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Boyne – Bay Harbor Golf Club

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2013 is the year to play at Bay Harbor Golf Club

Take advantage of our lowest pricing ever on daily rates -or- add a round at Bay Harbor to any BOYNE golf package for as low as $45! Call 800.462.6963 and ask our reservations agent for more details.

Our northern Michigan golf courses showcase sweeping shoreline bluffs, dunes, rugged rock formations and verdant woodlands converge in the form of three nine-hole courses on the banks of Lake Michigan’s Little Traverse Bay. Each golf course possesses a distinct character and flavor that challenge every skill level.

Designed by Arthur Hills, the three ‘nines’ are all paired with a different finishing nine, forming three championship 18 hole routings. These combinations are The Links and The Quarry; The Quarry and The Preserve; The Preserve and The Links. Play your favorite or challenge all of Arthur’s 27!

The Links
Reminiscent of great Irish seaside courses. Miles of Lake Michigan shoreline form a backdrop for this incomparable beauty, accented with towering bluffs and dunes.

The Quarry
Already on the list of the world’s most unique, The Quarry winds its way around and through an immense shale quarry, complete with a 40-foot gorge, stone cliffs, natural ponds and a gentle waterfall.

The Preserve
This natural beauty is a haven for wildlife and golfers alike. Stately hardwoods tower over lush grasses, wildflowers and wetlands- all within earshot of Lake Michigan’s shores.

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August 28, 2008 |

Bay Harbor – Crooked Tree Course

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The Crooked Tree Golf Club is perched on bluffs high above Bay Harbor and near Petoskey Michigan.

The course was sculpted from centuries-old hardwoods, and the back nine opens to breathtaking views of Little Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan.

Though it is the shortest of the BOYNE courses, blind shots and incredible greens will challenge and delight you all the way through your round.

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August 26, 2008 |

Boyne Highlands – The Heather

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BOYNE’s very first golf course, The Heather by Robert Trent Jones has stood the test of time as an elite, best of the best, championship course. Its wonderful test of golf, combined with some of the most premier playing conditions in the mid-west, is why the Golf Association of Michigan selected The Heather as the host site for the 100th Michigan Amateur in 2011.

Ranked as one of the “Top 100 Courses You Can Play ” by Golf Magazine, and “50 Best Courses for Women” by Golf for Women. Take your shots along wide tree-lined fairways, while manuvering your way around sculpted bunkers and daunting water hazards. The Heather boasts a masterful combination of challenging shots and beautiful scenery. Explore all of BOYNE’s Michigan golf resorts and courses today.

Caddie service is available with advance reservation to enhance your experience when playing The Heather. Rates for a walking caddie are $45 + gratuity, per person for 18 holes. To reserve your caddie, please call the Caddie Reservation line at 231.526.3138.

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August 24, 2008 |

Boyne Highlands – The Arthur Hills

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An amazing spectacle of design and beauty. A colossal course that requires patience and respect. The Arthur Hills course boasts many traps and hazards to trip up even the best of players. A must-play course for every serious golfer.

Arthur Hills trademarks are all throughout with generous fairways leading to intense green complexes, beautiful use of the natural land, multiple playing strategies leading to plenty of rewards… but none without a risk!

Explore all 9 of our picturesque courses and book your Michigan golf resort vacation today!

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August 22, 2008 |

Boyne Highlands – The Donald Ross Memorial

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Where else can you experience playing the combined history of 14 U.S. Opens, 11 PGA Championships, 8 U.S. Amateurs, and 3 Ryder Cups all in 4 hours?

The Donald Ross Memorial is a composite of classic golf holes designed by Donald Ross in the early part of the century and re-created at BOYNE from some of the architect’s most renowned golf courses including Oakland Hills, Seminole Golf Club, Pinehurst #2, Inverness, and Oak Hill.

Explore our hole-by-hole description of the Donald Ross Memorial to learn the entire story of this modern marvel in golf course architecture and experience true golfing in northern Michigan today!

