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Crystal Mountain is already looking forward to the upcoming golf season, offering great stay and play packages, as well as savings on tee times and Players Pass Memberships. They plan to open the courses in mid-April.

Play amazing golf on Mackinac Island, where getting between the front to back nine requires a horse-drawn carriage. Only four square miles across, you can enjoy two golf courses and two putt-putt courses including the historic Wawashkamo Golf Course, The Jewel at the Grand Hotel, the Greens of Mackinac putt-putt at Mission Point Resort, and the Gem Miniature Golf at Grand Hotel. 

Petoskey Area is home to over 15 awesome golf courses. Discover top-tier golf experiences at Boyne Mountain Resorts, featuring the Alpine and Monument courses with picturesque settings. Highlands Resort features several golf courses. The resort offers championship courses like the Heather, Arthur Hills, and Donald Ross Memorial, providing golfers with a variety of challenging and picturesque options. Each course has its own unique design and layout, contributing to the overall golfing experience Elevate your game amidst stunning landscapes.

As a true up-north golf destination, Cadillac has nine courses to choose from. Each one offers a different golfing experience but they share the special beauty that is unique to this area. Make sure to check out Evergreen Resort’s two courses: the challenging and stunningly beautiful 18-hole Spruce Course, and the more casual nine-hole Norway Course, which is perfect for beginners and those interested in a quick round.

Charlevoix is home to some of the Midwest’s most notable golf. For more than 30 years, The Dells has been one of Northern Michigan’s favorite courses to play. This classic Jerry Matthew’s design surrounds the golfer with natural beauty and spectacular views.  Regardless of your budget or skill level, you’ll be sure to find a course to satisfy your golfing itch.

Golfers looking to hit the links up north will delight in a range of courses available, each set against a stunning natural backdrop. Marquette Golf Club is Upper Michigan’s award-winning, 36-hole facility featuring two courses – Greywalls and Heritage – with exceptional views of Lake Superior, tumbling greens, and dramatic elevation changes. Additional courses offering a picturesque experience includes the Red Fox Run Golf Course, Wawonowin Country Club, and Northern Michigan University Golf Course.

An unforgettable golf vacation awaits at Michigan’s largest golf resort, Shanty Creek Resort. Located just 31 miles from Traverse City, this Northern Michigan resort is home to five 18-hole championship courses on the 5,500-acre property. With the recent addition of Hawk’s Eye Golf Course, along with the annually ranked Tom Weiskopf’s Cedar River course and Arnold Palmer’s The Legend, Shanty Creek now has three of the state’s top courses all in one location. Add in the Schuss Mountain and Summit courses, and the variety of golf is remarkable. If you’re looking to improve your game, check out Shanty Creek’s Golf Academy. Built for players of all levels, Shanty Creek’s Golf Academy offers private and group instruction. Lesson packages can be customized to include lodging and rounds of golf on one (or more) of the spectacular championship golf courses.

Are you ready? Golfweek rankings are in! 2 Courses at Treetops in Golfweek Top 200! New on the list is Treetops Resort’s Masterpiece, and Treetops Resort’s Signature course shows up once again after several years of recognition! In 1985, Robert Trent Jones, Sr. stood on the future site of the first Treetops golf course and decided to build his Masterpiece here. Can you master the Masterpiece? Established in 1993, inspired by his deep admiration of Scottish and Irish tradition, Signature is the first of three Rick Smith-designed courses at Treetops. Play them both or all five this Golf Season. Call 866.349.5249 to book or visit treetops.com

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