THE SEATTLE AREA'S SALISH CLIFFS..GOLF AND CASINO
SALISH CLIFFS, HOLE # 4 ON THE GOG BLOGS TRAVEL DESTINATION TOUR..
SALISH CLIFFS JUST OVER ONE HOUR FROM SEATTLE WASHINGTON,
(above: The par 4 15th hole-photo by Brian Oar)
There is a new member to the Seattle area golf scene and
Salish (Say-lish) Cliffs has already opened some eyes.
This 7,300 yard par 72 Gene Bates design has made an
immediate, impact earning several awards including a
Best New Casino Course from Golfweek Magazine. Not
bad for a course that just celebrated it's "Grand Opening
Weekend", last September 16-18.
Salish Cliffs is part of the Little Creek Resort which is
operated by the Squaxin Island Tribe. There are over
200 rooms on site, and this property is far from done.
For those of you traveling by RV, the new RV park will
open later this year.
THE 15,000 SQUARE FOOT GREEN COMPLEX FOR HOLES 9 AND 18.
(photo by Brian Oar)
Salish Cliffs will put the golfer out in the middle of lush
great northwest forestry, for 16 of the 18 holes. While
on the course elevation change will become apparent,
as Salish Cliffs has over 600 feet of smooth transitions.
As a result, the club does not allow walking and carts
are mandatory. But the views from various points of the
course are stunning. Golfers can see Puget Sound and
the top of Mt. Rainer.
" It's a neat layout of 18 different holes, " said David Kass
the head professional at Salish Cliffs. " There is an big
elevation change, but landing area's are generous. That
makes the course enjoyable for golfers of all skill levels
and handicaps."
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The Clubhouse at Salish is made from cedar Logs, the
second floor mezzanine looks out over the 9th and 18th
holes.
THE PAR 4 SECOND HOLE AT SALISH CLIFFS, AT THE LITTLE CREEK
Resort and Casino outside of Seattle Washington.(photo Brian Oar)
Architect Gene Bates followed a theme that would ensure
the course could be enjoyable for all players.
"I made the course large because the surroundings are
so big and beautiful, " Bates said. "The fairways are a
comfortable 40-50 yards wide, but there are plenty of
bunkers."
Kass feels holes 14 through 16 are a great stretch of
holes that will really challenge players.
"Fourteen is a great risk reward hole, " said Kass. "A
kind of blind tee-shot, with a demanding second shot
into the green that requires a carry over a wetland area.
Fifteen is a downhill drive and a uphill approach that
must carry bunkers right, or a false front left. While
sixteen is a tough long demanding dogleg par 4 right."
When done golfing, there are restaurants and a casino
on the property. A new spa should be completed this
year.
The drive out to Little Creek Resort is just over an hour
from Sea-Tac(oma) airport. For more information on
the golf and tee-times visit www.salish-cliffs.com or
call (360)-462-3673.
For more information on the resort and casino, you can
visit www.little-creek.com.
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