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

[VNutz]

On 7/27/2021 at 12:16 PM, postfold said:

Anyone familiar with any par 3/executive courses in roughly the general Grand Rapids/Muskegon/Holland triangle?  I'm drawing a complete blank.  Want to get a brand new golfer out and don't want to overwhelm him.

Saskatoon had a nice little 3 hole course that was great for beginners.

[HappyGilmoresBoots]

10 hours ago, JMosey said:

Heading up to Marquette this weekend so my son can have a college tour (that's making me feel old!). We have a tee-time at Greywalls on Sunday... pretty stoked, but thought I'd reach out to see if anyone had any advice?  I'm around an 18 handicap and my biggest struggle is accuracy off the tee.  My wife is a beginner who loves golf but is perfectly content to pick her ball up and drop by mine if the course is too difficult or if it's just really busy.  Can't wait to get up there!

 

 

Hey, I went to that school!  I've never played Greywalls, but I have played the Heritage...I know GW is in a whole different ballpark, but the views are awesome all the way around!

[timbo08]

On 7/29/2021 at 10:24 AM, BG5 said:

Sounds like an epic trip.  Please let me know the conditions of the Tribute and Hawkseye.....I want to head up there this year and those two were on my list since its been over 4 years since playing both

Agreed, very curious on the Tribute!  And enjoy the Larceny! I had a bottle that was a gift sitting on my bar for longer than it should have been because when I cracked it last weekend I really enjoyed it.  I've got some New Riff I am looking forward to trying this weekend. 

[Curmudg3on]

Our group played Fox Hills yesterday and I was very surprised that conditions were superb.   With all of the rain we've had the few previous days I expected it to be wet, it was not. 

[Jose c.]

1 hour ago, DennyJones said:

Our group played Fox Hills yesterday and I was very surprised that conditions were superb.   With all of the rain we've had the few previous days I expected it to be wet, it was not. 

Played leslie park and thought the same thing.Local conditions seem really good for all the rain we've gotten.  On another note,The mosquitos at pierce lk are horrible on back 9.

Edited July 31, 2021 by Jose c.

[Curmudg3on]

48 minutes ago, Jose c. said:

The mosquitos at pierce lk are horrible on back 9.

 

It's usually a blood feast for the 'skitos. 

[1puttTUT]

On 7/30/2021 at 10:49 AM, timbo08 said:

Agreed, very curious on the Tribute!  And enjoy the Larceny! I had a bottle that was a gift sitting on my bar for longer than it should have been because when I cracked it last weekend I really enjoyed it.  I've got some New Riff I am looking forward to trying this weekend. 

 

All the courses were in great shape. My only complaint would be the bunkers on The Legend being kinda rocky.

 

None of the greens were rolling crazy fast, probably 10.5 give or take 0.5 on all courses. The pins on the Legend the day we played were ridiculous.

 

The weather was perfect and we had a blast. In need of lots and lots of sleep now!

[HappyGilmoresBoots]

So, West Michigan...Grand Rapids (preferably the western burbs) to the Lakeshore.  Can anyone recommend a good instructor?

[CRDuffy21]

On 7/31/2021 at 8:19 AM, Jose c. said:

Played leslie park and thought the same thing.Local conditions seem really good for all the rain we've gotten.  On another note,The mosquitos at pierce lk are horrible on back 9.

 

Heard good things about Leslie Park. Just started a job in Ann Arbor, wondering how the course is. Any thoughts? 

[Curmudg3on]

7 hours ago, CRDuffy21 said:

 

Heard good things about Leslie Park. Just started a job in Ann Arbor, wondering how the course is. Any thoughts? 

 

I've played it several times.   You'll enjoy it.   It seems to always be in great shape.   It can be challenging with risks and rewards.   

[3_Jack_Par]

On 8/1/2021 at 8:53 PM, 1puttTUT said:

 

All the courses were in great shape. My only complaint would be the bunkers on The Legend being kinda rocky.

 

None of the greens were rolling crazy fast, probably 10.5 give or take 0.5 on all courses. The pins on the Legend the day we played were ridiculous.

 

The weather was perfect and we had a blast. In need of lots and lots of sleep now!

How was the Tribute? I have always really liked that course, but it had really fallen into rough shape toward the end of the run with the previous idiot owners. I'd be glad to hear if it's made a comeback and is in better shape now.

[cassel191919]

2 hours ago, 3_Jack_Par said:

How was the Tribute? I have always really liked that course, but it had really fallen into rough shape toward the end of the run with the previous idiot owners. I'd be glad to hear if it's made a comeback and is in better shape now.

It was in very good shape when I played it in June, the greens were a little soft but pretty sure they had a lot of rain before I played.

[1puttTUT]

9 hours ago, 3_Jack_Par said:

How was the Tribute? I have always really liked that course, but it had really fallen into rough shape toward the end of the run with the previous idiot owners. I'd be glad to hear if it's made a comeback and is in better shape now.

 

I thought it was in good shape, especially for $70!

[mckennwa]

Anyone been to Treetops lately?  I hear the conditions might be a little rough. Just curious….  Thanks. 

[Jose c.]

