Michigan Golf Journal May 2020

5 May 2020 www.michigangolfjournal.com total yardage came in at over 7,300 yards. In late April, Bell said a minimal crew was out on the course keeping the grass alive. Fertilizing started April 21 to develop the turf that is there, so as to not lose it. “Even with this delayed start we are still on track to open nine holes for some play, August 1, give or take a week to 10 days,” he added. The second nine received approval from Nicklaus last year but it could require some touch ups from winter winds displacing some sand. “Once Mr. Nicklaus comes back, he will mainly be here to approve the shaping on the last six holes, to meet his expectations,” Bell said. “Could he move a green a little bit, or reshape a dune or a bunker, sure. But once he approves, the irrigation can go in, and we’ll throw seed as fast as we can.” More info: www . americandunesgolfclub . com Thewebsite has been fully redeveloped and tells the full story of American Dunes . MGJ