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Last Update :6/12/2009 Langdon Farms Honored By Golfweek Magazine
LANGDON FARMS GOLF CLUB HONORED AS
ONE OF THE BEST COURSES YOU CAN PLAY IN OREGON BY GOLFWEEK
Ranked #7 in State-By-State ranking of Best Courses You Can Play for 2009
AURORA, Ore. – The John Fought/Bob Cupp-design at Langdon Farms Golf Club was honored by  Golfweek Magazine as one of the top ten courses you can play in Oregon within their 2009 Best Courses You Can Play, State-By-State ranking. The ranking is determined by Golfweek raters who rank the courses based on a basis of ten criteria. Criteria that includes but is not limited to: routing, quality of shaping (modern), overall land plan, greens and surrounds, variety and memorability of par-3s, par-4s and par 5s, tree and landscape management, conditioning and Golfweek’s unique “Walk in the park” test (defined as “the sense of the place as worthy of spending four hours on it). The ranking included notables such as Bandon Dunes, Crosswater and another OB Sports-managed facility, Tetherow, and was lead by the Pacific Dunes in Bandon. The top ten courses honored in this esteemed ranking included:
1. Pacific Dunes, Bandon
2. Bandon Dunes, Bandon
3. Bandon Trails, Bandon
4. Crosswater, Sunriver
5. Tetherow, Bend
6. Pumpkin Ridge GC (Ghost Creek), Cornelius
7. Langdon Farms, Aurora
8. Running Y Ranch, Klamath Falls
9. Eagle Point, Medford
10. Tokatee, Blue River
 "The entire team at Langdon Farms should be congratulated for being recognized by Golfweek Magazine, stated Phil Green, president of OB Sports (the management company of Langdon Farms Golf Club. “Clearly, Golfweek raters recognized the creative course design, exceptional conditions and aesthetic appeal that is the highlight of the many rounds played at Langdon Farms Golf Club.”
No stranger to hosting tournaments and helping area charities raise much needed funds. In fact Langdon Farms has been honored by Portland Business Journal as the “#1 Course in Oregon To Host A Tournament or Corporate Event”. 2009 marks the fifth consecutive year Langdon Farms topped all others in this category of the best courses to hold a golf tournament or corporate event.
Rated four out of five stars by Golf Digest’s Best Places To Play for 2009 and honored by Portland Business Journal as the “#1 Course in Oregon To Host A Tournament or Corporate Event”, Langdon Farms is home to 18 holes of stunning golf designed by John Fought and Robert Cupp. Langdon Farms Golf Club opened to rave reviews in 1995 and immediately became a favorite in the Portland area. Over the years, the local, regional and even national golf writers have consistently recognized it as a truly unique golf experience. The "Big Red Barn" Clubhouse, winner of Golf Inc’s "Best New Clubhouse" award, was modeled after the original barn on Mr. Langdon's farm. The original barn, built in 1916, actually comes into play down the left side of the 8th hole. The Big Red Barn clubhouse, creative signage, theme development, and links-style golf course design and maintenance elements have all contributed to the exceptional reputation of Langdon Farms. The golf facility is open, as displayed at the entrance, to the “PUBLIC ONLY” and specializes in hosting tournaments, outings and special events. For more information on Langdon Farms Golf Club, to reserve a tee time, or to book wedding, tournament, or special event, call: 503.678.GOLF (4653). For more information on Langdon Farms Golf Club visit www.langdonfarms.com or become a Fan of Langdon Farms on Facebook (search Langdon Farms Golf Club).
Langdon Farms Golf Club is locally owned by Tom and Chris Maletis and is professionally managed by OB Sports Golf Management. OB Sports Golf Management is a diversified, golf-oriented company that currently manages 30 premier golf courses and country clubs throughout the United States. Known for its comprehensive and personalized services since 1972, OB Sports has become widely acclaimed as the leader in boutique-style golf course management. For more information about OB Sports Golf Management, visit www.obsports.com call(480) 948-1300, become a Fan of OB Sports on Facebook (search OB Sports Golf Management), or follow OB Sports on Twitter at www.twitter.com/obsportsgolf
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