All Things Michigan Golf.....The Three Putt

[teehilden]

On 5/1/2023 at 11:49 AM, Amarsuperstar said:

 

Well I managed to tear my labrum in the most embarrassing way possible (Throwing a golf club). Anyone have a great recommendation for an Ortho? Willing to drive as far as it takes on a good referral. I have not been impressed with the two surgeons I've used in the past.  

Lol

 

Golf 1

Amarsuperstar 0

 

Hope you have a speedy recovery so you can knot things up on the scoreboard!

[Pepetito]

Anyone play Island Hills in Centreville lately?  Heard conditions were very poor last year.

[Sleeky_D]

My buddy and I are planning our fall golf trip and have settled on Michigan. There will be a group of 4-6 of us and we’re looking to stay at a resort this time. A-ga-ming is one we’re looking at as it seems the value is pretty good. Does anyone have any experience/insight they can share? We’re also open to other resorts if this one isn’t all that great. Most of us live in the Great Plains so courses with the most scenic/unique views would take precedence. 

[1puttTUT]

1 hour ago, Sleeky_D said:

My buddy and I are planning our fall golf trip and have settled on Michigan. There will be a group of 4-6 of us and we’re looking to stay at a resort this time. A-ga-ming is one we’re looking at as it seems the value is pretty good. Does anyone have any experience/insight they can share? We’re also open to other resorts if this one isn’t all that great. Most of us live in the Great Plains so courses with the most scenic/unique views would take precedence. 

 

A-ga-ming us just ok imo. The Sundance course is nice, but I'm not a huge fan of the Torch course.

 

Personally I'd rather stay at Shanty Creek nearby.

[mattsam]

1 hour ago, Sleeky_D said:

My buddy and I are planning our fall golf trip and have settled on Michigan. There will be a group of 4-6 of us and we’re looking to stay at a resort this time. A-ga-ming is one we’re looking at as it seems the value is pretty good. Does anyone have any experience/insight they can share? We’re also open to other resorts if this one isn’t all that great. Most of us live in the Great Plains so courses with the most scenic/unique views would take precedence. 

I really enjoyed Boyne.  Arthur Hills course and Bay Harbor have the views

[odshot68]

Skip it, head to UP and stay at casino and play greywalls and others..

 

[Sleeky_D]

2 hours ago, 1puttTUT said:

 

A-ga-ming us just ok imo. The Sundance course is nice, but I'm not a huge fan of the Torch course.

 

Personally I'd rather stay at Shanty Creek nearby.

 

1 hour ago, mattsam said:

I really enjoyed Boyne.  Arthur Hills course and Bay Harbor have the views

 

1 hour ago, odshot68 said:

Skip it, head to UP and stay at casino and play greywalls and others..

 

100% agree that all these course look better than A-ga-ming haha really like Boyne and shanty creek 

[1puttTUT]

4 hours ago, Sleeky_D said:

 

 

100% agree that all these course look better than A-ga-ming haha really like Boyne and shanty creek 

 

Boyne is great, but I didn't mention it because it's quite pricey these days.

[Sleeky_D]

4 hours ago, 1puttTUT said:

 

Boyne is great, but I didn't mention it because it's quite pricey these days.

I did notice there weren’t any prices on the website- which typically isn’t a good thing. I sent an inquiry this evening so I’ll see what the damage would be 

[cassel191919]

4 hours ago, Sleeky_D said:

I did notice there weren’t any prices on the website- which typically isn’t a good thing. I sent an inquiry this evening so I’ll see what the damage would be 

They've become a little full of themselves the last few years, I think they even took the name Boyne out of their Highlands resort.

[mattsam]

10 minutes ago, cassel191919 said:

They've become a little full of themselves the last few years, I think they even took the name Boyne out of their Highlands resort.

You all are so lucky to have golf prices where they are, especially especially up in the middle tier resort courses.  As you are saying Boyne went up, well I hope so!  Our trip, before Covid, was so inexpensive we couldn’t believe it!  Something like $125 a night with breakfast and a round.  If that’s $300 now that’s still a deal.  I’d pay $200 to play Arthur Hills or Bay Harbor.  

