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Drummond Island Resort Golf Packages

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For a golf experience of a lifetime, The Rock offers a challenge like no other. Designed by renowned architect Harry Bowers, our 18-hole championship course winds through 400 acres of lush terrain with one spectacular view after another. Warm up on our all-grass driving range and practice area, and then play from any of four tees depending on your skill level.

For additional information or to reserve a tee time please contact us at (906) 493-1000.

Golf Groups & Outings

The Rock is an excellent choice for an outing to mark a special occasion. For groups less than 8 players, please contact the Pro Shop at (906) 493-1000 for information on planning an unforgettable day of golf.

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Golf Digest ranks TimberStone

admin — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:16:14 +0000

IRON MOUNTAIN — TimberStone Golf Course has been selected eighth in the “Best In State” rankings by Golf Digest magazine.

The rankings are part of Golf Digest’s biennial America’s 100 greatest courses package and will appear in a spring 2008 issue.

TimberStone, located at Pine Mountain Resort, is the only course in the Upper Peninsula to ever make the “Best In State” rankings.

Golf Digest has conducted America’s 100 greatest golf courses ranking since 1966, making it the oldest and most respected ranking in the game.

The magazine’s panel of 800 low-handicap male and female golfers nationwide played and rated the courses on criteria including shot value, resistance to scoring, design variety, memorability, aesthetics, conditioning and ambiance.

TimberStone will unveil a new pro shop “Timbers on the Green” in the spring as well as a short-game practice area.

Visit www.pinemountainresort.com for additional resort and course information.

Stay and play reservations are available by calling 906-774-2747. Tee times are available up to 12 days in advance of play by calling 906-776-0111.

Michigan’s top golf courses

1. Crystal Downs CC, Frankfort

2. Oakland Hills CC (South), Bloomfield Hills

3. Arcadia Bluffs GC, Arcadia

4. Lost Dunes, Bridgman

5. Tullymore GC, Stanwood

6. Forest Dunes GC, Roscommon

7. Bay Harbor G.C., Bay Harbor

8. TimberStone GC, Iron Mountain

9. Wuskowhan Players Club, West Olive

10. Treetops Resort, Gaylord.

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The Rock at Drummond Island Resort

