Dormie Network on Golfweek’s Best Lists
Golfweek’s Best 2020 rankings were recently released, with each of Dormie Network’s six courses earning recognition for their prestige in the private golf industry.
The publication’s panel of around 800 raters represents all 50 states and several countries, with a variety of handicaps and skill levels. Raters visit and continually evaluate courses based on 10 criteria including routing, overall land plan, variety, memorability, and how much they enjoy play. This year, Golfweek altered how ratings are compiled and now only considers ratings from rounds played in the last ten years, which helps ensure that the rankings are reflective of recent course conditions. According to Golfweek, courses in the Top 200 Classic (built prior to 1960) or Modern lists have been reviewed by at least 3%, or 25, of the panel. Other lists do not require as many votes.
Below are accolades Dormie Network earned in Golfweek’s Best 2020. Dormie Network members enjoy full membership privileges at each club, with no minimums or reciprocal play arrangements. Learn more about membership.
ArborLinks | Nebraska City, NE
Architect: Arnold Palmer
Built: 2002
Acquired: 2015
Greens and fairways: Bentgrass
Specs: 18-hole links-style course with a par of 72, length of 7,190 yards, and a slope of 143
#5 Best Private Course in Nebraska – 2020
Ranked as #5 in 2019
Ballyhack | Roanoke, VA
Architect: Lester George
Built: 2009
Acquired: 2016
Greens and fairways: Bentgrass
Specs: 18-hole links-style par 72 course measures up to 7,294 yards with a rating of 76.1 and a slope of 155
#5 Best Private Course in Virginia – 2020
Ranked as #5 in 2019
Briggs Ranch | San Antonio, TX
Architect: Tom Fazio
Built: 2001
Acquired: 2017
Tees, fairways, and rough: Zoysia
Greens: Bentgrass
Specs: 18-hole course measures up to 7,247 yards with a rating of 75.7 and a slope of 139
#182 of the Next 100 Modern – 2020, with an average rating of 6.72
Not ranked in 2019
Dormie Club | Pinehurst, NC
Architect: Coore & Crenshaw
Built: 2010
Acquired: 2017
Fairways and tees: Bermuda
Greens: Bentgrass
Specs: 18-hole course measures up to 6,883 yards with a rating of 73.7 and a slope of 138
#141 of Next 100 Modern Courses – 2020, with an average rating of 6.84
Not ranked in 2019
#10 Best Private Course in North Carolina – 2020
Not ranked in 2019
Hidden Creek | Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Architect: Coore & Crenshaw
Built: 2002
Acquired: 2019
Greens and fairways: Bentgrass
Specs: 18-hole course with a par of 71, length of 7,023 yards, and slope of 143
#87 of the Top 100 Modern Courses – 2020, with an average rating of 7.07
Ranked #80 in 2019
#10 Best Private Course in New Jersey – 2020
Ranked #10 in 2019
Victoria National | Newburgh, Indiana
Architect: Tom Fazio
Built: 1998
Acquired: 2018
Tees, fairways, and greens: Bentgrass
Specs: 18-hole course measures up to 7,209 yards with a rating of 77 and slope of 148
#54 of the Top 100 Modern Courses, with an average rating of 7.33
Ranked 72 in 2019
#1 Best Private Course in Indiana
Ranked #1 in 2019
