(Scenic Idaho Panhandle) – Circling Raven Golf Club today announces it has teamed with nearby Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course to offer a special, first-time golf package that given the quality of the resort courses, rivals any combination of courses in the nation.
Circling Raven, which garnered best-new-course status from both GOLF and Golf Digest magazines last year, is a sparkling amenity of the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort & Hotel in Worley (www.cdacasino.com). Coeur d’Alene Resort Course is widely recognized as one of the finest courses worldwide and home to the spectacular floating green par-3 which golfers reach via boat.
“Circling Raven and Coeur d’Alene Resort Course understand discriminating golfers seek the best courses to play and will schedule their golf vacations accordingly,” says CDA Resort Course Director of Golf Luke Stavros. “Given we are so close to one another and we’ve both been graced with multiple awards recognizing our success providing resort golfers with unforgettable experiences, it made great sense to provide our guests with this special combination.”
The special golf package includes one night at the Coeur d’Alene Resort (www.cdaresort.com), as well as breakfast and 18 holes at the CDA Resort Course, a drink voucher, caddie service, luxury cart with heated seats, range use, boat transportation from the CDA Resort to the course, and warm-up massage at the practice range. It also includes 18 holes at Circling Raven, $10 cash at the CDA Casino, golf cart with GPS system, and use of its 25-acre practice facility.
“We think Circling Raven and Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Course are as good a one-two punch of resort courses as exists in the nation and we’re inviting golfers to stay-and-play at value-laden rates so they can judge for themselves,” says David Christenson, Circling Raven Golf Club Director of Golf.
Golf package prices are available starting from $214, resort tax and surcharges, per person/double occupancy. To understand the value of this package, consider that to golf these courses this season will cost a combined $305 at peak rates. The special package offers guests a savings of more than $300. For Golf Package reservations call 1-800-688-5253.
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.
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.
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
About Coeur d’Alene Resort Course
Designer
Scott Miller – worked with the Jack Nicklaus Organization for 10 years
The Floating Green
• Size: 15,000 Square Feet
• Weight: 5,000,000 lbs
• Movement: Playable Yardage 100-175 Yards (267 Yards for Winter Storage)
• Distance: Changes every day! (distance controlled by computer)
Course
• Par 71
• 6,735 Yards in Length
• Encompasses 200 Acres
• The Course includes 4.5 miles of concrete cart paths
• Restrooms are located beneath #7 & #10 Tees (out of site from golfers)
• Contoured course so you are not able to see other golfers
• Lake views from all 18 holes
Forecaddie & Guest Service Program
• 1 Caddie per Foursome - Private Concierge for Guests: Rakes Sand traps, Finds Golf Balls, Cleans Clubs, Provides Distances
• Laser Distance Reader: The only Golf Course in the world to use them
• 15 Minute Rule: Providing an enjoyable round in 4 1/2 hours
• Fax orders on #9 Tee and delivers in Picnic Basket on #10 Tee
• Complimentary massage therapy on Driving Range
Maintenance Staff
• Two full time positions per hole: All maintenance is done at night
• The mowers are equipped with special lighting for night maintenance
• There are maintenance people staffed 20 out of 24 hours a day
Driving Range
• Over the water Driving Range using floating golf balls
• Certified club fitter to assist with lessons, clinics & demo days, located at Driving Range, 7 days a week
Luxury Carts
• Custom designed carts feature heated seats and are equipped with a Tee Dispenser, Beverage Cart Cooler, Shoe/Accessory Storage Area, Waste Receptacle, Ball and Club Washers (eliminating all waste receptacles, ball washers and club washers on Course)
