Island Resort and Casino Expecting High Demand for 2023 Packages

Don’t delay; pre-bookings could be on pace to exceed 2022

By Tom Lang

If you are in charge of your golf group’s trip booking and you are a procrastinator, you could have some unhappy buddies if you don’t act soon.

With the growing popularity of golf, the new expansion and hotel room demand, plus the 2021 Michigan Golf Course of the Year and the 2022 National Golf Course of the Year awards for the Sweetgrass Golf Club in its pocket, Island Resort and Casino in the U.P. is expecting advanced bookings for the 2023 golf season to exceed the record-breaking rounds of golf played this year.

“During a normal golf season, people start booking packages in February,” said Tony Mancilla, General Manager of the resort. “In past seasons, this was about 2,000 rounds and they picked up through the spring.”

Mancilla went on to say that due to the two awards and other efforts, demand by the end of February grew from a past 2,000 pre-bookings to an astounding 16,000 during the same period. 

“By late April it was 30,000 rounds, and we will do over 36,000 rounds in 2022, our best summer for a 5-month season,” he said. “So, it’s good to plan ahead into the summer of 2023.”

Golf groups wishing to book early should visit: http://www.islandresortgolf.com/

Sweetgrass has been ranked by Golfweek, GOLF Magazine and Golf Digest in various ‘best-courses’ lists. 

In addition to Sweetgrass, Island Resort offers a second spectacular and award-winning course nearby – Sage Run. Both layouts were designed by very successful architect Paul Albanese.

Due to high golf demand, Island Resort added in 2022 the brand new, $33 million, 11-story Palm Tower. It has 138 new guest rooms and golf suites (bringing the property’s guest room total to 454), plus the Horizons Steakhouse located on the top floor featuring the best views in the region, and Splash Island, a new family pool with waterpark features. 

The resort's fully customized packages offer 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-night lodging options with up to four golf rounds, which can also include Greywalls and Timberstone for “The Perfect Foursome”. The very competitive package price options range from $95-$758 depending on time of year. Compare these rates with those from other noteworthy golf destinations and you'll have yet another convincing reason to choose this destination because of the high quality and diverse array of golf.

For more information about Island Resort and Casino and its golf packages, visit www.islandresortgolf.com or call 877-475-4733.