Brad -
I have great affection for the Culver course. At some point early in my teenage years it was deemed best that I attend military school. Culver is in the middle of nowhere, so there were few opportunities for any serious mischief. It has/had a wonderful academic faculty who inspired me to read books. What kept me sane, however, was the little nine hole golf course.
I played at every opportunity, which at a military school didn't come around as often as I would have liked. To get there from the campus you hiked along one side of Lake Maxinkuckee then up a narrow path through a thick woods. When you emerged from the woods, crossed a road and climbed a steep embankment, the course suddenly appeared and all was right with the world.
I'm happy to hear the course is holding its own. I saw it last about 15 years ago and it looked a little dog-eared. I am aware of the restoration efforts, but I'm not sure where they stand. I hope they find the L/M drawings and have the resources to build another nine from their plans.
Is Tony Mayfield still the golf coach? If so, give him my best.
Bob