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September 23, 2009
Getting U.P. and Down |
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Michigan's Upper Peninsula (the "U.P.") is a golfing destination that should be on your bucket list, especially now when the fall colors are showing off.
An example of U.P. courses that are O.K.—and then some—is the Paul Albanese-designed Sweetgrass Golf Club.
Course highlights:
- Wide fairways—about time!
- Two drivable par 4s—if you dare, break out the big dog.
- A Biarritz green that has a deep gully bisecting the middle—hope for a middle pin placement.
- Each hole incorporates a special trait paying homage to the Hannahville Band of the Potawatomi Nation—we like and respect that.
- An island green par-3—somehow mulligan shots can stay dry.
- Zero houses along the course—crazy, but true.
- 22,000-square-foot shared green for the par-5 9th and par-5 18th holes—nice, but both holes are uphill and guarded by waterfalls, so don't bother going for this green in two.
Course lowlight:
- Adding up your score—you'll want to play it again. Second time around, you'll drop six strokes!
More about Sweetgrass and the Island Resort & Casino.
Photo courtesy of Brian Oar.
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