Michigan Golf Journal November 2021

A course built on and in a former quarry that mined sand and other minerals is without a doubt a very unique property. The biggest concern shared by other golfers who learned that it was my last stop on the trip was about the large number of blind shots. I found there were plenty, seemingly caused by huge hills of mining leftovers, combined with even bigger gouged out patches of earth used as hazards of sand waste area. We’ll give it a few extra points for being designed by an MSU Turf grad, the late Mike Strantz. The elevated views were spectacular with the green grass/tan sand features contrast, in which one look announced, ‘you are not getting around this course today on the ground.’ The modern-course features set up well for target golf for golfers who like that style. My wife talked with a foursome that said they have so much fun there they were going out in the afternoon for another round. The 4-night stay was very comfortable at Hilton Garden Inn in Aberdeen, a wonderful new hotel catering to visitors in the region. Excellent in-house, fair-priced restaurant and bar with great sleeping rooms and amenities like an outdoor pool and small putting green outside the front lobby says you’re at the Home of Golf. MGJ 33 November 2021 www.michigangolfjournal.com Tobacco Road: