crafted this ‘American Links’ style course in 2017 and course raters for the national golf magazines swooned. As its name suggests, the course sits on one of the highest points in Kalamazoo County. It’s a rugged, mostly down service, pillow mints and “welcome” goodie bags, be forewarned: Gull Lake View is not that, catering to mostly the “guys trip” demographic with everything-you-need-andnothing-you-don’t lodging, comfortable beds, refrigerators, microwaves, big screens and indestructible furniture. Go to dinner in bustling Kalamazoo, home of Western Michigan University, as well breweries, such as Bell’s, which has its own restaurant. Gull Lake View Resort might not be the ideal honeymoon getaway, but if moderately priced golf within a reasonable driving distance of Chicago is tree-free landscape with roller coaster greens and plenty of wind. The other five courses are no slouches either, but a bit more traditional, parklandstyle, perfect for outings and golfers of various skills. If the word “resort” conjures visions of valet parking, turn-
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