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August 20, 2008 |

Boyne Highlands – The Moor

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The Moor features numerous doglegs, marshes and water holes along its 6850 yards. A well designed course for players of all levels. The Moor was the second course built at Boyne Highlands and is host to many exciting events including the AJGA’s Coca-Cola Championship (July), Kircher Cup (September), and Harbor Cup (October).

Caddie service is available with advance reservation to enhance your experience when playing The Moor. Rates for a walking caddie are $45 + gratuity, per person for 18 holes. To reserve your caddie, please call the Caddie Reservation line at 231.526.3138.

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August 18, 2008 |

Boyne Mountain – The Monument

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The Monument golf course is a composite of dramatic and challenging golf holes of widely varying character, reflecting the distinct design philosophies of such noted architects as Donald Ross, Dr. Alister Mackenzie, Robert Trent Jones, George Fazio, and Pete Dye.

It is dedicated to great golf course architecture and to those who have left lasting imprints on the game. Holes are dedicated to these players and contributors to the game of golf, making the monument a one of a kind -playable hall of fame.

The Monument Hall of Fame

Hole #1 | Byron Nelson
Hole #2 | Melvin ‘Chick’ Harbert
Hole #3 | Peggy Kirk Bell
Hole #5 | Walter Hagen
Hole #6 | Paul Runyan
Hole #7 | Jim Flick
Hole #9 | J.P. McCarthy
Hole #10 | Kathy Withworth, Glenn Hamilton Johnson
Hole #11 | Gene Sarazen
Hole #14 | Bobby Jones
Hole #16 | Everett Kircher
Hole #17 | Chuck Kocsis
Hole #18 | Sam Snead

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August 16, 2008 |

Boyne Mountain – The Alpine

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Home of the Tournament of Champions, The Alpine weaves down the mountainside toward spectacular Deer Lake. Stunning vistas with strategically placed water hazards and bunkers provide a thrilling round. Rich in character, memories are sure to follow you long after your round is complete.

The Alpine has a great deal of diversity in its layout, yet seamlessly flows from one hole to the next. The front nine is constantly tempting and testing you with its sly charm and if you find yourself in the middle of a good round, stay patient and consider each shot by itself, for the finish will certainly make you hang on to your hat.

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August 14, 2008 |

Boyne – Hidden River Golf & Casting Club

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Located less than ten miles from Boyne Highlands Resort, this northern Michigan gem affords visitors an unforgettable setting, impeccable course conditions, exceptional guest service and an exquisite menu. Whether you visit frequently or are a first time visitor, you can immediately recognize that Hidden River is unique from other courses in northern Michigan. From the moment you arrive, you will feel the tranquility of the Hidden River where tall pines, exquisitely manicured grounds, and the Maple River surround you.

Hidden River offers a demanding but fair test of golf amid beautiful northern Michigan surroundings. The course is enjoyable with minimal forced carries. Architect: W. Bruce Matthews III

Hidden River Golf and Casting Club is rated among the top courses in northern Michigan and greens fees are a great value.

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August 12, 2008 |

A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort – Antrim Dells

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Designed by Jerry Matthews, the Dells is rated 4.5 stars by Golf Digest and overlooks beautiful Lake Michigan. The front nine is more spacious and features hills, sand and water and is a parkland type course with room to miss the fairway now and then. The back nine is cut through the trees with water and sand coming in to play as well. Combine all the natural terrain features of this cleverly cut golf course with winds coming off of Lake Michigan from the west and you have a great course that can play different every time out.

After a round of golf, have lunch or cocktails in the rustic chalet clubhouse overlooking the course. Relax and enjoy its picturesque views of lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay or even dine with us on weekends and enjoy a beautiful northern Michigan Sunset while your eating some Crab stuffed whitefish caught from the very same lake. Antrim Dells is now part of Agaming Golf Resort just 10 miles to the south and has excellent lodging choices for golfers looking to stay and enjoy all of our courses and area.

A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort – Antrim Dells
12352 Antrim Drive
Ellsworth, MI 49729
231-599-2679

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July 1, 2008 |

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