Acclaimed Course and Amenity of Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort & Hotel; Rewards Customers with a Series of Giveaways, Sales and Special Events
(WORLEY, Idaho) – What avid golfer wouldn’t want to host 51 of his closest friends for a free round of golf at one of the nation’s most decorated courses?
That’s precisely what Randy Martin of Spokane, Wash., will experience on October 22 at Circling Raven Golf Club, the distinguished resort amenity owned and operated by the Coeur d’Alene Tribe at the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel.
How did Martin, a financial planner, come by such a rare, valuable "gift" from a Top 100 caliber course nationally?
A "regular" at Circling Raven – located 45 minutes east of Spokane here in the Idaho panhandle – Martin’s name was randomly drawn from a hat which included the names of customers who play frequently at Circling Raven, supporting the club throughout the season.
Martin’s group will have the course to themselves on Oct. 22, one day after its official closing on Oct. 21.
No charge. No strings. No kidding.
"Our purpose is simple and it’s sincere," said Circling Raven interim Director of Golf Steve Caruso. "We appreciate those, near or far, who come to the course and give us their business. Randy is a perfect example, really. He loves Circling Raven, he’s a regular player and he represents us well."
Martin, an eight handicap golfer, plays the course about twice per week.
"This is just amazing," said Martin. "It’s like being 10 years old, having a birthday party and everybody wants to come. I’m very excited about this and I can’t say how much I appreciate it."
And his guests are coming from far and wide. Martin said he had commitments to fill the group after only three days, including one player from as far away as San Diego.
"Inviting people has been great fun and we’ll have people from all walks of life," said Martin. "It’s unbelievable that a golf club, especially one of Circling Raven’s stature, would offer something like this."
Martin’s not the only one set to reap rewards from Circling Raven.
The golf club’s award-winning retail shop will remain open through Dec. 31 and again host customer-appreciation events and sales. The golf shop offers unique Indian Country artwork and lifestyle gift items, as well as golf and Circling Raven logo merchandise.
While the golf course will close for the year on Sunday, October 21, effective Tuesday, Oct. 23 through Oct. 31 the golf clubhouse is open Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. offering an end-of-season closeout sale with merchandise 30% to 50% off all items in stock.
Beginning Nov. 23 – the day after Thanksgiving – and through Dec. 31 Circling Raven will feature its 4th Annual Holiday Sale. The golf club’s retail shop will be open Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. During this period various items will be on sale from 25%- 50% off.
The golf club will also host customer-appreciation events during this timeframe, including a general public open house on Saturday, Dec. 8 and an invitation only event for top 100 customers on Saturday, Dec. 15. Circling Raven’s top customers will be treated to golf shop items at discounted rates, giveaways, appetizers and drinks. They will be sent their invitations via letter along with a screensaver CD with 18 images of the 7,189-yard course, which just completed its fourth full season.
"Circling Raven puts our customers first, so we’re thanking them with these events for their strong and loyal support," says interim Director of Golf Steve Caruso. "Our tee sheet was often full and our merchandise sales exceeded projections again this year. This is a token of our appreciation."
Such proactive, strategic events are the hallmark of Circling Raven, which is the reigning PGA of America Inland Empire Chapter Merchandiser of the Year.
Designed by Gene Bates, Circling Raven continues to accumulate best-of awards. Recent honors include being named to:
Golf Digest Magazine’s "Top-40 Casino Courses in the U.S. – 2007" (No. 4)
Zagat Survey’s "America’s Top Golf Courses 2007-08"
Golfweek Magazine’s "Best Resort Golf Courses in the U.S. – 2007"
Golf Magazine’s "Top 100 You Can Play – Courses to Watch (for the 2008 ranking)"
Fairways + Greens Magazine’s "Best Resort Courses in the American West – 2007"
PGA of America Northwest Section Golf Shop "Merchandiser of the Year"
Service Excellence Award by the Coeur d’Alene Area Chapter of the Idaho Department of Commerce and Labor
For more information about Circling Raven Golf Club or Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort & Hotel, or to register for one of the above promotions, 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
