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NEWS & DEALS FROM SOUTH OF THE BORDER BEST WESTERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN LODGE OFFERS GREAT FLATHEAD VALLEY PACKAGES WASHINGTON STATE CHAMBERS BAY IS GETTING PRIMED TO HOST 2015 US OPEN Conveniently located just outside of Tacoma, less than an hour s drive south from Seattle, this 18 hole championship golf course provides a traditional, links-style layout. With Puget Sound and the snow- capped Olympic Mountains providing the backdrop, this breathtaking layout winds through a stunning coastal setting. In every sense, Robert Trent Jones II has created an awe-inspiring design. Chambers Bay is getting ready for June 18-21, 2015 when they will host the U.S. Open and there is some tweaking going on in preparation. Pierce County and KemperSports are busy collaborating with the USGA and Robert Trent Jones II golf course architects to make the necessary course improvements to prepare the golf course for the best players in the world. These changes began last year and will be completed by next spring. Most are minor and aside from a couple of holes where alternate greens have been constructed, you essentially can play a US Open course right now. Green fees for this star range from $99 to around $115 with discounts for sunset times. All include unlimited use of Practice Facility. One thing not to be missed is a caddie. Through its caddie program, Chambers Bay helps to facilitate the matching of guests with experienced, knowledgeable caddies, receiving information on yardage, club selection and detailed narration on each carefully crafted hole. This is well worth the fee. Chambersbaygolf.com ¥ 253-460-4653 RASPBERRY RIDGE GC HAS GREAT SPECIAL OFFER Raspberry Ridge has their popular $10 Buck Club. Golf for only $10 dollars per 9 holes and $16 for 18 holes any day of the week all year long! To join the player pays $125. That includes the tax! Members of the "$10 Buck Club" also receive 1 dozen golf balls and 1 Free Golfer's Breakfast at Raspberry Ridge Grill. www.raspberryridgegc.com ¥ 360-354-3029 NORTH BELLINGHAM HAS GREAT MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS Where can you play 18 holes for $18 or less? North Bellingham where 2012 Memberships are valid until Feb. 28th, 2013. Their great deals start with the Par Membership for $99.99 which gets you 2 rounds of golf valid anytime, $10 off 18 hole rates & $5 off 9 hole rates plus an early bird special of $18.43 for 18 holes before 9am M-TH and a Twilight Special Northwest Montana Golf Association is made up of ten golf courses, eight lodging facilities, and other hotels and resorts throughout Northwest Montana, most recently adding The Lodge at Whitefish Lake to its list of partners. For Further info or to make a reservation, visit golfnorthwestmontana.com, or call 800—392—9795. of $18.43 after 12pm M-TH & 2pm Fri-Sun and Holidays plus 10% off at the driving range. The Ace Membership for $1,399.99 gets you unlimited golf everyday, 40% off at the driving range, 20% off carts, & 10% off in Nine Restaurant. Add your Spouse Price for just $849.99. www.northbellinghamgolf.com ¥ 360-398-8300 IDAHO AND MONTANA FVGA BECOMES NORTHWEST MONTANA GOLF ASSOCIATION The Northwest Montana Golf Association, formerly known as the Flathead Valley Golf Association, has announced its rebranding, recently launched in time for the 2012 golf season. The rebranding includes a new name, identity, and a new website to better highlight the Association s members, and provide greater service quality for its golfers. The decision to rebrand signifies the association s exponential growth in the past 10 years and confirms its commitment to supporting the community s efforts to increase travel to the Flathead Valley area. Voted as one of the top fifty golf destinations in the world by Golf Digest, the Flathead Valley offers 10 championship golf courses, unsurpassed natural amenities, and close proximity to Glacier National Park and Flathead Lake. Steve Dunfee, President of the NMGA says the rebranding was necessary to help people better connect with the Association and to clarify the geographic location the Association serves. We re excited to move forward with the rebranding process and look forward to continued promotion of Northwest Montana as a top ranked golf destination. Says the Lodge s Mary Smith, You will love golfing in the beautiful Flathead Valley, and staying at the BW Rocky Mountain Lodge. Our hotel is centrally located to play 8 public golf courses worth any golfer's attention... all within a forty-five minute drive. Call for information on special golf rates for groups at 800-862-2569. Visit rockymtnlodge.com. CIRCLING RAVEN CONTINUES TO WOW Designed by Gene Bates, Circling Raven has consistently been rated as one of the top Resort courses in the country. Golf Digest and Golf Magazine Golf World have rated it in their Top 100. This 7,189 yard, par 72 gem meanders through a whopping 620 visually stunning acres adjoining the Coeur d Alene National Forest. The course s five sets of tees ensure a challenging round for players of every level. Greens fees are all-inclusive, and include a cart with GPS plus unlimited range play. Before or after your round, Twisted Earth Grill in the clubhouse specializes in generous sandwiches, soups, snacks and cocktails. Table dining is available inside or at the bar, or head out to the patio to enjoy the wetlands views. Their 2012 play and stay packages include deluxe accommodations in the Spa Tower and 18 holes for two. Summer rates (May 18th — Sept. 30th) Sunday to Thursday are just $249 while Friday or Saturday are just $50 more. You can add an extra round for between $70 to $80 depending on the day of the week. After Oct. 1st, the rates drop to $199 and $249 with added rounds $55 to $65. Find out more at their website www.cdacasino.com and make sure to give their MicroPutt Game a go... It is quite a lot of fun, not to mention a little addictive. 800-523-2464. PALM SPRINGS AND THE COACHELLA VALLEY DESERT CANYON IN PALM SPRINGS IS OFFERING THE OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME Now is the time to secure the resort lifestyle you have always wanted. For you, for your family and for the future. Resort life is still affordable here. You can still own your home, be it a first, a second or a fourth, in the heart of the bustling Desert Canyon Resort community, enjoying all the amenities of resort living, from only $109,950. And these are truly deluxe homes with five star finishing touches