{"id":229164,"date":"2020-04-21T19:37:14","date_gmt":"2020-04-21T19:37:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/grade-a-architecture-circling-raven-golf-club-idaho\/"},"modified":"2023-02-27T11:59:43","modified_gmt":"2023-02-27T11:59:43","slug":"grade-a-architecture-circling-raven-golf-club-idaho","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/grade-a-architecture-circling-raven-golf-club-idaho\/","title":{"rendered":"Grade \u201cA\u201d Architecture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/circling-raven-gc_Aerial-Photo-courtesy-of-@BrianOar-of-Fairways-Photograpy-1024x801.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture - Circling Raven GC, Idaho\" class=\"wp-image-169483\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><br> 4th Hole \/ 406 Yards \/ Par-4<br> Architect: Gene Bates (2003)<br> Worley, Idaho<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><br>One of the most unique elements in golf course architecture is the usage of split fairways. This concept provides golfers with clear choices -- a safer route and one quite risky. The issue for the player is determining which route works best for the level of ability they possess. Split fairway holes require a weighing of the risk\/reward dynamics and mandate the player determine what type of execution strategy to pursue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>David Christenson, PGA\nDirector of Golf outlines the key considerations when stepping onto the tee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\"The strategy of the hole forces you to make a decision off the tee with a split fairway and bunkers lining the middle section of the hole. Generally plays into the wind, making the hole longer than the stated yardage. The smart play is to hit onto the high right side of the fairway. This route allows for more forgiveness if the ball is mishit. Conversely, playing down the left side leaves you a shorter distance for the approach shot, but the view of the green becomes diminished, as the left side of the fairway is below the green. Going left off the tee also brings wetlands into play, as they loom along that side of the fairway.  <br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/circling-raven-gc_Hole-No.-4-schematic.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture - Circling Raven GC, Idaho\" class=\"wp-image-169485\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><br>With a well struck drive, right center, golfers are well positioned to attack the hole, with a pin location located middle to right. Don\u2019t be tempted to take it at the flag with a left hole position as the swirling winds may pull the ball in to the wetlands from the elevated approach. Leaving this hole with par is a worthy accomplishment<a href=\"\/grade-a-architecture-coyote-springs-golf-club-moapa-nevada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\". (opens in a new tab)\">.<\/a> In addition to the savvy strategic nuances, the hole is also compelling for its aesthetic, with bunkers bisecting the landing areas. The wetlands provides a natural \u201cborder,\u201d and the expansive views of the Palouse Region terrain beyond the green.\"\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Superior\nholes, like the 4th, leave an indelible memorable experience and engage golfers\nfor a return encounter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Circling Raven is located in the panhandle of Idaho -- roughly 50 minutes east of Spokane, Washington and is an amenity of Coeur-d'Alene Casino Resort and Hotel. The facility is owned and operated by the Coeur d'Alene Indian Tribe. Located in Worley, Idaho -- the tribal reservation land spans 345,000 acres.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong>***<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><br><strong>For more info go to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cdacasino.com\/golf\" target=\"_blank\">www.cdacasino.com\/golf<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">Photo courtesy of Brian Oar<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Circling Raven Golf Club<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":169484,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[57,9144,25],"tags":[2031,4283,4088,3778,1281,4155,69],"class_list":["post-229164","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-architecture","category-rest-of-the-world","category-travel","tag-golf-course-architect","tag-golf-course-architecture","tag-golf-course-design","tag-golf-lifestyle","tag-golf-travel","tag-grade-a-architecture","tag-m-james-ward"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.3 (Yoast SEO v23.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Architecture - Circling Raven GC, Idaho - Golf Today<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Architecture - Circling Raven GC. 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