Edited May 22, 2023 by mattsam

[cassel191919]

16 minutes ago, mattsam said:

You all are so lucky to have golf prices where they are, especially especially up in the middle tier resort courses.  As you are saying Boyne went up, well I hope so!  Our trip, before Covid, was so inexpensive we couldn’t believe it!  Something like $125 a night with breakfast and a round.  If that’s $300 now that’s still a deal.  I’d pay $200 to play Arthur Hills or Bay Harbor.  

I think Bay Harbor is charging $350 for a round these days, but yes it used to be way to cheap. I know a spring trip I had quoted for a 2 rounds and a night was more than double the price of the last time I booked it.  

[Bubb]

On 5/21/2023 at 1:29 PM, Sleeky_D said:

My buddy and I are planning our fall golf trip and have settled on Michigan. There will be a group of 4-6 of us and we’re looking to stay at a resort this time. A-ga-ming is one we’re looking at as it seems the value is pretty good. Does anyone have any experience/insight they can share? We’re also open to other resorts if this one isn’t all that great. Most of us live in the Great Plains so courses with the most scenic/unique views would take precedence. 

Take a look at Treetops and Garland. If you opt for Treetops, make sure to mix in the Tribute at Otsego.

[Sleeky_D]

I heard back from Boyne this morning. It looks like it’ll be around ~$1K for 3 nights and 4 days with 3-4 rounds of golf. Looks like they’re charging more for Bay Harbor, Arthur Hills, and Heather. So it’ll be about double the quote we got from A-ga-Ming. Looking into some others people have mentioned as well. Thanks for all the suggestions so far! 

[Sparty4202]

On 4/26/2023 at 8:05 PM, golfortennis said:

 

What about the guy Chris something or other?  I believe a lot of wrx'ers had experience with him?

 

(/ducks.  I'll see myself out.)

 

 

He had a shop in Commerce that closed about 7-8 years ago. He moved up to a shop in E. Lansing for a while but I think he’s out of the golf business. His family owned a jewelry store in Troy in the Top of Troy building…his last name started with a D…I know the name but can’t come close to spelling it..

[golfortennis]

12 minutes ago, Sparty4202 said:

He had a shop in Commerce that closed about 7-8 years ago. He moved up to a shop in E. Lansing for a while but I think he’s out of the golf business. His family owned a jewelry store in Troy in the Top of Troy building…his last name started with a D…I know the name but can’t come close to spelling it..

 

All I recall is that this guy would have been voted most hated man in Michigan if this forum had any influence on the proceedings. I don't really care what his name was, was really just making a joke.  

[StudentGolfer4]

On 5/22/2023 at 8:36 PM, Sleeky_D said:

I heard back from Boyne this morning. It looks like it’ll be around ~$1K for 3 nights and 4 days with 3-4 rounds of golf. Looks like they’re charging more for Bay Harbor, Arthur Hills, and Heather. So it’ll be about double the quote we got from A-ga-Ming. Looking into some others people have mentioned as well. Thanks for all the suggestions so far! 

I would look into Forest Dunes ASAP.  That’s right around what my group paid last year for 3 rounds, 3 nights, and a couple loops around the par 3 course. 

[Bubb]

I’m heading to Traverse City next week and I’ve already booked Arcadia Bluffs, which is one of my all time favorites. I’ve played Kingsley and Lochenheath previously but I don’t think I can get on either now. Can someone please rank these four? We’re going to play two of them. I’ve played them all except the Wolverine but it’s been a few years. Thanks!
 

Wolverine at Grand Traverse 

Bear at Grand Traverse 

Legend at Shanty Creek 

Cedar River at Shanty Creek 

[cassel191919]

12 hours ago, Bubb said:

I’m heading to Traverse City next week and I’ve already booked Arcadia Bluffs, which is one of my all time favorites. I’ve played Kingsley and Lochenheath previously but I don’t think I can get on either now. Can someone please rank these four? We’re going to play two of them. I’ve played them all except the Wolverine but it’s been a few years. Thanks!
 

