Ravenwood Golf Club selected as one of the top 35 public courses to open in 2002
From Staff Reports
Western N.Y. Course Only One in State Awarded this Distinction of 325 Public Courses to Open in U.S. Last Year
VICTOR, New York (Feb. 15, 2003) -- Ravenwood Golf Club today announces it has been awarded the distinction of being named one of 25 honorable mention selections by GOLF Magazine in the publication's just-released "Top 10 You Can Play" rankings (March 2003 issue).
"Top 10 You Can Play" is an annual ranking by GOLF Magazine of new public-access courses that opened the previous year (2002 in Ravenwood's case). This means Ravenwood, designed by golf course architect Robin Nelson, is one of the top 35 - out of 325 - public-access courses to open during 2002, according to GOLF.
Located in the scenic hamlet of Victor, Ravenwood is the only golf course in New York on GOLF's list of top public-access courses to open last year. An Ernie Els tee shot from Rochester, site of the 2003 PGA Championship in August, Ravenwood will host the 2003 New York State Golf Association Amateur Men's Championship this summer.
"It's an honor to have Ravenwood selected for this prestigious recognition by GOLF Magazine," says David Reh, Owner of Ravenwood. "Hundreds of courses were scrutinized nationwide to determine this collection of special public courses, so this objective, third-party endorsement is extremely gratifying and lets golfers know what they can expect from Ravenwood."
A championship, 18-hole, par-72 layout, Ravenwood features fives sets of tees ranging from 7,018 yards (Tournament Tees) to 4,906 yards (Forward Tees). Course architect Nelson says Ravenwood's gently rolling topography and little environmental disturbance reminds him of Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., site of the 1995 U.S. Open.
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Because of its high quality and relatively inexpensive playing fees - $42 Monday-Thursday, $52 Friday through Sunday - Ravenwood offers unparalleled value in Western New York.
About Ravenwood Golf Club
Located in the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of New York at 929 Lynaugh Road, Ravenwood Golf Club offers the Rochester-area's best practice facility. It features a 50-tee, double-ended, lighted driving range, seven target greens, the area's largest putting green (more than 12,000 square feet), and a private area to practice bunker shots and short game.
Ravenwood is the only golf course in New York to have the high-performance L93 Bentgrass on all of its greens. It's finely appointed, elevated clubhouse features full-service food and beverage, locker rooms, a fully stocked golf shop with brand-name equipment, apparel and accessories, and a veranda that provides a stunning vantage point overlooking the golf course. For more information, visit www.ravenwoodgolf.com or call 585.924.5100.
