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Forest
Lake Country Club
Bloomfield
Hills, Michigan
Spring 2002
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FACILITIES
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CONDITIONING
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COURSE
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STAFF
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Pro
Shop
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9
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Tee
Boxes
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9
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Yardage
Markers
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8
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Attendants
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9
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Range
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3
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Fairways
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9
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Pace
of Play
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10
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Starter
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9
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Practice
Green
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9
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Rough
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8
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Scenery
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7
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Marshals
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9
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Chipping
Green
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8
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Greens
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9
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Architecture
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8
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PGA
Pro
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9
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Carts
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8
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Bunkers
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9
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Challenge
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9
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Pro
Shop Staff
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9
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Restaurant
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9
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Water
Hazards
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8
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19th
Hole
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8
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Overall:
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8
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Overall:
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9
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Overall:
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9
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Overall:
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9
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REVIEW:
Forest
Lake Country Club was built back in the 1920's and is a
private club that has been a favorite of the Detroit auto
industry crowd over the years. It is a beautiful track that
has stood the test of time. Fritz McMullen, the Course Superintendent,
has maintained the course in immaculate condition for the
past 30 years. It is obvious that it is a labor of love
for him and his fine maintenance staff. The course, while
not long is still very challenging and requires golfers
to call on all parts of their game if they are to score
in the 70's. John Pershern, the Head Pro, took time from
his busy schedule to play with us while we reviewed the
course. He made sure that all our needs were met and helped
guide us around with welcome pointers on how to play each
hole. The greens were in perfect shape and were some of
the most challenging we have faced in a long time. The weather
was a little chilly as can happen sometimes in early May
in Michigan but overall we had an absolutely memorable day
of golf. After our round of golf we were treated to a wonderful
lunch in their restaurant. What more could we ask for. Forest
Lake Country Club is currently open to apply for membership
and should be on the top of the list for any golfer looking
to be a member of one of the oldest and best golf clubs
in the Detroit area.
RATING:
GolfTest USA recommends Forest Lake Country Club as an "ELITE"
golf course in the Detroit Metro area.
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Elite
Course:
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The best the area has to offer |
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Must
Play Course:
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Don't
miss playing here |
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Quality
Course:
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Good
solid track |
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Average
Course:
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A
standard golf experience |
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Only
in a Pinch:
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Below
average golf |
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