LOCATION: East of US 27 on M-20; east 5.5 miles to Chippewa Rd; north to clubhouse ADDRESS: 1559 S. Chippewa Rd., Mt. Pleasant YARDAGE: 5,090/6,756; four sets of tees ARCHITECT: Jerry Matthews YEAR OPENED: 1999 PHONE: (877) 892-8257 WEB SITE: www.bucksrun.com

In between the cities of the Southern region and the tiny towns of the Northern region, sits Central Michigan’s best kept golf secret: Bucks Run Golf Club. Tucked away on Chippewa Road in Mount Pleasant, this 18-hole course offers a natural and pristine setting to practice your game and record a memorable round. Bucks Run is truly a place where you can leave your cares at the front gate and slip away into a peaceful and friendly getaway.

Open since 2000, this Jerry Mathews-designed course encompasses 290 acres featuring two small lakes, 1-1/2 miles of the Chippewa River, and 34-acre Fisher Lake. In addition, Bucks Run offers a five-acre driving range, two large putting greens, plus a true bentgrass, 18-hole putting course.

Whether you are an advanced golfer, or just starting out, Bucks Run offers challenges and fun for all skill levels with four sets of tees that enable you to select distances ranging from 5,104 to 6,765 yards.
Before and after your round, you’ll want to visit the log cabin-style clubhouse, which includes a fully stocked Golf Shop for all your golf gear and accessory needs and exemplary dining at The Quarry Grill. The outdoor patio provides panoramic views of the course and sunsets over beautiful Fisher Lake.

The 18-hole bent grass putting course is an experience in its self. Located on an island directly behind the clubhouse, it was meticulously sculpted to match every feature of the golf course, including mounds, sand bunkers, babbling rock creek and heather.
Voted 4-1/2 out of 5 stars in Golf Digest magazine’s Best Places to Play and ranked 30th best public course in the nation in Golf World magazine for 2010 Best Places to Play, Bucks Run Golf Club is a distinguished treasure with outstanding customer service that impresses beyond the ordinary.

Greens fees are suitable for any budget, ranging from $40 to $85 with many surrounding hotels offering Stay-and-Play packages. The staff at Bucks Run awaits your every need. Set a tee time at www.bucksrun.com.