How to interpret the comparison
Source level describes the directory evidence available for the profile; it is not a quality score for the venue. “Source backed” means mini golf was explicit in a venue, municipal, tourism or local source. A protected profile may rely on structured business data while the Research Desk seeks a stronger current source.
Ratings are dated public-profile context and can represent the whole property. Compare course format, travel, current schedule and access needs before using the rating as a tie-breaker. The course comparison guide provides a decision worksheet.