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his issue was originally scheduled to be released on Friday of The Masters, when the world was focused on one of golf’s greatest stages. After watching the first round on Thursday and the start of the second round, it was easy to see that Tiger Woods had captured the imagination of golfers. I was one of those held captive by the hope that I would get another glimpse of the greatness Tiger previously displayed on a regular basis. I wanted my son, an up-andcoming high school golfer, to see success from the player that inspired me to play more golf. Tiger’s victory brought memories of watching Jack Nicklaus win his final Masters championship. I was young, but knew what that victory meant to fans. To see Nicklaus turn back the clock and win was exciting, but it was
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better to watch my dad’s reaction to the win. The greatest golfer of his generation was able to give fans one more (unexpected) taste of victory. This was an important win for those of us who grew up watching Tiger dominate, and for our children who have seen plenty of highlights but never had the opportunity to watch his greatness live. Personally, it was inspiring to see Tiger win at a high level because it was a reminder that golf is something you can be successful at for a long time. Our club - finally - has some young players stepping up to challenge in tournaments. Watching them swing fearlessly off every tee is great, but they’re tough to beat. With the right amount of practice and work, Tiger proved that it’s more than possible to compete with the younger generation.
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Meridian Valley preps for WA Open The Washington Open Invitational (May 20-22) has been contested since 1922 with this year being the thirteenth edition at Meridian Valley Country Club and the 93rd playing in the history of the championship.
LPGA Founder mourned Marilynn Smith, one of the 13 founders of the LPGA, died in early April, four days before her 90th birthday. During her LPGA career, Smith managed to collect 21 titles including two major championships.
Golf grows in 2018 The National Golf Foundation released their 2019 report showing that, in the United States, an estimated 24.2 million people over the age of six played golf at a course in 2018. That’s a slight increase from 2017.
Trio inducted to PNGA Hall of Fame Cathy Mant (OR), Rick Fehr (WA), and Bill Sander (WA) were formally inducted into the Pacific Northwest Golf Association’s Hall of Fame during a ceremony at Inglewood Country Club.
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OGIO Innovation
Golfers are ‘all or nothing’ creatures. While hitting a full shot from the tee, their confidence and commitment are high because they can make a good, full move on the ball with minimal guess work. The end result may vary, but the player has a plan and understanding of what should happen.
Go for the Green CBD products can help with aches, pains, and overall wellness. Products derived from hemp provide a variety of benefits without giving users a high.
As they get closer to the hole, more variables come into play. What type of lie will I get? Where is the pin? How far do I have to hit this shot? Am I between clubs? All of these factors can give the player doubt.
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The company introduced two new high-end bags: the Shadow Fuse 304 and Alpha Convoy 514. Golfers get great new features in stand and cart bags.
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Once doubt creeps in, players experience a lack of commitment, move away from sound technique, and start to improvise. This leads to more poor shots and fewer positive results. I often see this when players encounter wedge shots that are in the 40 to 60 yard range.
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is where the backswing and through swing match, leading to inconsistency. Proper Technique: Address & ball position: Assume a slightly narrow stance. The ball should be placed in the middle of your stance, slightly favoring your left side (right hand players). Swing: This motion is mostly trunk and upper body. Your lower half will remain fairly quiet. The big key here is to match the swing length from back to through swing. Accelerate into the downswing; speed will help us rotate through to a proper finish. Strike: The ground is our friend. If we assume a proper setup, our goal is to hit the ground at the bottom of the swing. This will eliminate any “scooping” motion, and will allow us to use the club head properly.
Common Mistakes:
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Improper ball position: In an effort to make contact, players will play the ball too far back in their stance. This leads to a steeper angle of attack, lack of distance control, and inconsistent contact.
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Lack of trunk rotation: Many players stop the golf swing at contact. This keeps our hands and body from finishing the motion.
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“Helping the Ball”: This is when the player tries to lift the ball into the air. This motion lacks consistency and results in many chunked shots.
