Travel the World with Shirley A. Roe: Golf Getaway to Clare Michigan

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Doherty Hotel, Clare, Michigan

Golf Eagle Glen

This was our second visit to the Doherty Hotel and definitely not our last.

I would highly recommend the Doherty Hotel, Golf package to anyone looking for an excellent getaway. Located in Clare, Michigan, the historic Doherty Hotel built in 1924, is conveniently located in the center of town. Family owned since inception and now run by the fourth generation, guests will find the facility clean and the staff friendly. The hotel has 157 upgraded, well- appointed rooms, indoor pool and Jacuzzi, Banquet and conference facilities, restaurant and lounge. Some rooms have fireplaces, refrigerators and private Jacuzzis. Our choice of Deluxe queen, included refrigerator, coffee maker, ironing board, hair dryer and of course, FREE internet. The breakfast was excellent. Served buffet style or you can choose from a limited menu, the food was hot, well prepared and delicious. Our compliments to the omelette chef !

The hotel is central to fifteen excellent golf courses featuring a variety of “links type” courses, or rolling hills and beautiful treed fairways. The package includes Unlimited Golf on one course each day. A cart is included for the first 18! A full breakfast is provided with overnight accommodations. The hotel is happy to accommodate groups of 2 to 20 or more golfers. The sales staff is very helpful and willing to coordinate your needs and tee times. We played Eagle Glen and were impressed by the excellent condition of the course.

Buck's Run

Our entire package, which included three nights’ accommodation, three breakfasts and two rounds of golf was less than $400 for two people. Prices vary with each custom tailored package.

This hotel is not just for golfers. They offer packages for romantic getaways, hike and bike, and of course, the Soaring Eagle Casino is within 30 minutes drive from the hotel.

Clare, Michigan is like a walk back in time. The quaint store lined street takes visitors back to the 1950’s with its old movie theater complete with incandescent light bulb marquee, small shops and excellent burger restaurants. Our favorite was Dairy Phil, sixty years in business, which is located at the north end of town across from the family owned grocery store. The ice cream is out of this world and the burger and fries for less than $7 was delicious. Sitting outside at the roadside picnic table, watching vintage cars go by, took us back in time and we enjoyed our visit immensely. One must visit the Cops and Doughnuts Bakery across from the hotel.