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American Dunes ( Nicklaus renovation) in Grand Haven, MI to open May, '21
Steve_ Shaffer:
Formerly Grand Haven GC, Nicklaus waived his fee after meeting with Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, USAF.
How an Air Force pilot teamed with Jack Nicklaus to build a golf It will be one of the most humbling walks in golf, and it will happen before you arrive at the 1st tee.
At American Dunes Golf Club, a newly reworked layout in Grand Haven, Mich., that has just about wrapped up its finishing touches, the entrance from the parking lot onto the grounds is a soon-to-be completed walkway that will double as a military tribute. As you follow it toward the clubhouse, you will pass through an open-air tunnel with unmistakable markings in your path. Embedded in the otherwise smooth cement will be the bootprints of United States service members who died in the course of duty.Consider it a fitting introduction to the day.“The entire experience here is meant to be a reverential one,” says Lt. Col. Dan Rooney of the U.S. Air Force. “It is very intentional on our part that everyone will come and leave through that memorial in recognition of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.”
https://golf.com/travel/american-dunes-military-tribute-dan-rooney-jack-nicklaus/
Anthony_Nysse:
Looks like dedication tee shots were today.
https://twitter.com/MIgolfjournal/status/1310984363874627584
Tommy Williamsen:
If you have played the old Grand Haven GC this it bears no resemblance to the old one.
https://www.linksmagazine.com/american-dunes-jack-nicklauss-stunning-new-course-is-a-tribute-to-our-military/
Anthony_Nysse:
--- Quote from: Tommy Williamsen on October 25, 2020, 03:52:46 PM ---If you have played the old Grand Haven GC this it bears no resemblance to the old one.
https://www.linksmagazine.com/american-dunes-jack-nicklauss-stunning-new-course-is-a-tribute-to-our-military/
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Yes, the last several times I have been home, my dad & I have driven up to the property to see how is has been transformed. Its about 20mins from home. So much tree removal & exposed sand from LM Dunes, now. Huge upgrade from what what there, though 20yrs ago, Grand Haven was thought of as a nice public venue.
Tommy Williamsen:
--- Quote from: Anthony_Nysse on October 26, 2020, 06:06:07 AM ---
--- Quote from: Tommy Williamsen on October 25, 2020, 03:52:46 PM ---If you have played the old Grand Haven GC this it bears no resemblance to the old one.
https://www.linksmagazine.com/american-dunes-jack-nicklauss-stunning-new-course-is-a-tribute-to-our-military/
--- End quote ---
Yes, the last several times I have been home, my dad & I have driven up to the property to see how is has been transformed. Its about 20mins from home. So much tree removal & exposed sand from LM Dunes, now. Huge upgrade from what what there, though 20yrs ago, Grand Haven was thought of as a nice public venue.
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Anthony, my family was from Muskegon so when I would visit I'd always play Grand Haven GC. I know it was heavily treed but I really enjoyed the course. I like the terrain and the fact that I had to be straight. At one time it was in GD's Top 100 public.
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