LAKE MICHIGAN HILLS GOLF CLUB (269-849-4653)
Michigan Golf Course Review - June, 2008
Lake Michigan Hills in Benton Harbor is a 4-star (Golf Digest Places to Play) championship design featuring a
scenic terrain and top notch conditioning, which makes it a popular golf destination for players from SW Michigan and northern Indiana as well as the Chicago area.
Located just 2 miles from Lake Michigan and 90 minutes from Chicago, this traditional design features tree lined
fairways over a very rolling terrain, with elevation changes and strategic bunkering plus water hazards that will
provide a fair yet challenging round for all levels of players. With residential properties scattered only along the
perimeters of the course, Lake Michigan Hills is both scenic and secluded. Residential opportunities at the Lake Michigan Hills Golf Side Villas are available - visit their website for information.
The golf course features a nice variety in hole design with water coming into play on 11 holes and 55 sand
bunkers situated near the landing zones or greenside. There are numerous doglegs, including a three hole
stretch on the backside (numbers 14-16).Golfers will also encounter several elevated tees, with both of the opening holes featuring raised tee areas.
There are 4 sets of tee boxes that play to distances and slopes measuring 6884 yards/140 slope, 6507
yards/126 slope, 6094 yards/120 slope and 5284 yards with a slope of 125 for ladies hitting from the forward
sets. As the slopes indicate, this is a very demanding test of golf from the back tees, but those using the alternate tees will find the course fair and enjoyable.
100, 150 and 200 yard markers (250 on all par fives as well) are posted on the fairways and 150 stakes also
double as directional devices on all par fours and fives. Color coded flags indicate the day's front, middle or
back hole locations. On property is a clubhouse with pro shop and restaurant/lounge. Practice facilities include a grass range plus two putting/chipping greens.
Lake Michigan Hills is one of the best golf values in the tri-state regions of Michigan, Indiana and Illinois - and
comes highly recommended by us! For more info, visit our page fort he course, with direct link to their website by clicking here.
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