Golf Digest's list of the Top 100 Places You Can Play includes a wonderful course in Roscommon - Forest Dunes. Instead of giving you a shot-by-shot recounting of my Friday round at this pristine layout (wayyyy too many shots to recount), let me share some scattered thoughts (the only kind I seem to have these days) about the marvelous design and challenge at Forest Dunes.
- For all those who complain about slow greens, welcome to nirvana. The FDunes greens are rolling a bit above 11 and will give you every bit of challenge you pretend you want. In other words, get through your round in under 36 putts and we'll be impressed!
- Spend some time before (and maybe after) your round at the extensive practice facility on property. I haven't seen its equal in this state and often find myself thinking I would be better served to practice for a couple hours instead of revealing my need for practice throughout the round. Then again, I don't really want to give up the chance to play these amazing holes.
- The front 9 brings the forest into play, the back introduces the dunes. By the time you finish, there will be no doubt how the name came about.
- The clubhouse is simply stunning.
- Awards? You want awards? Here they are!
- Golf Digest – Best rates for 36 holes of golf a day - Peak Season, #4 of Top 20 Americas Greatest Public Courses
- Golf Week Magazine Top Public Access Courses in Michigan - # 2 Forest Dunes
- Michigan Golf - Top 100 Golf Courses in Michigan - # 2 Forest Dunes
- Golf Week Magazine – Americas Top 100 Residential Golf Courses - # 27 Forest Dunes
- Golf Week Magazine Top 100 Modern Courses – #84 Forest Dunes
- Golf Digest – 100 Greatest Public Courses – #20 Forest Dunes
- There isn't much to do away from the course here, so be sure and book one of the fantastic stay/play packages. The house you'll stay in is better than the one you live in, and the value of the package gives you unlimited golf, meals, lodging, range access - for less than 2 round of golf would cost. It's a great deal!
OK, enough from me on Forest Dunes. If you've been here, please share your thoughts on the course and experience. I need to go practice!
Golf Digest's list of the Top 100 Places You Can Play includes a wonderful course in Roscommon - Forest Dunes. Instead of giving you a shot-by-shot recounting of my Friday round at this pristine layout (wayyyy too many shots to recount), let me share some scattered thoughts (the only kind I seem to have these days) about the marvelous design and challenge at Forest Dunes.
OK, enough from me on Forest Dunes. If you've been here, please share your thoughts on the course and experience. I need to go practice!
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