Northern Michigan Golf Guide – Michigan Golf Courses and Resorts

Treetops Resort – Fazio Premier – Photos

Premier is the only course in Michigan designed by famed architect Tom Fazio, making the most of the rolling terrain and striking the perfect balance between challenge and forgiveness. When asked to name a signature hole, Fazio replied, “All of them!”

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Gaylord Country Club – Photos

Founded in 1924, Gaylord Country Club is one of northern Michigan’s oldest golf clubs. This semi-private club meanders through the hills and hardwoods just west of Gaylord and features private club conditions, strategic bunkering and arguably the best green complexes found in northern Michigan.

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Crystal Mountain – Mountain Ridge Course

The Mountain Ridge Course carves through heavily forested highlands with expansive waste bunkers and tree-lined fairways, culminating in a 200′ climb and spectacular views. Despite its challenging layout, four teeboxes on each hole make Mountain Ridge very playable, with distances ranging from 4,956 to 7,007 yards.

Crystal Mountain – Mountain Ridge Course
12500 Crystal Mountain Dr.
Thompsonville, MI 49683
(800) 968-7686


 
 
Tee Slope Rating Course Rating Yardage
Blue 73.5 135 7007
White 69.8 129 6258
Gold (men) 67.6 122 5700
Red 69.4 123 4956

 
 
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Crystal Mountain – Betsie Valley Course

On Crystal’s scenic Betsie Valley course, play amidst sparkling creeks, tranquil ponds and lush meadows. Water comes into play on nine of 18 holes and its isolated fairways are accented with wildflowers and flanked by towering pines and hardwoods, creating memorable, picturesque play. You may take a cart or walk the Betsie Valley.

Crystal Mountain – Betsie Valley Course
12500 Crystal Mountain Dr.
Thompsonville, MI 49683
(800) 968-7686

Betsie Valley
 
 
Tee Slope Rating Course Rating Yardage
Blue 72.0 132 6567
White 68.4 121 5914
Red 69.2 121 5064
Green (junior) n/a n/a 2655

 
 
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Champion Hill Golf Course

This 18 hole championship course is tucked into the windswept hills of Benzie County highlands. Champion Hill is distinguished by its scenic, open, rolling, heather lined fairways, large contoured greens and distant views of Lake Michigan, Crystal Lake, and Platte Lakes. The highlands links design features open, rolling bluegrass fairways with many elevated teeing areas, and raised contoured green complexes.

The adjacent Heather Ridge Golf Community offers affordable single family wooded building sites with stunning views of the course and surrounding countryside.

Season Golf Memberships

We will offer two types of memberships.

1: The Unlimited which provides for unlimited golf during the 2021 season.

2: The Limited which provides for unlimited golf during the 2021 season except the months of July and August during which tee times are made after 2:00 PM.

All of our memberships are valid at both Pinecroft and Champion Hill and come with the option to purchase a season practice range membership for unlimited use of range balls and/or a season cart pass for unlimited use of a power cart.

All members will receive a 20% discount on regularly priced clothing and balls. Guests of host members will receive a discount on regularly priced greens fees. – For more information, click here.

Now Available for 2021 – “Season Twilight Pass”

We are offering a “Twilight Season Pass”. For $250 this Pass includes unlimited golf after 3:00 PM (2:00 PM in Sept and Oct) every day at both Pinecroft and Champion Hill. It does not include cart fee. Twilight Season Passes may be purchased ONLINE during the off season. For more information, please contact Lee at 1-231-651-0474 – For more information, click here.

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Champion Hill Golf Course
501 N. Marshall Rd.
Beulah, MI 49617
231-882-9200

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Pinecroft Golf Course

An 18-hole championship course situated just 30 miles southwest of Traverse City, Pinecroft is nestled in the gently rolling hills overlooking the length of beautiful Crystal Lake. Pinecroft has earned a FOUR STAR RATING in the latest “Golf Digest’s Places to Play.” Pinecroft is just minutes away from the lakes, sandy beaches, picturesque resort villages and great restaurants that make the area a unique vacation destination. (We also have a sister course, Champion Hill.) Open April through October.

Season Golf Memberships

We will offer two types of memberships.

1: The Unlimited which provides for unlimited golf during the 2021 season.

2: The Limited which provides for unlimited golf during the 2021 season except the months of July and August during which tee times are made after 2:00 PM.

All of our memberships are valid at both Pinecroft and Champion Hill and come with the option to purchase a season practice range membership for unlimited use of range balls and/or a season cart pass for unlimited use of a power cart.

All members will receive a 20% discount on regularly priced clothing and balls. Guests of host members will receive a discount on regularly priced greens fees. – For more information, click here.

Now Available for 2021 – “Season Twilight Pass”

We are offering a “Twilight Season Pass”. For $250 this Pass includes unlimited golf after 3:00 PM (2:00 PM in Sept and Oct) every day at both Pinecroft and Champion Hill. It does not include cart fee. Twilight Season Passes may be purchased ONLINE during the off season. – For more information, click here.

