If you think you have what it takes to help us better evaluate golf equipment, earn your chance to become a Hot List Panelist by trying the following three new clubs and e-mailing us 30-word responses about the performance of each one. It is the responsibility of the entrant to gain access to these clubs (We recommend asking your pro for a demo).
Are Golf Digest’s rankings correct?
Note: Golf Digest briefly published the incorrect category-by-category subset of scores on the website on Tuesday. The total scores used to calculate America’s 100 Greatest and Second 100 Greatest were and are correct. The final rankings remain unchanged.
Who is the director of events and Rater program at Golfweek?
Armand Cimaroli – Senior Director of Events & Rater Program Email: RaterStaff@ Golfweek.com Responsible for creating new ideas, educating our Raters, and writing for Golfweek. Raters have the chance to meet them at various Rater events throughout the year.
How are Golfweek’s best ratings determined?
Golfweek maintains a stable of +/- 800 raters, drawn from all 50 states and over a dozen foreign countries, who make up the Golfweek’s Best rating panel. The principle goal of the rating panel is to establish Golfweek rankings of the top golf courses from each of two eras: Classic (opened before 1960) and Modern (opened 1960 or after).
How do you become a golf rater?
Becoming a Member In order to be considered, you must be nominated by a current and active member. That member would need to reach out to us and nominate you. From there an application process begins.
Who is Golf Digest owned by?
Discovery, Inc.NEW YORK, May 13, 2019 – Discovery, Inc. (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) announced today it has acquired Golf Digest from Condé Nast. Golf Digest is the world's No. 1 golf media brand and will extend Discovery's global golf media business to the U.S. market through Golf Digest's multiplatform distribution and reach.
Is Golf Digest still being published?
Cover price is $3.99 an issue, current renewal rate is 11 issues for $19.99. Golf Digest, published by Discovery, Inc., currently publishes 11 times annually. Your first issue mails in 6-8 weeks. "We renew this great magazine year after year to stay current on the latest golf news!..."
How do they rank golf courses?
The Course Rating is calculated from the effective playing length and obstacle factors for 9 or 18 designated holes. The Course Rating is expressed in strokes to one decimal point and represents the expected score for a scratch player. The Bogey Rating represents the expected score for a bogey player.
How much is Golf Digest worth?
in a deal reportedly worth around $400 million.
What happened to Golf Digest?
On May 13, 2019, Discovery, Inc. acquired Golf Digest from Condé Nast, in order to integrate with GolfTV.
What's the difference between Golf Digest and Golf Magazine?
The Golf Digest magazine tends to dedicate a larger portion of the magazine to instruction. The features in Golf Digest will focus on everything from the short game to the long game to the mental game.
What does golf stand for?
The word 'golf' is not an acronym for anything. Rather, it derives linguistically from the Dutch word 'kolf' or 'kolve,' meaning quite simply 'club.
How do I contact Golf Digest?
If you have questions or need further assistance, contact Golf Digest Customer Service toll-free, at 1-800-727-4653, or email us.
Is a 130 slope rating hard?
If you see a slope rating that falls anywhere in the double digits, you can expect that course to play rather easy, even for a bogey golfer. On the other hand, taking on a course with a slope rating in the 130's or 140's is going to present a serious challenge to a player with a mid or high handicap.
What is a scratch golfer?
A scratch player essentially is one who can manage every aspect of their game, consistently, and can plot their way around the golf course hitting the right shots at the right time. A Scratch golfer will very rarely hit two bad shots in a row and has the mindset to recover rapidly from setbacks in a positive way.
How good is a bogey golfer?
A bogey is typically considered to be a fairly bad score on a golf hole, as it is a single stroke above par. However, less experienced golfers may view a bogey as an average score since shooting par is not always an easy task. Bogeys are better than double bogeys, triple bogeys, quadruple bogeys.
How much does it cost to be a golf panelist?
Whitten revealed on the Golf Digest podcast that the fee to become a panelist is $1000, with a $250 annual dues payment also required.
What percentage of golf criteria have little to do with architectural character?
Andy Johnson at The Fried Egg pointed out that 37.5% of the Golf Digest criteria has little to do with architectural character. Unless you think resistance to scoring is something to be celebrated.
How many golf course raters will be there in 2020?
Golf Digest Editor In Chief Jerry Tarde reveals in his February, 2017 column that the America's 100 Greatest Courses panel is looking to double by 2020 from its current size of 954 raters.
Does Golf Digest cut down on volume?
Given that many courses will tell you they're tiring of the phone ringing from Golf Digest, Golfweek and Golf Magazine requests, this certainly won't cut down on the volume of requests !
Who is Geoff Shackelford?
Geoff Shackelford is a Senior Writer for Golfweek magazine, a weekly contributor to Golf Channel's Morning Drive, is co-host of The Ringer's ShackHouse is the author of eleven books.
Do great clubs go hand in hand?
A great playing experience, a great clubhouse and great architecture sometimes go hand in hand - but frequently don't. It is a disservice to the game when a prominent magazine masquerades a list of large, expensive clubhouses under the banner of great courses.
Do panelists pay a fee?
Panelists pay a membership fee and are expected to cover their travel and lodging and arrange their tee times with the assistance of a great many clubs who are eager to have Golf Digest review their courses. We allow clubs to offer panelists complimentary green fees, but only that.
What is Golfweek magazine?
Golfweek is unique among all publications for the range of community events it sponsors throughout the country. We have multi day events, one-off gatherings, competitive match-play style team events (both men’s and women’s). We combine golf with architecture instruction. The point is to combine golf with learning and camaraderie.
How many countries does Golfweek have?
Golfweek maintains a stable of +/- 800 raters, drawn from all 50 states and over a dozen foreign countries , who make up the Golfweek’s Best rating panel.
