Chamber's Bay announced last week that Chamber's Bay had received another award. 

From a KemperSports press release...

KemperSports is pleased to announce that Chambers Bay, the nationally acclaimed links-style golf course in University Place, Wash., has been selected by the Society of American Travel Writers as a recipient of the 2008 Phoenix Award.

The Phoenix Award is given annually to individuals or organizations who are actively involved in conservation, preservation, beautification and anti-pollution campaigns which further the growth and appeal of North American travel destinations.

“Chambers Bay is truly honored to receive this award from the Society of American Travel Writers,” said Chambers Bay general manager, Matt Allen. “This is a true testament to the commitment we have made to the conservation and preservation of our natural landscape.”

Chambers Bay, the host of the 2015 U.S. Open and the 2010 U.S. Amateur Championships, received the award in its first full year of operation.

The Society of American Travel Writers aims to promote responsible journalism while encouraging the conservation and preservation of travel resources worldwide. For more information about the Society of American Travel Writers, visit their official website at www.satw.org .

For more information on Chambers Bay or Pierce County, visit www.chambersbaygolf.com .