(Worley, Idaho) – Circling Raven Golf Club ranks as Idaho’s No. 1 course in Golfweek’s just-published “Top Public-Access Golf Courses by State, 2026.”
Hundreds of members of Golfweek’s course-ratings panel continually evaluate courses and rate them on 10 criteria using a points basis of 1 through 10. They also file a single, overall rating on each course. Those overall ratings are averaged to produce Golfweek’s Best course rankings.
Owned and operated by the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, Circling Raven spans more than 600 acres of ancestral homelands, offering a golf experience that is as culturally vibrant as it is visually scintillating. The course’s longstanding place atop the state rankings underscores its status as a premier destination for golfers seeking both challenge and beauty.
“This honor is humbling and gratifying as Circling Raven is named for one of our Tribe’s most important leaders historically,” said Laura Penney, CEO, Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel. “Couple that with the course being on our land and it’s imperative that Circling Raven shines, paying respectful homage to our ancestors and the Earth.”
Circling Raven’s diverse and memorable holes, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Coeur d’Alene Mountains, showcase the gorgeous Palouse Region land across which it gloriously winds. The course’s pristine, development-free terrain, spanning woodlands, wetlands, and a bio-diverse environment, provides an invigorating setting that both inspires and revitalizes golfers.
The recognition from Golfweek is a testament to the course’s top-tier quality, highlighted by its consistent maintenance of first-class turf conditions on tees, fairways, and greens. This accolade is further supported by the many other awards that Circling Raven has won, testament to its widespread recognition as one of America’s finest 18-hole courses.
Designed by Gene Bates and located approximately 50 minutes from Spokane International Airport (GEG), the golf club offers excellent ancillary amenities like Circling Raven Golf Academy and the Circling Raven Golf Suites, where guests can play virtual golf and other games inside the casino venue. The award-winning clubhouse features a nationally honored retail shop and the Twisted Earth Grill, which provides superb food and beverages.
For more information about Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel, visit cdacasino.com, or call 800-532-2464.
About Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel
Since 1993, the Coeur d’Alene Tribe has operated the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel, located where sky greets Mt. Tch’mutpkwe, source of the St. Joe River, 25 miles from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The casino resort is among the largest employers in North Idaho employing between 850-1,100 depending on the season and contributing more than $37 million to education in the region since it opened. Additionally, millions more have gone in support of a wide range of public projects, emergency relief, charities, and programs in the Pacific Northwest. The property features 300 rooms and suites, eight distinct food and beverage venues and entertainment including live music, fight nights, and comedy as well as hands-on tours and experiences through the casino’s Cultural Tourism Program. Three million-dollar winners have found their luck on 100,000 square feet of gaming space offering nearly 1,200 video gaming machines and high stakes bingo. Additional amenities include a 15,000 square foot spa, 40,000 square feet of meeting space, indoor and outdoor wedding locations.
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