In 2020, FireLake Golf Course saw its numbers increase and celebrated its best year ever since opening in 1983.
Recent Citizen Potawatomi Nation economic development milestones include new casino games, healthy living and more.
Taking advantage of the late 2015 weather, staff at FireLake Golf Course began the second phase of the course’s long awaited upgrade of the back nine holes. The renovation will include new teeing surfaces, re-contoured fairways, drainage, state of the art irrigation system and wider cart paths. “This course is almost 33 years old, and Read More »
After a slower pace of construction in 2015, the new year looks to be as bright as ever at Citizen Potawatomi Nation as projects large and small are set to be complete. At FireLake Golf Course, the rehab of the back nine holes begins in January. Much of the infrastructure at FireLake – including irrigation, Read More »
Regulars of FireLake Golf Course often see course staff members and other CPN employees finishing off a round in the company of a skinny young man wearing a weathered baseball cap. A favorite amongst the numerous Tribal employees and Fire- Lake regulars, 17-year-old Colton Sonsala used some of the skills he’s picked up at Shawnee, Read More »
Construction is ongoing at FireLake Golf Course as the new clubhouse edges skyward towards completion in the coming year. Along with that progress, course rennovations are ongoing, requiring additional staff to help upgrade FireLake. Working towards that mission will be a new position of Assistant Golf Course Sueprintendent. Pay range: $34-40,000 a year Please click Read More »
For the thirty first year in a row, golfers from around the region will be teeing off at FireLake Golf Course for the annual FireLake Classic. “This is one of our big events,” said FireLake Golf Course Director Chris Chesser. “We get our regular weekly golfers as well as some really good golfers from around Read More »
Attendees who love the links won’t be disappointed by the progress at FireLake Golf Course this year, as participants in this year’s Festival will get a firsthand look at the ongoing progress towards a new clubhouse. Course improvements on holes number 2, 6, 7 and 16 will also give Potawatomi golfers an opportunity to salvage Read More »
SHAWNEE, Okla. — The 30th annual FireLake Classic golf tournament took place July 26-27 at FireLake Golf Course. More than 70 Shawnee and Tecumseh residents played in this year’s event. The tournament consisted of six divisions and is a great opportunity for any skill level to join in on the fun. “The event was Read More »