Award-Winning Amenity of the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel Again Posts Increases
(WORLEY, Idaho) – Circling Raven Golf Club – the sparkling amenity of the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort & Hotel in the scenic Idaho Panhandle – today announces the golf club posted its best-ever April performance in this the beginning of its fourth full season.
The number of rounds played April 2007 compared to April 2006 increased by 16 percent, while total revenue at the award-winning golf club grew by 11 percent compared to last year. These achievements were accomplished despite the course opening a week later than in previous seasons.
"Circling Raven is pleased to continue offering a premier product and above-and-beyond customer service," says Director of Golf David Christenson. "We expect to continue introducing new players and guests to the golf course and Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel and keep them coming back through our commitment to excellence."
Contributing to Circling Raven’s success and sustained momentum is the price point and value it affords players, as well as the unspoiled beauty of the land on which it sits. Its peak playing fee in 2006 is $90, which includes GPS-equipped cart and full privileges at its top-line practice facility. This is a steal when one considers that courses comparable to Circling Raven fetch as much as two to three times more for a playing fee.
Recent honors bestowed upon Circling Raven include:
Zagat Survey "America’s Top Golf Courses 2007-08"
Golf Digest Magazine "America’s Best Courses State-by-State"
Golfweek Magazine’s "Best 21 Casino Courses in the U.S."
Fairways + Greens Magazine’s "Best Resort Courses in the American West"
Golf Magazine’s "Top 100 You Can Play – Courses to Watch"
PGA of America Northwest Section Golf Shop "Merchandiser of the Year"
Golfweek Magazine’s "Best Resort Golf Courses in the U.S."
Service Excellence Award by the Coeur d’Alene Area Chapter of the Idaho Department of Commerce and Labor
Golfweek Magazine’s "Best 21 Casino Courses in the U.S."
For more information about Circling Raven Golf Club or Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort & Hotel call 1-800-523-2464 or visit www.circlingraven.com .
About Circling Raven Golf Club
Owned and operated by the Coeur d’Alene Tribe and convenient to Spokane (WA) airport, the resort and golf club are nestled on a reservation covering 345,000 acres of mountains, lakes, old-growth forest and farmland. The resort spans the western edge of the northern Rocky Mountains.
Tribal history also tells us that Circling Raven was a spiritually powerful leader, his name coming from his close relationship to the raven, who helped guide him on his journeys, warn him of danger and show him where to find fish and game.
Circling Raven was created amid a unique blend of wetlands, grasslands and woodlands. At 7,189 yards, the par 72 championship layout meanders through 620 acres, only 100 representing cultivated ground. Wildlife is abundant, including elk, deer, moose and an occasional black bear. In fact, the opening was delayed due to damage on two greens by migrating elk.
Golf Course
Yardages: Gold, 7,189; Blue, 6,578; White, 6,108; Red, 5,389; Green, 4,708
Total Acreage: 670 (including practice area, practice green and clubhouse)
Amenities: The clubhouse is 6,500 square feet, including the Twisted Earth Grill and full service bar. Both locker rooms include showers and lockers. The practice facility covers 25 acres; separated into areas for wedges, sand play and all clubs in the bag. The resort adjacent to the course includes 202 hotel rooms, casino, events center, buffet, and restaurant, off track betting and conference/convention facilities.
L93 Bent Grass Greens
Bluegrass tees, fairways and rough
Golf Carts: Equipped with a Global Positioning System
Contact:
Dan Shepherd, Buffalo Communications
703-891-3320, dshepherd@billycaspergolf.com
