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3月7日 Forest DunesAfter reading the latest version of Great Lakes Golf (March/April), panic set in. Why? The headline story was Forest Dunes 2.0; Northern Michigan's Landmark Course Finds New Purpose. So? Well, they "discovered the public model wasn't the best fit" and they intend to make the course/club private. Apparently, not many people were "beat[ing] a path to its door". Oops, guess that would include me. Even though it has been high on my must-play list since opening in 2002, I just never made it there. I've balked a bit at the $125 greens fee, but it is possible to play in off hours for less. Well, now if they are going private, I better hurry up there before it's completely inaccessible. An additional panic boost came because I've already missed an opportunity to play on another course that is now private. True North. They were public (semi-private, really) for a while. I dilly-dallied going there for the longest time and now I can't, in all likelihood, ever. It makes me ill to look at these photographs and not be able to play the course: [twoguyswhogolf] [fore.tv] [Michigan Golf] [wwjtv] Not good planning on my part, so don't miss out on your chance either. The Forest Dunes course looks beautiful. It is especially compelling now that we're going through one of the snowiest winters on record. May can't get here any sooner. 3月4日 Selfridge Air National Guard BaseAlright, this is bordering on ridiculous. Another golf course is on the chopping block. This time it's the course at Selfridge. This, according to the Selfridge MWR (Morale, Welfare, & Recreation) anyway. They write, "The Golf Course is subject to the BRAC closure, and will be closing 2 September 08." Bummer. At least I had the priviledge of playing the course once. This was when I played with the Greater Macomb Area Golf Association (an amateur golf organization no longer in the GAM Allied Associations list). Back in 1996. Yikes.
What a shame though. The MWR has this to say about the course: "The Selfridge Golf Course was originally established in the late 1940s and is situated at the southeast end of the Selfridge Air National Guard Base flight line. A 2.6 million dollar project in October 1997 resulted in an improved par 72, PGA-sanctioned course complete with large undulating greens, well-drained sand traps, and challenging new hole layouts. The Driving Range features 2 tiers with ample tee space, 5 artificial mats, and 3 large practice target greens along with a practice sand trap. Adjacent to the clubhouse is an 8000 square foot putting green surface with many levels, mounds, and rolls to challenge all players, beginner to pro!"
Maybe someone will buy the place. 3月2日 Sugar Loaf ResortNot that I'm morbid about these things, but it looks like Sugar Loaf Resort near Traverse City is up for sale (closed?) While doing some casual browsing today, I came across the Leelanau News Blog at leelanau.com which has been discussing this very topic. It would appear that the resort is not even open to the public right now and hasn't been for a couple years or more. No golf (and not just because it is winter) and no skiing. Another (golf course) victim of this situation appears to be the Arnold Palmer King's Challenge golf course. That may be old news, however, as the web site for that course is still operational. That's a bit of relief as that course is unique and beautiful. Post your comments here if you know more about this situation. |
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