As we recover from a late winter wind and snow event, it is hard to believe that this year is off to a tremendous start when you consider that last year brought with it some of the worst possible weather for Northwest golfers.
It is true, a misty, mid-40’s February day doesn’t spark the intensity to hit the links and fire up the old golf game.
But for those that do venture out of their heated abodes, open tee times and fantastic playing conditions await on both of our golf courses, just don’t wait too long.
We are only three and a half weeks away from our first major tournament of the season, Mountain Madness, the two-day, two-player, scramble and best ball Event scheduled for March 17 and 18.
If you are interested in participating, you can register online.
Gold Mountain’s yearly spring tournament is our unofficial start of our golf season.
It marks a time when our team members begin to welcome back our afternoon leagues, prepare for our annual Demo Day event, open up or facility to our local high schools as their seasons ramp up, and of course start our preparation for the 2018 Mountain West Conference Championship.
Gold Mountain has the honor of hosting this Division I college tournament April 19 through April 22, as the best players in the Mountain West test their skills for the top spot in their conference and attempt to qualify for the NCAA National Championship.
If you are interested in volunteering for this tournament, please contact the Golf Shop at 360.415.5432 for more details.
After every national tournament we host, one of the first things that we receive praise for is the amazing and dedicated army of volunteers that we produce.
We would love to have you on our team for the Mountain West Conference Championship!
Before I end my ramblings, please allow me to give my sincerest thank you to our recently retired Superintendent, Ed Faulk.
I’d like to think that I am pretty good at my job, but let’s be honest, you don’t come to play golf at Gold Mountain to see me.
You come to Gold Mountain because it is a facility that is always in great shape whether it has been an exceptionally wet and soggy season, or on those rare years where it never rains and we are near drought conditions.
Ed worked tirelessly for 34 years at Gold Mountain Golf Club, never questioning a crazy idea about tee times from me or complaining about a freak windstorm that brought down hundreds of trees (both have occurred).
Ed took exceptional pride in Gold Mountain and there are many of us here who are thankful for the opportunity to thrive in our careers because of the stability he created with both of our fantastic golf courses.
Thank you, Ed, we will all miss you!
John Sitton
Golf Operations Manager
Gold Mountain Golf Club
