June Newsletter Update
     from Flathead Valley Golf Association, Montana

Central Reservations 1-800-392-9795
www.golfmontana.net

Montana Raft Co -  June 10th, 2009 Trip

Flathead Valley - Friday June 19th 
Welcome again to some of the best golf in the Northwest United States


Summer is in full bloom here in the valley and golf is... well... TERRIFIC!!

We hope you can make to sample one or all of our nine golf courses.

We know with the economy trying to recover and money being a bit tight many are looking for a "GOOD DEAL" and we just want you to know that the Flathead Valley has a great deal ALL the time.

But this is a newsletter and the Great Value of Golfing and Vacationing in the Flathead Valley is beginning to be old news. Everyone that has been here can confirm that.

Please read on for special ways you can save while Golfing and Staying in the Flathead Valley.

We have also included some very informative information about the Courses and Glacier National Park.

Grouse Mountain and Whitefish Lake Golf CourseGrouse Mountain

tGrouse Mountain "One-Time offer"

50% off all rooms Valid for Mon, Tues, or Wed nights in August

*Reservations must be made before July 4th, 2009*
*VALID ONLY FOR NEW RESERVATIONS*
For Reservations call Toll Free (877) 862.1505
Call for aditional details"

Whitefish Lake Golf CourseWhitefish LakeGolf Course

Save $15 by golfing after 3:00 PM on the South Course all summer long.

Going-to-the-Sun Road Update
As of June 18, 2009
 
"Goin-to-the-Sun will open to Big Bend on Friday 6-19-09, which is 3 miles below Loagan Pass and the Pass will open soon within days instead of within weeks" according Amy Vanderbilt of Glacier National Park.

The crews are working on the Big Drift ( a drift that started out over 70 feet deep) just east of Logan Pass. The parking lot at the pass has been cleared and all that is left is to widen the Big Drif and repair some Avalanche damage on the road.
 
Other Park Roads: 

  • The Inside North Fork Road is currently closed at Logging Creek RS and Fish Creek due to construction. Hiker/biker access is not allowed during the construction on this section of road.
  • The Camas Road is open.
  • The Chief Mountain Road is open.
  • The Cut Bank Road is open.
  • The Many Glacier Road is open.
  • The Two Medicine Road is open. 
     

Travelodge offering discounts 

Traveloge15% off our RACK rates to those golfing in the Flathead Valley. 

Our amenities include expanded complimentary Continental breakfast, complimentary use of our spa & fitness center, and complimentary use of our business center. 

One of our most notable "amenities" is our location, as we're within walking distance of historic downtown Kalispell's best shopping & dining.

 

Buffalo Hill Golf Course 

Buffalo HillBuffalo Hill Golf Course reports EXCELLENT peak season conditions with greens rolling at 10.5. 

Full service clubhouse complete with PGA Pro Shop & a full service bar and restaurant open to serve you! 

Buffalo Hill has been voted the BEST GOLF COURSE in the Flathead Valley for the past five years straight!  Additionally, Buffalo Hill ranks as a top course in the state by Golf Digest.  

Stay and play packages available through Central Reservations 1-800-392-9795, or call direct for more information 1-888-342-6319.   We offer special group rates and value twilight rates!!  Call us today!

Glacier National Park "Fee Free" Weekends 

Lake McDonaldDepartment of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar recently announced that the NPS will offer three fee-free weekends this summer, "...to encourage Americans seeking affordable vacations  to visit these national treasures."
Glacier National Park, one of 147 NPS sites across the country that charge entry fees, will waive entrance fees during the weekends of June 20-21,
July 18-19,   and August 15-16, 2009.  These fee-free weekends will be in
addition to other fee-free days on National Public Lands Day, September 26, and Veterans Day, November 11.
 
