Whether you have played a course 20+ times a year or looking to play the course for the first time, insights from an insider can help enhance your golf experience. Below is an interview with Jerry Roman who shares some valuable tidbits about the course, memorable holes and must eats and treats at the 19th.
Give Our Readers An Overview of the Golf Course/Property Experience Hidden River Golf and Casting Club where you'll discover impeccable course conditions, exceptional service and an exquisite menu. Upon arrival, you will immediately recognize that Hidden River is unique to other courses in northern Michigan. The setting's tranquility is easily noticed, as are the towering pines and attention to detail. Plan time to visit the clubhouse, as well as our Rainbow Room restaurant and patio. The patio overlooks the Maple River which gracefully flows through the property. Hidden River Golf & Casting Club is rated among the top courses around, yet green fees are a surprising value. Whether on a golf vacation, visiting for the day or you live in this beautiful area, you're sure to find reasons for us to welcome you and often welcome you back!
What Tips or Local Knowledge Would You Provide To Help Them Score Better At Your Course?
Choose the proper tees. The course plays long for what the yardage shows on the scorecard.
Course designer, W. Bruce Matthews, III, sums it up:
"I really like Hidden River because, if played from the correct tees, it offers a demanding but fair test of golf amid beautiful surroundings. Too many golfers play at 6800 yards and that's wrong for 90% of them. I made sure it was playable too with minimal forced carries. I truly believe it's one of the most unsung courses in northern Michigan, and I'm always happy to hear it's very popular with local golfers."
Recent Awards or What You Are Most Proud About The Course?
Top 20 best you can play in Michigan Golfweek 2013
Top 4 Golf Course Restaurants in the Mid West PGA Travel 2008
4 1/2 Stars Places to Play Golf Digest 2007
What Is The Signature, Most Talked About, or Most Photographed Hole?
Hole #9---Everyone loves a drop shot par-three and this one is to a small green. If you're on the green you're not far from the cup. There's a trout-shaped bunker left of the green that the original owner planned. Alert to stage-minded golfers: you might have an audience - the clubhouse patio is on the other side of the river.
What Is Your Favorite Hole? Any Tips to Play It? My favorite hole is number 6. Long par 4 dogleg left. Make sure to not cut too much off the corner. Hitting the fairway is a must to set up a long approach shot. Walking off the green with par or better is a job well done.
Must Have Dish or Drink after the round at the 19th Hole? Parmesan Encrusted Whitefish Finished with classic lemon capper beurre blanc sauce.
Who Holds Course Record and What Was Their Score? Kyle Roman Back Tees 67
Back Tee Stats Par: 72 Yardage: 7101 Slope: 138 Rating: 74.3
More Information Hidden River Golf & Casting Club 7688 Maple River Road Brutus, MI, 49716 (231) 529-4653 www.hiddenriver.com
