Keeping players company during the round are deer, otter, wild turkey, hawks, eagles, even the occasional black bear. Otto may not be the second coming of Donald Ross, but his stewardship of the land is second to none. Despite water to right, No. 16 on Swampfire is a short par four with a wide landing area to left, relatively flat green. State of the art. Spacious tee, target greens with marked yardages, numerous bunkers, chipping areas.
Woods devour offline shots on other courses.
Immaculate landscaping, intricate flower beds around tees and greens. June through late September. Rick Smith Signature Course at Treetops Sylvan Resort 30 miles away in Gaylord. Trout fishing in AuSable River, one of America's top fly-fishing streams. Herman's features superb local fare, including rack of venison.