Hole 14, Par 3, 235 Yards Rees Jones "found" the Sahara hole in a natural sandpit. It stretches 185 yards along the right side, but in keeping with Jones' goal of designing a challenging course and yet one also enjoyable for the average golfer, there are nine tees, from 145 yards to 235 yards. And, left and short of the green, a mowed "ramp" leads to the putting surface. No matter which tee you choose, take a look from the back right markers.

Location: From Exit 310 off 1-75 (Indian River),19 miles east on M-68 to Black River Road, north on Black River Road 3 miles. Directions

Architect: Rees Jones

Date Open: Spring 2000

Ownership: International Union, UAW, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW)

Course Type: Open to all UAW members and retirees, members of other unions and to the general public on a space available basis

Total Acreage: 300 (110 acres of maintained turf)

Holes: 18, par 72

Yardages: 7046; 6743; 6401; 5831; 5058

Ratings:
Men's -- Gold: 140/74.3; Blue: 137/72.9; White: 134/71.2; Silver: 129/68.7
Women's -- White: 138/77.0; Silver: 130/73.3; Green: 125/69.9

Rates: Please refer to the rate sheet.

The Little Course: 9 holes, par 27, 699/773 yards

Director of Golf: Pam Phipps, Master Professional, PGA of America

Golf Course Superintendent: Doug Kendziorski, GCSAA

Construction: Crown Golf

Grass: Fairways: Pennlinks and Providence; Greens: Providence; Tees: Penncross; Roughs: Kentucky Bluegrass and Fescue Native trees: Ash, aspen, beech, birch, hemlock, maple, oak, red pine, white pine

Wildlife: Bald eagle, beaver, coyote, duck, fox, osprey, owl, stork, white-tail deer

Amenities: 350-yard double-ended range; 4 practice bunkers; 4 chipping and putting greens; 9 hole par 3 Little Course; clubhouse; golf shop; dining; lounge; men's and women's locker rooms and club storage

Non-metal spikes are required for all play at Black Lake Golf Club.

Information/media inquiries: UAW Director of Golf Pam Phipps (989) 733 GOLF (4653); UAW Director of Public Relations Roger Kerson (313) 926-5298.

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