DUNGENESS — The Jamestown S’Klallam tribe soon will close its deal to purchase the Dungeness Golf Course, said Jerry Allen, assistant general manager of the tribe’s 7 Cedars Casino.
Allen said Wednesday that he expects the sale to be finalized by the end of the month.
His estimate came weeks after tribal officials said negotiations would be complete by Nov. 1.
The delay stemmed from questions the golf course’s five-member consortium of owners have regarding special benefits afforded to the most avid players, Allen said.
“They’re worried I’m going to mess around with the memberships,” he said, adding that he has no intention of alienating anyone who enjoys the 18-hole course, pro shop and restaurant.
“I’m going to take care of everybody. I’m in the customer service business,” said Allen, who has overseen a series of renovations and additions to the casino east of Sequim and planned the forthcoming construction of the tribe’s Country Store and Gathering Place on U.S. Highway 101 in Blyn.
The owners of the Dungeness Golf Course are scattered across the Northwest.
Rick Adell, director of golf and spokesman for the owners, did not return calls for comment Friday.
Public, but with members
The Dungeness Golf Course, at 1965 Woodcock Road northwest of Sequim, is public and will remain so under the new owner.
But it also has around 50 people with “full memberships” that include unlimited play seven days a week, unlimited use of the driving range and 25 percent discounts on pro shop merchandise.
The price of such privileges: $14,000.
The course also has “associate” members who pay $1,800 per year for unlimited play five days a week.
A round of golf for a non-member costs $22 during the late fall and winter season.