This was my main course today. With no rain in the forecast, I assumed there would be frost delays everywhere. Chinook Winds was extra cautious and wouldn't allow anyone out until 11:00. A number of p... Continue »

This was my main course today. With no rain in the forecast, I assumed there would be frost delays everywhere. Chinook Winds was extra cautious and wouldn't allow anyone out until 11:00. A number of people all checked in at once, but I got over to the 1st tee first and was able to get off ahead of anyone else. Total round took about 2 hours. Price was $35 ($20 for 18 holes + $15 for cart). As I've gotten used to on this trip, the course was very soggy and cart-path-only. Overall, the appearance was very lush and green throughout the course, and it's clear they take care of it. It's just tough to maintain (as in mowing the grass) and play when it's so wet. It is what it is, though, so I set my expectations accordingly this time of year and just have fun chunking my way around. The greens were soft, but rolling faster than they looked. Some had recently been aerated, though that really didn't affect anything. I will say the bunkers were very nicely kept, which is hard to do in winter! As for the course, it's a blast. I believe it used to be called Lakeside before the Chinook Winds casino bought it and did some renovations. It's an 18-hole executive (par-65) that offers plenty of challenge. Sometimes funky, often fun design. It is very hilly and there are plenty of trees in play. It felt at times like a shorter version of the nearby Salishan Resort course, and that's a course I really loved. Probably one of the better executive courses I've played in recent years.