GolfLink Names Best Bargains for Top Courses

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GolfLink®.com , the leading online golf resource and home to the world’s largest online golf community, today unveiled the top bargain courses from the GolfLink 2008 Top 100 U.S. courses listing. All of the 18-hole courses featured have maximum greens fees of less than $50, offering the most bang for your buck at some of the nation’s top spots.

Many of the courses on the list have a national reputation, yet still offer tremendous value to the golfer willing to play early and plan ahead. Featured on the list is the Golf Club of South Georgia’s Sunsweet Hills course in Tifton, GA, offering a round for $30. Bethpage State Park Course, in Farmingdale, NY, the #1 course from the top 100 list, can be played for $49. Kearney Hills Links in Lexington, KY, weighs in at $34 per round. One course, Westdale Hills, in Euless, TX, offers 9-holes for the rock-bottom price of $8. Prices and fees may vary.

According to GolfLink® General Manager Doug Colbeck, “GolfLink.com community members helped us select what we feel are the top 100 courses in the nation, and our goal was to take this list one step further by analyzing and presenting the best bargains in the group. GolfLink.com members take the game seriously, and we’ve taken their feedback and established which courses are going to provide them with the best possible experience. For most people, cost is a major factor.”

All of the featured best bargain courses have been ranked on the GolfLink.com website as among the top 100 U.S. courses, as determined by page views, user reviews and expert input. With an eye to quality, the GolfLink team has grouped together the best overall values—the top ranked courses with affordable greens fees.

As the economy continues to waver, people are increasingly interested in finding ways to save money and still enjoy their favorite leisure activities, including golf. Here’s a look at the courses listed on the GolfLink.com website and recommended as this year’s “best bargains”:

1) Bethpage State Park Golf Course, Black Course, Farmingdale, NY

2) Kearney Hill Links, Lexington, KY

3) Golf Club of South Georgia, Sunsweet Hills, Tifton, GA

4) Mountain Ranch Golf Club, Fairfield Bay, AR

5) Magnolia Plantation Golf Club, Lake Mary, FL

6) The Legends at Parris Island, Parris Island, SC

7) Admiral Baker Golf Course, North Course, San Diego, CA

8) The Country Club at Deer Run, Casselberry, FL

9) DeBell Golf Course, Burbank, CA

10) General Old Golf Course, Riverside, CA

For the complete list of the GolfLink.com Top 100, visit http://www.golflink.com/top-golf-courses.

About GolfLink®:

GolfLink, a Demand Media™ website, is a leading online golfing resource and community, providing golfers of all interests and skill levels indispensable expert and user information about every aspect of the game. With a host of unique offerings, including GolfLink Travel, professional golf tips and videos, and descriptions of more than 20,000 golf courses and golf resorts, the GolfLink website puts a world of useful content and community knowledge at every golfer’s fingertips. GolfLink.com has been a trusted online source for golfing information since its original inception in 1995, making it one of the most venerable golf sites on the web. For more information, visit www.golflink.com or www.demandmedia.com .

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