All Things Michigan Golf....the Mulligan (MOD EDIT: NO POLITICS, NO COVID-19, NO ECONOMICS)

[Jose c.]

> @Pmookie said:

> There was never a need to join a private club living in Ypsi/Ann Arbor because there were SO many quality courses within 30 miles. I miss “home”, Michigan golf!

> Forest Akers, UpfM, Radrick, Barton Hills, Washtenaw CC, were some I played as a youth and as an adult that I’ll always remember!

 

were sooo lucky in S.Mich. Pierce lk is in great shape,heard Calderon is also in great shape. gonna play it this week.

[Jose c.]

> @Openwater22 said:

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> > @"Jose c." said:

> >

> > this really happened at Grey Walls on back 9 was try to cut the corner on a dogleggd right hole. found my ball and had a good lie,only to plop it into the greenbriar,lol.

>

> Sweetgrass Monday, Sage Run Tuesday, Greywalls Wednesday. :)

>

 

thats the only to do it in my o.p.

[Jose c.]

be careful on #9 @grey walls, if pin is in lower left corner good luck. dont go long and right front is ok. that's Lk Superior in the back ground,stunning.

[Openwater22]

> @odshot68 said:

> > @Openwater22 said:

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> > > @"Jose c." said:

> > >

> > > this really happened at Grey Walls on back 9 was try to cut the corner on a dogleggd right hole. found my ball and had a good lie,only to plop it into the greenbriar,lol.

> >

> > Sweetgrass Monday, Sage Run Tuesday, Greywalls Wednesday. :)

> >

>

> Skip sweet grass and get a couple days at greywalls. Place is sic!

I like Sweetgrass, it's not Greywalls granted, but it's fun and usually in outstanding condition. Plus, all the rounds were purchased from Michigan Turfgrass Foundation charity auction.

 

[odshot68]

> @Openwater22 said:

>

> > @"Jose c." said:

> >

> > this really happened at Grey Walls on back 9 was try to cut the corner on a dogleggd right hole. found my ball and had a good lie,only to plop it into the greenbriar,lol.

>

> Sweetgrass Monday, Sage Run Tuesday, Greywalls Wednesday. :)

>

 

Skip sweet grass and get a couple days at greywalls. Place is sic!> @Openwater22 said:

> > @odshot68 said:

> > > @Openwater22 said:

> > >

> > > > @"Jose c." said:

> > > >

> > > > this really happened at Grey Walls on back 9 was try to cut the corner on a dogleggd right hole. found my ball and had a good lie,only to plop it into the greenbriar,lol.

> > >

> > > Sweetgrass Monday, Sage Run Tuesday, Greywalls Wednesday. :)

> > >

> >

> > Skip sweet grass and get a couple days at greywalls. Place is sic!

> I like Sweetgrass, it's not Greywalls granted, but it's fun and usually in outstanding condition. Plus, all the rounds were purchased from Michigan Turfgrass Foundation charity auction.

>

 

Where would you rate it as top course in state OW?

[Openwater22]

> @odshot68 said:

> > @Openwater22 said:

> >

> > > @"Jose c." said:

> > >

> > > this really happened at Grey Walls on back 9 was try to cut the corner on a dogleggd right hole. found my ball and had a good lie,only to plop it into the greenbriar,lol.

> >

> > Sweetgrass Monday, Sage Run Tuesday, Greywalls Wednesday. :)

> >

>

> Skip sweet grass and get a couple days at greywalls. Place is sic!> @Openwater22 said:

> > > @odshot68 said:

> > > > @Openwater22 said:

> > > >

> > > > > @"Jose c." said:

> > > > >

> > > > > this really happened at Grey Walls on back 9 was try to cut the corner on a dogleggd right hole. found my ball and had a good lie,only to plop it into the greenbriar,lol.

