Black Forest Golf Course at Wilderness Valley
Black Forest Golf Course at Wilderness Valley
Est. 1992
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Where2Golf says:
Starting out from the same clubhouse, the Black Forest and Wilderness Valley golf courses are both well-rated and always popular places to play. These tree-lined parkland layouts should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy. On the Black Forest layout, Tom Doak's first example of minimalist golf course architecture, each hole is carved through a canvas of pine, oak, and maple trees. The dramatic bunkering on Black Forest contrasts with the verdant forest backdrop. The gentler but equally scenic Wilderness Valley layout also presents an enjoyable golfing challenge for golfers of all abilities. Definitely a golf club to include on your play list if you are in the area.
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About the course
The course:
18 holes.
Tree-lined parkland.
Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.
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Surroundings:
Woodland.
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Designer:
Tom Doak
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| Yards |
7044 |
6097 |
4556 |
| Par |
73 |
73 |
73 |
| SSS or Slope |
74.3 |
70.1 |
67.2 |
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At the Same Location:
Above distances are for the Black Forest course. Starting from the same clubhouse is the Wilderness Valley course (18-hole, par-71, 6397 yds from back tees, designer Al Watrous, opened 1971).
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How2Get There?
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15 mi SW of Gaylord.
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Essential information
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Green Fees:
2015 visitor fee, 18-holes on Black Forest course in high season (May thru' Sept): $65, golf cart included. Reduced rates for 36-hole, early-bird, afternoon and twilight rounds, and for seniors. Rates are lower on Wilderness Valley course. [Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc].
Credit cards accepted.
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Who can play and When?
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
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Other Information
Walking permitted on the Wilderness Valley course; golf cart compulsory on Black Forest. The Black Forest course starts o.5 mi from the clubhouse, with the 18th green located 1 mi from the clubhouse, in between is a 7.5 mi journey around this roaming woodland course.
Practice facilities
Limited
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Did you know?
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Black Forest's designer and Michigan resident Tom Doak, originally studied his craft under legendary course architect Pete Dye. Doak was also strongly influenced by the design philosophies and work of Dr Alister MacKenzie. Among an impressive portfolio of projects, Pacific Dunes in Oregon, Ballyneal in Colorado, Barnbougle Dunes in Tasmania and Cape Kidnappers in New Zealand are perhaps his best known designs.
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Location
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Latitude: (44.875997)
Longitude: (-84.797566)
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