Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties

Golfing weather in Ironwood

By IAN MINIELLY

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IRONWOOD — Gary Mariani, golf course manager at the Gogebic Country Club in Ironwood said they opened the course April 8. The early melting and lack of rain dried out much of the course and made it playable earlier than normal.

Mariani said, “We did well the first week. Opened the club today and we still have golfers paying green fees!”

Mariani also described a Beginner’s Class he is planning on hosting in June. The class historically is made up of women looking to try golf. There is no need to bring equipment, not even golf balls. The country club...