Michigan Golf Journal August 2021

21 August 2021 www.michigangolfjournal.com variation of rolling terrain sure to provide some side-hill lies. I would call the 6 th the signature hole, a par 3 crossing back over the same creek golfers had to carry off No. 4 tee. The green on 6 is lower than the tee boxes and backs up to Hole 2 that sits high atop the hill separating each green, creating a bowl effect on No. 6. The 8 th hole is a long downhill par 3, giving the course a par 35 overall. Two tall, mature Maple trees really caught my eye. The first is near the right dogleg bend of hole 5, about 60 yards back from the middle of the green and almost middle of the fairway. The second Maple sits at the right front edge of No. 9 green. Both have all the limbs of the lower half trimmed off so golfers can go under the leaves canopy with their approach shots, but slightly off shots could smack right into the thick trunk. Yet like Lee Trevino likes to say, “aim right at the tree trunk and you’re sure to miss it.” That said, they are a little imposing, but will seem very cool come fall color changes. The new Silver Course sits near the Gold Course (est. 1992) on the north side of the road that splits the property. They will be bundled as one 18 course and the current Blue and White Courses will be bundled as a second 18. The original Red Course will be used mostly for a stand-alone 9 that’s popular with the older crowd and beginners but can be added to any mix. A huge newer open-air pavilion can seat 200 people for outings and weddings. MGJ More info at: https://www. saskatoongolf.com/