Atlas Valley Golf Club Photos

Every once in a while, Golf Up North heads downstate.

We spent a weekend visiting my son Alex and, naturally, golf found its way into the plans. One of the courses we played was Atlas Valley Golf Club in the Grand Blanc area, and this one turned out to be a really nice surprise.

What I remember most is how much it felt like the course was hidden away in the woods. Even though we were golfing downstate, there were times when it certainly didn’t feel like it. With the mature trees surrounding the course, it had a little bit of that Up North feeling that I am always drawn to.

We played in October, which made the setting even better. Fall golf in Michigan can be a bit of a gamble, but when you get a good day, it’s tough to beat.

Before we headed out, we were warned that a few of the holes could be pretty challenging.

They weren’t kidding.

There were definitely some holes that made you stand on the tee box and think about what you were going to do. Whether the golf ball agreed with the plan was another matter entirely.

What I really remember about Atlas Valley, though, is simply having fun. The people we encountered were friendly and patient, the scenery was beautiful, and I enjoyed the course from beginning to end.

It was also part of a weekend spent golfing with Alex, which makes the round even more memorable.

If you find yourself in the Grand Blanc area and have a chance to play Atlas Valley, I would recommend giving it a try. It was challenging, scenic, friendly, and just a fun place to spend a fall day playing golf.

And any weekend where I get to visit one of my kids and sneak in a few rounds of golf is a pretty successful weekend in my book. ⛳

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Atlas Valley Golf Club, Grand Blanc Michigan

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