> > > >

> > > > Sweetgrass Monday, Sage Run Tuesday, Greywalls Wednesday. :)

> > > >

> > >

> > > Skip sweet grass and get a couple days at greywalls. Place is sic!

> > I like Sweetgrass, it's not Greywalls granted, but it's fun and usually in outstanding condition. Plus, all the rounds were purchased from Michigan Turfgrass Foundation charity auction.

> >

>

> Where would you rate it as top course in state OW?

Not certain if you're asking about Greywalls or Sweetgrass. If I was doing a top 25, Sweetgrass would be between say 18-25 and Greywalls between 6-10.

 

 

[Openwater22]

Bonus, D1 tournament at Sage Run 9/1 & 9/2. Sparty is there, gonna leave a bit earlier then originally planned and check it out.

[3_Jack_Par]

> @knickerbocker said:

> How did mid-am go?

As usual, the weather was a factor—wind/sporadic rain on the first day, and wind the second day made it tough. I finished just in the top half of the field, after a couple rounds of scraping it around (80 on the Heather, 76 on the Moor). I actually won a skin (with just a birdie, somehow), which was a first for me in a GAM event, and that more than paid for the tournament, so overall not bad. No matter how I play, I love it up there. My wife & I went to TC/Elk Rapids/Bellaire for a few nights beforehand, and stayed an extra day after the tournament at Boyne, and had a great time (it’s an annual trip, and awesome every time). We also took OW’s recommendation and played Elk Rapids GC, and though the phenomenal weather helped, the golf course really is a fun one. Great suggestion!

 

 

[Openwater22]

> @knickerbocker said:

> How did mid-am go?

Well, I didn't finish DFL, so I got that going for me. 88/86. Was wore out mentally, that's my excuse and sticking to it. Finished 3rd out of 38 in a 4 day stroke play event {net} the week prior and played a member/guest the weekend prior. Won a skin on #17 Moor course. Discovered a new to me restaurant, Paper Station Bistro in Harbor Springs. Panko/Parmesan crusted perch was outstanding! Only regret is didn't cross paths with 3j to say hello.

 

[JPG44]

> @Openwater22 said:

> > @odshot68 said:

> > > @Openwater22 said:

> > >

> > > > @"Jose c." said:

> > > >

> > > > this really happened at Grey Walls on back 9 was try to cut the corner on a dogleggd right hole. found my ball and had a good lie,only to plop it into the greenbriar,lol.

> > >

> > > Sweetgrass Monday, Sage Run Tuesday, Greywalls Wednesday. :)

> > >

> >

> > Skip sweet grass and get a couple days at greywalls. Place is sic!

> I like Sweetgrass, it's not Greywalls granted, but it's fun and usually in outstanding condition. Plus, all the rounds were purchased from Michigan Turfgrass Foundation charity auction.

>

 

You ever come and play sweetgrass or graywalls ket me know . I live 20 minutes from graywalls. Some other pretty nice courses up here that you probably haven't played.

[BG5]

I loved Greywalls. Tell us how Sage Run is.... heard mixed reviews but I’m sure it’s great. I love Sweetgrass as well

[HappyGilmoresBoots]

> @JPG44 said:

> > @Openwater22 said:

> > > @odshot68 said:

> > > > @Openwater22 said:

> > > >

> > > > > @"Jose c." said:

> > > > >

> > > > > this really happened at Grey Walls on back 9 was try to cut the corner on a dogleggd right hole. found my ball and had a good lie,only to plop it into the greenbriar,lol.

> > > >

> > > > Sweetgrass Monday, Sage Run Tuesday, Greywalls Wednesday. :)

> > > >

> > >

> > > Skip sweet grass and get a couple days at greywalls. Place is sic!

> > I like Sweetgrass, it's not Greywalls granted, but it's fun and usually in outstanding condition. Plus, all the rounds were purchased from Michigan Turfgrass Foundation charity auction.

