by GOLF AUSTRALIA MAGAZINE, 2004
4th hole rated 4th Greatest Hole in Queensland by GOLF AUSTRALIA MAGAZINE, 2004
One of the Top 10 courses in Australia by GOLF AUSTRALIA MAGAZINE, 2004
#1 Public Access Golf Course in Australia by GOLF AUSTRALIA MAGAZINE, 2003
#10 Golf Course in Australia by GOLF AUSTRALIA MAGAZINE, 2003
#1 Public Access Golf Course in Queensland by GOLF DIGEST, 2003
#1 Public Access Golf Course in Queensland by AUSGOLF & AUSTRALIAN GOLF COURSE GUIDE, 2002
#3 Public Access Golf Course in Australia by GOLF DIGEST, 2003
#3 Public Access Golf Course in Australia by AUSGOLF & AUSTRALIAN GOLF COURSE GUIDE, 2002
#10 Golf Course in Australia by THE BULLETIN MAGAZINE, 2002
Australia’s Best Public Access Course (Readers Choice Award) by GOLF AUSTRALIA MAGAZINE, 2004
Design Excellence Award (Award for Excellence) by IPSWICH CITY COUNCIL, 2004
Pacific Dunes Golf Club
Finalist - Best New Tourist Development -- New South Wales, 2005
BAHAMAS
Ocean Club
#32 "Top 100 Golf Resorts" One&Only Ocean Club by CONDE NAST TRAVELER, 2006
# 25 "Top 75 Golf Resorts in America" (Atlantis) by GOLF DIGEST, 2004
#3 in the Caribbean/Atlantic "Top 100 Golf Resorts in the World" by CONDE NAST TRAVELER, 2004
#10 "Top 20 Worldwide Golf Courses, Readers’ Choice" by CELEBRATED LIVING, 2004
#3 Best Resort for Family Trips in the Caribbean "Reader Survey: World’s Best Golf Resorts" by T&L GOLF, 2003
European Masters Champions: Ernie Els, 2003
Office Depot Father/Son Challenge Site
Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational Tournament Site
British Open Champion: Ernie Els, 2002
#4 "Top Caribbean/Atlantic Resorts" by CONDE NAST TRAVELER, 2001
Ernie Els named Touring Professional, 2001
ENGLAND
Bearwood Lakes Golf Club
#71 "Top 120 Courses in Great Britain and Ireland" by GOLF MONTHLY, 2004
The Grove
#93 "Top 120 Courses in Great Britain and Ireland" by GOLF MONTHLY, 2004
MEXICO
Palmilla Golf Club
#21 "Top 100 Golf Resorts" One&Only Palmilla by CONDE NAST TRAVELER, 2006
#1 in Mexico "Top 100 Golf Resorts in the World" by CONDE NAST TRAVELER, 2004
#4 in Mexico "Top 100 Golf Resorts of the World by CONDE NAST TRAVELER, 2003
"Top 100 Modern Courses" by GOLFWEEK
SCOTLAND
The Westin Turnberry Resort
#3 "Top 100 Golf Resorts" by CONDE NAST TRAVELER, 2006
#114 (Kintyre) "Top 120 Courses in Great Britain and Ireland" by GOLF MONTHLY, 2004
#3 (Ailsa) "Top 120 Courses in Great Britain and Ireland" by GOLF MONTHLY, 2004
#17 (Ailsa) "Top 20 Worldwide Golf Courses, Readers’ Choice" by CELEBRATED LIVING, 2004
#17 "Top 100 Courses in the World" by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2003
#5 Pro Staff "Top 100 Golf Resorts in the World" by CONDE NAST TRAVELER, 2003
#4 Speed of Play "Top 100 Golf Resorts in the World" by CONDE NAST TRAVELER, 2003
#6 Accommodations "Top 100 Golf Resorts in the World" by CONDE NAST TRAVELER, 2003
#2 "Top 100 Golf Resorts in the World" by CONDE NAST TRAVELER, 2003
#1 in Scotland "Top 100 Golf Resorts in the World" by CONDE NAST TRAVELER, 2003
#3 Favorite Golf Region in Scotland (Southwest) "Reader Survey: World’s Best Golf Resorts" by T&L GOLF, 2003
#1 Favorite Hotel in Scotland "Reader Survey: World’s Best Golf Resorts" by T&L GOLF, 2003
#2 Toughest Course in Scotland "Reader Survey: World’s Best Golf Resorts" by T&L GOLF, 2003
#2 Best Course in Scotland "Reader Survey: World’s Best Golf Resorts" by T&L GOLF, 2003
#17 "Top 100 Courses in the World" by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2003
Senior British Open Tour Site, 2003
Weetabix Ladies British Open Tour Site, 2002
One of the "Top 5 Best New Golf Courses in the U.K." (Kintyre) by GOLF WORLD, 2002
#3 "Top 100 in the U.K" by GOLF WORLD, 2002
#9 "Top 10 European Resorts" by CONDE NAST TRAVELER, 2001
#18 "The Top 100 Courses in the World" by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2001
Best Pro Shop in "The Best of the World" by THE GOLFER, 2001
Best Resort Course in "The Best of the World" by THE GOLFER, 2001
Best Links Course in "The Best of the World" by THE GOLFER, 2001
Hole #16 "Par 2000: The Best 500 Holes in Golf" by GOLFONLINE, 2000
Hole #9 "Par 2000: The Best 500 Holes in Golf" by GOLFONLINE, 2000
Hole #15 "Par 2000: The Best 500 Holes in Golf" by GOLFONLINE, 2000
"50 Greatest Golf Destinations" SW Scotland by GOLF DIGEST, 2000
#20 Best Golf Course in the World by GOLF MAGAZINE, 1996
British Open Championship Site, 1977, 1986, 1994
Walker Cup Matches, 1963
British Amateur Championship Site, 1961, 1983, 1996
ARIZONA
Golf Club of Estrella
"Top 40 Daily Fee Course in America" by GOLF & TRAVEL MAGAZINE, 2000
Honorable Mention "Top 10 Best Public Courses in America" by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2000
