Michigan Golf Journal May 2021

The par 3 No. 17 is the course’s signature hole with a carry over the elbow bend of the Chippewa River about 90 feet below, to a bowl-shaped green complex that’s been expanded recently when new tee boxes were also added. Don’t hurriedly play the par three 17 th hole; relish it – because 18 (my second favorite) will come soon enough. The PohlCat has long been a fan favorite stopping point in Mt. Pleasant for golfers heading Up North. Several times I have placed it on my top- 10 places to play fall golf with its wide variety of tree colors. After the Round: The bar and grill area mentioned above is on the quality high-end of what most public courses offer. The hamburgers, chicken options and various wrap sandwiches are excellent. All can be enjoyed indoors with a bank of windows along the 100-foot-plus veranda or enjoyed outdoors where you can heckle your golf league buddies coming up 18 – or just relax with one of the nicer in-land views in Michigan that’s not on a Great Lake. The clubhouse has a 300-seat banquet hall to compliment the permanent structure outdoors located near the expansive driving range/practice area that seats about half that number. Both provide the community great options for weddings, proms, graduations and charity outings. If you’re not hitting the ball well before or after the round and want a lesson with a Ryder Cupper, that pretty rare opportunity is available in group and corporate outing settings. “You are welcome to play out here, we are excited to have you here – and we want you to come back again,” Paesens said. “The last five years (since an ownership change) we’ve been able to connect better with the community, there’s more local traffic here, people are embracing the PohlCat and it’s becoming home to a lot of people now.” Are you next? MGJ 15 May 2021 www.michigangolfjournal.com Lodging Partners of PohlCat Golf Course: Soaring Eagle Casino Doherty Hotel Baymont Inn Holiday Inn