March 30, 2005, Sunset Beach, N.C. — North Carolina magazine has listed Tiger’s Eye Golf Links at Ocean Ridge Plantation in Sunset Beach on its “Mighty 90” list, giving it their top award of 5 stars. In addition, Tiger’s Eye was named “best conditioned” course and as one of the “top 10” courses in the North Carolina coastal region. Hole #8 on the course was designated one of the “best short par 4s” in the state.
“We are pleased to be recognized again by our state magazine,” said Tom Plankers, Director of Golf for Ocean Ridge Plantation. “We work very hard to keep all our courses in top shape and it’s a privilege to be listed, year after year with such great courses as Pinehurst No. 2 and Old State North, on the ‘Mighty 90’ list of courses in North Carolina.”
The rankings were announced in the March issue of North Carolina magazine, which includes its annual Golf Guide.
About North Carolina Magazine
North Carolina Magazine is the official publication of the N.C. Citizens for Business and Industry. The North Carolina Magazine Golf Panel is comprised of 135 raters who are allowed to rate only the N.C. courses they have actually played. To determine the state’s Top Courses, panelists rate five elements about each course on a scale of 1 to 5, including course design, condition, pace of play, service and overall rating. The “Top 100” courses are selected based on a points system. Each panelist, based on his/her own opinion and experience at the course, lists the top 30 courses in North Carolina. A set amount of points is given for each number, 1 through 30. The Top 100 is then selected based on the amount of points each course receives.
About Ocean Ridge Plantation
Located in Sunset Beach, one of North Carolina's most beautiful barrier islands, Ocean Ridge Plantation is a 2,000 acre residential community featuring 54 holes of championship golf, a pristine nature preserve and a beautiful choice of homes and homesites.
Ocean Ridge Plantation, which has started construction on a fourth course, Leopard’s Chase, offers its property owners and visitors world class golf on three championship layouts. Designed by architect Willard Byrd, Lion's Paw Golf Links offers some of the most picturesque and challenging golf holes on the Grand Strand and has received a four-star rating in Golf Digest’s “Places to Play.” Panther’s Run, designed by Tim Cate, uses the natural terrain of the land to create a beautiful and challenging layout; it was on Golf Digest's list of nominees for