Sweeten's Secret: The Illuminati Routing

Sweetens Cove has always been more than your typical nine-hole course — it’s a provocation to imagination, a green-shaped canvas that invites creativity. Designed by Rob Collins and Tad King, its original routing is already legendary for its strategic options, ruthless greens, and the freedom it gives players to explore lines. But for those who want more, there is another path — one whispered about among regulars: the Illuminati Routing.

What Is the Illuminati Routing?

Think of it as Sweetens off-script. The Illuminati Routing is a secret alternate loop that reconfigures the course — new tee-to-green pairings, fresh angles, and terrain used in ways you’ve never seen. In many rounds, players will cut across fields, link nontraditional holes, and test shots that defy what you thought possible. It’s not just variation — it’s a reinvention. Forums and trip reports even refer to it as “cross country” play or the “secret” loop. 

Every round feels like uncovering a hidden map: you won’t just play Sweetens, you’ll rediscover it.

What Else is New?

The Illuminati routing in GOLF+ doesn’t just change the path — we’ve layered in atmosphere and character. Expect:

• Dynamic lighting effects that shift the mood, casting shadows and highlighting terrain differently than in the daytime original.
• Halloween-themed Easter eggs sprinkled throughout — subtle nods, artifacts, or visuals that reward the observant.
• Refreshed greens and bunkers with slight tweaks, giving familiar holes a new face.

These touches make each round feel like you’re entering a secret world — not just playing golf.

Two Courses, One Price

When you get the Sweetens Cove add-on in GOLF+, you’re not just getting one experience — you’re getting two. You retain full access to the cherished original routing, but you also unlock the Illuminati Routing as a bold alternative. Play whichever suits your mood — classic, or clandestine.