Black Lake Golf Club Fact Sheet
Location: From Exit 310 off I-75 (Indian River), 19 miles east of M-68 to Black River Road, north on Black River Road 3 miles.
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 Public
Total Acreage: 300 (110 acres of maintained turf)
Holes: 18, par 72
Yardages: 7046; 6743; 6401; 5831; 5058
Ratings:
| Tees | Men's | Women's |
| Gold - 7046 | 138 / 74.4 | |
| Blue – 6743 | 134 / 73.2 | |
| White – 6401 | 130 / 71.3 | 130 / 71.3 |
| Silver – 5831 | 129 / 68.7 | 129 / 68.7 |
| Green – 5058 | 120 / 70.1 |
The Little Course: 9 holes, Par 27, 699/773 yards. Walking Only
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, turkey, 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 rooms, lounge; men’s and women’s locker rooms and club storage.
Awards and Recognitions:
- Golf Digest – No. 2 Best New Upscale Course in the U.S. in 2000. Currently, ranked #34 on America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses and #9 for Best Value.
- Golf For Women – Top 100 Women – Friendly Courses in 2001. Currently, named one of the Top 50 Courses for Women.
- Golf Magazine – Top 10 You Can Play in 2000. No. 87 in Top 100 You Can Play in 2001.
- Certified by Audubon International, Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System and the Michigan State Turfgrass Environmental Stewardship Program.
Information/media inquiries: Pam Phipps, Director of Golf (989) 733-GOLF (4653): Roger Kerson, Director, UAW Public Relations Department (313) 926-5297; Debbie Massey, Marketing and Promotions (989) 733-GOLF (4653).