admin — Sun, 06 May 2007 05:50:43 +0000

Golfing The Rock is more than 18 holes of golf on a very nice golf course. It’s an experience — one to be remembered. Like a mule trip down into the Grand Canyon, or a hole in one — something that you will never forget. In the first place you have to make an effort to play this course. It’s not a “Let’s run over and play — ” kind of course. No, it’s an adventure just to get to it. First you have cross Michigan’s ” Big Mac ” into the beautiful Upper Peninsula. That in itself can be quite an experience. A few miles north of St. Ignace you hang a right and travel 42 miles along a scenic road that darts in and out to the lake shore. Once you get to De Tour you have to hop a car ferry to get to Drummond Island. At this point you would have made a trip that I have made just for the scenery — and, one well worth making. After you get on the island it’s about 12 miles to the Rock. Once you get loaded onto the golf cart you have a 1-mile trip through the forest to get to the first tee. By this time you should be getting hungry and — as luck would have it — you come to the halfway house. You also end up here at the end of nine and also at the end of eighteen. You have very little chance of starving or dying of thirst on this course. By the way, the halfway house is a house. Tables, chairs, the whole works.Finally we get to stick a tee in the ground and take on a beautiful and scenic golf course. This course is carved out of the true far northern Michigan forest. Cedar trees, pines and other assorted shrubs so thick they almost form a wall along the fairways. Mix in some of the rocks that the island is make up of and some of the water that surrounds you and you got a golf course that is hard to beat. The fairways are wide, with well maintained, plush grass. The rough is just a slightly longer version of the fairway . So you have plenty of room to let your shots get somewhat off the mark. If you do hit into the woods, though, just forget it and reload. If you do care to venture after the ball, take a compass, you may need it to get back to the fairway. You can’t see a house ten yards into them, let alone a golf ball. Odds are that you can’t hit back to the fairway anyway. A great thing about this course is that each hole is all by itself. You will not see other holes and probably not even know other holes are around. Most of the time it’s a good ride to the next hole. I doubt if the wildlife on this course has ever heard the word “FORE”, and unless you did something to the people your playing with, you won’t either. Another thing you will not hear is the sound of traffic. How many times in our life are we away from the sound of distant traffic? What a great pleasure it is to play in this kind of setting. If you love nature, this is a must play course. Speaking of nature, you will see all kinds on this course. Seeing deer is almost a guarantee. This is a wildlife sanctuary by the way, so to the wildlife, you will be just another animal. While suspicious of you, they show no fear. I had the pleasure of watching, after I hit my drive but before my ball hit the ground, an otter come out of the woods. He came to a stop, when my ball hit the ground about 20 yards from him, and watched the ball come to rest. A quick chase, a dive and a roll or two with my ball and he proceeded on his way. A quick check of the rules found nothing about otter advancement of the ball, so I figured that I “otter” play it as it lies. A once in a lifetime treat. Something the Rock can give you. You will find water, in one form or another, on about half the holes. On other courses they are considered a hazard, here, they just add to the beauty of the hole. From the white or blue tees the course is not all that tough but will still give you plenty of challenge. From the gold tees (back) you will have all the challenge you want, but if this is your first time on the Rock, play the whites and just enjoy the serenity that this course can give you. I didn’t go into my usual way of describing this course, because this course is really more than just a golf outing. It’s more like an experience that you happen to be golfing while you enjoy it. That’s not to say that The Rock will not stand on its own as a golf course without all the bonus it gives you because it is a great course. The first time you play it, play the white tees, and just enjoy where your at. Drop back to the blue or gold tees the next time and find out how hard this course can be. I suggest you stay overnight at the lodge to really add to the experience. They have lots to offer you. Gourmet dining at the Bayside, nature trails, sauna, and a gym. They have a super room upstairs at the lodge, to sit around and drink coffee or just relax. The only nightlife on the island probably has eyes that glow in the dark but you won’t even care. Too many other things to enjoy. If you get the feeling that I enjoyed this experience, you hit the nail on the head. If you love nature and really want to just – enjoy – a round of golf, don’t miss this one. Ken

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Drummond Island Resort

admin — Thu, 15 May 2003 05:03:58 +0000

Drummond Island Resort & Conference Center encompasses 2,000 beautiful acres of woods, water and wildlife. The Resort is located on the north shore of Drummond Island, the largest freshwater island in the United States. Drummond Island is positioned one mile off the eastern tip of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, only 60 miles from the Mackinac Bridge.

The Resort is open year round providing the best of all four seasons. Every amenity and service at the resort is designed to complement your north wood’s experience. Our unique and comfortable accommodations, excellent cuisine, genuine friendly service, and long list of resort activities guarantee a refreshing and satisfying stay. Our 18 hole championship golf course, The Rock, is a must for golfers. The course is beautifully designed and home to an abundance of wildlife. Many deer stroll throughout the course, not bothered by nearby golfers.

Drummond Island Resort & Conference Center
33494 S. Maxton Road
Drummond Island, MI 49726
1-800-999-6343

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Drummond Island Resort – The Rock

admin — Thu, 13 Jun 2002 02:57:11 +0000

Experience island golf like no other at Drummond Island Resort.

The resort is a golfer’s paradise offering The Rock, an 18-hole championship course carved out of 400 acres of hardwood, cedar and limestone.

The course, which opened in 1989, was designed by Harry Bowers and offers a challenge of up to 6,837 yards.

The course is rated 69.3 with a slope of 131 from the white tees. The course offers 4 sets of tees suitable for any golfers skill level.

Drummond Island Resort – The Rock
33494 S. Maxton Road
Drummond Island, MI 49726
1-800-999-6343

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Drummond Island Township Golf Course

admin — Tue, 01 Jan 2002 19:37:40 +0000

The Drummond Island Township course is located just off Townline Road.

It was built in the early 1960s and is similar to the old style English courses. It offers a unique feature; there is an airport runway that runs along the side of the par 3 # 4. Where else can you have airplanes and deer as obstacles?

The course not only has 9-holes for you to enjoy but they also offer a driving range, practice putting green and pro shop. There are carts available to rent as well.

You can call the course and make a tee time 906-493-5406. The course opens in the spring and is closed mid-fall.

Drummond Island Township Golf Course

Drummond Island, MI 49726
906-493-5406

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