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Firewheel Golf Park (Lakes)

Garland, TX — Harbor Shores Golf Club in Benton Harbor, Michigan, stands as the state's sole Jack Nicklaus Signature Course on Lake Michigan, a testament to the Golden Bear's design philosophy of challenging golfers to play intelligently. Nicklaus masterfully integrated four exceptionally diverse types of terrain into the 18-hole layout, creating a dynamic and strategic experience. The course features three dramatic holes with sweeping views of Lake Michigan, while ten holes border the picturesque Paw Paw River, Ox Creek, and its wetlands. A notable signature hole, like #14, exemplifies the course's transformative story, having been reimagined from a former industrial site into a spectacular golfing challenge. The greens are renowned for their complexity and undulations, demanding precision and thoughtful approach shots. Harbor Shores was named the 2024 Michigan Golf Course of the Year, a recognition of its spectacular layout and challenging yet fair play. This course offers a truly unique and memorable round, blending natural beauty with strategic design, making it a must-play for any golf enthusiast.

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Type

Parkland

Region

South Central

LooperScore

70.0

Holes

Par

Design & architects

Dick Phelps — architect

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Elk Ridge Golf Course, nestled in Atlanta, Michigan, is a testament to architect Harry Bowers' design philosophy, which prioritizes the essential elements of golf course architecture and the principle that form follows function. This approach has resulted in a course that offers both terrific views and challenging play, earning it a spot as #95 in Golf Digest's 1993 rankings of the 100 greatest public golf courses. The course is renowned for its dramatic elevation changes and stunning vistas of northern Montmorency County, particularly breathtaking in the autumn. Golfers will find themselves tested by the course's greens, which are characterized by significant slopes, built-in levels, undulations, and steep ridges, demanding precise putting. While the course maintains a links-style feel, trees do come into play, though without overly penalizing errant shots. A notable, albeit quirky, feature mentioned in some reviews is the 'Pig Bunker,' adding a unique touch to the course. Elk Ridge offers a memorable and strategic golfing experience, where the natural beauty of the Michigan landscape is seamlessly integrated with a thoughtfully designed layout.

78.0 LooperScore

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