UM Golf Course Tailgating Questions

Submitted by MLAWyer on

I've tailgated at the University of Michigan golf course several times now, but this time I'd like to get a spot on the fairway this time rather than getting parked in with no room for games and grilling. With that in mind I have a few questions.

What time does the course open? Are there generally cars waiting when the gates open? Do the first cars get spots on the fairway? If it makes any difference, we usually go in the State St. entrance. I realize that it is probably more hectic for big games like the one this weekend, but any advice is appreciated.

Sorry if this information is available somewhere else. I tried to google it and I searched Mgoblog.