Course Details
NMU Golf Course is well known for its naturally northern location just off the beautiful shores of Lake Superior. The total measurement of the par 72 course is more than 6,800 yards. The picturesque, championship-designed course contains water hazards, rolling terrain and beautiful wooded areas. The course also offers many amenities, including power and pull carts, club rentals, a golf shop and driving range.
The area experiences incredible summer weather most years – moderate temperatures, low humidity, limited rain and long days that end in spectacular sunsets after 9 p.m.
WE ARE ALWAYS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Warm up for a round or perfect your technique at our driving range. With a large teeing ground and plenty of room our driving range features a short game practice area complete with a practice bunker and an additional separate putting green where players can attempt a variety of shots from different mounds, lengths and breaks, which offers yet another option for fine tuning your golf game.
We also offer Driving Range Memberships for seasonal use of the driving range.
Driving Range | Rates |
| Large Bucket of Golf Balls | $9 |
| Small Bucket of Golf Balls | $5 |
| 10 Large Bucket Punch Pass | $75 |
125 Chocolay Downs Drive
Marquette, MI 49855
Marquette, Mich., located in the beautiful Upper Peninsula along Lake Superior, is home to Northern Michigan University and the NMU Golf Course. The area experiences incredible summer weather – moderate temperatures, low humidity, limited rain and long days that end in spectacular sunsets after 9 p.m.
The average Marquette summer temperatures range from a low of 53F/12C to a high of 76F/25C. Day temperatures are pleasant, but evenings are cooler, so a light jacket often comes in handy when you will be outdoors.
Rain checks are issued for extreme inclement weather that includes, but is not limited to, storms and lightning. Rain checks are issued based on your position of play at the point of interruption. Prior to receiving a rain check, guests must present their starter's receipt to the Pro Shop.
If 4 or less holes are completed: 18-hole rain check will be issued.
If 5 - 12 holes are completed: 9-hole rain check will be issued.
If 13+ holes are completed: No rain check will be issued.
The NMU Golf Course is built on a sand depository and as a rule we can handle 1" of precipitation without affecting play. In the event that the course is deemed unplayable by our professional staff, rain checks will be issued.Rain checks issued prior to September 1 must be used within the calendar year. Rain checks issued after September 1 must be used before June 30 of the following year.
Lightning Policy
NMU Golf Course sounds an air horn when lightning is detected. When the alarm sounds, all golfers are to immediately exit off the course until the lightning is at a safe distance away. The golf shop staff will issue an "all clear" notice when it is safe to resume play. Rain checks will only be issued for extended delays or for extreme weather. Golf course staff will assure the course is safe to allow players to resume play.
It is the policy of the Northern Michigan University Golf Course to follow United States Golf Association (USGA) rules. The complete USGA rules can be found here.
2023
- May 8, Max Schureck, Hole 12
- July 15, Blake Miller, Hole 14
- August 28, Susan Curtis, Hole 3
2022
- June 24, Jerry Rudden, Hole 14
- July 17, Emmett Smith, Hole 12
- August 16, Len Ryerse, Hole 14
- October 30, Mary Burtch, Hole 3
2020
- June 22, Mike Kuzak, Hole 3
- July 20, John Dott, Hole 14
2018
- September 18, Billy Jenkins, Hole 12
2017
- May 29, Nick Sigan, Hole 14
- June 13, Jack Tripp, Hole 3
- August 1, John Bowman, Hole 14
- September 15, Billy Jenkins, Hole 14
2016
- July 17, Steve Adams, Hole 3
2015
- July 2, John Larson, Hole 3
- July 4, Bill LaFountain, Hole 5
- Aug. 10, Bob Fleury, Hole 3
2014
- Aug. 14, Steve Adams, Hole 14
- Aug. 28, Jerry Drazkowski, Hole 5
- Oct. 17, Gordon Uren, Hole 5
2013
- May 15, Andrew Ingram, Hole 14
- May 16, Ted Stoke, Hole 3
- May 19, Tyler Hanson, Hole 5
- May 24, John Daugherty, Hole 12
- Aug. 9, Pat Black, Hole 5
- Sept. 8, Billy Jenkins, Hole 3
- Sept. 15, Mary Crampton, Hole 3
2012
- April 25, Jerry Drazkowski, Hole 3
- May 30, Arnold (Gino) Decknadel; Hole 3
- June 26, Brandon Schon; Hole 3
- July 10, Rudy Jensen; Hole 3
- July 26, Brian Mahoney; Hole 14
- Aug. 3, John Frick; Hole 5
- Aug. 13, Ed Giesen; Hole 3
- Aug. 23, Thomas A. Murray; Hole 12
- Aug. 24, Joanne Roy; Hole 3
- Sept. 4, Bill Ombrello; Hole 5
- Sept. 16, Gretchen Hafeman; Hole 3
2011
- May 31, Don Stiles, Hole 3 - 105 yards, used a 9 iron, score for the round was 44. It was his first hole-in-one.
- July 7, Gerry Brohn, Hole 3 - 108 yards, used a 9 iron, score for the round was 91. It was his first hole-in-one.
- July 21, Daphne Greenwood, Hole 3 - 85 yards, used an 8 iron.
- Aug. 8, Wally Alexander, Hole 14 - 112 yards, used a 7 iron.
- Sept. 25, Cameron Howes, Hole 14 - 112 yards, used a 9 iron.