> >

>

> You ever come and play sweetgrass or graywalls ket me know . I live 20 minutes from graywalls. Some other pretty nice courses up here that you probably haven't played.

 

I wish I'd seen this yesterday! I played solo on the Heritage course yesterday, after spending most of Friday tapping into my social media buddies from the UP trying to find a partner. Anyway, I had an enjoyable time on my own! It was my first non-scramble in AGES, so I was pretty happy with my results. Par'd out the couple of par 3's on the front 9, but sadly, 3-putted quite a few, and got my ass handed to me on that 8th hole...though, I'm happy to say, I never had to invoke the "if you double par, pick your ball up and head to the next tee" rule.

 

I did learn that I can't hit Vice Drive balls worth a darn. I played the bulk of the round with Bridgestone E6's, but had the most success when I switched to some Noodle Neons.

[JPG44]

> @HappyGilmoresBoots said:

> > @JPG44 said:

> > > @Openwater22 said:

> > > > @odshot68 said:

> > > > > @Openwater22 said:

> > > > >

> > > > > > @"Jose c." said:

> > > > > >

> > > > > > this really happened at Grey Walls on back 9 was try to cut the corner on a dogleggd right hole. found my ball and had a good lie,only to plop it into the greenbriar,lol.

> > > > >

> > > > > Sweetgrass Monday, Sage Run Tuesday, Greywalls Wednesday. :)

> > > > >

> > > >

> > > > Skip sweet grass and get a couple days at greywalls. Place is sic!

> > > I like Sweetgrass, it's not Greywalls granted, but it's fun and usually in outstanding condition. Plus, all the rounds were purchased from Michigan Turfgrass Foundation charity auction.

> > >

> >

> > You ever come and play sweetgrass or graywalls ket me know . I live 20 minutes from graywalls. Some other pretty nice courses up here that you probably haven't played.

>

> I wish I'd seen this yesterday! I played solo on the Heritage course yesterday, after spending most of Friday tapping into my social media buddies from the UP trying to find a partner. Anyway, I had an enjoyable time on my own! It was my first non-scramble in AGES, so I was pretty happy with my results. Par'd out the couple of par 3's on the front 9, but sadly, 3-putted quite a few, and got my **** handed to me on that 8th hole...though, I'm happy to say, I never had to invoke the "if you double par, pick your ball up and head to the next tee" rule.

>

> I did learn that I can't hit Vice Drive balls worth a darn. I played the bulk of the round with Bridgestone E6's, but had the most success when I switched to some Noodle Neons.

 

Any time I'm off and you are playing up here I would be more than happy to play.

[JPG44]

> @BG5 said:

> I loved Greywalls. Tell us how Sage Run is.... heard mixed reviews but I’m sure it’s great. I love Sweetgrass as well

 

Sweetgrass is always good. Guy I play with has 12 free rounds to sage run but unfortunately I have to work. Heard its getting better. I haven't played it yet. Some say its like graywalls where you have to know where to hit it. I will play this month and will report back

 

[jefftomahawk]

> @jefftomahawk said:

> Saturday, the tamaracks for me, then the Quest sunday

Was a great weekend of golf, my father in law was up from Georgia, 84 years young, he had a hole in one Saturday on number 4 at the Tamaracks, he shot his age, i had 79 with some grip changes suggested by my local pro,

Sunday was great at the Quest, good polite people working there, it was a bit tougher track for my father in law, he shot 94, i had 81,

 

all in all, great weather, good company and both courses had nice conditions and people working for them, too bad inquiring in the pro shop, they do nothing for a hole in one, oh well

 

 

[knickerbocker]

Lots of golf this weekend. 54 on Friday, 18 on Saturday and 18 today. I almost played Sunday, but decided to rest my tennis elbow instead.