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Pinecroft Golf Course
8260 Henry Road
Beulah, MI 49617
231-882-9100

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Dunes Golf Club

Dunes Golf ClubWe have 18 holes for your enjoyment. We are a casual, friendly course featuring 5730 yards of relaxing golf. Our location in the Glen Lake – Sleeping Bear Dunes Area gives you many opportunities to enjoy all of Northern Michigan’s outdoor activities.

Course History

Dunes Golf Club was built in 1982, and opened the following spring as a 3152 yard 9 hole course. Back nine construction began in the fall of 1989. It opened in the fall of 1991. Although shorter, at 2578 Yards, the back nine is still harder for most golfers, thanks to its tight tree lined fairways.

Dunes Golf Club
6464 W. Empire Hwy (M-72)
Empire, MI 49630
231-326-5390

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Interlochen Golf Course

The Natural Beauty of Interlochen Creates a Memorable Golfing Experience

Golfers who regularly play the courses of the Traverse City area agree that the Interlochen Golf Course is one of the most scenic and lush course in the region. Laid out through a mature forest of large mixed hardwoods and white pines, Interlochen challenges the weekend golfer and lowhandicapper alike with strategically-placed bunkers and water hazards that make the course a club selector’s delight. Precision shotmaking and good course management are at a premium at Interlochen.

A mature course, the velvet greens and lush fairways of Interlochen are immaculately groomed so that the challenge is always fair. Golfers are also treated to the natural abundance of Northern Michigan Wildlife. It is not uncommon to see white-tail deer, wild turkeys and a gathering of wild Canadian geese. A peaceful tributary of the Betsie River winds throughout the course adding its own watery touch of beauty and charm.

The Toughest Holes

The back-to-back 12th and 13th holes are the toughest on the course. The 12th Hole is a 530-yard par five with water located on the right side of the fairway and in front of the green. There’s also a heavy swamp area in the back of the green. The 13th Hole is the number-one handicap hole. It’s a 455-yard par four. It takes a 260-yard drive to set up a good approach shot to the green. It’s heavily wooded on the right side so a golfer must stay left to have a chance at par.

Rated one of the top 100 best value courses in America!

Interlochen Golf Course
10586 U.S. 31 South
Interlochen, MI 49643
1-877-480-7311

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Manitou Passage Golf Club

Manitou Passage is an Arnold Palmer Signature Course that is located in an area that gave rise to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, one of the most beautiful places in in Leelanau County. The course is set amidst green meadows and the high, coastal forests that abut Lake Michigan’s beaches and dunes and afford stunning views of a serenely beautiful landscape.

The topography and ever-present winds off the water make this a course that always presents new challenges. The course is open to the public every day during the season except for aerification days.

Manitou Passage Golf Club
4600 Club Drive
Cedar, MI 49621
888-656-7572

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The Homestead – Mountain Flowers Par 3

Guests of The Homestead have exclusive use of the Mountain Flowers Par 3, nine-hole golf course that is nestled in the center of the resort. Your game begins at the pro shop in The Village near Little Belle, one of our quaint resort hotels. Work your way up and down the dune elevations and tee off with Lake Michigan, the Manitou Islands and the Sleeping Bear Dunes as your backdrop. The spectacular views will take your breath away while the course challenges your ability.

The Homestead – Mountain Flowers Par 3
Wood Ridge Road
Glen Arbor, MI 49636
231-334-5000

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Grand Hotel – The Jewel

The Jewel is one of the most unique courses in the United States. Enjoy unparalleled scenic beauty, lush landscaping and meticulously manicured tees, fairways and greens. The Grand nine is located across the street from the hotel, with views of Lake Huron and Round Island. The Woods nine is set in the interior of Mackinac Island, with views of the Mackinac Bridge and the Upper Peninsula.

After completing the Grand nine, you and your clubs will be transported via horse-drawn carriage a mile and a half to the Woods nine. The leisurely 15-minute ride includes parts of the island unseen by many visitors.

The Grand nine was built in 1901 and redesigned in 1987 by golf course architect Jerry Matthews. He also designed the Woods nine, added in 1994. Jason Horricks, a PGA Certified Instructor, is available for private lessons. The Jewel is open to the public. Rental clubs, golf carts and pull carts are available. To reserve tee times, please call (906) 847-3331 and ask for the Golf Shop.

Grand Hotel – The Jewel
286 Grand Avenue
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
906-847-3331

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286 Grand Avenue
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
906-847-3331
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Drummond Island Resort – The Rock

Experience island golf like no other at Drummond Island Resort.

The resort is a golfer’s paradise offering The Rock, an 18-hole championship course carved out of 400 acres of hardwood, cedar and limestone.

The course, which opened in 1989, was designed by Harry Bowers and offers a challenge of up to 6,837 yards.

The course is rated 69.3 with a slope of 131 from the white tees. The course offers 4 sets of tees suitable for any golfers skill level.

