PINES GOLF CLUB (989) 644-2300
Michigan Golf Course Review
Tucked quietly away down a meandering country road just west of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan is Riverwood Resort. Nominated as one of the top resorts in Michigan, it features 2
championship layouts one of which is The Pines (at Lake Isabella). Located just northwest of Mt Pleasant The Pines is a par 72 Jerry Matthews designed championship layout
featuring a mix of wide and tightly tree-lined fairways along a mildly rolling mid-Michigan topography. This is a good value golf experience that was voted (along with its sister
course, Riverwood) as top courses in Isabella County by Peoples Choice in 2022 and 2023.
Rye fairways and poa/bluegrass greens lead to slightly raised green complexes that are very mild in undulation. Golf carts are equipped with GPS which provides accurate
yardage information and hole location information. Also, small flags on each flagstick indicate front, middle and back pin placements on these mid size putting surfaces. Golfers
will encounter open faced greens, most protected by sand bunkers on both or either sides.
With four sets of tee boxes that present slope ratings ranging from 115 to 132, golfers will be able choose a set that fairly challenges their skills. The tips play to 6856 yards, the
whites measure 6393 (but with only 1 par four of 400 yards plus), the gold's 5573 and the forward sets play to 5092 yards.
The front side begins with a pair of holes that dogleg to the left, and is designed with a mix of open and tight landing areas,. On the back side golfers should be aware of hidden
ponds short tight of the green on 12 and along the right side of the fairway on 13. These hazard are not clearly visible from the tee areas.
On property is a practice green and grass range with target flags. The clubhouse has simple but provides nice amenities in the form of a small pro shop plus Tallys Bar & Grill.
The course is playable for all levels of skills and is available in the Riverwood Resort golf package program. The location is just 15 to 20 minutes from the casino and restaurants
of Mt Pleasant. For more info, visit our page for the Pines, with direct link to their website by clicking here.
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