Was fortunate to live in Ann Arbor the past year and play as much MI golf as possible, so @Godmar passed this along and gave me a “hall pass” to rep the Fresh Coast Flock in NYC.
Such a great organization so an easy win-win to be able to donate and receive a polo. Thanks for setting this up @jawnnypage.
Hell yeah man! If you head back this way for a visit let’s tee it up!
Current situation at Arcadia:
Also super weird:
Guy’s timeline has unmistakably Arcadia pictures all over it, but doesn’t want Arcadia in his bio or mentioned in the comments? I’m going to assume it’s due to their weird ass ownership that turns down free publicity from NLU.
What is the sand situation? Wind blowing a bunch onto the course or something?
If last March is any indication, it seems to be something they battle every spring:
Perhaps it has something to do with them clear cutting a forest on a sand dune in order to build the course? I don’t know if they are related at all, but it’s hard to separate this course from it’s construction history, in my mind.
That is a crazy amount of sand!
Free top dressing? My family has a home near there and the grass just grows through it eventually. I’m sure Arcadia wont just sit around and wait for that though.
Last call for MI matchplay action. I’ll set up the bracket tomorrow!
Edit: Matchups are live in the google sheet! Additional info posted in the FCF.
Clawson, MI.
I may have totally missed this, but when do first round matches need to be completed?
Yo Yo! If anyone is interested, I do an event down in Indiana each year. It is at 2 courses one of which is maybe my favorite in the midwest. If you don’t mind a bit of a drive, it’s a great time.
This looks awesome and I would most def be interested if I wasn’t going to be out of the country.
I think it’s a really fun course. Not going to blow your mind but definitely a fun layout!
I’m staying a night out near Brighton for work and was hoping to sneak out after my work is done for the day if it’s not too wet. Anyone know any good courses in the area that are potentially open?
I’ll list a few, but you’ll have to call to check if they are open. That will probably be the biggest question mark in the next few weeks. These are in a rough order for proximity to Brighton and quality based on previous seasons.
Moose Ridge (opens 4/1 according to website)
The Majestic at Lake Walden (not sure when they open)
Kensington Metropark GC
Lyon Oaks GC
Tyrone Hills GC (always open. Walked it two weeks ago - condition OK)
I’ve driven by Tyrone Hills 800 times. Seems like someone is always on the course, regardless of the weather or time of year.
The rolling land there looks pretty amazing, but from the highway it looks like probably not a great course. Thoughts?
Moose ridge is dope. Dunham hills is also legit
It’s fine. There’s some quirk but I enjoy it. There’s not much to it but I don’t think you’d have a bad time.
I’m from Fenton so there’s a little bias but I spent my summers on the water and not the course.