Photo Galleries
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Watch out for the woods at Coyote Golf Club in Lyon Township
Trouble lurks at the back of the property of Coyote Golf Club in New Hudson. A thick patch of forest hides the best stretch of golf -- holes 4-7. "We call it the Amen corner," said General Manager/Director of Golf Jason Raney. "Usually you can put together a good round if you get through there unscathed."
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The Resorts at Tullymore & St. Ives mature into a star-studded golf destination in Stanwood
The Resorts of Tullymore & St. Ives in Stanwood, Mich. have grown steadily over the past five years. It's still not a full-service resort, but the addition of a variety of lodging has helped it become one of the best golf destinations in Michigan for stay-and-play vacation packages.
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Watch out for wetlands at challenging Inkster Valley Golf Club in Wayne County
Playing Inkster Valley Golf Club for the first time causes undue stress, fear and sometimes even sheer bewilderment. But once players solve the riddle, they tend to fall for this demanding municipal golf course owned by Wayne County. "For your buck, this is the best course around," said Kevin Adams of Garden City, Michigan.
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Rediscover Donald Ross at Warren Valley Golf Club in Dearborn Heights
There are two kinds of customers these days at Warren Valley Golf Club, a 36-hole muni owned by Wayne County: Those looking for an affordable fast round of golf and the purists who come to honor the legacy of Donald Ross.
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Savor the views playing The Jackal Golf Club at Mt. Brighton
The views from the top of the ski hill make the day on The Jackal Golf Club at Mt. Brighton. Michigan-based architect Jerry Matthews designed the 6,702-yard course in 2001, capitalizing on the wild changes in elevation. The first tee shot is a harrowing plunge to a fairway below. It's a grand introduction to a tough golf course filled with dramatic moments.
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Masterpiece golf course at Treetops Resort in Gaylord still lives up to its name
The Masterpiece Course, which opened in 1987, is the toughest of all the golf courses at Treetops Resort in Gaylord. From the daunting opening tee shot over a ridge to the final approach shot over a narrow neck of fairway, this Robert Trent Jones Sr. course delights -- as long as you don't take your score too seriously.
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LochenHeath Golf Club in Williamsburg: Making the most of its second chance
LochenHeath Golf Club, which originally opened in 2001, closed for all of 2009 and most of 2010 until it was purchased by new owners, who opened the Steve Smyers design for 2011. LochenHeath gives players of this public course a feeling they've snuck into a private club. Jason Scott Deegan shows us more in this photo gallery.
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Swampfire Course at Garland Lodge and Resort gives a taste of coastal Carolina golf in northern Michigan
Designed by Ron Otto, the Swampfire Course at Garland Lodge and Resort plays 6,854 yards from the championship tees with three forward sets. With water on 16 holes, Swampfire is undoubtedly the wettest of the Garland foursome. It plays something similar to a coastal Carolina course with tall pines, narrow doglegs and lots of small ponds and lakes. Many of the holes require some kind of water carry en route to the green.
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Devil's Ridge Golf Club in Oakland County boasts a northern Michigan feel
Devil's Ridge Golf Club in northern Oakland County has all of the trappings of a northern Michigan course without the four-hour trek up I-75. There is no development around the course, the service is superb, the price is right and the conditions of the bent grass fairways and greens are flawless. See the breathtaking views at Devil's Ridge in this photo gallery.
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Fountains golf course at Garland Lodge and Resort in Lewiston features plenty of water
The Fountains Course is one of four championship designs at Garland Lodge and Resort in Lewiston. And, as would be expected by its name, the Fountains is known for its abundance of water. Half of the 18 holes (six par 3s, par 4s and par 5s) offer a water challenge, as you will see in this photo gallery.
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