(Harris, Michigan) – Sweetgrass Golf Club (http://www.sweetgrassgolfclub.com) will welcome its first golfers of the season on April 25, as it prepares the course for the arrival of the LPGA Futures Tour this summer.
Early spring greens fees on the public championship course are $40 until May 31; play-and-stay packages start at $95 midweek, based on double occupancy. For the remainder of the season, greens fees will remain at $75, making it one of the most affordable rounds in the region.
“We’re encouraging golfers to play the course before the LPGA Futures Tour arrives in late June,” said Sweetgrass CEO Tom McChesney. “The nuances of the course make it a great challenge and a fun round from now through October.”
For those looking for longer stays and play on multiple courses, Sweetgrass will also offer its Perfect Foursome special again this year, which includes play at Sweetgrass and nearby Greywalls and Timberstone. Three-round, two-night packages start at $265, based on double occupancy, and include stays at the Island Resort Casino, with live entertainment, five restaurants and 24/7 gaming.
The package has been a very popular offering for traveling golfers. All three golf courses were named to Golfweek’s Best Courses You Can Play listing, which named the Top 20 public golf courses in Michigan in early March.
Larger groups will also enjoy Sweetgrass’ new conference center and patio, which increases its function space to 17,400 square feet indoors, accommodating up to 800 people. The new construction makes it possible for golf buddy trips to have private dinners, pairing parties, or casual outdoor gatherings throughout the golf season. The new conference center opens officially on May 1.
To book a stay at Sweetgrass and the Island Resort & Casino, see http://www.sweetgrassgolfclub.com or call 877-ISL-GREEN.
About Sweetgrass and the Island Resort & Casino
The Sweetgrass Golf Club, site of the 2011 Island Resort Championship at Sweetgrass (an LPGA Futures Tour stop), was designed by Michigan-native Paul Albanese and opened in 2008. It was named a Top 20 Courses You Can Play in Michigan by GOLF Magazine in 2010, and Best New Course by Golfweek magazine in 2009. For more information, see http://www.sweetgrassgolfclub.com or at facebook.com/sweetgrassgolfclub
Boasting more than 1,400 slot machines and 24/7 Vegas-style gaming, the Island Resort & Casino (www.islandresortandcasino.com) offers Craps, Blackjack, Roulette, Poker and more. The Island hosts top musical acts from a variety of musical genres. Dining options include the Firekeeper’s Restaurant, Beachcomber Restaurant & Bar, Coral Reef Grille and Bingo Snack Bar. Live music in the lounge, the Club Four One nightclub, a swimming pool and conference center are other popular resort offerings. The property is easily accessible via a pair of regional airports in Escanaba and Marquette.
About the Island Resort Championship at Sweetgrass
Welcoming the world’s brightest new talent in women’s professional golf, the Island Resort Championship at Sweetgrass is an LPGA Futures Tour event held at Sweetgrass Golf Club in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The inaugural 54-hole stroke-play event will be held June 20-26, 2011, the first of a three-year commitment by the LPGA. Located in Harris, Michigan, Sweetgrass is situated at the Island Resort & Casino, and is owned and operated by the Hannahville Indian Community of the Potawatomi Nation. See sweetgrassgolfclub.com for more information.
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