#8 "Top 10 Public Golf Courses in Phoenix" by THE BUSINESS JOURNAL, 2000
#6 "Top 10 Public Courses in Arizona" by RANKING ARIZONA, THE BEST OF ARIZONA BUSINESS, 2000
#5 "Top 10 Public Courses in Arizona" by RANKING ARIZONA, THE BEST OF ARIZONA BUSINESS, 2001
#9 "Top 10 Public Courses in Phoenix" by RANKING ARIZONA, THE BEST OF ARIZONA BUSINESS, 2001
#3 "Top 10 Public Courses in Arizona" by RANKING ARIZONA, THE BEST OF ARIZONA BUSINESS, 2002
#5 "America’s Best Courses, State by State" by GOLFWEEK, 2002
4 1/2 Stars "Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2002
#93 "Top 100, America’s Best Golf Course Communities" by GOLFWEEK, 2003
#14 "America’s Best Courses, State by State" by GOLFWEEK, 2004
4 1/2 Stars "Best Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2006
Ocotillo Golf Resort
4 Stars "Best Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2006
Quintero Golf & Country Club
#39 "America’s Best Modern Courses" by GOLFWEEK, 2002
#45 "America’s Best Modern Courses" by GOLFWEEK, 2003
#10 "Top 100, America’s Best Golf Course Communities" by GOLFWEEK, 2003
#48 "America’s Best Modern Courses" by GOLFWEEK, 2004
Talking Stick Golf Club
New Public Course of the Year by THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC, 1997
"Top 100 Modern Classics" by GOLF & TRAVEL MAGAZINE, 1999
"10 Great Places to Tee it Up" by USA TODAY, 2000
"100 Best Golf Shops" by GOLF SHOP OPERATIONS, 2000
#14 (North Course) "Top 40 Daily Fees" by GOLF & TRAVEL MAGAZINE, 2000
"America’s 100 Best Golf Shops" by GOLF WORLD BUSINESS, 2000, 2001, 2002
#82 "America’s Best Modern Courses" by GOLFWEEK, 2001
#19 "America’s 40 Best Daily-Fee Courses" by GOLF & TRAVEL MAGAZINE, 2001
Best Desert Course in "The Best of the World" by THE GOLFER, 2001
#6 (North) "Top 10 Public Courses in the Valley of the Sun" by DESERT GOLF, 2001
#82 "America’s Best Modern Courses" by GOLFWEEK, 2002
#2 (North) "America’s Best Courses, State by State" by GOLFWEEK, 2002
#8 (South) "America’s Best Courses, State by State" by GOLFWEEK, 2002
#97 (North) "Top 100 You Can Play" by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2002
#1 (North) "America’s Best Courses, State by State" by GOLFWEEK, 2003
"100 Best Golf Shops" by GOLF WORLD BUSINESS, 2004
#2 (North) "America’s Best Courses, State by State" by GOLFWEEK, 2004
4 1/2 Stars (South) "Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2004
"100 Best Golf Shops" (Public Category) by GOLF WORLD BUSINESS, 2005, 2006
4 1/2 Stars "Best Places to Play" - South Course by GOLF DIGEST, 2006
4 Stars "Best Places to Play" -- North Course by GOLF DIGEST, 2006
The Phoenician
"100 Best Golf Shops in America" by GOLF WORLD BUSINESS, 2002, 2003, 2004
Top 10 Best Golf Spas by THE GOLFER, 2003
Golden Tee Award by MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS MAGAZINE, 2003
"100 Best Golf Shops" by GOLF WORLD BUSINESS, 2003
#60 in the U.S. "Top 100 Golf Resorts in the World" by CONDE NAST TRAVELER, 2003
Silver Medal Winner "America’s Best Golf Resorts" by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2004
#50 in the U.S. "Top 100 Golf Resorts in the World" by CONDE NAST TRAVELER, 2004
# 30 "Top 75 Golf Resorts in America" by GOLF DIGEST, 2004
"Top 100 Golf Shops" by GOLF WORLD BUSINESS, 2006
#56 "Top 100 Golf Resorts" by CONDE NAST TRAVELER, 2006
3 1/2 Stars "Best Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2006
The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
"10 Great Places to Tee it Up" by USA TODAY, 2000
#6 "Top 10 Resort Courses in the Valley of the Sun" by DESERT GOLF, 2001
"100 Best Golf Shops" by GOLF WORLD BUSINESS, 2002
1st Place, Daily Fee Clubhouse by CRITTENDEN 9th ANNUAL CLUBHOUSE COMPETITION, 2002
#3 (Tie) Most Underrated Golf Resort in the Southwest "Reader Survey: World’s Best Golf Resorts" by T&L GOLF, 2003
"100 Best Golf Shops" (Public Category) by GOLF WORLD BUSINESS, 2005, 2006
4 Stars "Best Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2006
The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa
"100 Best Golf Shops" by GOLF SHOP OPERATIONS, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1998, 1999, 2000
Silver Medallist Award by GOLF MAGAZINE, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
Top 75 Golf Resorts by AMERICAN EXPRESS
Top 100 Golf Resorts by CONDE NAST TRAVELER
#21 "The West: 25 More Courses You Can Play" by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2000
"100 Best Golf Shops" by GOLF WORLD BUSINESS, 2001, 2002
#32 "50 Best Golf Resorts" by CONDE NAST TRAVELER, 2001
Paragon Award for "50 Best Places To Meet" by CORPORATE MEETINGS & INCENTIVES, 2001
