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Oakland Hills and the Townsend Hotel--Detroit Diamonds

Tuesday August 5, 2008 | 11:12:30 pm 137 words, 1050 views  

Had the distinct pleasure of playing Oakland Hills about six weeks ago. The golf course is a wonderful combinations of roller coaster terrain, thoughtful bunkering and puzzling greens. It was plenty to handle from 6,500 yards, and the pros about to tee off at the PGA Championship will be equally challenged from the tips. Just as memorable is the venerable Townsend Hotel,not even 20 minutes from the golf venue, not only the best digs in posh Birmingham, but truly one of the best boutique hotels you’ll find anywhere in the nation. Oakland Hills is only available to golfers lucky enough to qualify for the PGA Championship, or those who are lucky enough to befriend a club member. But the Townsend is available to anyone with the desire to stay in one of the finest hotels in the land.

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