
Sweetgrass Course
Sweetgrass Golf Club


About this course
Sweetgrass Golf Club, in Harris, Michigan, is the captivating centerpiece of the Island Resort & Casino, a testament to the Potawatomi tribe's dedication to honoring their heritage through the game of golf. The course pays homage to tribal traditions and native plants, seamlessly woven into the design and experience. This modern marvel, designed by Paul Albanese, unfolds across a diverse landscape of open meadows, wooded areas, and challenging water features. The course is known for its strategic bunkering and subtly undulating greens, rewarding thoughtful play and creativity. Sweetgrass is player-friendly, offering ample landing areas, but strategically penalizing those who stray too far offline. The course favors shot-shapers who can control their ball flight, and the imaginative green complexes test the skill of even the most accomplished putters. While not a championship venue, Sweetgrass is nationally recognized for its commitment to environmental sustainability and its unique integration of tribal culture, making it a celebrated destination for golfers seeking an authentic and memorable experience. The course also boasts a renowned restaurant known for its inventive takes on traditional Native American cuisine.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in MI
Quick facts
- Location
- Harris, MI, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2008
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Chris Lutzke, Paul Albanese
- Par
- 73
- Length
- 7,275 yards
- Difficulty
- 75.2/143
- Course Vaults score
- 8.2
Getting there
The journey to Sweetgrass Golf Club begins at Green Bay Austin Straubel International (GRB), roughly ninety minutes south across the Wisconsin-Michigan border, though some travelers opt for the slightly longer route from Escanaba's Delta County Airport for a more intimate arrival into Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The drive north traces the Lake Michigan shoreline before turning inland through dense hardwood forests and quiet two-lane roads that define this sparsely populated corner of Menominee County. As pavement gives way to the final approach, the landscape opens subtly into rolling terrain - a hushed, almost secretive transition that befits one of the Midwest's most deliberately understated and fiercely private golf sanctuaries.

FAQ
Common questions about Sweetgrass
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Sweetgrass has a Course Vaults score of 8.2 out of 10 based on 20 logged golfers.
Sweetgrass was designed by Chris Lutzke and Paul Albanese.
Yes. Sweetgrass is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Sweetgrass is 73.
Sweetgrass plays 7,275 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Sweetgrass is 143.



