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G o l f C o u r s e s
| Firefly Golf Links ($32-$42)
18 holes with cart |
7795 S. Clare Ave. · (989) 386.3510
Clare, MI 48617 |
| Built in the early 1930's, Firefly is Clare County's oldest golf course.
With the 1992 expansion to 18 holes, it became one of the most in demand courses in the area. Exacting greens, water on 13
holes and Bluegrass fairways built through gently rolling woodlands make Firefly a challenge whatever your handicap. Sightings
of White Tail deer, Blue Heron, Snappy the turtle, and other wildlife add to your pleasurable round. The clubhouse includes
the Pro Shop and The Brassie Lounge with a hearty sandwich menu, cocktails, beer, wine and soft drinks. Our friendly atmosphere
will keep you returning again and again. Web Site: fireflygolflinks.com. Email: reservations@fireflygolflinks.com. |
| Forest Dunes Golf Club ($75-$125)
18 holes with cart |
6399 Forest Dunes Dr. · (989) 275.0700
Roscommon, MI 48653 |
| Named one of the Top 100 Golf Courses by Golf Digest, Forest Dunes
Golf Club is an 18-hole championship track and part of a private real estate development. The course was designed by British
Open champion and architect Tom Weiskopf, and opened for play in 2002. The course design evokes the feel of Weiskopf’s
other courses, and contains a mix of styles, from traditional parkland to links style holes. There are many natural sand dunes
and native grasses throughout, as well as towering pines lining several fairways. The course was constructed over rolling
terrain and the large greens are undulating and fast. Water comes into play on six holes and there is extensive bunkering
throughout the course, adding to the challenge of Forest Dunes. the course plays from 5,097 to 7,104-yards and there are several
tees, including a set for juniors, to accommodate all skill levels. ' e club includes a 15-acre practice facility, 2-acre
putting course, and a “playoff ” 19th hole - a 117-yard, par 3 over water to a green guarded by a bunker in its
center. A spectacular new clubhouse welcomes golfers to the course. Web Site: Www.forestdunesgolf.com E-mail forestdunes@i2k.com |
| Fox Run Country Club ($30-$40)
18 holes with cart |
5825 W. Four Mile Rd. · (989) 348.4343
Grayling, MI 49738 |
| Located just one half mile from I-75 at Exit 251. This course has 18
holes at par 72 with 6362 yards. It is a great place to begin or end your Northern Michigan golf trip. The course features
tree lined, gently rolling fairways, challenging greens, marshes, and water. All this adds up to a great course for golfers
of all abilities. Built on 225 acres of scenic northern Michigan hardwoods, Fox Run off ers tree-lined fairways, marsh holes,
heather rough and undulating greens to test players of all abilities. A large club house includes a fully equipped pro shop,
as well as a lounge and restaurant featuring cocktails, sandwiches, and a variety of other snacks and beverages. A grass tee
driving range, practice bunkers, putting greens, and lessons with PGA golf professional Bob Koutnik are also available. Web
Site: www.foxruncc.com. Email: foxrun@i2k.com |
| Pine View Highlands ($25-$30)
18 holes with cart |
4761 W. Houghton Lake Dr. · (989) 366.7726
Houghton Lake, MI 48629 |
| An affordable, scenic, meticulously maintained golf course with 18
holes playing to a par 71 with a slope rating of 123. Pine View Highlands Golf Course is situated amidst towering red and
white pines and has rolling terrain with panoramic views of the lake. Located on Houghton Lake Drive (M-55) Pine View Highlands
Golf Course is easily accessible and only a few minutes from most of the area’s hotels. The course is 5922 yards from
the Blue Tees and 5935 from the White Tees. Golfers of all skill levels are welcome at Pine View Highlands Golf Course. Golf
packages are available through participating hotels in the Houghton Lake/Roscommon area. While in the area, come and enjoy
a round of golf with us. Email: lafontaine@aol.com. |
| Quest Golf Club ($48-$57) 18 holes with cart |
116 Quest Dr. · (989) 422.4516
Houghton Lake, MI 48629 |
| It is hard to believe that a golf course with a 4-star Golf Digest
rating, and one that has been selected in Michigan’s top ten, as well one of the top 100 in the country for pace of
play, can be considered as one of Michigan’s best kept secrets – but it is true! This is an extremely player friendly
golf facility, with a layout and slope rating challenging enough for an interesting and enjoyable round for all levels of
players. With 5 sets of tee boxes, you can choose your own medicine here. The gold tees measure nearly 6800 yards, the middles
6059 and the fronts 5020, with the slopes varying between 136 and 117. The course itself is aesthetically beautiful, with
well-sculpted tee boxes and fairways, and wonderfully conditioned greens. Hazards of some form - water, bunkers and trees
lurk on nearly every hole, and mild elevation changes add to the environment without making the course play too diffi cult.
