2017 trip to Wisconsin and Michigan

[Fbgstaff]

So I am looking at putting a trip together for 2017. I would fly into Milwaukee and then drive and start at Lawsonia

 

1. Lawsonia Links

2. Sand Valley

Drive to island casino

3. Timberstone

4. Sweetgrass

5. Greywalls

Then drive to Forest Dunes

7. Play the loop twice

8. Forest dunes.

Then from there thinking of taking Ludington ferry to mantitowac(sp)

Stay in Koehler area

9. Play Bull at Pinehurst farms

Fly out of Milwaukee

 

I know it seems like a lot of driving but I live in Texas so I'm used to it. Is there anything I should change?

[weisse12]

Boyne Highlands in Harbor Springs would be on your way to Forest Dunes. I think they have 10+ courses and the two you should hit would be The Heather and Arthur Hills.

[weisse12]

Albeit a little out of your way, Arcadia Bluffs would be #1 on the must-play Michigan list.

[JNewsted]

That's an A-f'ing-Plus list. If you need more suggestions, think of Arcadia (duh), Kingsley Club, or Belvedere. I love that you're fitting the "Perfect 4some" in there too. I've got Greywalls and Sand Valley this weekend. You're kinda my hero.

[smith851]

Black Lake is directly on the way to Forest Dunes, right off I75 just over an hour away before you get to FD... doesnt get mentioned much but it really is a top public track in Michigan

[Cspackler6]

Wow!

[Cspackler6]

Add Bay harbor and Arcadia maybe

[Fbgstaff]

Black Lake is directly on the way to Forest Dunes, right off I75 just over an hour away before you get to FD... doesnt get mentioned much but it really is a top public track in Michigan

 

Played black lake this summer. Best $45 for golf I have ever spent.

[Fbgstaff]

Already looking like I will fly out of Grand Rapids. So won't be taking ferry. Will probably skip Arcadia, Kingsley and Belvedere. Might try to stick Tullymore or Pilgrims Run in at the end of the trip. Perfect 4 some seems like a no brainer

[VNutz]

Is there anything I should change?

 

Take me with you...

 

I was going to suggest Hemlock if you were in Ludington, although I've not played it. Between Tullymore and Pilgrims Run I'd do Pilgrim's every time. Tullymore I found to be the most overrated, overpriced course I've ever played, and that's not an uncommon opinion. Pilgrim's is one of my favorite courses, ever. I know you mentioned skipping Arcadia, but it's a beautiful course and setting as well.

[crich88848]

You're going to be driving right past Sentry World in Steven's Point, WI. I'd go Lawsonia, Sand Valley, SentryWorld and then head up to the UP. If you're willing to spend the loot, Erin is a short drive from Milwaukee on your way to Lawsonia.

[Mick554]

Already looking like I will fly out of Grand Rapids. So won't be taking ferry. Will probably skip Arcadia, Kingsley and Belvedere. Might try to stick Tullymore or Pilgrims Run in at the end of the trip. Perfect 4 some seems like a no brainer

 

You have a fantastic list here, but I'd reconsider skipping Arcadia. It's an incredible track, especially for the price, and probably has a better lakefront experience than any course on your list, which is part of what defines great golf in this region.

[PuttCurseRepeat]

If I were coming from Texas to loop Lake Michigan, I don't think I could resist the call to Arcadia Bluffs considering how close you will be, relatively. Your list is beyond reproach but, with the possible exception of Sand Valley, there isn't a course which will provide the singular experience of Arcadia Bluffs (apologies to Greywalls etc.).

 

Still, I understand logistics are logistics. Sounds like you'll have a golfing good time no matter what

 

[Fbgstaff]

Decided I am going to take out either sweetgrass or Timberstone and add a night stay at Arcadia. Play a round at Arcadia bluffs and then go to forest dunes for two days. I think my schedule will go as follows

 

1. Fly in/ Lawsonia links

2. Sentry world/ Sand Valley

3. Timberstone or Sweetgrass

4. Greywalls

5. Arcadia Bluffs

6. Forest dunes/ loop

7. Loop/ fly home

[games]

Decided I am going to take out either sweetgrass or Timberstone and add a night stay at Arcadia. Play a round at Arcadia bluffs and then go to forest dunes for two days. I think my schedule will go as follows

 

1. Fly in/ Lawsonia links

2. Sentry world/ Sand Valley

3. Timberstone or Sweetgrass

4. Greywalls

5. Arcadia Bluffs

6. Forest dunes/ loop

7. Loop/ fly home

 

For logistical purposes, unless you must have a links-style course, I would consider replacing Lawsonia with Lake Arrowhead. Driving to and from Lawsonia is a pain. For an extra 45 minutes of driving after you land, you could be at Lake Arrowhead, which is two miles away from Sand Valley and every bit as good as Lawsonia.

 

And, don't skip Timberstone. It's really good.

