World Class Circling Raven Golf Club Opens to Beautiful Conditions

WORLEY, Idaho (May 24, 2018) —Circling Raven Golf Club is open for the 2018 season with several events, clinics and tournaments planned for the season.

Among the most highly acclaimed public golf courses in the American West and the Pacific Northwest, Circling Raven continues to dominate as one of America’s “Top 100 Courses You Can Play.” At 7,189 yards, par 72, Circling Raven opened in 2003 as part of a major expansion at the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort, which is owned and operated by the Coeur d’Alene Tribe. Designed by Gene Bates, the course layout spans 620 acres, creating a marvel among players in the region already spoiled by great public courses in Spokane and the Inland Northwest.

Circling Raven also ranks among America’s top resort, casino and tribal golf courses. Tee times are available. Call 1-800-523-2464 or visit CDACasino.com.

The season will feature events for amateurs and professional golfers alike:

Ping Demo Day– Saturday, May 26
Ping, best known for their expertly fit clubs, will be at Circling Raven for custom fitting and the chance to try the newest equipment from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Demo day is free and discounts will be available on equipment purchases.

IEPGA Pro-Am– Monday, June 4
The annual Inland Empire Chapter PGA Pro-Am returns Monday, June 4. Teams consist of one PGA professional and four amateurs. This event is exclusively for IEPGA professionals. For more information visit pnwpga.com/iepga/tournaments.

Callaway Demo Day– Thursday, June 7
The makers of the legendary Big Bertha driver, dubbed “the greatest club of all time” by Golf Digest, Callaway Golf Company, will be at Circling Raven from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Try the latest technology and get custom fit by some of Callaway’s best. Demo day is free; discounts will be available on all Callaway products.

Father’s Day Barbecue– Sunday, June 17
What better way to celebrate Father’s Day than enjoying the beautiful weather on the course? Celebrate at Circling Raven with a round of golf, barbecue and tee prizes. Greens fee is $100.

Jack & Jill Couples Golf Tournament– July 7 & 8
Calling all couples! The Jack & Jill Golf Tournament returns July 7-8. The weekend kicks off at Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course on Saturday with a 2 p.m. shotgun start followed by a cocktail party with live entertainment and a shootout at World Famous Floating Green. The fun continues at Circling Raven Sunday with breakfast and a 10 a.m. shotgun start for the second day. The weekend includes tee prizes for all participants along with lunch on the golf course, tournament entry fee, unlimited range balls at both facilities, a pre-round sports massage and a one-night stay at the Coeur d’Alene Resort. For more information, visit www.18jackandjill.golfgenius.com.

Annual Greater Spokane Incorporated Golf Tournament– Thursday, July 12
The 27 Annual Greater Spokane Incorporated Golf Tournament will be held on July 12 with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m., players are encouraged to arrive by 12:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to one hole-in-one, men’s longest drive, women’s longest drive and two prizes for those closest to the pin. For more information or to register visit www.greaterspokane.org.

Pros2Go Performance Camp– July 15-18 & 20-23
Pros2Go Reunion Camp will be held at Circling Raven for three-days of performance improvement, July 15-18 and 20-23. Professional instructors include Susan Briske, who has been an LPGA Class A member since 1998, is the owner of Pros2Go, and one of the biggest boasters of young women in golf. Joining her is David Knox, a PGA Class A member since 2010 and a prior ESPN Golf Schools Instructor, who will be helping golfers of all levels improve their game during the four day camp. Both instructors have a passion for travel and teaching, sharing their expertise with others so that they may improve their game. Prices are $799 for individual or save $50 per person when signing up as a foursome. Participants will receive discounts to stay at Coeur d’Alene Casino.

Silver Golf Classic – Friday, Sept. 7
In celebration of Coeur d’Alene Casino’s 25^thanniversary year Circling Raven will host the Silver Golf Classic. The festivities start on Thursday, Sept. 6 with a kick off party in Chinook Meadow at 6 p.m. The four-man scramble gets underway Friday with a 10 a.m. registration and 11 a.m. shotgun start. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third as well as men’s and women’s longest drive, longest putt and closest to the pin.

For more information on upcoming events visit cdacasino.com/golf.

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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 $33.3 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, seven distinct restaurants and lounges, 100,000 square feet of gaming space offering more than 1,400 video gaming machines, high stakes bingo and off-track betting, a 15,000 square foot luxury spa voted 1^stfor “Resort Spas that deliver the Ahh Factor” by Spatrips.com (2012), and Circling Raven Golf Club, an 18-hole, par 72 course acclaimed as a “Top 100” course by every major golf publication in the U.S.  LIKE Coeur d’Alene Casino on Facebookand Instagramor follow us on Twitter.  For more information about Coeur d’Alene Casino, visit www.cdacasino.com.