Michigan Golf Journal November 2020

25 November 2020 www.michigangolfjournal.com highlighted how well the grass is growing in and becoming lusher, but still features plenty of rollout. • Greywalls (rated No. 2) is an epic design by Michigan native Mike DeVries, utilizing the unique combination of rock and sand underlaying in Marquette near the Lake Superior shoreline. It’s been a magnet to the U.P. for many avid golfers for years. • Timberstone (No. 14) is a Jerry Matthews masterpiece cut through the forests near Iron Mountain, with lots of help way back when from Albanese. Many report that the layout fits like a glove with the natural resources and contours of the land. The fifth independent option is The Heritage Course at the Marquette Golf Club and the front nine is the original course from 1926 designed by William Langford, the only layout on the property before the members added Greywalls. Langford’s nine is highlighted by a ravine that intersects several holes, and classic greens in full Langford style. Holes 15- 18 of the later-built back nine has significant up and down land movement with steeper elevation changes and unique mounding used to make golfers think. I was unable to play the course due to time constraints, but I will not make that same mistake next time. The Hannahville Indian Community Tribal Council approved a $30 Million expansion of the Island Resort and Casino Hotel to include over 100 new hotel rooms, in response to high customer demand. The addition, connected to the south end of the current 11 story Palm Tower and includes three guest elevators and lobby, is now under construction. A high- end dining option as well as convention space are planned for the top floor. The expansion also includes a pool with water park features designed for kids and young adults under 18. More information at: https://www. islandresortandcasino. com/island-golf/perfect- 4some MGJ