#3 "Top 10 Resort Courses in Tucson and Southeast Arizona" by DESERT GOLF, 2001
Silver Medal Winner for "America’s Best Resort’s" by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2002
#67 "Top 75 Golf Resorts in America" by GOLF DIGEST, 2002
Silver Medal Winner "America’s Best Golf Resorts" by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2004
#10 (Ridge/Canyon) "America’s Best Courses, State by State" by GOLFWEEK, 2004
#58 "Top 75 Golf Resorts in America" by GOLF DIGEST, 2004
"100 Best Golf Shops" (Resort Category) by GOLF WORLD BUSINESS, 2005, 2006
#72 "Top 100 Golf Resorts" by CONDE NAST TRAVELER, 2006
#72 "Top 100 Golf Resorts" by CONDE NAST TRAVELER, 2006
4 Stars "Best Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2006
Troon North Golf Club
(Monument) "100 Best Golf Shops" by GOLF SHOP OPERATIONS, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000
(Monument) "Runaway Choice" for Best Greens by GOLF MAGAZINE, 1998
(Monument) America’s Best Daily Fee Courses by GOLF DIGEST
(Monument) #6 in "Top 100 You Can Play" by GOLF MAGAZINE, 1998
(Monument) Best Public High End Course by ARIZONA GOLF QUARTERLY, 1998
(Monument) Best Public Greens by ARIZONA GOLF QUARTERLY, 1998
(Monument) America’s Top 100 by GOLF MAGAZINE
(Monument) #1 Daily Fee in Arizona by GOLF MAGAZINE
(Monument) #1 in Arizona by GOLFWEEK
(Monument) #1 Daily Fee Golf Course in Arizona by GOLF DIGEST
(Monument) #65 "America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses" by GOLF DIGEST, 1994
(Monument) #90 "America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses" by GOLF DIGEST, 1996
(Monument) #91 "America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses" by GOLF DIGEST, 1998
(Monument) Best Golf Course in "Best of the Valley 1999" by PHOENIX MAGAZINE, 1999
(Monument) "10 Great Places to Tee it Up" by USA TODAY, 2000
(Monument) #62 "America’s Best Modern Courses" by GOLFWEEK
(Monument) #20 "Top 100 You Can Play" by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2000
(Monument) "50 Greatest Golf Destinations" Phoenix/ Scottsdale by GOLF DIGEST, 2000
(Monument) #12 "Top 40 Daily Fees" by GOLF & TRAVEL MAGAZINE, 2000
(Monument) "America’s 100 Best Golf Shops" by GOLF WORLD BUSINESS, 2000, 2001, 2002
(Monument) Hole #3 "Par 2000: The Best 500 Holes in Golf" by GOLFONLINE, 2000
(Monument) Hole #18 "Par 2000: The Best 500 Holes in Golf" by GOLFONLINE, 2000
(Monument) "The 201 Best Places to Play" 4 1/2 Stars by GOLF DIGEST, 2000, 2001
(Monument) #1 Public Course in "Best in State of Arizona" by GOLF DIGEST, 2001, 2002
(Monument) #80 "America’s Best Modern Courses" by GOLFWEEK, 2001
(Monument) #18 "America’s 40 Best Daily-Fee Courses" by GOLF & TRAVEL MAGAZINE, 2001
(Monument) Best Desert Course in "The Best of the World" by THE GOLFER, 2001
(Monument) #2 "Top 10 Public Courses in the Valley of the Sun" by DESERT GOLF, 2001
(Monument) #2 "The Top 10 Desert Courses" by T&L GOLF, 2001
#11 "Top 30 North American Resorts" (Four Seasons Resort) by CONDE NAST TRAVELER, 2001
Gold Medal Winner for "America’s Best Resorts" (Four Seasons Resort) by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2002
(Monument) #3 "America’s Best Courses, State by State" by GOLFWEEK, 2002
# 17 "Top 75 Golf Resorts in America" (Four Seasons Resort) by GOLF DIGEST, 2002
(Monument) #2 "Top 10 Desert Courses" by GOLF DIGEST, 2002
(Monument) #7 "Rare Beauties, Nice Prices: America’s 100 Best Courses for $100 or Less" (Summer Rates) by T&L GOLF, 2002
(Monument) 4 1/2 Stars "Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2002
(Monument) #30 "50 Best Courses for Women" by GOLF FOR WOMEN, 2002
(Monument) #21 "Top 100 You Can Play" by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2002
(Monument) #2 "America’s Best Courses, State by State" by GOLFWEEK, 2003
#1 Best Golf Resort in the Southwest: Four Seasons at Troon North "Reader Survey: World’s Best Golf Resorts" by T&L GOLF, 2003
(Monument) #1 Best Public/Resort Course in the Southwest "Reader Survey: World’s Best Golf Resorts" by T&L GOLF, 2003
(Monument) #1 (Tie) Best Resort for Buddy Trips in the Southwest "Reader Survey: World’s Best Golf Resorts" by T&L GOLF, 2003
(Monument) #2 Best Resort for Course Conditions, Golf Staff Attitude, Pace of Play in the Southwest "Reader Survey: World’s Best Golf Resorts" by T&L GOLF, 2003
(Monument) #65 in the U.S. "Top 100 Golf Resorts in the World" by CONDE NAST TRAVELER, 2003
(Monument) Favorite Golf Course in "Best of the Valley" by SCOTTSDALE MAGAZINE, 2003
(Monument) #36 "Top 100, America’s Best Golf Course Communities" by GOLFWEEK, 2003
(Monument) #4 "America’s Best Course, State by State" by GOLFWEEK, 2004
