Play stays up at Circling Raven

Worley, Idaho – Circling Raven Golf Club – part of the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort & Hotel in the Idaho Panhandle – exceeded projected rounds played, merchandise sales and revenue in September.

Revenue is up 29 percent year-to-date compared to 2004, revenue exceeded projections for September 2005 by 24 percent, rounds played exceeded September 2005 projections by 19 percent and merchandise sales continued to grow, up 43 percent over September 2004. The golf shop and its director of golf Dave Christenson were nominated as and are being considered for the Resort “Merchandiser of the Year” by the PGA of America.

These numbers continue a trend established last year, Circling Raven’s first full season, when it finished above projections in all categories.

“We’re very excited that golfers continue to select Circling Raven to play and that our numbers continue to grow substantially,” says Christenson. “We had a good problem in September in that the course was so booked that golfers had to accept late afternoon tee times if they wanted to play.”

Contributing to Circling Raven’s acclaim is the price point and value it affords players. Its peak-playing fee is $79 – which includes GPS-equipped cart – while other nearby courses provide a wide disparity of prices and experiences.

Another reason for Circling Raven’s success is its participation in the Idaho Golf Trail. It and nearby Coeur d’Alene Resort Course, which also is part of the Idaho Golf Trail, combine to provide as good a one-two resort course punch and they are located 25 minutes apart.

For more information about Circling Raven Golf Club or the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel, visit www.golfcirclingraven.net or call 800-523-2464.