WORLEY, Idaho – Feb. 9, 2005 – Circling Raven Golf Club and the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel has announces its 2005 golf and stay-and-play rates will remain virtually the same as last year, its first full season. Circling Raven garnered best-new-course status from both GOLF and Golf Digest magazines last year, and its 2005 rates arguably represent the best value in not only the Pacific Northwest, but perhaps the nation for a golf club of its renown.
The 2005 golf rates include range balls, use of the 25-acre practice facility, GPS yardage system equipped golf carts:
Spring: April 1– May 31: $59 Monday-Thursday, $69 Friday-Sunday
Summer: June 1–Labor Day: $69 Monday-Thursday, $79 Friday-Sunday
Fall: Sept. 6–Season End: $59 Monday through Thursday, $69 Friday through Sunday
The 2005 stay-and-play package rates are (based on double occupancy, upgrades available):
Spring: April 1–June 14: $179 Sunday through Thursday, $199 Friday or Saturday
Summer: June 15–Labor Day: $199 Sunday-Thursday, $219 Friday-Saturday
Fall: September 6–Season End: $179, Sunday-Thursday, $199 Friday-Saturday
“Circling Raven and Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel puts our guests at the forefront of everything we do, and our 2005 rates demonstrate our commitment to exceeding their expectations,” says Director of Golf David Christenson. To understand the alue Circling Raven and Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel’s 2005 rates offer, one should consider that fellow Idaho Golf Trail member, the Coeur d’Alene Resort Course located 25 minutes from Circling Raven, will charge $225 for an 18-hole round of golf this summer.
This is the latest positive news coming from Circling Raven. It comes on the heels of its banner debut season in 2004 when, in addition to the best-new acclaim it achieved from national publications, it exceeded projected rounds played, and was awarded a place in the Audubon International Cooperative Sanctuary program – a very important distinction given the sacred role land represents to the Coeur d’Alene Indian Tribe, which owns and operates the property.
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. Golf, gaming (video gaming machines, off-track betting, bingo), brand-name entertainment, fine dining, plush lodging and a spectacular array of natural resources – including majestic snow-capped mountain views – define the resort.
The course namesake is revered in Coeur d’Alene tribal lore. Circling Raven was an 18th century headman, or chief, whose vision foretold the coming of the “black robes” and the dramatic change they would bring to the tribe. When Fr. Pierre DeSmet, the famed Jesuit missionary, arrived in the region in 1842, Circling Raven’s vision had already been shared with several generations of tribal members. As a result, the tribe embraced Catholicism and in short time built the Old Mission Church at Cataldo. Completed in 1852, it remains the oldest standing building in Idaho.
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.
The player’s experience is that of a links-style course. On the back nine, the only hole a golfer can see is the hole he or she is playing. Wetlands impact play on 13 holes, natural grasses complement the wetlands on 16 holes and a mix of Ponderosa Pines, Aspens, Cottonwoods and Birch blend into the scenery throughout. The blue grass fairways and bent grass greens are closely manicured, as would be expected at a premier resort golf course.
The player’s greatest challenges are “Tees and Threes,” meaning accurate driving and careful management of the four par 3s, all measuring over 200 yards from the back tees. White sand, brought in from Emmet, Idaho, fills 60 bunkers.
For more information about Circling Raven Golf Club or the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel, visit www.cdacasino.com, or call 1-800-523-2464.
Golf Specifics
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
For more information about Circling Raven Golf Club, e-mail Director of Golf Dave Christenson at dchristenson@cdacasino.com or call 1-800-523-2464 x 7223.
