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Cadillac Country Club

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Established in 1910, the Cadillac Country Club course is a 6017 yard, par 70 classic. Its big, beautiful trees and small greens provide a comfortable, yet challenging experience. The Cadillac Country Club is very highly regarded in golf circles, having hosted the Women’s Michigan Amateur, the Northern Michigan P.G.A. Championship three times, and the Insurance Youth Classic State Finals three times. It has been described in Michigan Golfer Magazine as “A Cunning Classic.” The Country Club staff provides a warm atmosphere and friendly service to help make your visit to Cadillac a memorable one.

Cadillac Country Club
5428 East M-55 (1 mile west on M-55)
Cadillac, MI 49601
231-775-9442 (Winter 231-775-8758)

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July 26, 2008 |

Emerald Vale Golf Club

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Carved from some of the most scenic land in Wexford County, Emerald Vale’s natural beauty is enhanced by a creative and challenging design that will satisfy both the accomplished and novice golfer.

Panoramic views combine with an attractive natural terrain to create the quiet charm and elegance of this Bruce Matthews III masterpiece. Add the uncompromising commitment to excellence by Emerald Vale’s staff, and this 18 hole design has the makings of a timeless classic. The par 72 Emerald Vale plays from 5277 to 6785 yards with 120′ of elevation change, broad fairways and spacious greens.

Features of Emerald Vale

• Beautiful Vistas With Over 120′ of Elevation Change

• Pro Shop and Professional Staff

• Single, Couple and Family Membership Rates

• Group Rates Available

• Golf Outings and Leagues Welcome

• Bentgrass Greens, Tees and Fairways

• Practice Range With Bentgrass Tees and Target Greens

• Large Practice Green

• Full Service Restaurant and Bar

• Beautiful Golf Course Homesite Lots are Available

• Unlimited Twilight Golf after 4:00

Emerald Vale Golf Club
P.O. Box 250
Manton, MI 49663
800-890-3407

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July 18, 2008 |

The Briar North

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This is the type of course that you will enjoy playing time and time again. Each nine has its own distinct personality. The first, and longer nine, is a little more open, however, there are plenty of pine trees and streams to tantalize the wandering shot. The second nine holes meander through hardwood trees and ponds with significant rolling fairways. This nine is the shorter of the two nines, and accuracy is the key to keeping your score low.

The Briar North boasts of fine conditions and excellent greens. The golf course has undergone a variety of improvements including new tee boxes, new course layout and a whole lot of TLC (Tender Loving Care). The new clubhouse has additional seating for up to 150 people.

Take the time on your next trip to northwest Michigan to find out why more and more golfers are visiting The Briar North. You will find The Briar North conveniently located between two great golf venues — Traverse City (27 miles away on M-37) and Cadillac (a short 15 miles away on M-115).

Hotels and Motels are just a few minutes away. Golfers will find many of these hotels
willing to put golf packages together that will make your stay even more enjoyable, or
call us and we will be happy to assist you in making your golf outing a pleasant one.

The Briar North
5441 W. M-115
Mesick, MI 49668
888-745-1220

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July 10, 2008 |

The Briar South

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A mix of elevated tees, rolling fairways and waterholes makes for a playable yet challenging golfing experience complemented by beautiful towering white pines and cedar groves. The challenging back nine of the Briar South golf course wraps around a trout stream assuring you of some pleasurable golf unseen in northern Michigan.

The Briar South golf course is the beautifully manicured sister of the Briar North golf course (a short 20 miles away up M-115), both having their own distinct personalities which leads to your pleasure of play. At the Briar South golf course the premium is on accuracy which is something consistent with many of the vintage courses of the years past. You may find it to be as challenging as the likes of the renowned Belvedere Golf Club a bit farther north of us.

You will find the Briar South golf course conveniently located just outside of the favorite northern Michigan vacation destination of Cadillac. Cadillac is surrounded by many great golf venues and numerous lakes for your boating and fishing pleasure. For your overnight accommodations, motels and resorts are plentiful in the Cadillac area. Golfers will find that many of these hotels will put golf packages together that will make your stay even more enjoyable, or you can call us and we will be happy to assist you in making your golf outing a pleasant experience.

The Briar South
128 Lakewood Drive
Cadillac, MI 49601
888-745-1220

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July 8, 2008 |

Caberfae Peaks – The Peaks Course

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Nestled in the heart of the Manistee National Forest, the Peaks Course is a unique world class golfing experience. Golf course architect Harry Bowers has done a magnificent job of designing the course to fit with the natural beauty of the surrounding land by using the knowledge and talent gained from his many years tutelage under Robert Trent Jones, Sr. His love of the land and sense of the environment is obvious throughout the course. The golfer crosses 10 bridges as he winds his way through a beautiful two mile nature trail. Each hole has its own unique personality providing a different and exciting challenge and complete isolation from other holes. All holes have a minimum of four different tee locations. The par-72 course will play 6682 yards from the back tees. The forward tees will play 4372 yards. Striking views, giant 75′ trees lining the fairways, miles of forested hills and valleys unblemished by condominium or housing developments, roads or farms, provide only pure wilderness land for the golfer to enjoy. The views are rare and not available from any other golf course in the Midwest.

