Who we are
Golfweek maintains a stable of +/- 700 raters, drawn from all 50 states and over a dozen foreign countries, who make up the Golfweek’s Best rating panel.
What we do
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). We also use the same database to determine such U.S. lists as the top residential golf courses, the top resort courses, the best public-access courses, the best campus courses, the best casino courses; also for the best courses in Canada, the Caribbean & Mexico, Great Britain & Ireland, Asia & the Pacific Rim, Europe and South Africa.
Where we go
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.
Architectural Panel
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.
- Tom Dunne: A graduate of Brown University, Tom has been writing about golf travel and architecture since 2003. Before joining Golfweek, Tom was Senior Editor of Travel & Leisure Golf, contributing editor for Departures (the American Express Platinum card magazine), and has contributed to GolfWorld, LINKS, Met Golfer and many others.
- Ran Morrissett: Ran worked for the USGA in Far Hills from 1985-1987 and ultimately lived in Australia and Asia from 1993-2000. While in Australia, he and his younger brother John started the non-commercial web site GolfClubAtlas.com, which is the world’s largest site devoted to the single topic of golf course architecture
Contact Us
For information golf courses, ratings, criteria and editorial features:
- Armand Cimaroli – Events Director – ACimaroli@Golfweek.com
For information on rater events, registration, and membership:
- Diane Muratore – Events Manager – DMuratore@Golfweek.com
