MARQUETTE, Mich. – The stunning Greywalls golf course in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan is now open. The Upper Peninsula of Michigan, long known for its rugged natural wonders and outdoor tourist attractions can now add this rugged beauty to their region.
Greywalls spans over 230 acres combining views of Lake Superior with natural rock outcroppings. One of the most enticing visuals occurs even before taking the driver out of the bag at the first tee -- a breathtaking view of Lake Superior that includes Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore some 55 miles to the east.
The rest of the round is downhill from there, because at 380 feet the tee is the second highest playable point above the lake. The first six holes drop down, highlighted by two dramatic holes, the 312-yard fifth and the 188-yard sixth. A 60-foot wall of granite, which partly accounts for the course name, protrudes from the right side of the fifth green. The sixth features a ravine with three tee boxes more than 100 feet below the championship tee and the green. It is one of the most sensational par-3 holes in golf. The lake comes back into view on the 7th tee and then the ninth green.
The back nine arguably offers some stronger play. While lake views and more outcroppings come into play on the 10th, 16th, 17th and 18th holes, the best stretch of pure golf holes are found on 12 thru 14. These holes feature sandy soil, rolling fairways and strategic bunkering and green placement. These are also the longest stretch of holes on the course.
Greywalls was created by Mike DeVries, who has designed such award-winning Michigan layouts as the Kingsley Club near Traverse City and Pilgrims Run near Grand Rapids. The Greywalls design is already receiving accolades similar to those of the Kingsley Club, which has developed a strong national following. DeVries Design, Inc., is based in Traverse City.
The Greywalls course is part of the Marquette Golf Club, which has been a traditional venue for golf in that part of the U.P. since its establishment in 1926. Greywalls will join the Heritage course and give the popular club 36 holes of fun and challenging golf. The course is already being favorably considered in the same category as the top golf courses in northern lower Michigan as well as the entire Midwest.
For more information please call 1-866-678-7171 or visit www.marquettegolfclub.com.
To view the entire Greywalls golf course photo gallery visit:
www.marquettegolfclub.com/G_Photo_Album.htm.
Members of the media are invited to play the Greywalls golf course anytime during the 2005 golf season. Please contact Kevin Frisch below to schedule your time.
Media members may also view golf course photography by Larry Lambrecht and Kevin Frisch at www.homepage.mac.com/golfrisch/PhotoAlbum4.html
Media Contact:
Kevin Frisch
(989) 614-0241
kevin@resortandgolf.com
Dave Richards
(248) 642- 6420
dave@resortandgolf.com
