The Michiana Golf Scene – Michigan City Golf Courses

Michiana has become a golf haven for enthusiasts around the world. And now there’s a whole website dedicated to golfing in the Michiana area.  Visit Michiana Golf.  This website contains everything you need to know about golfing in the area, including the courses, golf tips, special golf downloads and even golf jokes.

The website features up to date golf news and even a golf course pick of the day with recommendations and details for this specific course.  MichianaGolf.com even offers a Golf Michiana Coupon Book, which has specials and discounts for the local courses.  There are 44 golf courses offering special deals within this book and it can only be ordered through the website.

Let’s review a private and public golf course named on the Michiana Golf Website.

Private Golf Course – Michigan City

Pottawattomie Country Club is a private golf course, located in Michigan City, Indiana.  It has an 18 hole course with a 72 par.  The country club itself has the following features:

• 18 hole golf course
• Swimming pool with lifeguard and snack bar
• Clubhouse providing all meals, including weekend brunch
• Banquet facilities
• Pro shop

The Pro Shop is managed by PGA Golf Professional Mike Nygren.  He has been a member of PGA of America since 1993.  Nygren provides the club with professional golf lessons, along with running the shop.  The pro shop provides the top brands in golf equipment and clothing for men and women.

The Club has ongoing golf leagues and tournaments throughout the season.  There are leagues for men, women and juniors.  To use the golf course, you must become a member of the club.  There are various classes of membership, so you can join as a family, an individual or a senior.

Public Golf Course – Michigan City

For public golfing, try the Michigan City Municipal Golf Course.  For being a public course, it is certainly not lacking.  This course has two courses, the north and the south, along with a practice green, an additional golf practice area, a fully-stocked pro shop, and trained golf professionals.

Both courses are in a beautiful wooded area.  The North Course is 3,531 total yards with a par of 60.  It has a mixture of par 3 and par 4 holes.  This is a great course for a beginner.  The South Course, on the other hand, is a little bit more challenging.  It also is 18 holes, but with a 72 par and a total of 6,169 yards.

Some other things to enjoy at the course:

• Take lessons:  Lessons are provided in 1 hour increments and can be given 7 days a week, prior registration is required.
• Sign your children up for Junior Camp:  An instructional camp is offered for ages 8 to 17, where the kids will learn the basics of golf, including putting, chipping, driving and sand play.
• Join a club:  There are men’s and women’s leagues which play on a weekly basis.

The golf course also provides various tournaments and can be used for scheduling company outings.
If you are looking for golf, public or private, Michigan City is the place to be.