Wolverine at Grand Traverse 

Bear at Grand Traverse 

Legend at Shanty Creek 

Cedar River at Shanty Creek 

All good courses but i would go cedar river, the bear, the wolverine, the legend. wolverine and legend are close, but the legend gets a little tight in spots.

[Pepetito]

16 hours ago, Bubb said:

I’m heading to Traverse City next week and I’ve already booked Arcadia Bluffs, which is one of my all time favorites. I’ve played Kingsley and Lochenheath previously but I don’t think I can get on either now. Can someone please rank these four? We’re going to play two of them. I’ve played them all except the Wolverine but it’s been a few years. Thanks!
 

Wolverine at Grand Traverse 

Bear at Grand Traverse 

Legend at Shanty Creek 

Cedar River at Shanty Creek 

I think Cedar River is awesome.  Legend was just ok for me.

Cant comment on the Grand traverse courses.

[irishmike27]

17 hours ago, Bubb said:

I’m heading to Traverse City next week and I’ve already booked Arcadia Bluffs, which is one of my all time favorites. I’ve played Kingsley and Lochenheath previously but I don’t think I can get on either now. Can someone please rank these four? We’re going to play two of them. I’ve played them all except the Wolverine but it’s been a few years. Thanks!
 

Wolverine at Grand Traverse 

Bear at Grand Traverse 

Legend at Shanty Creek 

Cedar River at Shanty Creek 

I’d say Cedar River is #1, Legend is #4.

Coin Flip for Bear and Wolverine in the middle.

[odshot68]

Kingsley, Lochenheath, then cedar river skip gtr courses

[3_Jack_Par]

If you go to Shanty Creek, Cedar River + Hawk's Eye is a nice combo. 

 

Edit: I heard this past weekend that Hawk's Eye is now part of Shanty Creek, which seems like a positive development for the course. Maintenance was often an issue there, and I'd think that being part of the larger resort would likely make conditions better on a consistent basis.

Edited June 8, 2023 by 3_Jack_Par

[1puttTUT]

18 minutes ago, 3_Jack_Par said:

If you go to Shanty Creek, Cedar River + Hawk's Eye is a nice combo. 

 

I really like Hawk's Eye. It's a fun course that doesn't beat you up too bad compared to some other good 'up north' tracks.

[golfortennis]

A little off topic, those of you in GR, what is a good liquor store I could expect to find a decent selection of bourbon?  Thinking I will be in that area in about a month, and would want to get a gift for someone. 

[MattSTL88]

15 hours ago, golfortennis said:

A little off topic, those of you in GR, what is a good liquor store I could expect to find a decent selection of bourbon?  Thinking I will be in that area in about a month, and would want to get a gift for someone. 

I've found some good stuff at D. Schulers in Wyoming

[knickerbocker]

16 hours ago, golfortennis said:

A little off topic, those of you in GR, what is a good liquor store I could expect to find a decent selection of bourbon?  Thinking I will be in that area in about a month, and would want to get a gift for someone. 

 

I second D. Schuler's

 

Also:

Total Wine

Rishi's International Beverage

Texas Mart in Kalamazoo

 

 

[golfortennis]

1 hour ago, MattSTL88 said:

I've found some good stuff at D. Schulers in Wyoming

 

1 hour ago, knickerbocker said:

 

I second D. Schuler's

 

Also:

Total Wine

Rishi's International Beverage

Texas Mart in Kalamazoo

 

 

 

Thanks guys.  

[ScuffedDimple]

On 6/1/2023 at 7:09 PM, golfortennis said:

A little off topic, those of you in GR, what is a good liquor store I could expect to find a decent selection of bourbon?  Thinking I will be in that area in about a month, and would want to get a gift for someone. 

If you are on the NE side of town - Crushed Grape is good.

 

https://www.crushedgrapegr.com/

[golfortennis]

Another question for GR guys.  Looks like I might be playing Watermark in a few weeks.  I see on their website they did a redesign in 22.  Was that before or after last season?  Reason I'm asking is whether what is on google maps is actually useful or not in making myself a yardage book.