This is the Black Forest course at Wilderness Valley Resort, in
Gaylord, MI, designed by Tom Doak. BF was Doak's 3rd solo
design, after High Pointe and Legends-Heathland. WV's
owner wanted a difficult 2nd course to go with the easier first
course and Doak claims this is the toughest course he'll ever
build.
Here is the layout:
and pics:
http://www.blackforestgolf.com/gallery.htmfrom the web site:
http://www.blackforestgolf.com/home.htmAdditional pics can be seen at Doak's web site here:
http://www.doakgolf.com/courses/blackforest.htmlother clues include:
"boonies", "Grizzly Adams at home here" = "Wilderness"
"3rd design", "minimalist architect" = Doak and BF. "moved
almost a half-million cubic yards on his 2nd design, right
before this one. But that was part of what the developer
wanted - flat land moved into a replica-type course" refers to
Doak's 2nd effort, Heathland.
"The par 3 in the lower left is a Biarritz, with the swale large
enough to be pinnable" = Doak mentioned this in the "When
was the last time you played one" thread
"charred trees" = black forest
2nd course done at a 2-course complex.
"Cake","cherry", and "chocolate" = Black Forest cake.