Golf in Gillette

Gillette is the Campbell County seat and the energy capital of Wyoming's Powder River Basin, home to the largest surface coal mining operations in the United States. The coal seams beneath the surrounding landscape are some of the thickest and most accessible in the world, and the massive strip mines north of the city produce coal that powers electrical generation across the country. Gillette's population has fluctuated dramatically with energy prices, growing explosively in boom years and contracting during downturns. The city has invested significantly in community facilities — including golf courses, recreation centers, and parks — to attract and retain the skilled workforce that the coal industry requires.