Matchbook Monday: Kenwanda Golf Course
July 20, 2009 by Mary Jo Manzanares
Filed under Matchbook Monday, Sports & Recreation
Today’s Matchbook Monday comes from a local golf course, Kenwanda, located in Snohomish, Washington. A golf course may be one of the few remaining places that smoking is allowed, but I’m not sure if they still have matchbooks available at the course.
Kenwanda Golf Course is an 18-hole, 5,336 yard long golf course, that offers a challenging course with a beautiful view of the Snohomish River Valley, and Cascade and Olympic Mountain Ranges. There is also a putting green and a cafe.
The name of the course comes from Ken and Wanda Harris, the developers and owners of the course, who personally moved rocks and trees to create the course. The back nine opened in 1967.
Since smoking is no longer allowed in most public places, matchbooks are dying out. You may, however, have some stuffed in a drawer or collecting in a box or vase. It’s one of the most collectible items around. If you have one (or some), take a photo and email it to me, along with any notes or thoughts about where you picked it up. I’ll be happy to feature it for an upcoming Matchbook Monday.
Photo credit: personal collection
