what happened to black forest golf course

by Prof. Moriah Schaefer 8 min read

Editor's Note: Course closed for business in 2018. The Black Forest Course at Wilderness Valley boasts one of the most challenging layouts in northern Michigan. It is one of two championship golf courses at the Wilderness Valley Resort.

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Where is Black Forest Golf and Country Club?

Welcome to Black Forest Golf and Country Club. Located in Bukit Kayu Hitam, just at the Malaysia-Thai border, we are only 45 minutes away from Alor Setar, 1 hour from Haadyai, and within the only gazetted duty free zone in Northern Malaysia.

How many acres are there in Black Forest?

The course is flanked on the east by a primary forest covering 70 acres and rubber and sugar cane plantations on the west, ensuring that Black Forest captures the perfect balance of a nature's beauty and challenge.

Is the golf course open to the public?

The golf course is open to public; for both professional and non-professional. Golf buggies are allowed on all fairways. More than golfing : Offers golfers and visitors alike, a host of tourism attractions including shopping, dining including beverages... all at duty free prices.

Who built the Black Forest course?

Founded by David Smith, the nationally recognized Black Forest course was designed and built by Tom Doak, a course architect who has masterminded highly rated courses around the world, including Forest Dunes in Roscommon.

How much did the Otsego County Courthouse sell for?

Main St, on Dec. 10 for $510,000.

Is Black Forest a public golf course?

According to the website, Black Forest was once the highest rated course in Gaylord’s Golf Mecca and opened as one of the top four new public golf courses in the United States. “The course is characterized by undulating greens, massive bunkers and unmaintained areas from tee to fairway,” Black Forest’s website stated.

Where is Tom Doak's Black Forest Course?

GAYLORD, Mich. -- Tom Doak's Black Forest Course at Wilderness Valley is one of the Gaylord area's finest golf courses, and that says a lot, considering it's considered the Midwest's best summer hot spot. It's also the most difficult.

Is Black Forest Golf Course in Wilderness Valley a walk in the park?

The Black Forest golf course at Wilderness Valley is no walk in the park. Tom Doak wasn't catering to the resort golfer here.

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