[kalamazoo]

Super excited about my Epic Flash SZ 9* coming in the mail. This is a big change for a Titleist nut. Anyone else still hoeing this late into the season? :)

[The Big Pinch]

> @nikegolfer1983 said:

> Any recommendations for a nice public course near Ann Arbor? Looking to book something on Sunday of Labor Day Weekend

 

 

[The Big Pinch]

Timber Trace in Pinckney has been in a steady state of decline all summer to the point where it is almost unplayable. Course is not being watered, like a dust bowl out there. Anyone have inside info? My guess is that ownership is killing it so the property can be switched to residential? Fun course with a nice layout, shame it's being killed off.

[HappyGilmoresBoots]

> @"The Big Pinch" said:

> Timber Trace in Pinckney has been in a steady state of decline all summer to the point where it is almost unplayable. Course is not being watered, like a dust bowl out there. Anyone have inside info? My guess is that ownership is killing it so the property can be switched to residential? Fun course with a nice layout, shame it's being killed off.

 

I certainly hope not...I used to work for a developer who built a ton of new homes in and around golf courses in that area, and they had less-than-stellar quality, which led to some interesting issues with the building authorities there.

[Openwater22]

Sweetgrass yesterday. The more I play this course, the better it gets. It's not gonna knock your socks off with elevation changes or dramatic views, but there is not a bad hole out there and some really good ones mixed in. Plus, it's in private club condition with a way better than most practice area. Stay and play pricing is pretty good as well. Sage Run today, if it stops raining.

[Jose c.]

> @Openwater22 said:

> Sweetgrass yesterday. The more I play this course, the better it gets. It's not gonna knock your socks off with elevation changes or dramatic views, but there is not a bad hole out there and some really good ones mixed in. Plus, it's in private club condition with a way better than most practice area. Stay and play pricing is pretty good as well. Sage Run today, if it stops raining.

 

thanks for the review,looking forward to your sage experience. trying to talk a couple guys into doing sage,sweetgrass,grey walls next week.

[3_Jack_Par]

> @Openwater22 said:

> > @knickerbocker said:

> > How did mid-am go?

> Well, I didn't finish DFL, so I got that going for me. 88/86. Was wore out mentally, that's my excuse and sticking to it. Finished 3rd out of 38 in a 4 day stroke play event {net} the week prior and played a member/guest the weekend prior. Won a skin on #17 Moor course. Discovered a new to me restaurant, Paper Station Bistro in Harbor Springs. Panko/Parmesan crusted perch was outstanding! Only regret is didn't cross paths with 3j to say hello.

>

Yeah, I half expected to see you at Teddy Griffin's again -- with your division on the opposite courses each day, and the shotgun on the second day, it was not conducive to that happening. We need to make plans next year to at least make a point of grabbing a beer at some point.

[swizbeatz]

> @"3 Jack Par" said:

> > @Openwater22 said:

> > > @knickerbocker said:

> > > How did mid-am go?

> > Well, I didn't finish DFL, so I got that going for me. 88/86. Was wore out mentally, that's my excuse and sticking to it. Finished 3rd out of 38 in a 4 day stroke play event {net} the week prior and played a member/guest the weekend prior. Won a skin on #17 Moor course. Discovered a new to me restaurant, Paper Station Bistro in Harbor Springs. Panko/Parmesan crusted perch was outstanding! Only regret is didn't cross paths with 3j to say hello.

> >

> Yeah, I half expected to see you at Teddy Griffin's again -- with your division on the opposite courses each day, and the shotgun on the second day, it was not conducive to that happening. We need to make plans next year to at least make a point of grabbing a beer at some point.

 

 

 

Should play in the fall before he heads to Florida. I’ve been wanting to play Meadowbrook before the season is over.

[newoodky]

> @Mclancy94 said:

> Just moved to Lansing, played Hawk Hollow today and was blown away by the condition for a public course!

> Anyone want to tee it up in the Lansing area next week?

