Ohio Golf Journal June 2019

Mackinac Island has more golf than the unique version offered at Wawashkamo, for example, easily visible is the Grand Hotel’s course, The Jewel. The Jewel is no modern-day marvel either, as the front side dates back to the 1920s. Tom Bendelow designed the Grand Nine across the street from the hotel with views of Lake Huron and Round Island. Unlike Wawashkamo, the Grand Nine was renovated by Michigan architect Jerry Matthews in 1987. Plus, a second nine, The Woods, was added in 1994, with views of the Straits and the Mackinac Bridge. The two nines are over a mile apart, so a carriage ride of about 20 minutes is required to play all 18 holes. The Grand Nine is shorter and tighter than the Woods and together they form a 5,457-yard par-67, from the back tees. Those going just nine holes can stop off at the Jockey Club for post-round socializing and The Woods conveniently concludes in front of a Bavarian-style restaurant, which includes Bobby’s Bar, offering full-service dining, as well as, the oldest duckpin bowling alley in the United States. To complete your golfing experience on Mackinac Island, the Mission Point Resort has an 18-hole putting course, The Greens of Mackinac. With all bent grass putting surfaces it’s an attraction for golfers, too. Enjoy a day, a week or a month exploring historical Mackinac Island, but don’t forget to bring your golf clubs. Ohio Golf Journal Golf Travel