Forest Lake Country Club in Bloomfield Hills renovation work started last month. The course will remain open but will have temporary greens and several holes will close through the rest of the 2023 golf season. Michigan-based architect, Chris Wilczynski is working with superintendent Ryan Moore on the project Forest Lake project. The original 1926 design, by William Diddel, an Indiana-based architect, was one of the founding members of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA). Jeff Racher, head golf professional, said the primary goal is to expand the practice range by 50 yards. The sixth green will be moved to a spot behind No. 18 green. “It’s changing the yardage a little bit and changing the elevation some but it will have a similar green complex with a few bunkers added.” They are also reworking the staging area, adding fairway bunkers, plus moving fairway bunkers to address the landing areas. Tree removal and the Michigan Courses Investing In Upgrades While golf participation and demand for more golf continues to increase across Michigan so has the investment in the game by clubs and resorts in the state. Forest Lake Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, White Lake Golf Club near Muskegon in Whitehall, Pine Lake Country Club in West Bloomfield, BOYNE Golf in Northern Michigan and Saint John’s Resort in Plymouth have significant course construction projects in progress. By Greg Johnson, GAM.org Michigan Golf Journal
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