Course Layout
From fairway to the green you will find The Dream to be extremely friendly. Tees and greens are perfectly groomed to provide the very best playing conditions possible.
The convenient location of The Dream near I-75 and two hours from the suburbs of Detroit adds to the many benefits that this course brings to the golfer.
The Dream is a championship golf course that will accommodate golfers of all ability. From the first tee to the 18th green the views are spectacular, the bunker placements are near perfect and the greens are receptive to approach shots. Greens are at least 10,000 square feet and offer inviting challenges to the golfer. Golfers will also enjoy the bent grass tees, greens and fairways.
Par: 72 | Yards: 4,987 – 6,969
Ratings:
Black 73.8 / 136 | Blue 71.0 / 128 | Combo 69.2 / 125 | White 67.5 / 120 | Green 68.8 / 125
Hole 1 – Par 5
Tee shot should be left of center to ensure an easier approach to the large well-bunkered green. The hole can be reached in two with a well placed drive. A good hole to start off with a birdie.
Black – 528
Blue – 454
Combo – 454
White – 443
Green – 388
Handicap – 9
Hole 2 – Par 4
On the second hole, the approach shot is critical. Be sure to take enough club to carry the front bunker. This hole plays entirely uphill so one extra club may be needed.
Black – 405
Blue – 369
Combo – 369
White – 442
Green – 300
Handicap – 7
Hole 3 – Par 4
Keep your drive in the center of this long par 4. There is a bunker guarding the front and back of this green, choose your club wisely.
Black – 447
Blue – 388
Combo – 331
White – 331
Green – 306
Handicap – 5
Hole 4 – Par 4
Blind hole. Everything slopes dramatically to the left. Keep your drive right of center to allow for the roll. Take into consideration that the hole plays downhill when choosing a club on the approach.
Black – 460
Blue – 421
Combo – 421
White – 390
Green – 350
Handicap – 4
Hole 5 – Par 3
The only water hole on the course, good luck. If by chance the golf gods are not with you, there is a drop area to the left over the pond and in front of the green.
Black – 191
Blue – 162
Combo – 146
White – 146
Green – 122
Handicap – 13
Hole 6 – Par 4
Take a minute to look back at the holes just played. This is one of the more beautiful views on the course. The hole will slope slightly to the right and feed into the fairway bunker. The green is heavily bunkered.
Black – 421
Blue – 395
Combo – 348
White – 348
Green – 293
Handicap – 11
Hole 7 – Par 4
A drive right of center is perfect. The approach shot should only require a short chip shot into a double tier green. A two put here puts you one ahead of the field.
Black – 364
Blue – 336
Combo – 336
White – 301
Green – 278
Handicap – 15
Hole 8 – Par 3
A long iron is required to reach the green here in regulation. Be sure on your yardage. With seven tee complexes you can become easily confused, be sure to check the yardage marker on the tee box.
Black – 206
Blue – 177
Combo – 177
White – 129
Green – 96
Handicap – 17
Hole 9 – Par 5
A well placed drive in the middle and left of center is a good start to this long hole. It may be possible to get home in two, but it requires consecutive long and accurate shots into a heavily bunkered green. Two words rarely strung together in the game of golf.
Black – 571
Blue – 518
Combo – 498
White – 498
Green – 474
Handicap – 1
Hole 10 – Par 4
Everything will run to the left on this hole. A drive right of center is best. Be sure to knock your next shot close, a very large green will be awaiting you.
Black – 361
Blue – 328
Combo – 328
White – 286
Green – 251
Handicap – 12
Hole 11 – Par 5
A severely sloping hole, everything will run left toward the bunkers. The green runs uphill from front to back, an important fact to bear in mind when selecting your club for the approach.
Black – 533
Blue – 506
Combo – 506
White – 468
Green – 418
Handicap – 10
Hole 12 – Par 3
Not many secrets here, but it’s better to be short than long.
Black – 173
Blue – 167
Combo – 167
White – 156
Green – 143
Handicap – 16
Hole 13 – Par 4
Every shot will have a tendency to roll left from the middle of the fairway. Place your drive to the right of center to avoid contending with the woods on your second shot. The green slopes severely from right to left.
Black – 405
Blue – 390
Combo – 350
White – 350
Green – 293
Handicap – 6
Hole 14 – Par 4
A short par four that sets up nicely for a controlled fade. Avoid the fairway bunker on the left side and a birdie will be more easily attainable.
Black – 383
Blue – 327
Combo – 327
White – 274
Green – 262
Handicap – 14
Hole 15 – Par 4
“Snuffy’s Hole.” This hole is dedicated to the memory of Snuffy Bunting; whose inspiration and creativity is forever captured here. A blind driving hole – Snuf had a dry sense of humor. Try not to thank Snuffy before putting this nightmare, otherwise, a few choice words may be on your lips before walking off the green.
Black – 415
Blue – 377
Combo – 315
White – 315
Green – 246
Handicap – 4
Hole 16 – Par 5
Everything plays uphill, so make your club selection wisely. The hole is blind on the approach to the green. Be sure the green is clear before hitting your approach.
Black – 483
Blue – 439
Combo – 439
White – 399
Green – 334
Handicap – 8
Hole 17 – Par 3
A very straight forward hole, but don’t start licking your lips just yet. The large bunker running along the right side may come into play. A well played shot from left to right is the optimum play.
Black – 200
Blue – 181
Combo – 140
White – 140
Green – 115
Handicap – 18
Hole 18 – Par 4
The eighteenth is one of the nicest finishing holes in Northern Michigan. Place your drive in the middle of this fairway and prepare for a long approach shot. The green on eighteen is elevated and over 10,000 sq feet. This is without question The Dream’s greatest Nightmare.
Black – 423
Blue – 387
Combo – 353
White – 353
Green – 316
Handicap – 2
