Local Rules
Course boundary fence
The course boundary fence is out of bounds.
Long fescue
A ball in long fescue may be played as a lateral hazard.
Hole 15 drop area
The drop area on hole 15 is on the island.
Hazard markings
Red stakes mark lateral hazards and yellow stakes mark water hazards.
Non-mowed areas
Golf carts must stay out of non-mowed areas and long fescue.
Course Intelligence
Course Character
The layout rewards disciplined positioning and precise distance control more than simply chasing maximum length. Sweetgrass Golf Club is an active public 18-hole course at Island Resort & Casino in Harris, Michigan. The official course tour describes an open parkland layout, native landscape and holes named for Potawatomi medicines, clans and stories, with Redan, Biarritz, island and double-green concepts. Open parkland course with Potawatomi heritage
Major Risks
Water and island green Water features affect several holes; the official rules identify a drop area on the island at hole 15 and define red/yellow stakes as lateral/water hazards. Narrow or defended targets The official tour identifies narrow greens, mounds, bunkers and uphill approaches at multiple holes; conservative club selection is important. Long par 5 decisions The sixth and 18th holes combine length with waste area or water; an overly ambitious second shot can turn a scoring hole into a penalty.
Blue Tee Strategy
Confirm the day's Blue tee markers and pin locations before starting. Favor the official target sides on doglegs: left on 2, right on 4/5/16, left on 13, and right on 14/17. Use enough club on uphill par 3s 7 and 15; wind and carry matter more than a stock number. Lay up before the waste area on 6 and left/short of water on 18 unless the carry is clearly within reach. On 15, choose a committed island-green club and know the drop-area option before playing. Blue-tee positioning and hazard-control plan
Golfer Reviews / Consensus
The remote Upper Peninsula location requires travel planning. A few older reviews note that conditions can vary by season, so current maintenance should be confirmed before a trip. Available substantive reviews and the official course description agree that Sweetgrass is a well-maintained, scenic public resort course with memorable green complexes and strategic water/bunker features. Review evidence is positive but not a systematic survey. MEDIUM Independent reviews consistently describe Sweetgrass as a scenic, memorable northern-Michigan course with strong conditioning and a distinctive island green. Reviews and golf publications highlight the quality of the greens, open layout and enjoyable strategic design.
Course Conditions
PARTIALLY_VERIFIED Active public resort course; current playing conditions should be checked Confirm tee times and current course notices with the Golf Shop. Ask about temporary greens, cart restrictions or wet-weather limits. Allow extra travel time to the Harris/Island Resort property. 2026-09-20 2026-09-06 The course identity and operating venue are verified; exact firmness, mowing and temporary restrictions are not guaranteed from the research snapshot. The official Island Resort Golf site lists Sweetgrass as an operating public course and publishes current tee-time, fee and rules information. Third-party reviews report generally strong conditions, but maintenance is seasonal and can change.
30-second Pre-round Brief
Sweetgrass Golf Club · Blue-tee brief Open parkland resort course in Harris, Michigan with Potawatomi heritage. Setting Position to the recommended side of each fairway for a clean angle. Priority Respect the island green, waste areas and water on 6, 15 and 18. Hazards Expect distinct Redan, Biarritz and island concepts; control distance. Greens Confirm live tee markers, pin locations and conditions. Check At Sweetgrass, use Blue-tee positioning to open the greens, control distance on the distinctive complexes, and choose conservative layups around the island green, waste areas and finishing-hole water.
Regulations
Read the public Local Rules guide and verified course information for Sweetgrass Golf Club.