Golf Travel Guide To Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort By Brian Weis

Golf Travel Guide To Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort

An Interview With Luci Seid, Marketing Director

By Brian Weis

Looking to plan the perfect golf trip to Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort? Planning a buddies trip or a romantic golf getaway can be a full time job not to mention pressure filled to deliver a memorable experience. Below is an interview with Luci Seid, Marketing Director who shares some insider information about golfing and traveling to Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort, must play courses, a sample itinerary and where you can go for more planning tools.

Give our readers an overview of your destination and why they should consider it for their next golf trip?
Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort HAS IT ALL! The Gulch features a 24-Hour Casino, Award-Winning Hotel, Creekside Restaurant and Convention Center. With on-site parking in a beautiful Black Hills setting and access to the Mickelson Trail for year-round outdoor activities we are your one-stop-shop when planning a vacation.

We aim to please for all of your events and needs. As two-time winner of our state's Great Service Award and winner of Tripadvisor's 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 Certificate of Excellence, we invite you to come enjoy Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort. Award-winning property, award-winning staff, beautiful creek side setting...let our family serve yours.

We offer 1, 2, and 3 day golf packages to some of the most beautiful golf courses in the area.

What are the must play courses in Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort?
Our packages include Tamahawk Golf Club in Deadwood, SD, Boulder Canyon Country Club in Sturgis, SD and The Golf Club at Devil's Tower in Hulett, Wyoming.

What is the hidden gem and/or best value course?
The best value is The Golf Club at Devil's Tower. Known for its scenic beauty, awesome changes in elevations, lush fairways, and smooth putting greens, the golf course presents a challenge of skill and strategy. This course was recognized as one of America's Top Facilities by the National Golf Foundation and in 2007. This is a private Golf Club so the only way to play without being a member is purchasing one of our packages.

Can you provide our readers with an ideal itinerary for a long weekend?
Thursday-Arrive at Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort. Enjoy your beautiful Creekside Room with the sounds of the rushing creek soothing your cares away. Enjoy dinner in our Creekside Restaurant.

Friday - Drive to Golf Club at Devil's Tower (about 68 miles) and enjoy an unlimited one day pass.

Saturday - Golf 9 holes at Boulder Canyon Golf Club (about 10 miles) including cart rental. This course is close to Sturgis, SD. When you are finished golfing you can head to Sturgis and visit the Motorcylce Museum. Have supper in Sturgis at the legendary Knuckle Saloon or return to Deadwood Gulch Resort's Creekside Restaurant.

Sunday - Golf 9 or 18 holes at Tomahawk Golf Club (about 10 miles) including cart rental. Enjoy the rest of the day in Downtown Deadwood or gaming on the slot machines at Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort. Have dinner at Deadwood Gulch or one of the many places downtown Deadwood.

Monday-return home after having the time of your life in the Black Hills and Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort.

After golf, what are the "must do" things or attractions to see?
We are a short distance from Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse. There are also many wineries and breweries within driving distance. Deadwood is also a historic town with museums, shops, and restaurants.

What is the best time to travel?
The best time to travel to Deadwood for golfing is June-September.

Where can golfers go for more information to research and plan their trip?
Black Hills and Badlands website - http://www.blackhillsbadlands.com/
South Dakota Department of Tourism Website - https://www.travelsouthdakota.com/

Partner golf course websites:
Golf Club at Devil's Tower - http://www.devilstowergolf.com/
Tomahawk Golf Club - http://www.tomahawkgolf.com/
Boulder Canyon Country Club - http://bouldercanyoncountryclub.com/

Contact:
Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort
605-578-1294
www.deadwoodgulchresort.com

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About: Brian Weis

Brian Weis is the Publisher of GolfTrips.com, a network of golf travel and directory sites including GolfWisconsin.com, GolfMichigan.com, ArizonaGolfer.com, GolfAlabama.com, etc. Professionally, Brian is a member of the Golf Writers Association of America (GWAA), International Network of Golf (ING), Golf Travel Writers of America (GTWA), International Golf Travel Writers Association (IGTWA) and The Society of Hickory Golfers (SoHG). In 2016, Brian won The Shaheen Cup, an award given to a golf travel writer by his peers.

All of his life, Brian has been around the game of golf. As a youngster, Brian competed at all levels in junior and high school golf. Brian had a zero chance for a college golf scholarship, so he worked on the grounds crew at West Bend Country Club to pay for his University of Wisconsin education. In his adult years, his passion for the game collided with his entrepreneurial spirit and in 2004 launched GolfWisconsin.com. In 2007, the idea for a network of local golf directory sites formed and GolfTrips.com was born. Today, the network consists of a site in all 50 states supported by national sites like GolfTrips.com, GolfGuide.com and GolfPackages.com. It is an understatement to say, Brian is passionate about promoting golf and golf travel on a local, regional, national and international level.

On the golf course, Brian is known as a fierce weekend warrior that fluctuates between a 5-9 handicap. With a soft fade, known as "The Weis Slice", and booming 300+ drives, he can blast it out of bounds with the best of them.