The “Perfect 4-Some” – A Golfing Adventure in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Sweetgrass, Sage Run, Greywalls and Timberstone shine together as a must-play golf destination.
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has long been an adventurous travel destination, with expansive shorelines of Lake Superior to the north and Lake Michigan to the south. It's also a great golf destination, as the western side of this region boasts several high-quality golf options that stand up to anything in the Midwest.
The Island Resort and Casino near Escanaba is one of the Midwest’s largest golf, casino and entertainment resort destinations. With its 36 holes of golf (Sweetgrass and Sage Run), this resort anchors the rugged golf destination. Together with Greywalls in Marquette and Timberstone in Iron Mountain, the “Perfect 4-Some” package is the best way to experience this excellent golf adventure.
The resort’s original course, the exceptional Sweetgrass Golf Club, was named the 2021 National Golf Course of the Year and is home to the EPSON Tour’s Island Resort Championship. Designed by course architect Paul Albanese and ranked among Michigan's top 20 public courses, the prairie links-style course meanders to a wide-open vista where many greens and flags can be seen in the distance. Golfers will also experience some of the game’s most fun greens to putt (Redan, Biarritz, Island and Double-green).
The resort's Sage Run, also designed by Albanese, opened in 2018. Albanese was inspired by the “rough and rugged” appeal of Northern Ireland’s Royal County Down while creating it. The course features a more rugged terrain with hardwoods, open areas and a massive ridge/drumlin and bunkers. It was named to Golf Digest’s prestigious “Best New Courses, 2019” list.
Greywalls Golf Club, designed by Mike DeVries, is part of the popular Marquette Country Club and is a truly unique golf experience. Spanning 230+ acres, it combines views of Lake Superior with several natural rock outcroppings.
Located west of Escanaba in Iron Mountain – home to legendary Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo and former NFL coach Steve Mariucci – Timberstone spans the slope of a mountain, showcasing scenic vistas, wetlands and tall pines.
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. The very competitive package price options range from $95-$758 depending on time of year. Comparing these rates with those from other noteworthy golf destinations will provide yet another convincing reason to choose the Upper Peninsula, in addition to the high quality and diverse array of golf.
The Island Resort and Casino just completed a $33 million hotel expansion and is ready to start hosting golfers this season, especially in the tower’s expansive golf suites, perfect for foursomes seeking added space and a fun environment.
For more information and to book your Perfect 4-Some, visit www.islandresortgolf.com or call 877-475-4733.
