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Gakiwee is the Anishinaabe word for "he goes overland, he portages". Anishinaabe
is the language spoken by the Huron tribe - the former inhabitants of this region.
An old portage trail, stretching from Head Lake to the Gull River, and used by the
Huron Nation, is located near Monck's Landing.
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A Fan's Notes:
A fun little roller-coaster of a hole that will play differently every time out. Depending upon the wind and your swing, the massive fairway undulations can either rob you of 20 yards off the tee if you land on an upslope, or reward you with an extra 30 yards carry if you hit the downslope. Keep your drive as far left as possible in order to take the sleeper-faced bunker guarding this green out of play on your 2nd shot.......but be aware the aforementioned fairway undulations will be constantly pushing you to the right. The prevailing wind (which is usually at your back) and large green should make this a potential birdie…..but pure dumb luck might factor in as well, since an awkward uphill or downhill lie is definitely possible on Gakiwee’s fairways - bringing into play what the Scots call “the rub of the green”. A change in the wind the 2nd time around (or in the temperament of the golfing gods) could change your fortunes for the better (or for the worst). |
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