island resort casino and sweetgrass golf club

Speaking of community, the resort has made a wonderful effort to highlight the Native American heritage of the area. The community has really embraced it and the players consider it one of their favorite stops on tour. It quickly gained the attention of the Symetra Tour and hosts the Island Resort Championship each June. This modern track was designed by Michigan based architects Paul Albanese and Chris Lutzke. In 2008, the resort added the Sweetgrass Golf Course as an amenity, and it quickly became a destination in its own right. It’s always busy, and a top notch place to visit. There’s a great casino (with my personal favorite – Flip Blackjack!!) with a variety of restaurants, a spa, and a concert and convention center.

Escanaba’s pretty remote – at least 1.5 hours from bigger towns like Marquette, Mackinac, or Green Bay so it’s kind of surprising to see what a cool facility they have there. It’s a part of the Island Resort & Casino. We’re about 15 minutes west of Escanaba, a quiet lake town and great destination for boaters and beachgoers located on the northern end of Lake Michigan. Today, let’s take a tour of the Sweetgrass Golf Course in Harris, Michigan.

Island resort casino and sweetgrass golf club