Scarecrow Sneak Peek
First on the tee at DMK’s latest
If one course is a curiosity and two is a destination, then this summer, the Broken Tee Society will be the ribbon-cutters for Gamble Sands’ coming out party as a bona fide golf landmark. Perched high above the mighty Columbia River Gorge in central Washington, the resort already boasted a breathtaking David McLay-Kidd design (Sands), a wildly entertaining 14-hole short course (Quicksands), and a 150-yard putting course (Cascades) with perhaps the best view in American golf. Now, you’re invited for a two-night summer getaway featuring great food and drink, comfortable accommodations, top-tier fellowship and the chance to be among the very first to play the Scarecrow, Gamble’s new DMK design that opens to the public a few days after we leave town.
Event Details
- Where: Gamble Sands
- When: July 24-26, 2025
- Address: 200 Sands Trail Rd, Brewster, WA 98812
- Holes: 64
- Field Size: 80
- Registration Window: 2/4-18
Golf
- 64 holes of golf
- Two-night stay at Gamble Sands
- 18 holes of preview play on the yet-to-be-opened Scarecrow course
- 18 holes at Sands course
- Two loops at the Quicksands short course
- Late night glow golf at the Cascade putting course
Lodging, food, beverage & more
- Six meals: two breakfasts, two lunches, two dinners
- Gifts from TGJ and our sponsors
- Prizes and awards for low net and low gross
- Beer provided by Golden Road Brewing
Itinerary
July 24
QuickSands
Upon arriving at Gamble Sands, spend the afternoon enjoying a round at the Quicksands short course, followed by a delicious BBQ dinner. End the day with an exciting glow golf experience at the Cascade putting course, making for a memorable evening.
July 25
Scarecrow
Start the day with a hearty breakfast before heading out for a morning preview play at the Scarecrow course. Enjoy a relaxing lunch, then spend the afternoon playing a round at the Quicksands short course. Wrap up the evening with a delicious dinner and a fun glow golf session at the Cascade putting course.
July 26
Sands
Begin the day with a satisfying breakfast before heading out for a morning round at the Sands course. Afterward, enjoy lunch before departing to conclude your trip.
Pricing
Single King: $1,875 per person
Double King: $1,575 per person
Play Scarecrow First
Following his success with Gamble Sands and QuickSands, David McLay-Kidd has added yet another jewel to Brewster with perhaps his boldest build yet: Scarecrow. The course won’t officially open until August, so Broken Tee Society members will be among the very first to play this highly-anticipated new new addition to Gamble Sands.
Registration Rules
- You must be a TGJ member to sign up for Gamble Sands
- Members can place reservation requests from February 4 at 9 a.m. ET to February 18 at 12 p.m. ET.
- Winners will be selected by 3 p.m. ET.
- You may request up to four spots.
- Singles are encouraged to place reservation requests.
- Submitting more than one request will not increase your chances of being chosen. Duplicates will be removed.
- Entries must be paid within 24 hours of receiving the notification email to avoid forfeiting your position in the event.
FAQs
Event Registration & Waitlist Policy
How to Request a Spot
• Reservation requests open at a set time and close at the deadline.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to select your party size and enter your details.
• You must be a Premium member and logged in to your golfersjournal.com account to submit a request
Selection & Payment
• The field is chosen by random drawing. Selected members will be notified via email or text.
• If selected, you have 24 hours to complete registration and payment.
• Failure to pay will result in automatic forfeiture of your spot.
Automatic Waitlist
• All unselected members are automatically added to the waitlist—no extra steps are needed.
• If a spot opens, a new member will be randomly selected from the waitlist.
• There is no set order to the waitlist.
• Members who miss the initial registration window are welcome to join the waitlist at anytime prior to the event.
How will I be notified?
You will be notified by email and or text message. Sign up for text alerts from TGJ here.
How many spots can I purchase?
You may purchase up to four spots
Does my guest have to be a member?
Yes, all guests must be active TGJ members. The best way to bring a non-member guest is to gift them a TGJ membership.
Can I attend as a single?
Yes, almost 50% of event attendees are singles. Bring a friend or come make some new ones. Otherwise, you will be paired with another BTS member at random.
Can I request to be paired with another twosome?
If you have another person or team you’d like to be grouped with, please submit the request on the Guest Details form on the Players Room following your purchase.
Are there handicap / skill requirements?
Players of all skillsets and handicaps are welcome to register. We only ask you are respectful, have fun and keep up with the group ahead of you.
There will be double-bogey max scoring in place.
We require a GHIN or other accredited handicap to participate in the NET division.
What is the cancellation policy?
Pricing is per person. Refunds will be processed once the spot is filled, minus a 5% processing fee. Please email events@golfersjournal.com to request a refund.
What is not included?
Airfare and transportation from the airport is not included in the price.