All Neighbors in Bellingham's Sudden Valley
Top Neighbors: The magic behind the mirrors
You will never have to pay to be listed as a top neighbor. Period. That important detail clarified, let's discuss how we arrive at two "top neighbors" for a given region:
Localism is a bustling collection of hyper-local communities, and the top neighbors should reflect those members who are most active. When ranking users in a given region, several factors are considered. To get your foot in the proverbial door, you need to have posted at least one "Localism" article or photo for the region.
The very best way to quickly rise to #1 is to post high-quality local content. Unlike the vast majority of "community" sites that rely on dry automatic algorithms, Localism employs a team of crack editors who approve the best content. Having your posts and photos consistently approved will massively tilt the scales in your favor.
"Legacy" content is also considered when ranking top neighbors. We don't want to leave the early adopters of Localism in the cold, and we're working hard to process that backlog.
What doesn't count toward the top neighbor ranking? ActiveRain points and community sponsorships. The top neighbor spots will always go to the most active members in a region. We want to create a level playing field that encourages the growth of communities — talent and dedication are required to win the day.
The Sudden Valley golf course was designed to be the centerpiece for the private community of Sudden Valley. It is rated "Four Stars" by Golf Digest. Sudden Valley has been the site of many major Northwest tournaments including a Washington State Open, four Washington State Men's Amateur Championships, a Master-40, a Washington State Senior Women's Championship, the Men's Mid-Am and numerous PNWPGA Pro-Amateur tournaments. There is a full service pro shop for all of your golfing needs, a bar & Grill that is open 7 days a week and an all grass practice facility that is maintained with same degree of professionalism that is given the golf course. There are also some great professional instructors who can help you improve your game.
The front nine is pretty open and flat and borders Lake Whatcom. Fairway lands are fairly generous and the greens are large. The back nine follows a ridge uphill with narrower evergreen-fringed fairways and smaller greens with lots of character. The Sudden Valley golf course is considered a true masterpiece, stressing finesse and accuracy with water hazards on fourteen of the eighteen holes and some forty-seven bunkers sprinkled throughout the course.
