Can confirm, fall golf in MI is real nice. Be prepared for layers in the morning but temps are usually beautiful by 2pm
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It’s supposed to be in the 60s here over the weekend, so definitely bring layers. I’ve never played Hawkshead but am a fan of the Ravines. They usually do a decent job keeping it up but I haven’t been there in the fall.
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Pretty much the only time I play the Ravines is in the fall or spring so it isn’t $90 - it’s always in good condition, if maybe a bit wet in spots if it rained recently. Hawkshead, I’ve only played once in the spring and it was firm and in good shape then
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I’ll second Stella’s. Great selection of whiskey’s and cheap beer. A rotating selection of good beers. And the best burgers in the US of A
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Last chance yall! come play some golf in Cadillac tomorrow or try and win a sweet putter!
there are only 5 tickets sold for this putter so far, its basically stealin!
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Hello Michigan people! More specifically - Detroit area refugees - I am going to be in town for work Oct 9-12 - have a free morning, early afternoon on Monday the 10th. Wondering if anyone might be keen to meet up and play, show me the Detroit golf scene?!
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Greetings Mitten Staters, I’ll also be in the Detroit area for an overnight before heading up to Forest Dunes. I’ve snagged an 8:03 tee time at Washtenaw on Sunday 10/9 for just myself but the other 3 spots are still open. If anyone wants to join for a morning round, go snag a spot and let me know! Also looking to play Rackham on Wednesday morning 10/12 before I fly out. Lmk if you’re interested in joining for that. Really excited to get back to MI, think it might be the most underrated state in the country
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FYI to the Michiganders and Detroiters…
I too will be invading the D on 10/10 for a round with @Bunk.
Rackham? Hollow? Trace?
Where should we prioritize, and who wants in?
Bring it.
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Do not play pine trace. Conditions continue to be abysmal and they’re charging full freight.
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@Bunk
I’m playing in another event so I wouldn’t be able to join, but here’s how I would rate the Metro Detroit courses:
Top Tier:
The Orchards
Shepherd’s Hollow
University of Michigan
Next Tier:
Greystone
Boulder Pointe
Links of Novi
Lakes of Taylor
Northville Hills
Copper Hills
Pheasant Run
Washtenaw
Rackham (less quality but has the original Ross back 9 and NLU connection)
Haven’t played but heard good things:
Moose Ridge
Coyote Preserve
Eagle Crest
Hope that helps!
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Just personal preference but I’d skip Greystone all together. It’s a lot of target golf with next to no strategy. It’s too hard. Sure, some pretty holes but it’s all looks IMO.
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100% co-sign this. It’s like the course you want to play when you first get into golf (which is what i did) and then when you learn more about the game and courses, it’s pretty meh for me. would not go back, unless backed into a corner.
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Washtenaw is a great choice. Little further south to Monroe CC is great too. Ross design that’s been fucked with but you can still see it. Conditions are pretty solid too.
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https://refuge.nolayingup.com/t/michigan-golf/18866/571?u=bpmcelhiney
I posted a golf trip question in the thread above. Hoping some of you guys that have played Arcadia and Forest Dunes can help me out! Thanks!
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I got you boss. HMU if you have other questions.
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the drive from Forest Dunes to Arcadia was much further than i thought. much further. i’ve lived here pretty much my whole life and i drastically underestiamted it.
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100 miles and you can’t take any major highways…
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Hope to see some of you there! It’s going to be a really unique and fun day of golf.
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Anyone live in Lansing? Heard Eagle Eye is good? looking for Recs
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