[BG5]

Have recently played Timberstone and Sweetgrass. I prefer really good course conditions so I would lean towards Sweetgrass. It's a links style but the course is in great shape.

 

Timberstone is still a great track and is cut into some woods but the greens don't run nearly as fast.

[BG5]

To be honest..... Skip both Timberstone and Sweetgrass and okay Bay Harbor Links/Quarry ..... You won't regret it and you can find twighlight rounds for $75. Black Lake in Onaway mich is one other suggestion as its a top 5 course in mich as is bay harbor but you can find deals around $40. Both of these courses are far superior to timber stone and Sweetgrass.

[Gdane]

I've only played each course one time, but when my group played the "perfect foursome" a couple of summers ago we all preferred Sweetgrass over Timberstone. The conditioning was a lot better and the course wasn't nearly as crowded. However, I don't think you could go wrong with either course. If Timberstone was in my back yard I'd try to play it as often as possible.

[cwglum]

If you need to cover both states in the same trip ... you should just start in Michigan and make your way North and then over to Wisconsin.

[zer0]

Decided I am going to take out either sweetgrass or Timberstone and add a night stay at Arcadia. Play a round at Arcadia bluffs and then go to forest dunes for two days. I think my schedule will go as follows

 

1. Fly in/ Lawsonia links

2. Sentry world/ Sand Valley

3. Timberstone or Sweetgrass

4. Greywalls

5. Arcadia Bluffs

6. Forest dunes/ loop

7. Loop/ fly home

 

For logistical purposes, unless you must have a links-style course, I would consider replacing Lawsonia with Lake Arrowhead. Driving to and from Lawsonia is a pain. For an extra 45 minutes of driving after you land, you could be at Lake Arrowhead, which is two miles away from Sand Valley and every bit as good as Lawsonia.

 

And, don't skip Timberstone. It's really good.

 

WORST. POST. EVER.

 

 

Lawsonia is quite possibly the best public course in all of Wisconsin, Lake Arrowhead isn't even in the top 15.

 

OP, do not skip Lawsonia, its worth driving out of the way especially if its just an hour or so out of the way.

[games]

Decided I am going to take out either sweetgrass or Timberstone and add a night stay at Arcadia. Play a round at Arcadia bluffs and then go to forest dunes for two days. I think my schedule will go as follows

 

1. Fly in/ Lawsonia links

2. Sentry world/ Sand Valley

3. Timberstone or Sweetgrass

4. Greywalls

5. Arcadia Bluffs

6. Forest dunes/ loop

7. Loop/ fly home

 

For logistical purposes, unless you must have a links-style course, I would consider replacing Lawsonia with Lake Arrowhead. Driving to and from Lawsonia is a pain. For an extra 45 minutes of driving after you land, you could be at Lake Arrowhead, which is two miles away from Sand Valley and every bit as good as Lawsonia.

 

And, don't skip Timberstone. It's really good.

 

WORST. POST. EVER.

 

 

Lawsonia is quite possibly the best public course in all of Wisconsin, Lake Arrowhead isn't even in the top 15.

 

OP, do not skip Lawsonia, its worth driving out of the way especially if its just an hour or so out of the way.

 

Not concerned about your thoughts.

 

Your 1-star rating of Whistling Straits is all people need to know about you.

[tarheel golf]

So I am looking at putting a trip together for 2017. I would fly into Milwaukee and then drive and start at Lawsonia

 

1. Lawsonia Links

2. Sand Valley

Drive to island casino

3. Timberstone

4. Sweetgrass

5. Greywalls

Then drive to Forest Dunes

7. Play the loop twice

8. Forest dunes.

Then from there thinking of taking Ludington ferry to mantitowac(sp)

Stay in Koehler area

9. Play Bull at Pinehurst farms

Fly out of Milwaukee

 

I know it seems like a lot of driving but I live in Texas so I'm used to it. Is there anything I should change?

 

 

 

Just go back from playing Lawsonia and Sand Valley. Both in great shape.

[crich88848]

I'd never give Whistling Straits a 1 star review. But I have to agree that Lake Arrowhead isn't in the same league as Lawsonia.

[Chanceman]

So I am looking at putting a trip together for 2017. I would fly into Milwaukee and then drive and start at Lawsonia

 

1. Lawsonia Links

2. Sand Valley

Drive to island casino

3. Timberstone

4. Sweetgrass

5. Greywalls

Then drive to Forest Dunes

7. Play the loop twice

8. Forest dunes.

Then from there thinking of taking Ludington ferry to mantitowac(sp)

Stay in Koehler area

9. Play Bull at Pinehurst farms

Fly out of Milwaukee

 

I know it seems like a lot of driving but I live in Texas so I'm used to it. Is there anything I should change?

How did that trip go? I have not seen a review. I would be interested in your view of the courses, the accommodation and also any travel issues you had?