Spring in Wisconsin brings two things; Misquotes and Pure Michigan commercials. For the last 5 years, Michigan's tourism arm has targeted Southeasten Wisconsin with countless billboards, radio spots and TV commercials. The first time I saw the golf commercial featuring Michigan Native and Actor, Tim Allen I remembered being wowed by the message, the delivery and the beautiful photography.
Pure Michigan Ad
Recently, I traveled to one of the premier golf destinations in the Wolverine state, the Traverse City Area. Golf junkies take note, Michigan is in the Eastern standard time zone, making it possible to golf as late as 10:00pm. Making it possible to golf 36, 45 or even 54 holes in a day.
Top Tracks - Traverse City - Northern Michigan
Traverse City, nestled at the head of beautiful crystal-clear Grand Traverse Bay, on the northwestern shores of Lake Michigan. The region features endless miles of sugar-sand beaches, great family recreation, boutique shopping, winery tours, fabulous dining, casino gaming and most importantly championship golf.Bay Harbor Golf Club The golf resort features 3 distinct nines. The Links mirrors an Irish seaside experience with magnificent views of the lake. The Quarry weaves thru an expansive shale quarry complete with dramatic elevation changes along and through gorges and cliffs. The Preserve carves through Michigan woodlands and wetlands that features a double green in the parkland setting. Bay Harbor Golf Club 3600 Village Harbor Drive, Bay Harbor, Michigan 49770 www.innatbayharbor.com
Dunmaglas Golf Course Off the beaten path in Northern Michigan lies Dunmaglas. Sheltered from distractions, the course provides a pure and unspoiled golfing experience. Ranked as one of the Best 50 Upscale Courses in the United States by Golf Digest, this 6,897-yard masterpiece features 18 of the most scenic and breathtaking holes you will ever play.
Dunmaglas Golf Course 09031 Boyne City Road Charlevoix, MI 49720 (231) 547-4653 www.dunmaglas.com
Boyne Highlands Resort Boyne Highlands is a Michigan destination in itself with four courses. The Heather by Robert Trent Jones BOYNE's very first course, The Heather, has stood the test of time as an elite, best of the best, championship course. Arthur Hills course features generous fairways, elevation changes and intense greens. The Donald Ross Memorial is a composite of classic golf holes designed by Donald Ross in the early part of the century and re-created at BOYNE from some of the architect's most renowned courses including Oakland Hills, Seminole Golf Club, Pinehurst #2, Inverness, and Oak Hill. The Moor features numerous doglegs, marshes and water holes along its 6850 yards. A well designed course for players of all levels.
Boyne Highlands Resort 600 Highland Drive Harbor Springs, Michigan 49740 231-526-3000 www.boyne.com
Hidden River Casting Club Located less than ten miles from Boyne Highlands Resort, this northern Michigan gem affords visitors an unforgettable setting, impeccable course conditions, exceptional guest service and an exquisite menu. Whether you visit frequently or are a first time visitor, you can immediately recognize that Hidden River is unique from other courses in northern Michigan.
Hidden River Golf & Casting Club 7688 Maple River Road Brutus, MI 49716 231-529-4653 www.hiddenriver.com
Explore this region and the other great destinations online, your trip begins at Michigan.orgMichigan.org.
