Caledonia Honored by Golf World
Wednesday, October 29, 2008Pawleys Island, S.C. - Golf World unveiled the publication’s first “Readers’ Choice Awards” in the current October 17th issue and recognized the best golf facilities in the country in three categories: public golf, private golf and resort golf courses. Golf World invited its readers to evaluate courses using criteria established by editors and more than 21,000 reviews were received.
Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Plantation were honored in the top 20 of the public course category and led all Myrtle Beach area courses. Out of a possible 100 points, Caledonia was ranked at No. 10 with a score of 85.62 while True Blue came in at No. 16 with a score of 83.14. Caledonia was also selected to the Best of the Best public course category with top 10 finishes in quality of course; course conditions and reputation and prestige. A total of 22 South Carolina courses were honored in the rankings with 15 hailing from the Grand Strand area.
“Caledonia and True Blue have always been known for great golf and conditions,” said John Springs, general manager of Caledonia and True Blue. “This newest ranking comes straight from the golfers who play our course every day and we value their opinions that our two courses are among the best public golf courses in the country.
The Readers’ Choice Awards are based solely on reader input gathered by Golf Digest Publications’ Research Resource Center via an online poll. Using a 10-point scale, readers graded facilities based on the 12 criteria which included quality of course; condition of course; reputation and prestige; golf practice facilities; speed of play; clubhouse/locker rooms; hotel accommodations; caddie program; golf pro shop; food/dining; off-course activities/amenities; service and overall value.
To arrive at an overall aggregate score for each facility, Golf World calculated the average ratings received in all applicable criteria. The raw scores were weighted to reflect different levels of significance for each of the criteria, with the formula varying based on the category. The overall total then was recalculated to a 100-point scale so a perfect score on every ballot yielded an aggregate of 100.
About True Blue Plantation
True Blue Plantation is a 7,126-yard, par-72 championship golf course located on the site of historic True Blue Plantation, the famed 19th century indigo and rice plantation. Designed by architect Mike Strantz, True Blue emphasizes the natural beauty of the area, utilizing native grasses and vegetation and maintaining much of the character of the property. True Blue has received countless awards since opening in 1998, including being named one of of “America’s Greatest 100 Public Golf Courses by Golf Digest, South Carolina Golf Course Ratings Panel’s list of “50 Best Courses”, Golf Magazine’s “Top Ten Places To Play” and “Top 25 Courses in the South” and one of the “Top 100 Courses in America” from Golfweek. For more information or to book a tee time, call (843) 237-0900 or visit Fishclub.com. About Caledonia Golf and Fish Club Caledonia Golf and Fish Club has been named one of the Top 100 You Can Play by Golf Magazine, Top 25 Courses in South Carolina and Americas 100 Greatest Public Courses by Golf Digest, Top 100 Modern Courses by Golfweek, South Carolina Golf Course Ratings Panel’s list of 50 Best Courses and Top 100 Best Courses for Women by Golf for Women. The course is built upon the site of a historic 18th century rice plantation in Pawleys Island, S.C. The 6,526-yard, par-70 course has been described as having 18 signature holes, with holes routed around majestic oaks and meandering streams. The picturesque 18th hole borders the Plantation’s old rice field, and requires a precise tee shot that sets up a difficult second shot: a forced carry onto a green that is watched closely by the beautiful antebellum style clubhouse. For more information, call Caledonia at 1-800-483-6800 or visit Fishclub.com.