SLO County News BlogGolf, Wine, Real Estate, Business & Travel NewsCypress Ridge 2nd Only to Pebble BeachWednesday, March 23, 2005Cypress Ridge Golf Course second only to Pebble Beach in Golf Digest's reader opinion poll.Last May, twenty thousand hard core golfers, evaluating some 3,500 golf courses in the US, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean, awarded Cypress Ridge their rare four and one-half star rating. The highest possible score is five stars and, in California, only Pebble Beach ranks higher. This years' Golf Digest's ‘Best Places to Play" survey asked participants to judge the public venues based on course condition, pace of play, service, value for the money and overall golf experience. The four and one-half star rating places Cypress Ridge among the very top ranked courses in North America. "We're delighted to receive this honor," said Bonnie Lauer, Cypress Ridge's General Manager and two-time LPGA tournament winner. "We've been committed to providing our County and our players with a premiere golfing experience from day one. To have an independent group of folks, who love the game, recognize our efforts is very gratifying". The Peter Jacobsen, Jim Hardy designed layout is one of tour professional Jacobsen's rare signature courses, and also holds a prestigious Audubon Silver Signature certificate which indicates an uncompromising commitment to environmental and ecological accountability. "Think about this," said Head Pro, Rick Ventura, "the only course in California with a higher rating (than ours) is Pebble (Beach), with greens fees exceeding $350 a round. At Cypress Ridge, weekday play is closer to $50. We're making top caliber golf accessible for fans who love the game but don't want to pay exorbitant rates – to me, that's an accomplishment". Additional plans for Cypress Ridge include the currently available Lakeside Craftsman style luxury homes, a deluxe hotel with bungalows, a spa and golf oriented fitness center. For inquiries about tee times, group play, accommodations, greens fees and the on-site Golf Academy, the Cypress Ridge web site at www.cypressridge.com or call 888 781-4653. The 2004-05 edition of Golf Digest's "Best Places to Play", is available in bookstores now. Read More
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