You should be able to score your handicap here. A spacious grass driving range and two putting greens, along with a short
game area with practice bunker are on property. |
| Snow Snake Ski & Golf ($32-$42)
18 holes with cart |
3407 E. Mannsiding Rd. · (989) 539.6583
Harrison, MI 48625 |
| Snowsnake Golf Course in Harrison boasts of a “up north golf
course- nearby” – and the layout certainly backs up this statement. Tree lined fairways and sloped, undulating
greens provide the challenge in a secluded environment with naturally rolling terrain. The hills, ravines and dense woods
create the opportunity for a great variety in design, with numerous holes playing from elevated tees and strategic doglegs
bending both right and left. The by product is a beautiful and short but challenging design, that is geared towards the “shot
maker”. The grip it and rip mentality will not come in handy here, as careful thought must be applied on nearly every
hole. Land it on the well kept fairways, which frequently are narrow, and a good score is very possible. Stray to either side
and you will be playing out of gnarly rough. Prior course knowledge is also a great advantage here, especially when applied
to placement of approaches on the medium sized putting surfaces, which are more sloped than undulating. Knowing which ones
are sloped front to back, back to front or side to side can certainly help to save some strokes. Web Site: www.snowsnake.net
Email: SnoSnake@glccomputers.com |
| Tamaracks Golf Course ($28-$32)
18 holes with cart |
8900 North Clare Ave. · (989) 539.5441
Harrison, MI 48625 |
| Tamaracks Golf Course, where nature plays with every foursome, is Northern
Michigan quality golf featuring an 18 hole course that provides a challenge for all levels of players. Nine of the Tamaracks
Golf Course’s 18 holes feature water hazards. This 5,760 yard par 70 golf course is located just 20 miles south of Houghton
Lake off U.S. 127. It provides a good starting or ending point for your upcoming golf vacation. You can play here on your
way up north or on your way home while staying in the Houghton Lake area. The Tamaracks Golf Course provides cart and club
rentals. The course opens in early April and remains open through the month of October. A snack bar is also available. The
Tamaracks Golf Course offers a friendly atmosphere to enjoy a day of golf. Built in 1982, Tamarack Golf Course offers a driving
range and practice area for those golfers wishing to fine tune their game before heading to the first tee. |
| The Dream Golf Resort ($60-$70)
18 holes with cart |
5266 Old 76 (M-55) · (800) 833. 7326
West Branch, MI 48661 |
| The Dream Golf Club in West Branch is a 4-star (Golf Digest) Jeff Gorney
design cut through hardwoods along a spectacular rolling terrain. Large, mildly undulating bent grass greens provide some
of the best putting surfaces in the state. They are complimented by the sculpted tee areas, high quality bunkers, and manicured
fairways which make this course a memorable golf experience. The Dream is a family owned and operated golf property providing
great, friendly service and together with the Nightmare (establishes a wonderful one two punch for the area). The clubhouse
at the Dream includes the basics – a small but effi cient pro shop, and a grill that features hot and cold sandwiches,
beverages and snacks. Web Site: www.teedream.com. Email: teedream@yahoo.com. |
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The Nightmare ($60-$70) 18 holes
with cart
Dream/Nightmare Combo ($110-$125) 18 holes with
cart |
5745 Old 76 (M-55) · (989) 345.1500
West Branch, MI 48661 |
| The Nightmare is the sister course to The Dream in West Branch, creating
a one two combination that puts this area on the map of Michigan’s “must play” golf destinations. The gorgeous
landscape includes thoughtfully designed flower beds, rock retaining and draining structures on tees and cart paths where
necessary, and the natural beauty of the rolling Northern Michigan terrain. The clubhouse is simple in its amenities, but
the practice area includes an oversized putting/chipping green and a huge grass range with target areas. Water coolers are
not an afterthought – they are conveniently provided at the tee areas on every other hole! Signature features include
generously sculpted bent grass fairways and huge, mildly undulating greens that though less than a year old on our June 2004
visit, rolled quick & true and were an absolute joy to putt on. The sand bunkers located strategically near the landing
areas off the tee and greenside, are of similar high quality. Web Site: golfnightmare.com |
| West Branch Country Club ($46-$52)
18 holes with cart |
198 Fairview Road · (989) 345.2501
West Branch, MI 48661 |
| It is difficult to pick the best features at the West Branch Country
Club (Open to the Public). From the well maintained fairways and greens to the pleasant surroundings of tree-lined fairways
and well placed bunkers you will enjoy your day at West Branch. PGA Professional John Thibault will welcome you to the modern,
spacious clubhouse and his well-stocked pro shop. The bar and lounge, open seven days a week during the golf season, has excellent
food, good service and moderate prices. Like many northern Michigan golf courses, the front nine and back nines were built
in diff erent generations. The front nine is wide open with velvety smooth greens, while the newer nine is sculpted from mature
forests. As the round progresses club selection off the tee becomes increasingly more important as landing areas are tight
and the trees are thick. Maintenance of the golf course is truly exceptional. Greens are fast and true. You’ll like
the West Branch Country Club, it is fun to play, subtle and not unbearably difficult. conveniently located, just east of West
Branch, only three miles north of I-75. |
| White Deer Country Club ($32)
18 holes with cart |
1309 Bright Angel Dr. · (989) 366.5812
Prudenville, MI 48651 |
| White Deer Country Club is a picturesque 18 hole facility near the
shores of Houghton Lake. Playing 6322 yards from the blue tees, White Deer Country Club is an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon.
The course features ten par 4 holes, four Par 3 and four Par 5 holes over the Par 72 track. Playing from the Blue Tees golfers
will enjoy the ninth hole with its 532 yard, Par 5 layout along a tree-lined fairway. Beginners are welcomed as well as the
seasoned golfers to enjoy the wooded but friendly layout, as each hole provides a sporty yet challenging golf experience.
A pleasant combination of water hazards and sand bunkers make the course interesting yet accommodating to the average golfer.
This well maintained golf course will be a great addition to your vacation golf experience. Located just off Houghton Lake
Drive (M-55) on Bright Angel Drive in Prudenville makes this a great golf course to add to your Houghton Lake golf package.
Email: whitedeercc@hotmail. |
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