The posting in yesterdays discussion group about Black Rock filing bankruptcy is completely untrue. We are still plowing snow and preparing for 2009. in light of the discussion that followed yesterdays false alarm, i thought i would answer some of the questions/comments.
The Engh course at Black Rock normally opens around April 15th and closes near Halloween. Last year after record snowfall we did not open until June.
Construction was completed on the Weiskopf course last fall. It has not opened and had any play, and we are undetermined until we can see some ground this spring what our opening status is this year. i think there are pictures on our website.
Due to the change in the high end golf real estate market in the last year, we have had to reduce staffing and expenses below historic levels, and continue to refine our operations and scrutinize each expense, as i am fairly certain every club in the country is having to do right now to survive this market.
i have been told by a Boise resident and member that one of the first clubs to file chapter 11 was Tamarack in McCall, and throughout the process they did not miss a day of skiing or golfing due to closure. Luckily, i have no idea what the process entails.