Brimley, Michigan
Wild Bluff brings striking elevation changes, sweeping views of Lake Superior, and parkland shot values to the Michigan UP. Designed for both challenge and beauty, it rewards thoughtful play and offers a true destination-resort feel. Its bluff-top holes and regional tournament pedigree anchor a memorable northern adventure.
Check out the bluff-top view from the No. 7 tee—arguably the best photo op and a true sense-of-place moment.
Wild Bluff Golf Course blends championship shot values with the drama of the region’s natural blufflands. Mike Husby’s routing works artfully across terrain that rises and falls, creating strategic variations in approach angles, club selection, and wind exposure. The course’s wide fairways and ample greens look friendly, but frequent elevation changes, strategic bunkering, and bluffside vistas demand every club. Its setting along Lake Superior’s Waishkey Bay elevates the design beyond typical northern Michigan parkland, while a variety of tee boxes—including the player-friendly Hybrid—ensures a tailored challenge for all abilities.
Mike Husby’s design ethos delivers a championship-caliber resort test, with elevation and scenery integrated throughout.
A demanding, uphill par 4 stretching to 468 yards, this hole tests every ounce of your long-game with wind off the bluffs and a green perched for tough approaches. Position off the tee is king, and the uphill shot punishes the slightest miss.
Favor the left side of the fairway to open up the best angle; approach with enough club to carry all the way to the elevated green.
Anything right leaves a blocked or blind approach, while the raised green rejects timid attempts.
Consistently polished resort conditioning with generous fairways and smooth greens.
Moderate resort pace; book early for a brisker round especially in peak season.
Relaxed northern escape meets stay-and-play casino energy; serious but welcoming.
Standard golf attire expected.
Lake Superior breezes can mean sudden temperature changes—layers are key.
Summer and weekends fill up fast, especially for resort guests.
Elevation changes and sloped fairways will challenge your balance and club selection.
Consider a post-round meal or gaming—Bay Mills Resort is right on property.
Course opens with Mike Husby design.
Hosts Bay Mills Open, televised Canadian Tour event.
Multiple players tie course record of 66 at Bay Mills Open.
Earns 4.5-star Golf Digest Places to Play rating.
Begins plans for ongoing course improvements and maintenance upgrades.
Owned and operated by the Bay Mills Indian Community, Wild Bluff pairs championship public golf with the excitement of an on-site casino and lakeshore relaxation. The connection gives guests an authentic Upper Peninsula stay-and-play vibe unlike any other in the region.
Long before online tee times and stay packages, Wild Bluff built its rep as host of the Bay Mills Open—drawing up-and-coming pros, TV cameras, and a new course record under tournament pressure. These regional tour events helped define its championship identity.
Facing a challenging gap between blue and white markers, the course introduced a bespoke 'Hybrid' tee—blending the best of both for players seeking a friendly but still strong test. This innovation makes the course accessible without sacrificing challenge.
Many holes climb and drop across natural bluffs high above Waishkey Bay, revealing long views across Lake Superior. The course’s boldest elevation changes are central to its identity—demanding club selection and delivering unforgettable photo moments.
The course is owned and operated by the Bay Mills Indian Community.
The former Bay Mills Open was televised on The Golf Channel.
Wild Bluff’s Hybrid tees are custom-marked to create player-friendly yardages.
Multiple players have tied the course record of 66 during Canadian Tour events held here.
Several holes offer full panoramic views of Lake Superior’s Waishkey Bay.
Challenging Jerry Matthews design carved through dense forest and marsh; dramatic, scenic, and accessible via ferry ride.
A historic parkland club by the St. Marys River—try for a guest round if you can swing an invite.
Casual, fun round just outside Sault Ste. Marie—convenient for travelers staying in town.
Ideal for a quick resort warm-up or second round when on property at Bay Mills.
Bay Mills Resort in Brimley for convenience, or Sault Ste. Marie for dining and town amenities.
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