Mackinac Island in Mackinac County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Grand Hotel Golf Course

– 1911 to 1985 –

Photographed by Kevin W., May 31, 2026

1. The Grand Hotel Golf Course Marker

Inscription. In this vicinity on June 15, 1985, Governor James J. Blanchard of Michigan, then in his second year as a golf enthusiast, scored a Hole-in-One on the former 165 yard Third Hole. Mrs. Blanchard along with Mr. and Mrs. James Halverson attested. At the conclusion of the 1985 summer season this Third Hole was retired forever to commemorate this gubernatorial achievement. The conformation of that Hole (Tee, Sandtraps, Fairway and Green) disappeared in the general redesign and modernization of The Jewel in October 1985.

Erected by the Grand Hotel.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is June 15, 1985.

Location. 45° 51.135′ N, 84° 37.392′ W. Marker is on Mackinac Island, Michigan, in Mackinac County. It can be reached from Grand Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Marker is at Hole 6 of the Jewel Golf Course Grand Nine. It is not directly accessible from nearby roads. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Grand Ave, Mackinac Island MI 49757, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

and on the Straits of Mackinac.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Legacy of Jerry Matthews and Grand Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Grand Hotel (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mackinac Conference (about

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700 feet away); a different marker also named Grand Hotel (about 700 feet away); Lawrence A. Young Cottage (approx. 0.2 miles away); Woodfill Park (approx. ¼ mile away); Little Stone Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Flags at Fort Mackinac (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mackinac Island.

Also see . . . Golf on The Jewel. The Grand Hotel's website for The Jewel. (Submitted on June 2, 2026, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)

Photographed by Kevin W., May 31, 2026

2. The Grand Hotel Golf Course Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2026, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 1, 2026, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.