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Ranking among the oldest golf courses in the state,
the Sault Ste. Marie Municipal Golf Course and Country Club is over 100 years
old.
Once a private club founded by a
group of Union Carbide employees, the Sault Golf Course has been a 9-hole layout
for most of its existence. But in the mid 1980s, the course was expanded to
18 holes, all of the ponds were added and three of the old holes were redesigned.
Well-known Michigan architect Jerry Matthews designed the new layout.
Enjoy a casual round of golf, and
watch a freighter cruising through the St. Mary's River while you putt on the
17th green. Or take on a serious round on the challenging layout.
To post the lowest scores possible,
a successful golfer has to play aggressive, but conservative. The course has
many wide-open fairways which can favor long ball hitters. However, "postage
stamp" size greens put a premium on approach shots, and a 60 degree pitching
wedge is a prized club to have in your bag. Knowing the situations to employ
that theory is the only way to be successful. You can't overpower this
golf course.
The Country Club offers its members
use of the clubhouse, dining area and banquet room, bar and pool. A fine dining
menu includes variety of high quality selections. Throughout the season the
Club is host to many banquets and wedding receptions.
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