On 8/2/2021 at 9:46 AM, CRDuffy21 said:

 

Heard good things about Leslie Park. Just started a job in Ann Arbor, wondering how the course is. Any thoughts? 

Just a really fun course,the greens roll really nice. It's a beautiful piece of property old park setting with alot of topography. 

[putterboy75]

Anyone played Manistee Golf & CC just south of both Arcadia's? I've heard great things, but any thoughts would be helpful before I decide if I should drive to play it.

[HappyGilmoresBoots]

10 hours ago, putterboy75 said:

Anyone played Manistee Golf & CC just south of both Arcadia's? I've heard great things, but any thoughts would be helpful before I decide if I should drive to play it.

That one's definitely on my list.  My dad and uncles played it last week and said it was in pretty good shape.

[VNutz]

On 8/6/2021 at 11:15 PM, putterboy75 said:

Anyone played Manistee Golf & CC just south of both Arcadia's? I've heard great things, but any thoughts would be helpful before I decide if I should drive to play it.

I played it a few years back. To be honest it's a fairly forgettable course, aside from a few holes along the lake which are pretty cool, but nothing and I mean NOTHING like Arcadia.

[timbo08]

3 hours ago, VNutz said:

I played it a few years back. To be honest it's a fairly forgettable course, aside from a few holes along the lake which are pretty cool, but nothing and I mean NOTHING like Arcadia.

Agreed, other than the fact that it was basically dirt cheap and you were paying for a few cool views of the lake, nothing to write home about.  Pretty old course with smaller greens, some tee boxes dangerously close to greens as well.  For $25-$30 for 18 with a cart on the weekend, you won't be mad you played it.  If you don't mind spending a bit more I'd say Manistee National would be a better golf experience personally. 

[gfranktw7]

On 8/1/2021 at 8:13 PM, HappyGilmoresBoots said:

So, West Michigan...Grand Rapids (preferably the western burbs) to the Lakeshore.  Can anyone recommend a good instructor?

Ian Hughes or Andrew Engels at GolfTEC. Excellent guys. I know players of all skill levels they work with. When I used to live there, I got to know them very well.

[putterboy75]

@VNutz @timbo08 this is very helpful, thanks for sharing. There's not many views that I've ever seen that come close to Arcadia, but still glad you clarified. I read this to mean I shouldn't go out of my way to play just Manistee CC, but if I'm already in the area, then it's a good warmup.

 

 

[JPG44]

On 7/29/2021 at 8:59 AM, JMosey said:

Heading up to Marquette this weekend so my son can have a college tour (that's making me feel old!). We have a tee-time at Greywalls on Sunday... pretty stoked, but thought I'd reach out to see if anyone had any advice?  I'm around an 18 handicap and my biggest struggle is accuracy off the tee.  My wife is a beginner who loves golf but is perfectly content to pick her ball up and drop by mine if the course is too difficult or if it's just really busy.  Can't wait to get up there!

 

 

Wish I would of saw this earlier. Could of helped out. Live 10 minutes from Greywalls. Played there the other day. Tough greens. How did you do?

[JPG44]

Going to visit my son in Cleveland this week. Was thinking about playing Black Lake on the way home. Any advice, course condition? Will be playing alone if I can get on. Thanks

[1puttTUT]

2 hours ago, JPG44 said:

Going to visit my son in Cleveland this week. Was thinking about playing Black Lake on the way home. Any advice, course condition? Will be playing alone if I can get on. Thanks

 

The Black Lake I know is a fantastic course, although nowhere near Cleveland 🤔

[JPG44]

9 minutes ago, 1puttTUT said:

 

The Black Lake I know is a fantastic course, although nowhere near Cleveland 🤔

I will be going by there on my way home to the UP. Haha sorry for the confusion

[HappyGilmoresBoots]

15 hours ago, JPG44 said:

Wish I would of saw this earlier. Could of helped out. Live 10 minutes from Greywalls. Played there the other day. Tough greens. How did you do?

I might hit you up later this fall if my wife runs the Marquette Marathon, if that's alright with you.

[JPG44]

5 hours ago, HappyGilmoresBoots said:

I might hit you up later this fall if my wife runs the Marquette Marathon, if that's alright with you.

You bet. Might be able to get another couple free rounds.

[JMosey]

On 8/14/2021 at 7:47 PM, JPG44 said:

Wish I would of saw this earlier. Could of helped out. Live 10 minutes from Greywalls. Played there the other day. Tough greens. How did you do?

The course absolutely destroyed me!  The yardage books were helpful but it was like I had never swung a club in my wife.  On the bright side, some of the deflections off of the granite walls were almost as spectacular as the views!

[Ger21]

Need to get my loft & lies adjusted. Anywhere good on the east/northeast side? I live near New Baltimore, but work in Fraser/Roseville area.

 

If Carls is the best place, I can drive over there after work.

 

Thanks.

Edited August 16, 2021 by Ger21

[JPG44]

4 hours ago, JMosey said:

The course absolutely destroyed me!  The yardage books were helpful but it was like I had never swung a club in my wife.  On the bright side, some of the deflections off of the granite walls were almost as spectacular as the views!

Haha me too. It's just a tough course. False fronts are brutal.