Rating System

Courses:
 Aspects of the course are rated by categories from 1-5, with 5 the most desirable:
    Conditions: Course condition and weather
    Playability: How enjoyable the course is to play, for an amateur golfer with enough knowledge of the game to understand basic course management and shot-making. A low score denotes a course that is too complex, or even too simple / rudimentary, to enjoy. A course with a high Playbility represents a course that rewards good golf shots, penalizes poor ones, and provides the player with an enjoyable backdrop for the round.
    Prestige: The notoriety factor of a course. Courses with high prestige are well-known to the public, host professional tournaments, or represent sites notable in golf history.

Cost is rated by dollar signs for average cost of walking 18 holes per golfer:
   $: < $50
   $$: $50-99
   $$$: $100-149
   $$$$: > $150


Air Travel Facilities:
Aspects of the facilities are also rated by categories from 1-5, with 5 the most desirable:

Access: How simple it is for a traveler to find the location and then leave for their departing gate.
Facilities: Cleanliness, age, organization, and overall appeal of the facility.
Staff: Customer service experience at the facility.
Food: Quality, quantity, variety, freshness, and availability of food services.

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