Lotspiech set to retire from Mirror Lake

Mirror Lake Golf Course will begin a new chapter in the spring of 2024 as the course management shifts in a direction yet to be determined by the city of Bonners Ferry.

While no one knows where that path will lead, the golf community members and the general public gathered Oct. 21, to pay tribute to retiring Class A PGA Head Professional, Ralph Lotspeich. 

This open house experience allowed players and friends to gather, reminisce, and appreciate the evolution the golf course has made over the past 21 seasons. The celebration itself was emblematic of the vision Lotspeich has sought to foster during his tenure. Former managers and course supporters, who set the foundation for Lotspeich stopped by to share their regards. And this day provided a glimpse into the draw of golf as a lifelong sport. There was laughter, tears, friendly competition, the opportunity to play the course with friends, wonderful refreshments, and the surrounding scenery Mirror Lake Golf Course provides every day.