The project began several years ago but was put on a back-burner when Hills turned his attention to Bay Harbor. Some of the new holes are dramatic. Fountains, Swampfire, Monarch, Reflections. If you want to try a different sport for a break from golf, look into the Lakeview Hills Country Inn, which is a United States Croquet Association-sanctioned facility. The courses are all fun and user-friendly, but challenging enough to have been host to Michigan Section PGA events in the past.
Reflections starts with several holes set amidst tall pines.
Double JJ Ranch, the original resort that has grown to include The Thoroughbred golf course, started the cattle drives last year for private groups. They were such a big hit that offering it to all guests this year was logical. Double JJ bought a herd of cattle for the purpose. The driving range has undergone a major revision with fairways, greens and bunkers added to give practice a more realistic feel. The course is one of Arthur Hills' best.