THE WESTERN GOLF ALLIANCE
Keeping It Long and Straight Since 2002 ™
Current Golf News Headlines
Releasing the Biennial "Rip It" Rankings
The Western Golf Alliance exists to further both the greatness and enjoyment of the grand sport of golf. One of the ways we accomplish our stated mission is creating and publishing a comprehensive ranking of the top public access western U.S. golf courses. We are proud to release our 2012 "Where You Can Rip It" golf course rankings.
The best resort in the Western U.S. is debatable, but we're taking Bandon Dunes and not looking back.
When it comes to famous golf resorts on the Pacific, you only need to say two words: Pebble Beach.
With so many great destinations in Scottsdale, We-Ko-Pa is the one great enough to stand out.
If the Boulders Resort had one more great golf course, it would be on every golfer's bucket list.
The Sunriver Resort combines excellent golf at three courses with an unparalleled outdoor experience.
Near San Francisco, Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay delivers old world charm and new world comfort.
A five star resort and two world-class courses makes Four Seasons Troon North a golf destination.
The recent resort upgrade has moved the Resort at Pelican Hill into the elite class of golf locales.
The best "true muni" in the west, plus a luxury resort, plus San Diego, equals Torrey Pines.
Other Headlines from the
Western Golf Alliance
The WGA announces our 'Where You Can Rip It' golf course rankings
Evaluating hundreds of courses over thousands of rounds, the WGA provides the 2012-2013 Where You Can Rip It course rankings as one of the best independent evaluation of west coast golf in the industry.
Iconic Pebble Beach tabbed to host the 2012 Western Golf Alliance Open
The Western Golf Alliance announces the Western Stars golf resort rankings
Gray overcomes conditions and competition to win 2010 Western Golf Alliance Open











In north Lake Tahoe, the Ritz-Carlton Highlands marries great golf with the great outdoors.
Though rustic, the La Quinta Resort / PGA West remains the gold standard for desert golf resorts.
Resort Semiahmoo is the best golf desti-nation in Washington, and one of the best in the Northwest.