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Brian Clark
Durand
2018-06-11
$21 (cart included), played on Saturday, June 2018 at 7:45 AM
A business associate of mine, Bill J purchased this local course about 3-4 years to fulfill his dream of owning a Golf course.
This 5,474 yd / 18 hole / Par 36/35 was designed by Ellis in 1948 and has been enjoyed by the local community of Durand, MI ever since. Its a typical Links layout with scattered trees, straightforward fairways that lead into small greens. These are mostly 15-20yd round/flat greens protected by well kept grass (very few sand) bunkers. They hold/putt very nice but being accurate and good at "Up & Downs" will be the key to low scores. They have the traditional 100 - 150 - 200yd blocks down the middle with the 150yd white stake to give you a target for your tee shot.
The #8 Par 3 / 160yd hole has a back tee @ 210yds that I suggest you play from to the 15yd target green.
The #2 hcp hole is #18 / 530yd / Par5 dogleg that has pressure reaching the corner 240yds to get a good look at the green.
Enjoyed seeing a full course "Shot Gun Scramble" getting ready to tee off as I finished up. Enjoyed shooting 37/35 w/29putts on this well manicured layout located just off I-69 that is ready for your golfing enjoyment.
Would travel: 20-30 Miles, Not Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Fair priced based on quality and competitive area pricing, Ranks with the best in this price level
Condition of Course, Price, Pace of Play, Staff, No Houses on Course
$21 (cart included), played on Saturday, June 2018 at 7:45 AM
A business associate of mine, Bill J purchased this local course about 3-4 years to fulfill his dream of owning a Golf course.
This 5,474 yd / 18 hole / Par 36/35 was designed by Ellis in 1948 and has been enjoyed by the local community of Durand, MI ever since. Its a typical Links layout with scattered trees, straightforward fairways that lead into small greens. These are mostly 15-20yd round/flat greens protected by well kept grass (very few sand) bunkers. They hold/putt very nice but being accurate and good at "Up & Downs" will be the key to low scores. They have the traditional 100 - 150 - 200yd blocks down the middle with the 150yd white stake to give you a target for your tee shot.
The #8 Par 3 / 160yd hole has a back tee @ 210yds that I suggest you play from to the 15yd target green.
The #2 hcp hole is #18 / 530yd / Par5 dogleg that has pressure reaching the corner 240yds to get a good look at the green.
Enjoyed seeing a full course "Shot Gun Scramble" getting ready to tee off as I finished up. Enjoyed shooting 37/35 w/29putts on this well manicured layout located just off I-69 that is ready for your golfing enjoyment.