Circling Raven climbs to No. 10 in Golfweek rankings
20 October 2026(PRESS RELEASE) -- Circling Raven Golf Club garnered the No. 10 ranking in Golfweek’s just published “Top 50 Best U.S. Casino Courses, 2026,” improving seven places since last year’s annual compilation. Not only did Circling Raven climb into America’s top 10 it widened the gap between its next-closest casino course competitor in the Northwest, which is 14 places behind.
To construct its rankings, hundreds of evaluators survey thousands of courses annually – grading each nominated course on Golfweek’s numerous standards of evaluation.
“This is a thrilling honor as discerning golfers know that casino courses are some of the best collectively in the country,” said Laura Penney, CEO, Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel.
Named after a seminal tribal leader, Circling Raven has climbed higher in the annual rankings in five of the last six years. Owned and operated by the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, it spreads out over more than 620 acres of ancestral homelands – roughly four times more acreage than the average course globally.
The Tribe’s mandate that Circling Raven provides a first-class experience and superb playing conditions combined with architect Gene Bates’ inspired vision created an unforgettable golf course. An array of diverse yet complementary holes wind through heaving, pristine Palouse Region countryside with no surrounding development. Players marvel about the inspiring golf experience offered at Circling Raven.
While the scintillating golf course is closed from November until next spring, the casino offers the next best thing: Circling Raven Golf Suites, which are scheduled to open Nov. 14. Players can comfortably play indoors on top-notch golf simulators that also offer other games. The Suites also have video gaming machines, food and beverages, televisions tuned into sporting events, and merchandise.
Located approximately 50 minutes from Spokane International Airport (GEG) and adjacent to the award-winning casino resort, Circling Raven measures 7,189 yards from the rear tees. A nationally honored retail shop and the excellent Twisted Earth restaurant and bar complement the outstanding golf course.