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Sage Run Golf Course
W1824 County Road 400, Bark River, Michigan, United States
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About the Sage Run Golf Course
Sage Run Golf Course, located at W1824 County Road 400 in Bark River, Michigan, is a premier golf destination within the Island Resort & Casino. This institution offers much more than just golf, with amenities including dining, lodging, spa services, gaming, entertainment, and convention facilities.
Designed by Paul Albanese, Sage Run provides a unique and contrasting style to its sister course, Sweetgrass. The course winds through the beautiful Upper Peninsula landscape, featuring hardwoods, open vistas, and dramatic views. The primary feature of Sage Run is a natural drumlin, creating a challenging and scenic layout for golfers of all abilities.
Ranked among Golf Digest’s America’s Best New Courses, Sage Run offers a thrilling experience with a variety of holes that meander around the hill, lined with fescue grasses and strategic bunkering. Whether hosting a special event or a golf tournament, Island Resort and Casino can accommodate a range of formal or casual gatherings for both players and non-players alike.
In addition, Sage Run has hosted prestigious events such as the Island Resort Intercollegiate, showcasing the course's quality and appeal to golf enthusiasts. Visit Sage Run Golf Course for an unforgettable golfing experience in the picturesque setting of Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
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W1824 Co Rd 400, Bark River, MI 49807, United States
Reviews of Sage Run Golf Course
"Awesome golfing experience at Sage Run. This course features dramatic elevation changes and super views. The course is challenging and beautifully playable at the same time. The fairways are excellent. The greens are firm and fast but are pure. This course is definitely a top golf course in the upper Midwest."
"Iif you really want to play the best Michigan has to offer, you’ll have to go north, past Gaylord and Traverse City, over the Mackinac Bridge. Once you go over the bridge, take Route 2 West until you hit Harris, MI. Follow the signs to The Island Resort & Casino and you’re at the home of two golf courses you won’t soon forget: Sweetgrass and Sage Run. The Island Resort and Casino is part of the Hannahville Indian Community. Both Sweetgrass and Sage Run were designed by Michigan native Paul Albanese and are constantly ranked among Golfweek’s Best Courses and recognized by GOLF Magazine and Golf Digest as a part of their Best in State ranking. In 2021, Sweetgrass was named Michigan’s Golf Course of the Year by the Michigan Golf Course Association. The primary feature of the land at Sage Run is a natural drumlin - an elongated hill or ridge formed by glacial ice. The drumlin at Sage Run runs through the center of the 300-acre property and reaches heights of 200 feet in some places. A number of holes work their way on, off, and around the drumlin offering a variety of scenic views and creating a roller coaster ride for golfers. Elevation changes vary from hole to hole and range from rolling terrain to dramatic drops and rises. Although most of the holes are considered tree-lined, you have to be well wide of the fairway for them to come into play. The course typically plays firm and fast, something to remember when you hit those approach shots, but it’s the greens that make the course stand out. Most are gently raised and average in size. They roll quick and smooth with modest undulation. That’s not to say you’ll find many straight putts; they just aren’t there. It takes a skilled greens reader to master the subtle breaks. Another interesting feature of Sage Run is that there is only one tee marker on each hole, giving you a lot of options for placing your ball. And Sage Run aims to help directionally challenged golfers by placing a painted rock behind the bunker which can be used as an aiming point on the 2nd hole. My favorite holes at Sage Run make full use of the drumlin. Number 5 is a 156-yard par 3 that plays considerably longer than its stated yardage of 156 yards and is handicapped #5 on the layout. For most players, it takes at least two extra clubs to get up the hill. The greenside slope on the right-side funnels balls back to the green and the slope behind acts as a backstop. It’s a fun and interesting tee shot! Number 14 is a behemoth par 3 that would play 201 yards if it were on flat ground. Unfortunately, it plays dramatically uphill and considerably longer. You tee off over wetlands towards what is the largest green on the course, although you can’t tell from the tee box! I hit 3-wood because as I looked over the prospect of being short, I realized I was not part mountain goat, which is necessary to navigate the hilly terrain. The next time I play the hole, I’ll remember the large collection area around the green. Number 16 is a 298-yard par 4 that proves holes don’t need to be long to be a tough par. It too plays up a steep hill and a good drive that finds the fairways at the top of the hill will leave a short pitch shot into the green. This is where things get interesting because what Number 16 lacks in length it makes up for with a green that slopes front to back, lots of undulation, and a crown that runs through the middle. The Island Resort & Casino property features a variety of accommodations and dining opportunities and a full-scale casino. When you’re not busy exercising your index finger pushing buttons on the slot machine, you can get some physical exercise at the indoor pool and small gym. Islands Resort & Casino is also a great place to hold a business meeting or small event. The Island Resort and Casino had already made a name for itself with the opening of Sweetgrass Golf Course, which is located directly behind the casino and hotel. With the opening of Sage Run in 2019, Islands has established itself as a premiere golf destination for those looking for a great golf experience."
"Very nice course. If you have a tendency to waver off of the tee, bring an extra ball or two. I played a week prior to the intercollegiate tournament and the first cut of rough was almost diabolical. This course has many uphill shots from the tee boxes to the blind pin placements. Makes you take your game up a notch. A must play."
"Course is interesting to play and challenging. Due to the difficulty my wife and I got a little burned out after about 13 holes. We found Sweetgrass to be more playable than Sage Run. Excellent course overall but need a better clubhouse and a place to relax after the round."
"What a great experience! The course was difficult but the challenge is part of the fun. We got there early and a gold cart pulled up after we parked, what service!! Everyone was so kind."
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