Golf Course Ratings Criteria   Minimum Golf Course Requirements Golf course ratings on the Teeing It Up NIAGARA website are comparative and based on play during the 2002 and 2003 seasons. Ratings may not apply after course improvements. Golf courses may request re-evaluation by contacting Teeing It Up NIAGARA. To be fairly profiled, reviewed and rated by Teeing It Up NIAGARA, golf courses must be: a public or semi-private course (no membership requirements to play) an 18-hole design (minimum) 5800 yards or longer par 68 or higher Exceptions to the above criteria include "executive", 9-hole and par-3 courses.

 

Golf Course Rating Criteria Setting:   Geographic qualities contributing to course design, appearance and backdrops. Conditioning:   The overall conditions of the tee boxes, fairways, rough, bunkers and greens. Design:   Variety in hole shape, difficulty, length, slope, hazards in play, contours of greens. Shot making:   Test of accuracy and length using all clubs without overemphasizing one. Scoring:   The overall difficulty of the course for players of all abilities using different tee boxes. Practice facilities:   Driving range, putting and / or chipping green(s), practice bunker(s) on site. Ambience:   Impressions and memories of the course, combined with its scenic vistas.

 

Golf Course Rating Designations
		Well designed & maintained. Challenging & suitable for tournament play.
		Unique setting and / or design features. Above average course conditions.
		Outstanding setting and design, course conditions, facilities & service.
		World-class facility. Exceptional setting, design, conditions, facilities & service.