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and the land Tom Doak was given to
work with, which is across the street, a
reversible routing is a perfect fit. Doak
is a Michigan resident, he had been
looking for land and an opportunity to
execute the concept, and in owner, Lew
Thompson, he had the support to build
something unique. It’s a home run for
the architect, the owner, the destination
and the landscape of golf in America.”
It has long been known that if you have one
famous golf course, you have a curiosity.
If you have two highly-rated golf courses,
you have a destination, but if you have
three top-shelf courses, you have a must-
stay and play for serious golfers.
When he purchased the property in
2011, Lew Thompson’s vision for
Forest Dunes was to create a world-
class golf destination. The Weiskopf
course provided Forest Dunes a credible
beginning, but Thompson wanted more,
something unique, something that would
set Forest Dunes apart from competing
Michigan golf resorts.
By adding the reversible course, Forest
Dunes can offer golfers three courses
to mix and match while staying in their
comfortable accommodations, which are
first-class in their own right and not to be
overlooked.
The magnificent clubhouse has a complete
pro shop, aswell as, the barwhichmakes the
perfect spot for an enjoyable lunch or quick
bite at the turn. The dining room provides
a beautiful vista across the massive, yet
inviting patio and the ninth green.
Speaking of the patio, on tranquil
Michigan summer evenings, after you
have dined on the chef’s delicious
creations, the patio with its fire pit
provides the perfect end to a satisfying
day at Forest Dunes. With your favorite
after-dinner libation in hand, sit with
friends or make new ones and discuss
the day’s round or just golf in general.
The latest addition to Forest Dunes was
the Lake AuSable Lodge, completed in
2013, which features 14 rooms and suites
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