Golf Marquette County, Michigan

Marquette County: Fast Becoming a Golfer's Dream Desitnation

Ray J. Johnson
Located in the Central Upper Peninsula Of Michigan, Marquette County is fast becoming a golfer's dream destination. Nestled in the midst of remote wilderness, yet close enough to allow one a taste of commodious big-city accommodations, local Marquette County golf courses allow everyone a course to suit their skill-level.

Marquette Golf Club

1075 Grove St., Marquette, MI 49855 (906) 225-0721

Marquette Golf Club is the "Crown Jewel" of all Marquette County golf courses, and one of the oldest. The Marquette Golf Club is located directly with the city limits of Marquette. This stately golf course offers some of the most scenic 36 holes of golf in the Central Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The newest added 'Greywalls Course" includes 18 holes of the most challenging golf one could seek, and surrenders panoramic views of Lake Superior and the cityscape of historic downtown Marquette. It is no wonder why this course was named one of the top ten golf courses in the United States. The original 'Heritage Course" still attracts locals and visitors alike.

The Red Fox Run Golf Course

216 Fifth St., Marquette, MI 49855 (906) 346-7010

The Red Fox Run Golf Course is unique in two-ways; it's on the very same grounds of the former K.I. Sawyer AFB and the fact that this course is particularly kind to the lady golfers. Recent new ownership of the Red Fox Run Golf Course has made a commitment to golfing excellence by offering challenging links on the highly maintained grounds. Red Fox Run Golf Course has a Pro-Shop with a wide range of the latest golf equipment, and also allows you to relax and enjoy food and beverage on the deck overlooking the fairways. Red Fox Run Golf Course is located just 20 miles from the city of Marquette.

Gentz's Homestead Golf Course

353 Gentz Rd., Marquette, MI 49855 (906) 249-1002

To golf at the Gentz's Homesteads Golf Course is almost like paying for two events in one, for it affords you the pleasure of viewing the wildlife abound that roams the courses fairways that you will share with the woodlands creatures. Gentz's Homestead Golf Courses most prominent feature is the fact that it's perfect for beginners and the entire family. An affordable means for everyone to partake of the golf sport experience. Gentz's Homestead Golf Course is a short seven mile jaunt-away from historic downtown Marquette.

Northern Michigan University Golf Course

125 Chocolay Downs Dr., Marquette, MI 49855 (906) 249-3111

The Northern Michigan University Golf Course is situated in the midst of the many towering Jack Pine stands throughout the grounds and in between the 18-hole links. The Northern Michigan University Golf Course also bestows northern outdoor splendor and abundant wildlife. Northern Michigan University Golf Course owns premier bragging rights and claim to golf course fame for having the largest green in the world on the ninth-hole.

Come Visit Marquette Counties Golf Courses

Whether traveling on business or pleasure be sure to visit one of these fine golf courses that are oasis's in the middle of the vast acreage of woodlands here in the Central Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Sources: Marquette County

Published by Ray J. Johnson

Ray J. Johnson is an accomplished freelance photographer, contributing to several Macro and Micro-Stock image providing agencies and an aspiring writer. After narrowly escaping the ravishes of the big city r...   View profile

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