Most of the holes are situated on the bluff and offer tremendous views of the bay. The course is situated on a natural bluff overlooking Waishkey Bay and Lake Superior and features deep and natural ravines with winding rivers and streams that border the Hiawatha National Forest. I found that the White Tees at 6,179 yards (70.1/134) provided a great test of golf and still let me leave with a little dignity. There is a vast difference between the Blue (6,820) and White (6,179) tees, so a “Hybrid” yardage (6,446) has been created. Wild Bluff Golf Course offers golfers five sets of tees ranging from 5,316 – 7,056 yards and 6 different yardages on the scorecard, so there is suitable yardage for every level of golfer. The golf course was designed by well-respected Michigan architect Mike Husby and opened for play in 1996. Wild Bluff is owned by the Bay Mills Indian Community, one of several federally recognized bands of Chippewa (Ojibwa) and is part of the Bay Mills Resort & Casino.
This prime golf property has been awarded 4 1/2 stars from Golf Digest Places to Play. One of these courses is Wild Bluff Golf Course in Brimley, Michigan, just west of Sault Ste Marie. They are the type of courses that you would play year-round if you could. It’s a shame that these courses are so far north and that the playing season is limited. Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is full of beautiful and challenging golf courses.