 

Mclancy: Fellow Lansing resident and work at MSU. Play in a golf league out at Hawk Hollow and Eagle Eye on Tuesdays. Unfortunately last night tonight. Not sure I can meet up for a round this week due to work, but would for sure tee it up with you sometime. Usually try to play well into the fall. Shoot me a PM if youre interested!

[3_Jack_Par]

> @swizbeatz said:

> > @"3 Jack Par" said:

> > > @Openwater22 said:

> > > > @knickerbocker said:

> > > > How did mid-am go?

> > > Well, I didn't finish DFL, so I got that going for me. 88/86. Was wore out mentally, that's my excuse and sticking to it. Finished 3rd out of 38 in a 4 day stroke play event {net} the week prior and played a member/guest the weekend prior. Won a skin on #17 Moor course. Discovered a new to me restaurant, Paper Station Bistro in Harbor Springs. Panko/Parmesan crusted perch was outstanding! Only regret is didn't cross paths with 3j to say hello.

> > >

> > Yeah, I half expected to see you at Teddy Griffin's again -- with your division on the opposite courses each day, and the shotgun on the second day, it was not conducive to that happening. We need to make plans next year to at least make a point of grabbing a beer at some point.

>

>

>

> Should play in the fall before he heads to Florida. I’ve been wanting to play Meadowbrook before the season is over.

 

Would love to make that happen.

[timbo08]

Quick question for the Arcadia vets. My buddies and I are playing Arcadia on Sunday. Had to go twilight to keep costs down and we have a 4pm tee time. Assuming the weather is good are we getting all 18 in?

[Jose c.]

that time @ Arcadia,depends on cloud cover and people in front of you. odds aren't with you,be in the tee box early every minute counts.

[Openwater22]

> @"3 Jack Par" said:

> > @swizbeatz said:

> > > @"3 Jack Par" said:

> > > > @Openwater22 said:

> > > > > @knickerbocker said:

> > > > > How did mid-am go?

> > > > Well, I didn't finish DFL, so I got that going for me. 88/86. Was wore out mentally, that's my excuse and sticking to it. Finished 3rd out of 38 in a 4 day stroke play event {net} the week prior and played a member/guest the weekend prior. Won a skin on #17 Moor course. Discovered a new to me restaurant, Paper Station Bistro in Harbor Springs. Panko/Parmesan crusted perch was outstanding! Only regret is didn't cross paths with 3j to say hello.

> > > >

> > > Yeah, I half expected to see you at Teddy Griffin's again -- with your division on the opposite courses each day, and the shotgun on the second day, it was not conducive to that happening. We need to make plans next year to at least make a point of grabbing a beer at some point.

> >

> >

> >

> > Should play in the fall before he heads to Florida. I’ve been wanting to play Meadowbrook before the season is over.

>

> Would love to make that happen.

Count me in!

 

 

[itw419]

> @Openwater22 said:

> > @"3 Jack Par" said:

> > > @swizbeatz said:

> > > > @"3 Jack Par" said:

> > > > > @Openwater22 said:

> > > > > > @knickerbocker said:

> > > > > > How did mid-am go?

> > > > > Well, I didn't finish DFL, so I got that going for me. 88/86. Was wore out mentally, that's my excuse and sticking to it. Finished 3rd out of 38 in a 4 day stroke play event {net} the week prior and played a member/guest the weekend prior. Won a skin on #17 Moor course. Discovered a new to me restaurant, Paper Station Bistro in Harbor Springs. Panko/Parmesan crusted perch was outstanding! Only regret is didn't cross paths with 3j to say hello.

> > > > >

> > > > Yeah, I half expected to see you at Teddy Griffin's again -- with your division on the opposite courses each day, and the shotgun on the second day, it was not conducive to that happening. We need to make plans next year to at least make a point of grabbing a beer at some point.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > Should play in the fall before he heads to Florida. I’ve been wanting to play Meadowbrook before the season is over.

> >

> > Would love to make that happen.

> Count me in!

>

>

 

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