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GOING for the GREEN
NO MORE BAD DAYS
CBD products are now helping golfers on and off the course Regardless of your ability with a golf club in your hand, a round of golf can be incredibly taxing. 18 holes often resembles an emotional roller coaster, followed by post-round aches and pains in joints and muscles that only get used during the golf swing. More and more players are turning to the science behind CBD as a way to help on and off the golf course. Yes, ads are everywhere for CBD Oil and the products made from it. You'll see them online and on the streets with more businesses trying to capitalize on this all-natural cure all. When it comes to Hemp-based CBD (nonpsychotropic), products include creams, tinctures, edibles, vape cartridges, and even lip-balm. Not all products are equal, though. SWING (www.swingbalm.com), new CBD products designed with golfers in mind, went to great lengths to offer CBD oils that are not only free of THC, but are also organically grown and extracted without the use of harsh chemicals that could negate the product's healing potential. All the products are aimed at improving performance on the course and aide recovery off it. CBD is great for treating a variety of problems. The creams and balms are great for quickly relieving pain, something you can use before, during, or after a round of golf. Tinctures and edibles can help reduce anxiety, chronic pain, and insomnia, promoting an overall sense of well being when used on a regular basis. Athletes are using CBD to assist with muscle recovery, pain management, and to strengthen their immune systems. It also helps to prevent and treat injuries. The elephant in the room is whether or not it's legal. The answer is easy: YES! 04
LEGALIZED HEMP 40 STATES HAVE LEGALIZED THE GROWING OF INDUSTRIAL HEMP. HOWEVER, IT IS LEGAL IN ALL 50 STATES TO PURCHASE AND CONSUME HEMP-BASED CBD PRODUCTS (NON-THC).
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All of the products sold by SWING use CBD sourced from USA-grown industrial hemp that is compliant with the State Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Farm Bill. Third Party testing ensures the quality, purity, and potency of all CBD oils and products. Their products will not get you high or cause a problem with drug tests. Pain relief is where I got started with CBD. A wicked case of golfer's elbow kept me off the course for several weeks and I was ready to try ANYTHING to get back out there. With that in mind, I began using a generic CBD balm that has been successful in relieving pain and helping my elbow feel great after golf. Those positive results led me to try a couple of oral products that have eliminated at least some of the stress and anxiety that come with playing with a round of golf. Is CBD for everyone? Of course not. Like any supplement, effects can vary from user to user. It's highly recommended that you start with a low dosage or consult your doctor before using CBD products. What you'll likely find, as so many people have, is that CBD can help keep you feeling your best, day after day and round after round.
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Fashion FORE-ward GOLF FASHION IS AN EVOLVING THING. DON’T MISS A SINGLE TREND IN TOPS, BOTTOMS, SHOES AND MORE! DO YOU HAVE A PICTURE OF YOU BEING FASHION FORE-WARD? SEND IT TO US!
Look Good, Play Good There’s a reason Tiger Woods wears red on Sunday. He’s intimidating his opponents, who know that red shirt has held up plenty of trophies. Why not look your best on and off the course? We’re here to help!
OUTERWEAR
SHAKEDRY
TThe latest waterproof jacket from Galvin Green combines the company’s new ShakeDry technology with its lightest GORETEX material. Weighing in at just 6 ounces, the jacket is half the weight of traditional lined waterproof jackets.
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GOLF SHOES
Duca del Cosma
The Italian shoe company that first introduced the work to spikeless golf shoes in 2004 has introduced a collection of premium shoes for 2019.
Crafted of the finest leathers, the collection includes shoes, sneakers, and boots that are perfect both on and off the golf course.
CLASSIC STYLING
Vineyard Vines
When broadcasting legend Jim Nantz teamed up with Vineyard Vines to create his own line of apparel, you knew it would have a classic look and feel. This merino wool cardigan will make you feel like you’re playing with Arnie’s Army behind you. You’ll be comfortable and warm on the links.
GOLF WEARABLES
Garmin Approach S60
This sleek GPS golf watch features a large, sunlighreadable color touchscreen display. You’ll quickly get your location and see precise yardages to greens, hazards, and doglegs. The Approach S60 comes with more than 40,000 preloaded courses from around the world. You can also swap out the band to match your mood (or outfit).