(Monument) #1 "Best Golf Course, Public" by RANKING ARIZONA, THE BEST OF ARIZONA BUSINESS, 2003, 2004
Gold Medal Winner (Four Seasons) "America’s Best Golf Resorts" by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2004
(Monument) #13 "Top 20 U.S. Golf Courses, Readers’ Choice" by CELEBRATED LIVING, 2004
(Monument) 4 1/2 Stars "Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2004
(Monument) #20 in the U.S. "Top 100 Golf Resorts in the World" by CONDE NAST TRAVELER, 2004
(Monument) #21 "Top 100 You Can Play" by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2004
# 12 "Top 75 Golf Resorts in America" (Four Seasons Resort) by GOLF DIGEST, 2004
(Pinnacle) #2 "Best New Upscale Course in America" by GOLF DIGEST, 1996
(Pinnacle) #30 "Top 100 You Can Play" by GOLF MAGAZINE, 1998
(Pinnacle) #2 Daily Fee Golf Course in Arizona by GOLF DIGEST
(Pinnacle) #8 Overall Best Course in Arizona by GOLF DIGEST
(Pinnacle) #2 Daily Fee Golf Course in Arizona by GOLF MAGAZINE
(Pinnacle) Best Conditioned Course "Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2000
(Pinnacle) #42 "Top 100 You Can Play" by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2000
(Pinnacle) #30 "Top 40 Daily Fees" by GOLF & TRAVEL MAGAZINE, 2000
(Pinnacle) "The 201 Best Places to Play" 4 1/2 Stars by GOLF DIGEST, 2000, 2001
(Pinnacle) #2 Public Course in "Best in State of Arizona" by GOLF DIGEST, 2001, 2002
(Pinnacle) #31 "America’s 40 Best Daily-Fee Courses" by GOLF & TRAVEL MAGAZINE, 2001
(Pinnacle) #1 "The Top 10 Desert Courses" by T&L GOLF, 2001
(Pinnacle) #4 "America’s Best Courses, State by State" by GOLFWEEK, 2002
(Pinnacle) 4 1/2 Stars "Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2002
(Pinnacle) #58 "Top 100 You Can Play" by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2002
(Pinnacle) #4 "America’s Best Courses, State by State" by GOLFWEEK, 2003
(Pinnacle) #3 Best Public/Resort Course in the Southwest "Reader Survey: World’s Best Golf Resorts" by T&L GOLF, 2003
(Pinnacle) #34 "50 Best Courses for Women" by GOLF FOR WOMEN, 2003
(Pinnacle) "100 Best Golf Shops" by GOLF WORLD BUSINESS, 2004
(Pinnacle) 4 1/2 Stars "Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2004
(Pinnacle) #26 "Top 50 Courses for Women" by GOLF FOR WOMEN, 2004
(Pinnacle) #64 "Top 100 You Can Play" by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2004
(Pinnacle) "100 Best Golf Shops" (Public Category) by GOLF WORLD BUSINESS, 2005
Gold Medal Resort (Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North) by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2006
(Monument) #21 "Top 100 Courses You Can Play" by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2006
(Pinnacle) #59 "Top 100 You Can Play" by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2006
#10 "Top 100 Golf Resorts" Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North by CONDE NAST TRAVELER, 2006
4 1/2 Stars "Best Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2006
Whirlwind Golf Club at Wild Horse Pass
"Top 10 You Can Play" Honorable Mention by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2001
#8 "Top 10 Resort Courses in the Valley of the Sun" by DESERT GOLF, 2001
Home of the Gila River Classic Buy.com Tour, 2001, 2002
Honorable Mention, Cattail Course, "Top 10 You Can Play" by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2003
"100 Best Golf Shops" (Public Category) by GOLF WORLD BUSINESS, 2005
Home of the Gila River Classic Nationwide Tour, 2004
"Top 100 Golf Shop" by GOLF WORLD BUSINESS, 2006
4 1/2 Stars "Best Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2006
CALIFORNIA
Maderas Golf Club
3rd Place, Private Clubhouse by CRITTENDEN 9th ANNUAL CLUBHOUSE COMPETITION, 2002
#1 in San Diego County "Cool Courses in San Diego" by THE ZAGAT SURVEY, 2003
4 1/2 Stars "Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2004
4 1/2 Stars "Best Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2006
Monarch Beach Golf Links
"100 Best Golf Shops for 2001" by GOLF WORLD BUSINESS, 2001
"Must-Play Par 4s" Hole #3 by GOLFEXTRA, 2001
"Must-Play Par 5’s" Hole #7 and #9 by GOLFEXTRA, 2001
Home of the Hyundai Team Matches, 2001, 2002
#23 "50 Best Courses for Women" by GOLF FOR WOMEN, 2002
#25 "50 Best Courses for Women" by GOLF FOR WOMEN, 2003
"100 Best Golf Shops" by GOLF WORLD BUSINESS, 2004
#25 "Top 50 Courses for Women" by GOLF FOR WOMEN, 2004
#68 in the U.S. "Top 100 Golf Resorts in the World" by CONDE NAST TRAVELER, 2004
"100 Best Golf Shops" (Public Category) by GOLF WORLD BUSINESS, 2005
#49 "Top 100 Golf Resorts" St. Regis Resort, Monarch Beach by CONDE NAST TRAVELER, 2006
