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So, I'm a San Diegan, visiting family, who live in the Gladwin, MI area, and I'm always looking for interesting, challenging golf courses that I can find good deals on. In the past 4 years, I've played some very good golf courses at an extremely good value. Sheperd's Hollow, near Detroit is the all time fave, and I seriously played it for under 50 bucks! Huron Breeze, Pohlcat, Hawk Hollow & Wild Bluffs are also courses that I've managed good twilight deals on. Today, I played one of the most relaxing rounds of golf i've ever played at The Nightmare (ironic, right?) Dan, the owner, was one of the friendliest owners that I've ever met! He hooked me up with Courtesy Sticks because my luggage rate was already off the chain for the airlines, being that I have two children. He even, but dont expect this for you, let me use the driver and 3 wood from his own bag -- What a Guy! His family driven golf course gave a friendly feel where anyone can feel welcomed. I'm critical of golf courses and was extremely impressed with the Nightmare's well- manicured timber lined holes, along with his quick, undulating greens that were in great shape. The holes all had their own identity, yet uniform so it didn't seem incongrous, like a Mt.Pleasant course that I know. The fairways are bendy, yet large and fair, while the bunkers are well-maintained and appropriately placed. The par 3's are fairly straight forward, and were not especially challenging, minus hole #14, which is a beast of a par 3 (Gotta be dead on for this one). The par 5's are challenging, and long, very long! And the par 4's particulally #3 and #13 are beastly. The back 9 was incredibly peaceful. Just me, the wild turkeys, and lot's of deer. The collective experience was incredible and unexpected and this course needs more write ups!