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Drummond Island Resort – The Rock
33494 S. Maxton Road
Drummond Island, MI 49726
1-800-999-6343

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Treetops – Jones Masterpiece

The final design of Robert Trent Jones, Sr. in Michigan is truly a masterpiece. In his own words, Jones claimed it his crowning glory. The course is located at the headwaters of the Pigeon River and takes full advantage of natural valleys, ravines and broad plains. The signature sixth hole features a 120’ vertical drop
and a panoramic view of the Pigeon River Valley.

Treetops – Jones Masterpiece
3962 Wilkinson Road
Gaylord, MI 49735
1-888-873-3867

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Jones Masterpiece – Hole #11

Jones Masterpiece – Hole #13

Jones Masterpiece – Hole #14



 

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Treetops – Fazio Premier

Premier is the only course in Michigan designed by famed architect Tom Fazio, making the most of the rolling terrain and striking the perfect balance between challenge and forgiveness. When asked to name a signature hole, Fazio replied, “All of them!”

Treetops – Fazio Premier
3962 Wilkinson Road
Gaylord, MI 49735
1-888-873-3867

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Fazio Premier – Hole #7

Fazio Premier – Hole #11

Fazio Premier – Hole #18



 

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Treetops – Rick Smith Signature

Rick Smith, renowned architect and golf instructor, set the bar high with Signature, his first 18-hole course. The course unfolds into high upland and features undulating greens and wide, forgiving fairways. Signature has been rated a Top 50 Course for Women.

Treetops – Rick Smith Signature
3962 Wilkinson Road
Gaylord, MI 49735
1-888-873-3867

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Treetops – Rick Smith Tradition

Tradition is Rick Smith’s walking course which pays homage to golf’s origin, and is well named as it features traditional wooden pins and pennant flags. The links-style layout takes advantage of high ridges and hilltops, providing some sloping while still being walkable. Holes one through nine wrap back around to the starter house, allowing for nine-hole play.

Treetops – Rick Smith Tradition
3962 Wilkinson Road
Gaylord, MI 49735
1-888-873-3867

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Treetops – Threetops Par 3

Rick Smith’s first par three course has received national recognition since it opened, consistently ranking as the #1 par three course in America by Golf Magazine, Golfweek, Golf & Travel and several others. It’s perhaps the most recognized par three course in America. For a number of years, Threetops hosted the ESPN Par 3 Shootout. Lee Trevino recorded an ace on #7 during the Shootout in 2001. The course itself features elevated greens and tees with noticeable slopes.

Treetops – Threetops Par 3
3962 Wilkinson Road
Gaylord, MI 49735
1-888-873-3867

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Boyne Rapids Adventure Golf – Photos

At only 701 yards, the beautiful little course has well-maintained Blue Grass tees and fairways and Bent Grass greens. This gem has all the aspects of a regulation course except for the distances and the expenditure of time and money.The longest hole is only 95 yards and shortest two are 12 yards each! In addition to our Par-3 golf course, we are also pleased to offer our Adventure Golf Course, named by some as the “Prettiest Challenge in the North” featuring thousands of natural rocks and boulders, a unique cave and seven waterfalls.


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Boyne – Bay Harbor Golf Club

2013 is the year to play at Bay Harbor Golf Club

Take advantage of our lowest pricing ever on daily rates -or- add a round at Bay Harbor to any BOYNE golf package for as low as $45!   Call 800.462.6963 and ask our reservations agent for more details.

Our northern Michigan golf courses showcase sweeping shoreline bluffs, dunes, rugged rock formations and verdant woodlands converge in the form of three nine-hole courses on the banks of Lake Michigan’s Little Traverse Bay. Each golf course possesses a distinct character and flavor that challenge every skill level.

Designed by Arthur Hills, the three ‘nines’ are all paired with a different finishing nine, forming three championship 18 hole routings.  These combinations are The Links and The Quarry; The Quarry and The Preserve; The Preserve and The Links.  Play your favorite or challenge all of Arthur’s 27!

The Links
Reminiscent of great Irish seaside courses. Miles of Lake Michigan shoreline form a backdrop for this incomparable beauty, accented with towering bluffs and dunes.

The Quarry
Already on the list of the world’s most unique, The Quarry winds its way around and through an immense shale quarry, complete with a 40-foot gorge, stone cliffs, natural ponds and a gentle waterfall.

The Preserve
This natural beauty is a haven for wildlife and golfers alike. Stately hardwoods tower over lush grasses, wildflowers and wetlands- all within earshot of Lake Michigan’s shores.

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Bay Harbor – Crooked Tree Course

The Crooked Tree Golf Club is perched on bluffs high above Bay Harbor and near Petoskey Michigan.

The course was sculpted from centuries-old hardwoods, and the back nine opens to breathtaking views of Little Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan.

Though it is the shortest of the BOYNE courses, blind shots and incredible greens will challenge and delight you all the way through your round.

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