A-Ga-Ming Stakes Its Claim As A Top Michigan Golf Destination shot-makers course that favors accuracy over length. Water comes into play on 11 of the 18 holes, as well as an abundance of mature woodlands. Torch is known as one of the most scenic golf courses in all of northern Michigan. Sundance opened to rave reviews in June 2005. It sits on glacier-carved bluffs and exemplifies the extraordinary natural beauty of northwest Michigan. With wide, playable fairways, superbly sculpted greens, vast windswept bunkers, heather-clad mounding and spectacular vistas, Sundance will delight the scratch golfer or a newly fledged beginner. Located just east of Grand Traverse Bay, along the shores of Torch Lake, the A-Ga-Ming Resort features four courses, Sundance, Charlevoix, Antrim Dells and the Torch. Each with its own history. It has grown to become a very popular Michigan golfing destination. As young Central Michigan alumni, Mike Brown and Larry Lavely moved to Northern Michigan and bought their first A-Ga-Ming course in 1996. A-Ga-Ming is native American for, “on the shore.’’ With nearby Torch Lake and Grand Traverse Bay, that’s exactly what these courses are. By Len Ziehm In the 1970’s, Roy Wetmore designed the original nine holes at A-Ga-Ming and Chick Harbert constructed the second nine in 1986. Well regarded Michigan golf architect Jerry Matthews has also added some touches to the course over the years. Matthews is also responsible for Charlevoix Country Club and Antrim Dells. The original A-Ga-Ming course was rerouted by Matthews, in 2005 and renamed the Torch. It is situated majestically on the ridges above Torch Lake and provides outstanding views. Playing nearly 6,700 yards from the tips, Torch is a challenging
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