THE CHIEF GOLF COURSE

The rolling hardwood forests of northern Michigan frame this compelling public track where elevation changes and mature trees demand precise shot-making on every hole. Strategic bunkering and well-positioned water hazards punish wayward drives, while the undulating greens reward approach shots struck with both distance control and proper trajectory. What separates this layout from the crowded field of Michigan golf is its ability to test scratch players without overwhelming weekend warriors—a balance few architects achieve in the Great Lakes region.