SHELTON, Wash. — Salish Cliffs Golf Club at Little Creek Casino Resort – located a scenic and easy drive from Olympia and Seattle – earned top-10 status in Golf Digest’s biennial “2013-14 America’s Greatest Courses” by state list.

Despite its extreme “youth” – 2012 was the course’s first full season – Salish Cliffs ranked sixth in the state among hundreds of public and private courses considered for the list (included in the February, 2013 print issue, now on newsstands).

Golf Digest panelists score courses on seven criteria including memorability, design variety and conditioning.

“We are honored to be recognized in these areas by Golf Digest, an iconic national publication which began its ‘best-of’ course rankings decades ago,” said Salish Cliffs Head Golf Professional David Kass, PGA. “Earning this critical acclaim – and being in the company of some of the best-known courses and brands in the world – is humbling and rewards the dedication and commitment to excellence of the Squaxin Island Tribe, which owns and operates Salish Cliffs.”

In addition to the award-winning casino and hotel at Little Creek, the resort’s latest hospitality enhancements include a trio of scintillating amenities. The exceptional Seven Inlets Spa, the full-service RV Park, and the Skookum Spirit Cigar and Wine Lounge have all garnered rave reviews. The resort regularly attracts headline acts and entertainment at the Skookum Creek Event Center, including live professional boxing upcoming on Feb. 23.

Off-peak-season green fees at Salish Cliffs are currently $59 (Monday-Sunday) with a 10% discount for resort and RV park guests and a 5% discount for MVP Player card holders, Primetime Players (ages 50 and older) and military personnel. Rates include greens fee, cart, range balls and tax.

Tee times can be booked with a major credit card up to 30 days in advance at www.salish-cliffs.com. Advanced tee-time booking up to 60 days in advance is available for those with confirmed Little Creek Casino Resort hotel reservations by calling the golf shop at 360.462.3673.

Salish Cliffs was designed by golf course architect Gene Bates.

For more information, visit www.little-creek.com or call 1-800-667-7711.

About Little Creek Casino Resort
Little Creek Casino Resort is best known for its wide array of games including a vast mix of state of the art slot machines, and all of your favorite table games. During your stay enjoy luxury resort accommodations or the brand-new RV Park, Seven Inlets Spa, Skookum Spirit Cigar and Wine Lounge, first-class entertainment, delicious dining at seven restaurant and bar options, and all around customer service excellence. Little Creek Casino Resort is located in the great Pacific Northwest at the gateway to the Olympic Peninsula in Shelton, Washington just minutes north of Olympia on Highway 101.

Learn more about this honored distinction at SalmonSafe.org

• Play a round of golf at Salish Cliffs Golf Club, take your Green’s Fee receipt to the Little Creek Casino Resort’s Player’s Club Desk and receive a voucher good for a Mulligan on one Blackjack bet, up to $25.00!
• You must be a MVP Club member and be actively participating in a live blackjack table game to play. This includes Spanish 21.
• Enjoy your Players Club benefits at Salish Cliffs Golf Club
• Redeem points for purchases at the pro shop, dining at the Grille or a round of golf!

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Below are some of the criteria Golfweek uses in their  judging:

• Integrity of original design
• Quality of feature shaping
• Natural setting and overall land plan
• Interest of greens and surrounding contours
• Variety and memorability of par 3′s, 4′s and 5′s
• Basic quality of conditioning
• Landscape and tree managrement
• “Walk in the park” test

You can learn more about their grading process here. Again we are honored to be recognized and to see you on our fairways.