Longaberger Golf Club Earns "Best-Of" Honor From Golf Odyssey Elite, unbiased industry newsletter singles out
central Ohio course for distinction
(NASHPORT, Ohio) - Longaberger Golf Club, the
award-winning design by
noted architect Arthur Hills, today announces that it has been cited for
excellence by Golf Odyssey, an exclusive monthly newsletter for
discerning golf-and-resort lifestyle/destination travelers.
Longaberger Golf Club was listed as one of the "Best
U.S. Courses off the
Beaten Path" in the newsletter's annual "Platinum Places: The World's
Best Golf Destinations" of 2009/2010 feature. The year-end review
categorizes the most intriguing destinations by their unique strengths to
provide golfers with the perfect choice for their next getaway.
Golf Odyssey describes itself as being "dedicated to
the timely publication of honest and unbiased evaluations of great golf
destinations in the United States and abroad. Independence and
confidentiality are the cornerstones of our editorial approach. We travel
anonymously, pay our own expenses, and do not accept advertising from golf
courses, resorts, hotels, or restaurants. Golf Odyssey serves its
subscribers with practical information and discriminating advice."
"This recognition comes at a time when many golfers
are choosing to stay closer to home for their golf vacations, and we're
proud to be cited as a true gem among the wealth of activities and
entertainment that Central Ohio has to offer," said Joseph Livingood,
senior vice president of Billy Casper Golf, which manages Longaberger Golf
Club. "Golf Odyssey's honest, unbiased opinion carries a great deal of
weight with its readers. This ranking is a testament to the quality and
amenities that make Longaberger Golf Club a unique golfing experience."
Golf Odyssey recognized only four courses in each
category - further adding to the merit of this recognition. Arcadia Bluffs
(Michigan), Bully Pulpit (North Dakota) and Quarry Course at Giant's Ridge
Resort (Minnesota) joined Longaberger Golf Club, which is at the center of
a vibrant, greater-Columbus area golf destination.
Longaberger was named a Top 10 public-access course
in the country in the 2010 edition of the Golf World magazine's Readers'
Choice Awards and is regularly honored by Golf Digest, GOLF Magazine, and
Golfweek as one of the nation's finest courses. Longaberger's layout
unravels across rolling hills, with panoramic sightlines highlighting the
immaculate playing conditions. The 7,243-yard design challenges the lowest
handicapper, while five sets of tees shrink the gem to a manageable
distance for all level of players.
The course, which celebrated its 10th season last
summer, offers value-laden stay-and-play packages that make extended trips
and weekend getaways extremely affordable. Golfers can stay at
Longaberger's hotel (The Place Off The Square) and play Longaberger Golf
Club for reduced rates.
For more information about Longaberger Golf Club,
please visit www.longabergergolfclub.com or call 740.763.1100.
About The Longaberger Company The Longaberger Company is America's premier maker of
handcrafted baskets and offers a variety of other home and lifestyle
products, including pottery, wrought iron and fabric accessories. There are
approximately 45,000 independent Home Consultants in all 50 states who sell
Longaberger products directly to customers. For more information about
Longaberger, visit www.longaberger.com.