4 Stars "Best Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2006
The Crosby Club
#76 "Top 100, America’s Best Golf Course Communities" by GOLFWEEK, 2003
The Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa
"Top 10 New Resort Courses in the Country" by GOLF MAGAZINE, 1992
Golf Tee Award by MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS MAGAZINE, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
PGA Senior Tour Qualifying School, 1992
PGA Tour Qualifying School, 1993
Four Star Award by MOBIL TRAVEL GUIDE, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
LPGA Qualifying School, 1994
"100 Best Golf Shops" by GOLF SHOP OPERATIONS, 1994, 2000
Silver Medallist Award by GOLF MAGAZINE, 1998, 1999
"50 Greatest Golf Destinations" Palm Springs/ Palm Desert by GOLF DIGEST, 2000
"The 201 Best Places to Play" 4 1/2 Stars by GOLF DIGEST, 2000, 2001
"100 Best Golf Shops for 2001" by GOLF WORLD BUSINESS, 2001
#4 (North) "Top 10 Resort Courses in Coachella Valley" by DESERT GOLF, 2001
#5 (Dye) "Top 10 Resort Courses in Coachella Valley" by DESERT GOLF, 2001
Silver Medal Winner for "America’s Best Resort’s" by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2002
#72 "Top 75 Golf Resorts in America" by GOLF DIGEST, 2002
4 1/2 Stars (North & Dye) "Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2002
Silver Medal Winner "America’s Best Golf Resorts" by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2004
#73 in the U.S. "Top 100 Golf Resorts in the World" by CONDE NAST TRAVELER, 2004
Silver Medal Resort by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2006
4 Stars "Best Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2006
COLORADO
Rollingstone Ranch Golf Club (formerly The Sheraton Steamboat Golf Club)
4 1/2 Stars "Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2004
#8 "Colorado’s Top 10 Resort Courses" by COLORADO GOLF MAGAZINE, 2004
"Best 19th Hole Public or Resort" by COLORADO GOLF MAGAZINE, 2004
4 1/2 Stars "Best Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2006
The Ridge at Castle Pines North
#1 "Top 10 Public Course in Colorado" by COLORADO GOLF MAGAZINE, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
#1 Upscale Public Course in Colorado by COLORADO GOLF MAGAZINE, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
#8 "Top 10 Best New Courses" by GOLF MAGAZINE, 1998
#52 "Top 100 You Can Play" by GOLF MAGAZINE, 1998, 1999
#1 "Most Challenging Daily Fee Course" by COLORADO GOLFER
#66 "Top 100 You Can Play" by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2000
"The 200 Best Places to Play" 4 1/2 Stars by GOLF DIGEST, 2000, 2001
#2 Public Course in Colorado by THE DENVER POST, 2001
#8 "America’s Best Courses, State by State" by GOLFWEEK, 2002
4 1/2 Stars "Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2002
#49 "Top 100 You Can Play" by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2002
#9 "America’s Best Courses, State by State" by GOLFWEEK, 2003
#1 Front Range Public Course by COLORADO AVID GOLFER MAGAZINE, 2003
#1 Best Course Over $100 in "Best of Colorado Golf" by COLORADO AVID GOLFER MAGAZINE, 2003
#2 Best Course to Hold a Corporate Event in "Best of Colorado Golf" by COLORADO AVID GOLFER MAGAZINE, 2003
#2 Best Course for Out of State Visitors in "Best of Colorado Golf" by COLORADO AVID GOLFER MAGAZINE, 2003
#1 Best Course for Business Entertainment in "Best of Colorado Golf" by COLORADO AVID GOLFER MAGAZINE, 2003
#2 Best Practice Facility in "Best of Colorado Golf" by COLORADO AVID GOLFER MAGAZINE, 2003
#1 Best Pro Shop in "Best of Colorado Golf" by COLORADO AVID GOLFER MAGAZINE, 2003
#5 Best 19th Hole in "Best of Colorado Golf" by COLORADO AVID GOLFER MAGAZINE, 2003
#7 "America’s Best Courses, State by State" by GOLFWEEK, 2004
4 1/2 Stars "Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2004
#74 "Top 100 You Can Play" by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2004
#2 "Colorado’s Top 10 Public Courses" by COLORADO GOLF MAGAZINE, 2004
"Best Course, $100+" by COLORADO GOLF MAGAZINE, 2004
"Best Public Front Range Course" by COLORADO GOLF MAGAZINE, 2004
4 1/2 Stars "Best Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2006
CONNECTICUT
Lake of Isles
Top 100 Golf Shops by GOLF WORLD BUSINESS, 2006
(North) # 97 "Top 100 You Can Play" by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2006
"Best Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2006
FLORIDA
Legacy Golf Club
#30 "Florida’s Favorite 100" by FLORIDA GOLF NEWS, 2003
#2 "Top 20 in Southwest Florida" by FLORIDA GOLF NEWS, 2003
4 1/2 Stars "Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2004
4 1/2 Stars "Best Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2006
