Top 5 michigan golf courses

Number 1: Crystal Downs

Designed by golf course architects Alister MacKenzie and Perry Maxwell in 1929, it was designed to play as a par-70, 6,518-yards course offers views of Lake Michigan and Crystal Lake. The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore id very close as well.

Crystal Downs often is often referred to as Michigans “hidden gem" because of their lush fairways and immaculate greens that roll at pga level. This track is loacated at 249 Crystal Downs Dr, Frankfort, MI 49635 comeout and enjoy a nice round of golf.

Number 2: The Bluffs

The Bluffs Course offers unparalleled world-class golf on a links style layout. Undulating and open, The Bluffs Course is revered for its wind-swept native grasses, sod-walled bunkers, wide fairways, spacious greens, and stunning views of Lake Michigan.

Built on 240 acres that was a mix of apple and cherry orchards with large wooded areas surrounding, construction of Arcadia Bluffs began in 1997 and was completed in 1999. Made to play as a par 72 playing a total of 7300 yards with rolling hills as far as the eye can see.

Number 3: Kingslay Club

The Kingsley Club is just minits from the fresh blue waters of Lake Michigan, and Grand Traverse Bays which make the views of this golf course unlike anything youve seen before. This track is shaped from the flow of mammoth glaciers which give the valley like course its signiture look.

The Kingsley Club covers 400 acres of varied terrain, playing as a par 71 with skinny fairways and beautiful greens its a must play for the golf enthusiast.

Number 4: Forest Dunes

Forest Dunes have some of the fast greens in michigan and an intriguing layout for players of all ability levels, the loacals say its one of the best tracks on this side of michigan.

Nestled on 500 acres of thick wooded land within the Huron National Forest, Forest Dunes is known for being one of the most peaceful and exciting golf experiences in the world. In this pristine setting, Tom Weiskopf designed a parkland-style classic with modern enhancements to play as a par 72 with wide open fairways.

Number 5: The Bear

Jack Nicklaus first unleashed the course on June 17, 1985. Celebrated as one of the toughest 18 holes in Michigan, The Bear was ranked as the 18th toughest course in America, according to Golf Digest. This beautiful course offers the best of Traverse City golf and regularly stands out as a top golf course in Michigan.

Like many Nicklaus designs, The Bear is a stern test, tipping out over 7,000 yards with a slope and rating of 76.1/150. I can speak from eperence this is one of the hardest couirses in the nation, and is a must play for many people in 2023!I know im going to play it again next year.