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The rankings were based on the magazine's 14th annual "Reader's Choice Survey," in which thousands of readers cast their votes for the best golf courses and hotels in North America and the Caribbean. Half Moon Bay Golf Links was cited for its outstanding golf course design and location overlooking one of the most stunning stretches of coastline in the U.S.

"Conde Nast is one of the most respected and recognized names in world travel," says Mark Kendall, President of Kenmark Golf Management, which operates the golf courses. "The reader's choice ranking is a tremendous honor and validation of our world-class service, strategic golf course design and Tour-level conditioning."

Half Moon Bay Golf Links' two championship caliber layouts are noted for their dramatically different -- yet complementary -- design styles. The Old Course is an American parkland style layout originally designed by Arnold Palmer, and the Ocean Course is an Arthur Hills linksland design nationally renowned for its closing holes perched above the Pacific. The Ocean Course has been enhanced to feature a fast-and-firm playing surface tee through green that adds multiple shot opportunities and fosters short game creativity.

Located 30 minutes from San Francisco International Airport and just 45 minutes from Oakland and San Jose International Airports, Half Moon Bay Golf Links and The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay are easily accessible to the Silicon Valley's numerous corporations, major universities, and research centers. Its enviable location - hard on the Pacific Ocean in the quaint hamlet of Half Moon Bay - is the perfect escape from the area's urban landscapes.

For more information about Half Moon Bay Golf Links: www.hmbgolflinks.com; 650.726.1800.