GEORGIA
Savannah Quarters Country Club
"The Best Place to Play Golf in Savannah" by SAVANNAH MAGAZINE, 2002
The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa
"100 Best Golf Shops in America" by GOLF WORLD BUSINESS, 2002
Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf Tour Site, 2003
#57 in the U.S. "Top 100 Golf Resorts in the World" by CONDE NAST TRAVELER, 2004
4 Stars "Best Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2006
IDAHO
Elkhorn Golf Club
#4 "America’s Best Courses, State by State" by GOLFWEEK, 2003, 2004
INDIANA
The Sagamore Club
#10 "America’s Best New Courses" Best New Private by GOLF DIGEST, 2005
America’s Top 100 Residential Courses by GOLFWEEK, 2008
MINNESOTA
Giants Ridge Golf & Ski Resort
Top 10 Best New Upscale Public Course in Nation by GOLF DIGEST, 1998
Best Public Course in Minnesota by GOLF DIGEST, 1999
#1 Ski Area in Minnesota by SKI MAGAZINE, 2001
Top 5 Ski Area’s in Midwest by SKI MAGAZINE, 2001
Top Places to Play by GOLF DIGEST, 2001
Top 30 Summer Resorts in Nation by SKI MAGAZINE, 2001
National Environmental Steward Award by GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT’S ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, 2001
#6 "America’s Best Courses, State by State" by GOLFWEEK, 2002
"America’s 100 Best Courses for $100 or Less" by T&L GOLF, 2002
4 1/2 Stars "Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2002
#6 "America’s Best Courses, State by State" by GOLFWEEK, 2003
#10 "America’s Best Courses, State by State" by GOLFWEEK, 2004
4 1/2 Stars "Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2004
"Development of the Year" Over $5 Million (Construction Costs) Daily-Fee Winner by GOLF INC, 2004
#1 "America’s Best New Courses" Quarry, Best New Upscale Public by GOLF DIGEST, 2005
#56 "Top 100 You Can Play," Quarry by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2006
4 1/2 Stars "Best Places to Play" - Legend & Quarry by GOLF DIGEST, 2006
MISSOURI
Branson Creek Golf Club
#5 "Top 10 Best New Golf Courses" by GOLF DIGEST, 2000
Best New Course in Missouri by MAXIMUM GOLF MAGAZINE, 2001
Best of the Ozarks by SPRINGFIELD NEWS LEADER, 2001, 2002, 2004
"Top 10 New Courses You Can Play" by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2001
#1 Public Course in "Best in State of Missouri" by GOLF DIGEST, 2001, 2002
#1 "America’s Best Courses, State by State" by GOLFWEEK, 2002
"America’s 100 Best Courses for $100 or Less" by T&L GOLF, 2002
4 1/2 Stars "Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2002
"Best of the Midwest" by MIDWEST LIVING MAGAZINE, 2003
#1 "America’s Best Courses, State by State" by GOLFWEEK, 2003, 2004
4 1/2 Stars "Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2004
#69 "Top 100 You Can Play" by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2004
#74 "Top 100 You Can Play" by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2006
MONTANA
Old Works
"Best of America" New Course Category by THE GOLFER, 1997
"Top Ten Best New Courses You Can Play" by GOLF MAGAZINE, 1998
#2 "Best New Affordable Courses" by GOLF DIGEST, 1998
Winner, "Environmental Leaders in Golf" by GOLF DIGEST, 1998
Winner, "National Environmental Steward Award" (Public Course Category) by GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT’S ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, 1999
FIABCI Prix d’Excellence Special Recognition Award
"Best in the State" by GOLF DIGEST, 1999
"Best Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2000
"Top 40 Daily Fee in the U.S." by GOLF & TRAVEL MAGAZINE, 2000
#6 "The West: 25 More Courses You Can Play" by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2000
#1 Public Course in "Best in State of Montana" by GOLF DIGEST, 2001, 2002
#4 "100 Best Value Courses in the U.S." by MAXIMUM GOLF MAGAZINE, 2001
#1 "America’s Best Courses, State by State" by GOLFWEEK, 2002
#2 "America’s 100 Best Courses for $100 or Less, Top 10" by T&L GOLF, 2002
4 1/2 Stars "Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2002, 2004
#1 "America’s Best Courses, State by State" by GOLFWEEK, 2003, 2004
#84 "Top 100 You Can Play" by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2006
NEVADA
Badlands Golf Club
4 Stars "Best Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2006
The Revere Golf Club
"100 Best Golf Shops" by GOLF WORLD BUSINESS, 2002
Honorable Mention "Top New Courses in America" by GOLF MAGAZINE
Honorable Mention "Top 100 Golf Shops in America" by GOLF SHOP OPERATIONS
Top 3 Best Golf Courses in Las Vegas by BESTOFAMERICA.COM
"Favorite Golf Course in Las Vegas, Visitor’s Choice" by THE LAS VEGAS GUIDE, 2003
