Ohio Golf Journal June 2020

manageable 5,100 yards (121 slope) for the higher handicap golfer. Wide fairways, framed by bunkers, along with large undulating greens make The Nightmare, one of the best golf experiences you will ever have. The green complexes with deep bunkering are some of the best that can be found anywhere. The real challenge at the Nightmare are the undulating greens. The slopes and contours are plentiful, yet subtle. It is very important to understand whether a putt is uphill, or downhill. On your first trip around this beautiful course I guarantee that you will have several three-putts, plus one, or two four-putts. The Dream The Dream is only three miles from downtown West Branch and was carved out of 300 acres of native hardwoods, to give it that true Northern Michigan feel. This is a championship golf course that accommodates golfers of all abilities. The views are spectacular, the bunker placements near perfect and the greens are receptive to approach shots. The greens are large and average 10,000 square feet. Three putts, or more, are always lurking. Four sets of tees accommodate every golfer. The tips can play to 7,000 yards (132 slope) or an inviting 5,118 yards for mere mortals. Golf is a Family Affair The Dream opened for play in 1997 and The Nightmare followed six years later in 2003. Two Brothers Dan and Tom Courtemanche built the Dream, but they were not new to the golf business, their father Art, built Green Hills Golf Course in Pinconning, in 1971. After Tom’s passing the third generation, Dan and Darcy Courtemanche are now involved in the operation. Plus, the family owns a fourth course, Gladwin Heights, operated by daughter, Jann and her husband John Schumacher. Apres’ Golf Both courses offer a variety of food choices for after your round, plus they specialize in providing