Glacier National Park will offer a separate "Fee Free" day in conjunction with the park's Centennial Kick-Off Celebration Picnic in the Park on Sunday, August 23 being held at Lake McDonald Lodge and Glacier Park Lodge.
Details about the picnic will soon be announced.
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Glacier National Park concessioners will offer the following specials and/or discounts on respective "Fee Free" summer weekends; however, these discounts will not apply on other fee free days this season, including August 23, September 26 and November 11:
 
Glacier Park Boat Company
      One free adult fare with at least one paid fare in each party at Lake
      McDonald and Rising Sun
 
 Glacier Park, Inc. (GPI)
      GPI will offer special values in gift shops, camp stores and
      restaurants.
      On June 20-21, a number of GPI operated gift shops and camp stores
      will offer a buy- one-get-one-free promotion on one specific t-shirt
      as well as a buy-one-get-one-free promotion on an 8 oz. package of
      wild huckleberry jellybeans.
      For June 20-21, numerous GPI operated restaurants will offer a
      buy-one-get-one-free special "Fee Free Weekend Dessert of the Day."
 
Additional promotional offerings may also be available from park concessioners throughout the summer.  Inquiries should be directed to respective concessioner operations.
Hilton Garden Inn Kalispell Golfer's Rate 

Hilton Garden InnGolf by day, and Stay HGI by night.  32" flat screen HDTV'sDeluxe accommodations with 1 King or 2 Queen Garden Sleep system beds,Microwaves, refrigerators, indoor pool/whirlpool, 24 hr fitness center,
Blue Canyon Kitchen*Tavern for Lunch, Dinner, Room Service or Sunday Brunch.  Enjoy nightly drink specials, live music
on the weekend, and more.  Silver Canyon Casino for video gaming and live poker!

Call the hotel directly 406-756-4500 and ask for the Golfer's room rate. 
$139.00 plus tax single or double occupancy

Meadow Lake Resort guests receive 25% discount on green fees at Meadow Lake Golf Course

Meadow Lake ResortStay, Play…and Relax too!  Meadow Lake Resort offers luxury hotel, condo and vacation home accommodations that dot the fairways of our 18-hole, championship golf course.  After your game of golf, enjoy a Glacier Hot River Rock massage or a 19th Hole golf ball foot treatment at our brand new spa!   

Meadow Lake Resort is just minutes from Glacier National Park, Whitefish and Flathead Lake and offers fantastic amenities for the whole family!  Enjoy our championship golf course, putting greens, driving range, pro shop, recreation center with indoor and outdoor pools and spas, children’s splash pad, Troop Meadow Lake Kids’ Activities, playground, fitness room, family center with pool table and arcade games, Truby’s at Meadow Lake for fine food and spirits, tennis court, concierge and full service spa! 

Visit us at www.meadowlake.com.  Meadow Lake Resort guests receive 25% discount on green fees at Meadow Lake Golf Course.  Finally, a golf vacation the whole family can agree on! 

Truby's at Meadow Lake 

Meadow Lake Golf CourseBack by popular demand!  Legendary Truby’s of the Flathead Valley is now open  at Meadow Lake.  Truby’s offer steaks, pasta, seafood, burgers and chef’s nightly specialties.  Truby’s authentic brick oven pizza is world class.  Truby’s offer a full service bar with an extensive wine selection by the glass or bottle, local hand crafted microbrews and all the favorites to quench your thirst.  A perfect day.....18 holes of  golf at Meadow Lake followed a great dinner on the deck at Truby’s.

Truby's is open daily for lunch and dinner.  406-892-8708

4 1/2 Stars Meadow LakeVisit our web site to reserve tee times at Meadow Lake Golf Course.  Golf Digest 41/2 star.

www.meadowlakegolf.com



Whitefish Mountain offers "Experience the Freedom Specials

Whitefish MountainBuy two get the third night free
Buy three get the fourth night free
Buy four get the fifth night free
Buy five get the sixth and seventh nights free

Must reserve by July 1 to receive these great deals!

*Based on availability and not valid with other promotions, offers or specials. Offer expires 11/30/2009. Other restrictions may apply.


Call 877-SKI-FISH now to make your reservations.

www.skiwhitefish.com

Polson Country Club

Polson Country Club offers special pricing for golfing after 2 to dark Twilight.

www.polsonbaygolf.com
 


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