Eagle Crest Golf Club Spring Update: Wes Blevins Shares National Championship Highlights and Resort Amenities
As one of Southeast Michigan's standout resort destinations, Eagle Crest Golf Club continues to deliver championship golf paired with scenic views overlooking Ford Lake in Ypsilanti. In a recent Lesson on Golf segment, General Manager and Director of Golf Wes Blevins joined host Jeff Lesson from the clubhouse balcony to discuss hosting the NAIA Women's National Championship, resort amenities, indoor TrackMan bays, and holiday booking schedules.
A Karl Litten Championship Layout on Ford Lake
Eagle Crest Golf Club features an 18-hole championship layout originally designed by Karl Litten. Owned and operated in partnership with Eastern Michigan University, the course offers panoramic water views, rolling fairways, and a multi-tier practice facility:
Public Access with Resort Amenities: While partnered with the on-site Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest, the course is fully open to the public without requiring hotel lodging.
Championship Caliber: Regularly hosts collegiate, state, and national tournaments, testing players with scenic peninsula greens and strategic risk-reward holes along Ford Lake.
Regional Draw: Welcomes golfers from across Southeast Michigan, Eastern Michigan University, the University of Michigan, Canada, and regional visitors within a five-hour driving radius across Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois.
Hosting the NAIA Women's National Championship
Eagle Crest recently hosted the prestigious NAIA Women's National Championship for the second consecutive year, welcoming 150 top collegiate players from across the United States and Canada:
Elite Competition: Following an early rain delay, the event was contested as a competitive 54-hole championship.
Player & Spectator Feedback: Visiting teams praised the course conditioning, hospitality, and dining amenities across the property.
Spectator Atmosphere: Showcased the layout's versatility and tournament setup for national collegiate competitors.
"It's really cool having all the girls from across the country and Canada participating in the NAIA National Championship,"
Blevins noted regarding the tournament's energy on property.
"They love the golf course, they love how it plays, they love the views, and they love how they get treated here."
Year-Round Amenities: Indoor TrackMan Simulators
To provide year-round practice and entertainment, Eagle Crest features four state-of-the-art TrackMan simulator bays:
Winter & Shoulder Season Play: Open daily with tee times running from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Practice & Social Rounds: Players can dial in swing data, practice virtual course management, or enjoy food and beverage service with friends.
Membership & Public Access: Simulator bays are accessible through winter memberships or individual hourly reservations.
Booking Rules & Peak Weekend Schedules
Following the conclusion of tournament play, Eagle Crest opens full weekend tee sheets to the public:
Two-Week Booking Window: Golfers can reserve public tee times up to two weeks in advance online.
Online Reservations: Explore open tee times, stay-and-play packages, and simulator bookings directly at their official website!
Father's Day & Summer Demand: As the facility's busiest stretch of the season, reserving morning weekend tee times as early as possible within the 14-day window is strongly recommended.
Lesson on Golf is hosted by Jeff Lesson and produced by Make The Turn, the team behind Metro Detroit Golfers—one of the largest golf communities in Michigan.
The show highlights courses, destinations, and golf experiences across the state.
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