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Gelliflex Abacus offers relief The new therapy device is customizable and offers relief from golf and tennis elbow
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his year’s PGA Merchandise Show was full of new golf gear, with plenty of health and wellness products. The Gelliflex Abacus was designed for golfers to help battle common aches and pains. “It’s hard to play your best when your wrists, forearms and elbows aren’t at theirs,” said Craig Olschansky, inventor of the Gelliflex Abacus. “The Abacus helps relieve pain to get golfers back on the course.” As an avid golfer, Olschansky came up with the idea after suffering a variety of aches and pains and not finding a massage-therapy device to address all his needs. The Abacus is ideal for golfers both before
and after play. It incorporates interchangeable, non-latex, rubbery feeling Gelliprene balls of different firmnesses (soft, medium and firm), that you can position on the Abacus frame in thousands of restorative combinations allowing you to adapt it for your own particular hand, wrist and forearm care. The patent-pending design is the only product that combines the features of a squeeze ball with forearm compression in one device and in a way that allows you to move fluidly from your hand to wrist to forearm to elbow and viceversa — much like a therapist would provide. It’s portable, simple and versatile. For more information, visit www.gelliflex.com/ collections/golf.
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The Abacus massages fingers, hands, and forearms
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OGIO:
Innovation that’s in the bag Pull up to the bag drop at any golf course and you’re guaranteed to see an array of brands listed on the golf bags you see. Many bear the names of major equipment manufacturers, but many of the best bags come from specialty companies.
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Ogio is one of those companies. In 2019, the company introduced two new high-end bags: the Shadow Fuse 304 and Alpha Convoy 514. The former bag is perfect for walkers with the latter being ideal for both power and push carts. .
SHADOW FUSE Weighing in at 4.4 pounds, the Shadow Fuse stand bag is one of the lightest, most comfortable bags on the market. Ogio achieved these new levels of efficiency and durability by using a simple design and a rip-stop fabric. The bag includes the company’s Fit Disc system and redesigned shoulder straps to improve comfort for the long haul. Pockets have been placed for convenience and accessibility when walking down the fairway. Shadow Fuse comes in 11 color combinations.
ALPHA CONVOY For golfers who don’t care about lugging their bag for 18 holes, the Alpha Convoy is a masterpiece of materials, organization, and durability. The bag is made of 600D Cordura Eco Fabric, a polyester made from recycled plastics. The new MOD Storage System features pockets for everything you might want to take on the course. The MOD system includes a hard case that allows you to customize the storage options. Alpha Convoy comes in six colors.
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THE LONG DAY
TWILIGHT ROUND
Scottsdale, AZ
We-Ko-Pa
Starfire
This is one of the original destination golf facilities in the Scottsdale area. With two courses, players get the opportunity to hit just about every club in their bag. We-Ko-Pa makes it easy to play 18 holes in the morning, eat a great lunch in the clubhouse, and play one more round before heading off to dinner and a night on the town.
The Starfire Golf Club provides an exceptional golf experience at an affordable price. The course now sports a full length driving range and 27 holes. Best of all, Starfire is an Arnold Palmer designed golf facility. Starfire is an excellent way to shake the rust off after a long flight.
GETTING THERE
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Sky Harbor, dubbed America’s Friendliest Airport, serves more than 100 domestic and international destinations. With 1,200 daily flights— about 500 of them nonstop— Sky Harbor is one of the most convenient airports in the United States. The airport is located in the middle of Greater Phoenix, less than ten minutes from downtown, and within 20 miles of almost all the area towns and cities.
A QUICK BITE
Hash Kitchen
Hash Kitchen is a creative eatery that boasts a social dining experience and is designed to be the go-to spot for locals and a culinary destination for visitors. It features creative dishes, mimosa flights, and one of the most amazing bloody mary bars you’ll ever see. Hash Kitchen has four locations in the Phoenix area.
WHERE TO STAY
Talking Stick Resort
If you’re looking for fantastic lodging options surrounded by plenty of entertainment, Talking Stick is your best bet. The resort is close to everything, has an excellent casino, a variety of food options, and is within walking distance to Top Golf.
