Sweetgrass Golf Club Top 100 Review

Sweetgrass Golf Club is a championship 18-hole course located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula near Escanaba, designed by Michigan-based architect Paul Albanese. The course is part of the Island Resort & Casino golf destination, which features scenic Upper Peninsula landscapes characterized by natural terrain and forested settings.

The course represents one of two established championship layouts at the resort (alongside Sage Run), positioned among the region's most scenic golf environments. Sweetgrass was designed as a centerpiece offering for the resort's golf program, accommodating various player skill levels and serving as part of a destination golf experience.

The resort hosts the Epson Tour's Island Resort Championship, featuring professional golfers, indicating the course maintains championship-caliber conditions and design standards. The course name derives from Sweetgrass, one of four sacred medicines in Potawatomi culture, reflecting the resort's cultural connection to the region.

The facility supports both casual rounds and organized tournaments, with comprehensive amenities including pro shop services, scorecards, and associated resort facilities. The course is designed to integrate with the broader Island Resort experience, serving golfers seeking both competitive play and resort-style accommodations in Michigan's Upper Peninsula setting.