Caberfae Peaks – The Peaks Course
Caberfae Road
Cadillac, MI 49601
231-862-3000

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July 6, 2008 |

McGuire’s Resort Golf Courses

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Winding its way through pine forests and glacier sculptured hills. the Spruce Course at McGuire’s Resort provides the setting for a great golfing experience! Its contemporary design, with an extraordinary blend of bunkers, berms and water hazards, along with fast greens, offers a memorable game of golf. Whether you finish with a birdie or a bogie you’re left with a magnificent view of Lake Cadillac! Also, plan to fit in nine holes on the fun, sporty Norway Course. Specializing in outstanding golf packages and group outings.

The Spruce Golf Course
…is a classic design that can be enjoyed by all levels of players. The terrain features a mix of flat and rolling fairways as well as some very challenging holes.

Spruce would actually play quite easily, except for the scattered pines and hardwoods that line the fairways, making shot placement off the tee a priority. Four par-4’s play at 400-plus yards, with three more at around 390, proving ample opportunity to use your driver off the tee.

The tee boxes and fairways are well-maintained and the medium-sized, mildly undulating greens are some of the most consistent putting surfaces in the state. Yardage plaques and a 150-yard stake provide ample measurements from tee to green. Greatly appreciated are the hole diagrams at both the tee areas and on the scorecards.

For those staying here with us, the course is right outside your door. You’ll tee off a chip-shot from your cozy bed!

Norway Course

The 18-hole Spruce Course is complemented by our 9-hole Norway Course, which plays to between 2,792 and 2,358 yards. Norway is similar to Spruce in topography, but has wider fairways and less intrusive trees and foliage.

For those looking for a classic resort golf experience, Norway provides ample opportunity for high handicappers and casual golfers to enjoy the game.

One of the amenities missing at many upscale golf resorts is a layout that is user-friendly to beginners. Norway provides this and also is a pleasant experience for seasoned golfers looking to work in an extra nine.

McGuire’s Resort Golf
7880 Mackinaw Trail
Cadillac, MI 49601
1-800-634-7302

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July 4, 2008 |

Eldorado – Cadillac

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Located for easy access on the U.S.-131 and M-115 interchange at Cadillac. This new 18 hole public golf course with bent grass tees, greens and fairways, has already received national and state attention after just one year of operation. Host to Golf Digest Instructional Schools, the course features five tee boxes on each hole that are named, not color coded; Eldorado Steel, 7,070 yards; Eldorado Power, 6,666 yards; Eldorado Chrome, 6,060 yards; Eldorado Ride, 5,555 yards; and Eldorado Comfort, 5,050 yards. This will allow players of all abilities to enjoy the unique design and property. Enjoy full dining or beverage on site at the Cadillac Grill Restaurant, with a relaxing view of the golf course.

Eldorado
7839 E. 461/2 Rd.(south of Cadillac, just off US-131)
Cadillac, MI 49601
231-779-9977 or 888 DRIVE 18

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June 28, 2008 |

Missaukee Golf Club

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Missaukee Golf Club is an 18 hole facility that is open to the public. Located at the South corner of M-55 and M-66, we are centrally located between Lake City and McBain, and just 15 short minutes from the beautiful downtown district of Cadillac. Missaukee Golf Club was established in 1970, and over the years has continually updated the facility to meet the needs of all golfers. Just 6,045 yards from our back tees and a mere 4,905 yards from our forward tees, our course can be considered “user friendly”. Golfers of all skill levels will find us challenging, yet very enjoyable. Gently rolling terrain, a mix of hardwoods, 5 ponds, and a small creek will leave you with a strong sense of Northern Michigan golf, without all those “too tough of a course for me” bruises. A friendly professional staff, a well stocked pro shop and a new sandwich and appetizer menu from our snack bar await your visit.

Missaukee Golf Club
M-55 and M-66 (just south on M-66)
Lake City, MI 49601
231-839-2901

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June 24, 2008 |

The Rose Golf Course

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Enjoy golf at one of the most secluded golf courses in Michigan. This 18 hole gem is carved out of 240 acres of rolling wilderness — no noise, no traffic, not even a residence on the course — so you truly are with nature in its finest. It is a beautifully built par 71 design spread out over land covered by majestic white pine, maple and birch trees. It’s a delight to play and the view from the clubhouse is breathtaking. Take care of all your golfing needs with our full service pro shop, bar and restaurant.

The Rose Golf Course
16264 18 Mile Road (South off US-131, 15 minutes)
LeRoy, MI 49655
888- ROSEGOLF

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June 22, 2008 |

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