BONUS FEATURES
Wok ‘n Roll - Japanese and Chinese Soul with a lot of Rock ‘n Roll This was a great, centrally-located restaurant that was just plain fun. On top of amazing Japanese Sushi, sake, and beer, Wok ‘n Roll also features a variety of delicious Chinese and Southwest Asian Fusion dishes. The restaurant - a dedicated Chicago Bears establishment - is decorated with a rotating collection of Rock ‘n Roll memorabilia. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite or want to have drinks and watch a game, Wok ‘n Roll is for you.
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ONE LAST ROUND
Troon North
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If you only have time for one round before you leave Scottsdale, Troon North has two fantastic options. Whichever course you choose, you’ll find impecible conditions and interesting golf holes. When you’re all done, make sure you stop in and pick up a souvenir from one of the most well-stocked pro shops in the nation.
Have time for a weekend golf trip and want to make the most of it? Let us show you where to land, where to stay, and where to play while you’re in a new city. We’ll make sure you don’t go hungry or thirsty.
DINNER TIME
DESERT LANDSCAPING
Dominick's
Saguaro
On top of an exquisite menu, Dominick’s Steakhouse aims for an ambiance that will make for a memorable dining experience from the moment you pull up to the moment you leave. All of the entrees were delicious, but the dessert tree took the cake (pun intended).
You can’t go far in Scottsdale without finding a fine selection of these gorgeous cacti. Some grow as high as 60 feet tall.
Baseball Spring Training The beginning of March may not be the easiest time of year to visit Scottsdale, but Spring Training is a lot of fun. On top of having the chance to see 15 baseball teams from around the country, there’s a great chance you’ll run into a player or two in town. Game tickets aren’t as cheap as they used to be, but the Cactus League parks spread throughout the Phoenix area are a good way to spend time away from the golf course.
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CHRIS SMEAL
Future Champions Golf
When Chris Smeal founded the Future Champions Golf Academy and Tour in 2003, he did so with the goal of inspiring a generation of young golfers to play better and prepare themselves for college golf. Since then, hundreds of players from 30 different countries have participated in lessons and competitions up and down the West Coast and around the world.
Junior Golf SPOTLIGHT
“We’ve made a lot of changes over the years and feel that the formula we have is a pretty good one,” said Smeal, a PGA Professional. “We conducted 113 tournaments in 2018 and I expected that we’ll have at least that number this year.” Future Champions Golf (FCG) offers something for junior golfers of all abilities. Many of the students use the program to prep for potential college careers, something Smeal said they’ve been successful at. “We graduate a lot of Division 1 and 2 golfers. The kids work hard and we use our relationships with college coaches to get results in front of them.” Smeal added that those college relationships are spread out across the country, with nearly 200 coaches attending an FCG event in 2018. What makes FCG so successful? Smeal said it’s all about finding out what the kids like about golf. “When I’m teaching, I try to connect with all of them so they have a good time. A lot of the time they want to be with other kids, so it’s about trying to link them up with one another so they can play and practice together.” FCG tournaments are currently held in California, Nevada, Texas, Arizona, Utah, and Mexico. Looking ahead, Smeal said he hopes to find ways to bring FCG events to players in Washington and Oregon. In golf, though, growth can be an uphill battle. “Kids get discouraged when they’re not good at something, and golf is really tough. They may not see results for a couple of years once they get started; that’s a big challenge for the golf industry moving forward.” The full FCG schedule is available online at http://www. futurechampionsgolf.com.
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Happy Hour Beer, Wine & Cigars Sudden Death Imperial IPA Heathen Brewing Vancouver, Washington
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p and down the West Coast, craft breweries are brewing beers with their own special twist on IPAs, stouts, and sours. Each brewery has its specialties and the most successful establishments are constantly pushing the envelope to create new flavors for their customers.
spend a day at the brewery to get hands-on with the process. The final product - Heathen Sudden Death Imperial IPA - is a wonderfully smooth beer that combines the unique properties of three hop varieties and a local barley sourced from Redmond, Oregon. The alcohol by volume is high at 7.1 percent, but it’s not as bitter as many of the beers in its weight class.
