GRAND VIEW GOLF CLUB (231-861-6616)
Michigan Golf Course Review 9/09/06
Grand View Golf Club in New Era (not to be confused with Grandview G C in Kalkaska) is an 18-hole
championship design that offers a mix of challenging golf with spectacular views. Weekend rates including cart
topped off at just $40 in 2007, making this one of the best values in Northwest and West Michigan. What's more, senior rates are available 7 days a week, providing an even greater golf value.
Scattered trees along a hilly terrain line the generous bluegrass fairways, leading to bent grass putting surfaces
that are medium in size and mild in undulation. Elevation changes off the tee and on approaches, plus greenside
mounding and strategic though understated bunkering, create the challenge on this par 71 layout. Water comes
into play on just 2 holes and approximately 3 dozen sand traps are located greenside or near the landing zones along the fairways.
Three tee boxes play to distances and slopes measuring 6197 yards/121 slope, 5901 yards/116 slope, and
4668 yards with a slope of 110 from the forward tees. As the slope ratings indicate, low scores are possible on this course, which has garnered a 4 star rating from Golf Digest Places to Play.
This is a nice walking course, with tee areas located within short distances of the green complexes. Color coded
flags on the putting surfaces are in place to indicate front, middle and back hole locations, and large boulders
are situated along both sides of the fairways at the 150 yard area. Sprinkler heads are also measured to the center of the green.
There are some holes with significant elevation changes, and the short par three 8th is the signature hole on
property, with the green almost totally surrounded by water. Landscaped tee areas with beautiful flowers and shrubbery add to the aesthetics of a round of golf at Grand View.
On property is a driving range and practice green, and the clubhouse features a pro shop plus snack bar serving
beer, wine, snacks and sandwiches. The property is conveniently located on 68th Avenue just-1/2 mile south of
US-31. For more information, visit our page for the course, with direct link to their website by clicking here.
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