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Golf Tips and Golf Training DiscussionsThis golf blog is focused at providing the average and beginner golfer with golf tips and information to help you have more fun learning, practicing, and playing golf, improve your golf playing ability, and save money on golf equipment and travel. A Blog for Average and Beginner GolfersSummer Golf Vacation for Everyone The heat and humidity of summer has finally reached south Michigan, but the overall summer has been relatively dry and pleasant. This means that the golfing opportunities have been outstanding.
Here are a few golf courses that I have played recently that will satisfy whatever golf challenge you would like to make for yourself, from most challenging to forgiving -- and a couple of them won't take too big of a bite out of your wallet. Moose Ridge Let's look first at one of the most challenging. Moose Ridge golf course in South Lyon, Michigan is stunning from the clubhouse to the course layout, and presents a significant challenge for most golfers.
A sign in the clubhouse request persons with a handicap greater than single digit to play from no more that the white (middle) tees (6080 yards; Slope 128)
Regardless of which tee you play, you are faced with undulating and sloped fairways, elevation changes, strategic bunkering, and little room for recovery from minor mistakes. That's why even the senior (Gold) tees carry a slope rating of 130.
The greens range from small to large with pin placements in some of the most challenging locations. An approach to the center of the green is often your best choice. The day we played the greens were in excellent condition, but slower than expected (perhaps due to recent heavy rains) compared to when we played the course last year. This is a cart only golf course as the distance between many of the holes is long and the path travels up and down wooded trails. Excellent practice facilities include a driving range, bunker area, and large putting green. The staff is very helpful, can provide services common to private country club courses if you desire (clean your clubs, etc.), and the menu selection and food in the restaurant is excellent. Greens fees, including cart, are $55 on weekends / holidays and $45 weekdays. Seniors (55+) are charged $40 on weekends after 2PM, and $35 on weekdays. Phone 248-446-9030.
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BlogSummer Golf Vacation for Everyone The heat and humidity of summer has finally reached south Michigan, but the overall summer has been relatively dry and pleasant. This means that the golfing opportunities have been outstanding.
Here are a few golf courses that I have played recently that will satisfy whatever golf challenge you would like to make for yourself, from most challenging to forgiving -- and a couple of them won't take too big of a bite out of your wallet. Moose Ridge Let's look first at one of the most challenging. Moose Ridge golf course in South Lyon, Michigan is stunning from the clubhouse to the course layout, and presents a significant challenge for most golfers.
A sign in the clubhouse request persons with a handicap greater than single digit to play from no more that the white (middle) tees (6080 yards; Slope 128)
Regardless of which tee you play, you are faced with undulating and sloped fairways, elevation changes, strategic bunkering, and little room for recovery from minor mistakes. That's why even the senior (Gold) tees carry a slope rating of 130.
The greens range from small to large with pin placements in some of the most challenging locations. An approach to the center of the green is often your best choice. The day we played the greens were in excellent condition, but slower than expected (perhaps due to recent heavy rains) compared to when we played the course last year. This is a cart only golf course as the distance between many of the holes is long and the path travels up and down wooded trails. Excellent practice facilities include a driving range, bunker area, and large putting green. The staff is very helpful, can provide services common to private country club courses if you desire (clean your clubs, etc.), and the menu selection and food in the restaurant is excellent. Greens fees, including cart, are $55 on weekends / holidays and $45 weekdays. Seniors (55+) are charged $40 on weekends after 2PM, and $35 on weekdays. Phone 248-446-9030.
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