Michigan casino resort adds new nine-hole course with Golden Age style

A routing map shows the new, nine-hole Cedar Course at Island Resort & Casino in Harris, Michigan.

Said to be inspired by classic courses such as National Golf Links in New York and Prestwick in Scotland, the Cedar Course features fresh takes on such classic design concepts as a Bottle Hole, in which the fairway narrows considerably closer to the green – imagine an old glass soda bottle’s narrow neck. Other templated concepts include a double-plateau green, a Himalaya bunker, a boomerang green and a punchbowl green. No. 8 of the Cedar is a drivable par 4 modeled after the iconic No. 10 at Riviera Country Club in California. Added together, the holes intend to provide a strategic challenge that rewards creative shotmaking, all while helping to alleviate some of the pressure of demand for the resort’s Sweetgrass and Sage Run courses.

“Over the past few years, the demand for golf has increased significantly, with our existing courses frequently at capacity,” Tony Mancilla, general manager of Island Resort & Casino, said in the media release. “The addition of the Cedar Course allows us to better serve our guests, whether they’re looking for a quick round, an early tee time or another reason to extend their stay. It’s a meaningful addition that enhances the flexibility and overall experience of our golf offering.”

This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Island Resort & Casino to open new Cedar Course with Golden Age style