

There are four sets of tee boxes, beginning with the black tees measuring 6,504 yards with a 136 slope rating. The white tees play to 5,842 yards/125 slope and are our recommendation to the average golfer, who will find a mix of even lies on ample fairways to challenging ones with the ball below, above or sideways in your stance. Two sets of


Outstanding (see the last photo in this review). The most impressive and also the most challenging aspect of the course, however, are the considerable undulations andĮlevation changes from tee to green. The tall poles on the fairways serve as directional guides on several holes, and the 100/150/200 yardage stakes on all par fours and fives
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Tree-lined fairways. Though the tips play to just 6,504 yards, low handicappers will have all they can handle and will need consistent iron play to reach the challenging greenĬomplexes that are often flanked by trees, mounding and sand traps, with some very undulating putting surfaces.īlack Bear was awarded 3-1/2 stars by Golf Digest Places to Play. On property is a grass range and huge practice green for chipping and putting, and a spacious clubhouse withĪ pro shop and restaurant lounge that can accommodate groups of various sizes for outings and special events. The view of the 18th green from the picture window is Quite beautiful, and the layout is designed to fit the natural lay of the land, featuring a diversified terrain that combines Scottish links style hole with the traditional northern Michigan Michigan Golf Course Review - A U-tube video is available at the bottom of this review.īlack Bear in Vanderbilt - 10 minutes north of Gaylord is an interesting and challenging design - one that will test your ability on approaches and putting. The environment here is To visit this course's website click here.
