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Northern Michigan University Golf Course is an 18-hole public course at 125 Chocolay Downs Drive in Marquette, Michigan. Northern Michigan University describes it as a Jerry and Bruce Mathews design, and secondary course records date the layout to 1992. The Blue course is par 72 and measures 6,221 yards, with a course rating of 70.3 and slope of 123.
The full card offers additional White, Yellow and Red yardages down to 4,546 yards. The university's golf operation provides both nine- and 18-hole rounds, a grass-tee driving range, a short-game area with practice bunker, a separate putting green, carts and rental clubs. Current rates are $28 for nine holes walking, $35 for 18 walking, $35 for nine with cart and $52 for 18 with cart.
The course is an 18-hole golf course. It plays to par 72, 6,221 yards, course rating 70.3 and slope rating 123. Designed by Jerry Matthews and Bruce Matthews III, the course originally opened in 1992. It is open to the public. On-site facilities include Grass Driving Range, Short Game Practice Area, Practice Bunker, Putting Green, Golf Cart Rental, Club Rental.
The present layout is generally dated to 1992 and credited to Jerry Matthews and W. Bruce Matthews III.
The former Chocolay Downs course later became associated with the Northern Michigan University Foundation and was rebranded as the NMU Golf Course.
NMU operates the course for public play with memberships, leagues, range access and practice facilities.
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| Fee Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 9 hole | ||
| 9 Holes Walking | $28 | — |
| 9 Holes with Cart | $35 | — |
| Other | ||
| 18 Holes Walking | $35 | — |
| 18 Holes with Cart | $52 | — |
| Twilight | ||
| Friday-Sunday Twilight After 3 PM | $45 | Per person. |
Prices are indicative and subject to change. Contact the course to confirm current rates.
| Front 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 |
| Yards | 298 | 499 | 120 | 323 | 189 | 426 | 351 | 353 | 589 | 3148 |
| Index | 7 | 15 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 13 | - |
| Back 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Yards | 348 | 338 | 168 | 461 | 139 | 334 | 377 | 576 | 332 | 3073 | 6221 |
| Index | 8 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 9 | 14 | 5 | - | - |
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