Island Resort & Casino Adds Third Course Island Resort & Casino, in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, announced that it will embark on a $19 million capital investment to expand for future growth. The two-year project will feature the development of a new nine-hole golf course, golf shop, and additional convention space. With the increased demand for golf, Island Resort will add a nine-hole course, the Cedar Course, at the Sage Run Golf Course site. The new course will be designed by Paul Albanese, both of our other courses in the morning,” says Tony Mancilla, general manager for Island Resort & Casino. “We decided to add nine holes to accommodate our guests looking for early morning tee times before they head home. We are not adding to Sage Run but making these nine holes their own course.” who also designed the two existing courses at the resort, Sweetgrass and Sage Run. The new course will focus on using the natural landscape and green complexes designed to fit the topographical environment, while offering beauty and strategic play. Golfers will recognize green complexes inspired by C.B. Macdonald’s National Golf Links and Prestwick. “We are very busy in the summer and often booked on By Steve Pike Michigan Golf Journal
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