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Muskeg Meadows: Home of Raven's Rule  By Aaron Angerman
Bear, deer and moose can be seen grazing as nine USGA rated fairways rise out of the wetlands to form Muskeg Meadows. Sitting atop a foundation of byproducts from the once flourishing Wrangell timber industry, the 32-acre course offers such a unique golf experience that it boasts a 30-tournament schedule, highlighted by the annual Alaska Airlines tournament. While playing golfers can checkout the newly added activities shelter, which serves to provide a location for guests to dine on great food, chat with locals or view the interpretive signage detailing the course's conception.
"Golf in the wilds of Alaska, between the snow capped mountains, in the middle of the rainforest, "says Pro Shop Manager Terree Pino. "Here you'll find the friendliest people in Southeast Alaska and the coffee is always own."
Come and test your skill as you avoid the large jutting rock on the course's signature ninth hole. Observe the abundance of wild flowers and wide variety of birds as you walk the course, but keep an eye on your ball -- Ravens have been known to steal balls as they rest gently on the greens. Don't worry, because if you have a witness, you'll be awarded a free drop according to the "Raven Rule."
Travelling to Wrangell this year? Sign up for these popular golf tournaments:
- Alaska Airlines - July 28-29
- Wells Fargo - August 11-12
- First Bank - August 25-26
- Wrangell Seafoods - September 2-3
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Birch Ridge: Golf with an Irish Twist
 Patrick Cowan has strived to create a "unique, beautiful and challenging golf experience," and he definitely has in the Birch Ridge Golf Course. Birch Ridge Golf Course is located in Soldotna, and just three miles from the most famous salmon fishing river in the world, the Kenai River. While scanning the great view from the fairways you may notice Mt. Redoubt and Mt. Iliamna, a couple of Alaska's active volcanoes. Just don't let the awe-inspiring views distract you from the rolling hills, the signature 2nd hole fountain, or the view of the cozy guest cottages.
"The cottages are an exceptional place to stay," said Cowan. "We offer a golf/cottage package that is totally unique to Alaska golf courses. We are also the only course in Alaska with an Irish Pub on site!"
If you're a tournament player, you have the chance to tee off along side Alaska best golf pros in Birch Ridge's biggest weekend of the year. The event begins the evening of Sunday, July with a cocktail party at the home of hosts Pat and Myrna Cowan. The annual Pro-Am tournament begins the following morning, July 9 and wraps with the All Alaskan Pros Skins game that evening. The event is sponsored by Wells Fargo. So if you're looking for a golf getaway with breathtaking views, great golf and welcoming accommodations, the Cowan's hope you'll look no further than Birch Ridge Golf Course.
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