Heathen Brewing, located in Vancouver, Washington, has taken things a step further by allowing customers to brew a large batch of their favorite beer. Each year, the brewery holds a competition for their loyalty club members with the winner receiving the opportunity to brew the beer of their choice.
For the Sudden Death recipe we took sort of a hybrid approach between a New England IPA and the classic Northwest IPA we see in our region,” said Head Brewer Nate Froehlich. “It was made with locally sourced barley (Pilsner) and wheat (50% raw and 50% malted white wheat) from Mecca Grade Estate Malt in Madras, Oregon and hops (Mosaic, Citra, Centennial) from the Yakima Valley region.”
The 2018 contest ended in a tie, leaving the co-champions to collaborate on a beer and
The result is a juicy, hoppy brew that has been popular at the brewery’s restaurant.
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eathen Brewing started, literally, in Sunny Parsons’ backyard. All of the beers are brewed ten barrels at a time in a state-of-the-art facility that’s open to the public. Heathen’s Feral Public House, located in downtown Vancouver, has become one of the most popular spots in town for a bite to eat and a cold beer.
Since its inception, Heathen has branched out from the core beers that made it so popular. Now, customers can try a variety of sour beers, experimental brews, collaborations with other Pacific Northwest breweries, wines made by Heathen Estates, and a select number of special cocktails. Heathen recently converted its Feral Public House to a casual dining establishment, making it easier for customers to quickly get a beer or find a seat and order food. We highly recommend a trip there for brunch!
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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.
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PLACES TO PLAY
Loomis Trail Blaine, WA This Western Washington favorite, now paired with the Silver Reef Casino, offers fantastic stay-and-play packages. It’s also an excellent course to stop and play if you’re on your way to Canada. In the last decade, Loomis Trail has been named one of the top golf courses in the state of Washington and had the honor of hosting USGA qualifying events and major college championships. Now, thanks to Lummi Nation, it’s a course that more people will get the chance to play.
PLAY THESE PLACES Coeur d’Alene Resort 115 S. 2nd Street Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 (855) 280-4398 www.cdaresort.com
Heron Lakes Golf Course 3500 N. Victory Boulevard Portland, OR 99362 (503) 289-1818 www.heronlakesgolf.com
Loomis Trail Golf Course 4342 Loomis Trail Road Blaine, WA 98230 360-332-1725 www.golfloomis.com
Designed by Graham Cooke, Loomis Trail Golf Club is the #5 public golf course in Washington, as rated by GolfWeek. The scenic beauty is unsurpassed, and the consistently smooth, fast, and true greens put Loomis Trail among the Northwest’s finest courses. An extensive canal and lake system brings water into play on all 18 holes. The spacious, Tudor-style clubhouse offers a full range of services, including a Pro Shop, full-service lounge, snack bar, and banquet facilities. Practice facilities include a driving range, putting and chipping greens, and practice bunkers. The Lummi Indian Business Council announced in late 2018 that it had purchased the course to reclaim a piece of the nation’s cultural heritage and to provide another amenity for guests of its Silver Reef Hotel Casino. The purchase included the golf course, a 16-room hotel, and clubhouse facilities. Tribal officials called the area a homeland
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Host of the NEW Cascadia Shootout July 28 & 29
for the Semiahmah natives who were forced to leave. According to a press release, “many of the Lummi people today can trace their origins to these villages.” The big change was the course’s move from a semi-private club to a fully public course. “Golf is an expensive sport and we’ve changed that,” said Lummi Chairman Jay Julius. “We want to make this accessible to everyone. The change in ownership and status led management to find new ways of promoting the facility. New offers include stay-and-play packages with the nearby Silver Reef Casino Resort, and a new two-player event July 28 & 29, 2019. The Cascadia Shootout is a two-day, 36-hole, team best-ball tournament with one round to be played on each of the two championship courses including Loomis Trail and Homestead Farms Golf Club. More information and registration - can be found at www. cascadiaevents.com. The course is trying to build a base of new signature events. If you are interested in holding a corporate retreat that could include the amenities of the Silver Reef Casino Resort, contact John Tipping at john@cascadiaevents.com.
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