Honorable Mention, Concord Course, "Top 10 You Can Play" by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2003
"Best of Nevada" by NEVADA MAGAZINE, 2003, 2004
Best "19th Hole" by VEGAS GOLFER MAGAZINE, 2003
"Best 19th Hole" Reader’s Choice (Buckman’s) by VEGAS GOLFER MAGAZINE, 2004
"Best Par-5" Reader’s Choice, Honorable Mention (Concord) by VEGAS GOLFER MAGAZINE, 2004
"Best Upscale Course" Reader’s Choice, Honorable Mention (Concord) by VEGAS GOLFER MAGAZINE, 2004
"Best Upscale Course" Vegas Golfer’s Choice, Honorable Mention (Lexington) by VEGAS GOLFER MAGAZINE, 2004
"Best Restaurant" Reader’s Choice, Honorable Mention by VEGAS GOLFER MAGAZINE, 2004
"Best Clubhouse" Reader’s Choice, Honorable Mention by VEGAS GOLFER MAGAZINE, 2004
"Most Underrated Course" Reader’s Choice, Honorable Mention (Concord) by VEGAS GOLFER MAGAZINE, 2004
4 1/2 Stars "Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2004
4 1/2 Stars "Best Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2006
NORTH CAROLINA
St. James Plantation
4 1/2 Stars "Best Places to Play" - Members Course by GOLF DIGEST, 2006
4 1/2 Stars "Best Places to Play" - Players Course by GOLF DIGEST, 2006
3 Stars "Best Places to Play" -- Founders Course by GOLF DIGEST, 2006
OKLAHOMA
Rose Creek Golf Club
"Best Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2006
OREGON
Sandpines Golf Links
4 1/2 Stars "Best Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2006
SOUTH CAROLINA
Daufuskie Island Resort & Breathe Spa
#49 "Top 75 Golf Resorts in America" by GOLF DIGEST, 2004
"Top 100 Golf Shops" by GOLF WORLD BUSINESS, 2006
4 1/2 Stars "Best Places to Play" - Melrose by GOLF DIGEST, 2006
4 Stars "Best Places to Play" - Bloody Point by GOLF DIGEST, 2006
Haig Point Club
"Top 100 Modern Courses" by GOLFWEEK
#28 "America’s 100 Greatest Courses" by GOLF DIGEST, 1990
#49 "America’s 100 Greatest Courses" by GOLF DIGEST, 1992
#58 "America’s 100 Greatest Courses" by GOLF DIGEST, 1994
#71 "America’s 100 Greatest Courses" by GOLF DIGEST, 1996
#72 "America’s 100 Greatest Courses" by GOLF DIGEST, 1998
#76 "America’s 100 Greatest Courses" by GOLF DIGEST, 2000
#46 "Top 100, America’s Best Golf Course Communities" by GOLFWEEK, 2003
TENNESSEE
Black Creek Club
#2 "America’s Best Courses, State by State" by GOLFWEEK, 2002
#97 "America’s Best Modern Courses" by GOLFWEEK, 2003
TEXAS
Teravista Golf Club
Best New Golf Course by GOLFTEXAS.COM, 2003
Best Overall Golf Experience by GOLFTEXAS.COM, 2003
#2 "Top 5 Courses with the Best Service" by AVID GOLFER, 2004
#3 "Best Overall Course" in Best of Public Golf/Austin Area by AVID GOLFER, 2004
#1 "Best Practice Facilities" in Best of Public Golf/Austin Area by AVID GOLFER, 2004
#1 "Best Course Conditions" in Best of Public Golf/Austin Area by AVID GOLFER, 2004
#1 ‘Best Service" in Best of Public Golf/Austin Area by AVID GOLFER, 2004
"Best Pro Shop" in The Austin List by AVID GOLFER, 2004
The Westin La Cantera Resort
Home of the La Cantera Texas Open, 1995-2002
Best New Public Golf Courses of the Year by GOLF DIGEST, 1995
#17 "America’s Top 75 Upscale Courses" by GOLF DIGEST, 1996
#1 in Texas by GOLF DIGEST, 1996
#1 "Top 20 Public Golf Courses in Texas" by GULF COAST GOLFER, 1997
#5 "Best Course in Texas" by GOLF DIGEST, 1997
#58 "Top 100 You Can Play" by GOLF MAGAZINE, 1998
"America’s 100 Best Golf Shops" by GOLF SHOP OPERATIONS, 1998, 1999
"100 Best Golf Shops" by GOLF SHOP OPERATIONS, 1998, 1999, 2000
#97 "Top 100 You Can Play" by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2000
"50 Greatest Golf Destinations" San Antonio by GOLF DIGEST
"America’s Best Golf Shops for 2000" by GOLF WORLD BUSINESS, 2000
Favorite Public Golf Course in Texas by GULF COAST GOLFER, 2000
"America’s 100 Best Golf Shops" by GOLF SHOP OPERATIONS, 2000
Golf Digest Silver Medallist Award by GOLF DIGEST, 2000
#1 "Top 10 Courses in Texas" by HOUSTON CHRONICLE, 2000
Top Fairways List of the Country’s 175 Most "Women-Friendly" Golf Courses by GOLF FOR WOMEN, 2000
Best Golf Course, Top Pro Shop and Best Customer Service by SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS, 2000
"Top 100 You Can Play in the U.S." by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2000
"50 Best Golf Resorts" by CONDE NAST TRAVELER, 2000
Top Pro Staff by CONDE NAST TRAVELER, 2000
Merchandiser of the Year: Carl Bielstein by SOUTHERN TEXAS SECTION OF THE PGA OF AMERICA
Teacher of the Year: Bryan Gathright by SOUTHERN TEXAS SECTION OF THE PGA OF AMERICA
Host Club of "Executive Women’s Golf Association"
"The 201 Best Places to Play" 4 1/2 Stars by GOLF DIGEST, 2000, 2001
"100 Best Golf Shops for 2001" by GOLF WORLD BUSINESS, 2001
