Sweetgrass Golf Club Leaps into Top-20 of Golfweek’s 'Best Casino Courses'

(HARRIS, Mich.) – Sweetgrass Golf Club (www.sweetgrassgolfclub.com) – the award-winning amenity course at Island Resort & Casino – climbed six spots in Golfweek’s 2015 “Best Casino Courses” list to rank No. 20 in the U.S.
 

The Paul Albanese design, located in the scenic Upper Peninsula, is the only Michigan course to appear in the rankings. Its 2015 finish represents the highest-ever ranking for the course, which opened in 2008. Sweetgrass was also named a top course in the state by GOLF Magazine earlier this year.

Each year, Golfweek employs hundreds of course evaluators to survey the country’s golf courses and rank each one on criteria that includes: natural setting, routing and shaping, conditioning, maintenance and management.

“The unique architectural accents at each hole and playability of Sweetgrass make it such a memorable course,” says Dave Douglas, Director of Golf. “Throw in the stunning setting and award-winning resort just steps away and it makes for an experience we’re very proud of.”

With numerous unique design features and greens, including island, Biarritz, Redan and a shared green for holes 9 and 18, Sweetgrass is an inspired, challenging course that leaves players invigorated.

Sweetgrass hosts an annual LPGA Symetra Tour event – the Island Resort Classic – and it’s consistently rated one of the best on Tour by the players.

To enhance the guest experience, Sweetgrass offers a dedicated on-site golf concierge and VIP Room. Groups can enjoy comfortable living room-style seating, private dinners, gaming tables, beverage service, televisions and direct access to the golf course, pro shop and open fire pit.

Sitting adjacent to the golf course, Island Resort & Casino boasts 24/7 Vegas-style gaming including 1,200 slot machines, table games and an award-winning poker room. Well-appointed guest suites, world-class entertainment at the 1,327 seat Island Showroom and a variety of dining options highlight the resort’s luxurious offerings.

For more information, or to book a tee time, visit www.sweetgrassgolfclub.com.