Grand Cypress among magazine's top 10 public/resort courses for women

Weighting the quality of design and play, but taking into account aspects that make for a women-friendly golf course, Golf For Women magazine released its 2002 list of the 50 Best Courses for Women. Making the list of the magazine's top public and resort courses were four Jack Nicklaus-designed layouts, including No. 10 Grand Cypress.

Golf For Women put together a panel that included amateur champions, course architects, travel writers, members of the Golf Digest ratings' panel, and a member of the LPGA Hall of Fame. They asked the panel to look at courses that are "fun, but not simple; challenging, but not torturous," the magazine said. "A course that offers opportunities for all skill levels is the essence of women-friendly golf." Evaluating the quality of the layout but also the entire experience - from atmosphere to amenities - the magazine came up with its 50 Best Courses for Women.

After Grand Cypress, other Nicklaus designs to make the list were: The Challenge at Manele (No. 15); Ocean Hammock Golf Club (No. 32); and Reflection Bay Golf Club at Lake Las Vegas (No. 47).

The top-rated course by Golf For Women was the Seaside Course at Sea Island (GA.) Golf Club.