#21 (Resort Course) "Best in State of Texas" by GOLF DIGEST, 2001, 2002
#39 "50 Best Golf Resorts" by CONDE NAST TRAVELER, 2001
#2 "Top 30 North American Resorts" by CONDE NAST TRAVELER, 2001
#4 "Top 50 Public Courses in Texas" by TEXAS GOLF & RESORTS, 2001
"Best New Courses Around the State" (Palmer Course) by TEXAS GOLF & RESORTS, 2001
"Best New Clubhouse for Daily Fee Course" (Palmer Course) by CRITTENDEN GOLF INC, 2001
Silver Medal Winner for "America’s Best Resort’s" by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2002
#4 "America’s Best Courses, State by State" by GOLFWEEK, 2002
#49 "Top 75 Golf Resorts in America" by GOLF DIGEST, 2002
4 1/2 Stars (Resort) "Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2002
#20 "50 Best Courses for Women" by GOLF FOR WOMEN, 2002
"100 Best Golf Shops in America" by GOLF WORLD BUSINESS, 2002
"100 Best Golf Shops in America" (Palmer Course) by GOLF WORLD BUSINESS, 2002
#7 "America’s Best Courses, State by State" by GOLFWEEK, 2003
#2 Most Underrated Golf Resort in the Southwest "Reader Survey: World’s Best Golf Resorts" by T&L GOLF, 2003
#3 Best Resort for Buddy Trips in the Southwest "Reader Survey: World’s Best Golf Resorts" by T&L GOLF, 2003
#1 (Tie) Best Resort for Family Trips in the Southwest "Reader Survey: World’s Best Golf Resorts" by T&L GOLF, 2003
#19 in the U.S. "Top 100 Golf Resorts in the World" by CONDE NAST TRAVELER, 2003
#22 "50 Best Courses for Women" by GOLF FOR WOMEN, 2003
"100 Best Golf Shops" Palmer Course (Public Category) by GOLF WORLD BUSINESS, 2004
"100 Best Golf Shops" (Resort Category) by GOLF WORLD BUSINESS, 2004
Gold Medal Winner "America’s Best Golf Resorts" by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2004
#8 (Resort) "America’s Best Courses, State by State" by GOLFWEEK, 2004
4 1/2 Stars "Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2004
#22 (Resort) "Top 50 Courses for Women" by GOLF FOR WOMEN, 2004
#14 in the U.S. "Top 100 Golf Resorts in the World" by CONDE NAST TRAVELER, 2004
Host to Valero Texas Open, 2004
#63 "Top 75 Golf Resorts in America" by GOLF DIGEST, 2004
#3 (Palmer) in "Top 10 Public/San Antonio Area" by SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS, 2004
#5 (Resort) in "Top 10 Public/San Antonio Area" by SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS, 2004
"Best Overall Conditioning" (Resort & Palmer) in Best of San Antonio by SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS, 2004
"Best Practice Facility" (Academy at La Cantera) in Best of San Antonio by SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS, 2004
"Best On-Course Pro Shop" (Resort) in Best of San Antonio by SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS, 2004
#2 (Resort) in "Texas Top 10 Public" by SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS, 2004
#4 (Palmer) in "Texas Top 10 Public" by SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS, 2004
#1 "Top 5 Courses with the Best Service" by AVID GOLFER, 2004
#1 (Resort) "Best Overall Course" in Best of Public Golf/San Antonio Area by AVID GOLFER, 2004
#4 (Palmer) "Best Overall Course" in Best of Public Golf/San Antonio Area by AVID GOLFER, 2004
#1 (Resort) "Best Practice Facilities" in Best of Public Golf/San Antonio Area by AVID GOLFER, 2004
#2 (Palmer) "Best Practice Facilities" in Best of Public Golf/San Antonio Area by AVID GOLFER, 2004
#1 (Resort) "Best Resort Course" in Best of Public Golf/San Antonio Area by AVID GOLFER, 2004
#2 (Palmer) "Best Resort Course" in Best of Public Golf/San Antonio Area by AVID GOLFER, 2004
#2 (Resort) "Best Course Conditions" in Best of Public Golf/San Antonio Area by AVID GOLFER, 2004
#3 (Palmer) "Best Course Conditions" in Best of Public Golf/San Antonio Area by AVID GOLFER, 2004
#1 "Best Service" in Best of Public Golf/San Antonio Area by AVID GOLFER, 2004
"Best 19th Hole" (Palmer) in Best of Public Golf/San Antonio Area by AVID GOLFER, 2004
"Best Clubhouse" (Palmer) in The San Antonio List by AVID GOLFER, 2004
"Best Pro Shop" in The San Antonio List by AVID GOLFER, 2004
"100 Best Golf Shops" Palmer Course (Public Category) by GOLF WORLD BUSINESS, 2005
"100 Best Golf Shops" (Resort Category) by GOLF WORLD BUSINESS, 2005
#45 "Top 100 Golf Resorts" by CONDE NAST TRAVELER, 2006
4 1/2 Stars "Best Places to Play" - Palmer & Resort Courses by GOLF DIGEST, 2006
UTAH
Entrada at Snow Canyon Country Club
#5 "America’s Best Courses, State by State" by GOLFWEEK, 2004
Best Outlying Course, Vegas Golfer’s Choice Honorable Mention by VEGAS GOLFER MAGAZINE, 2004
4 1/2 Stars "Best Places to Play" by GOLF DIGEST, 2006
WISCONSIN
Horseshoe Bay Golf Club
Top 100 Golf Communities by T&L GOLF, 2006