Michigan Golf Journal July 2021

Michigan Golf Journal Course Review There is a reason the property used to be a full- time Catholic Seminary and chapel dating back to the 1940s – one could literally call the landscape God’s Country. The beautiful, rolling land surrounding the seminary- turned-high-end hotel and retreat center is the current- day setting for the 27 holes of the Inn at St. Johns Golf Course in Plymouth. Picturesque, tree-lined, and filled with wildlife not as often expected in a densely populated area. I have played all three 9s over the years, but mostly recently took on the ‘Matthew’ course (holes 19- 27) that maxes out at 2,900 yards. ‘Mark’ (1-9) is a little bit longer, and the ‘Luke’ course (10-18) from the tips is still only 3,209 yards. In other words, manageable and not too long. In a nutshell, the three golf courses seem to be ideal for leagues and outings. Staff have always been professional and courteous, and with three separate nines, leagues can rotate each week and have a variety of experiences all at one location. And speaking of location, with Inn at St. Johns: 27 Holes of Fun and Beauty By Tom Lang