Michigan Golf Journal July 2019

three days, pick teams, determine the games, and watch games on more than 30 huge TVs and enjoyed great food and drink. Following 36 holes on day one, we slept in and had a nice breakfast at Firekeepers before heading back over to Sage Run for a mid-morning round. We mixed up some tees for this round moving forward and making some of the shorter holes, like 8 and 16, even more fun. These two-short par 4s are a riot, especially 16, where you can drive it up over the hill. We did the same thing on 9 and 18 making the two par 5s reachable for most of the group. The view from 18 tee is the most scenic view on the course. One of the great aspects of Sage Run is that the course can play over 7,000 yards for collegiate players, who will be playing in the first ever Island Resort Collegiate Championship September 1-2, and be a fun challenge from 6,100 yards like we played it at on this day, which was so much fun and what golf needs to be more like. Following golf and lunch, we relaxed, enjoyed the casino, and a few of us snuck over to the new Drift Spa, which was most impressive. Following the much-needed therapeutic massage and great atmosphere, I realized that my wife and her friends would love the Island. It is a perfect destination for the women who take golf adventures or just want to combine spa and gaming with a golf getaway. For dinner that evening we enjoyed the 5 Bridges Steak & Seafood House. I actually called the day before and reserved the private room in the back, which made for a wonderful evening of laughs and storytelling amongst friends. Whether you are a group of guys looking for a great buddy trip destination, women looking for a great golf and spa destination, or just golfers looking to escape the stress of the big city and experience a fun golf vacation among the scenic beauty of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, plan a trip to the Island Resort. Visit www. islandresortgolf.com . Michigan Golf Journal Get UP to the U.P.