NOV 2018
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PLACES TO PLAY
Coeur d’Alene Resort
Coeur d’Alene, ID
An upgraded course and upscale services make this lakeside luxury resort a golfer’s dream. At the Coeur d’Alene Resort in Idaho, they spell Guest with a capital G. It’s just how they do things at this 18-story lakeside golf destination. The Coeur d’Alene Resort is an unforgettable golf experience of personal service and attention to detail set in the cool, clear mountain air of Idaho at the edge of one of the prettiest lakes in America. When golf guests arrive at The Resort, they are greeted at the front door and ushered to their luxurious award-winning guestroom. Their clubs are whisked away, to reappear only when ready for play. Golfers are treated to a nightly wine reception with handpicked selections from the award-winning collection in The Resort’s wine cellar. In nearby Beverly’s Restaurant overlooking Lake Coeur d’Alene, diners will be treated to a stunning $1.3 million renovation for 2005.
range, guides the Guests through their golf experience, and gives accurate distance to the flagstick using laser guns. The caddies are an invaluable part of playing The Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course. The course itself, at 6,804 yards from the Gold Tees, has several aspects that make it truly unique: The lovely lake setting, recently upgraded design and the undisturbed nature of play. The upgrade, unveiled in 2003, was designed to make what has always been a very playable and aesthetic course more challenging to top golfers. Of course, the highlight of your round will undoubtedly be your shot at the famous floating green. Hit the green and you’ll get a sweet souvenir to take home!
At the Coeur d’Alene, every golfing group is pampered by a forecaddie who accompanies them to the over-the-water driving
Heron Lakes
Portland, OR
URBAN GOLF IN THE ROSE CITY Portland’s Heron Lakes Golf Course is a classic haven for golfers. The urban wetlands features two championship courses that offer unique challenges for players. Those looking for less of a challenge should gravitate to the Greenback; anyone looking for a challenge should make their tee time on the Great Blue. Heron Lakes is definitely a complete golf facility. In addition to the golf courses, customers have access to a turf and grass driving range, large putting green, and short game practice green. The pro shop offers just about anything you might need for your bag. The Great Blue is a truly a beast of a
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golf course. With a combination of long and short holes, Great Blue challenges players from tee to green and welcomes them to the end of each hole with large greens that can be difficult. Water comes in predominantly on the back nine, making the finishing especially difficult. It’s a course you can call tough but fair. On the other side, the Greenback is more of a classic Northwest track when compared Great Blue’s links style. That doesn’t make the Greenback any less fun to play, it just means you’ll be able to let your guard down from time to time. With plenty of trees and generous bodies of water, players on the Greenback with get to hit every club in their bag.
