Article is sponsored by Pigeon Creek Golf Course in West Olive

It’s time to tee up! Grab your clubs and head out for a round (or two) of golf at state-of-the-art and award-winning courses throughout West Michigan.

View the West Michigan Golf Map in the 2023 Carefree Travel Guide

Plan your next golfing weekend at one of Saugatuck’s premier golf courses that provide extraordinary golfing and clubhouse experiences. The Ravines Golf Club is West Michigan’s only Arnold Palmer Signature Design Championship Golf Course. This 18-hole, par 72 course features immense and visually stunning, natural vistas with astonishing blue skies. With a full driving range, two putting greens, a short game practice area, and highly professional staff, The Ravines Golf Club provides exceptional playing conditions at an extraordinary value.

Gull Lake View Golf Resort is Southwest Michigan’s largest golf resort with six championship courses and their Stonehedge South course was just named one of the top 50 US Golf Courses by Golf Pass Golfers’ Choice 2023. Check out Discover Kalamazoo’s golf guide for additional information to plan your golf trip to the area.

South Haven is home to two courses that are as charming as they are challenging. Both courses feature water, dunes, and beachgrass which makes the views as terrific as they are hazardous.

For a unique golf outing look no further than south-central Michigan’s Coldwater Country. The area is home to an abundance of golf courses. Hit the links at Bella Vista Golf Course, an 18-hole championship course. The course meanders through 300+ acres of almost complete seclusion affording visitors a serene, isolated golf experience interrupted only by the wonderful wildlife and beautiful views. For a challenging but fair course head to Iyopawa Island Golf Course. This well-maintained 9-hole course, surrounded by water, looks easy but with the tree-lined fairways and smaller greens it can be a challenge to control the ball. One of the most historic golf courses in Michigan, the Coldwater Golf Course is located on the shores of Morrison Lake. This traditional course offers an enjoyable and very playable challenge, winding through the tall trees, rolling hills and the area’s chain of lakes. Visit their website for more information on these and all of the area’s golf courses.

It’s easy to plan a golf trip to the Battle Creek Area with Michigan’s Southern Swing. Choose from 15 premium golf courses in Southwest Michigan. These courses are located between Chicago and Detroit, making them easy to get, while still enjoying a woodsy, “up north” feeling. You’ll also be near FireKeepers Casino, two shopping districts and four breweries.

Welter’s Folly at Journeyman Distillery in Three Oaks is a family–friendly, 30,000 square foot public putting green located behind the distillery. The 18-hole course is modeled after the Himalaya at St. Andrews in Scotland, and is one of the largest real grass putting greens. Their season begins in early April, when golfers 21 and up can enjoy a cocktail on the greens, and kids under 12 can putt for free! Visit the Journeyman website for more information.

The LYNX Golf Course in Otsego is a daily-fee golf course, open to the public seven days a week. Both nines begin and end at the highest point on the course, about 120 feet above the Kalamazoo River. The front side sends you out and concludes with a short, uphill dogleg left par 4 measuring 353 yards. The backside features the course’s signature hole, No.10, a par 4 of 411 yards that boasts an 85 foot elevation drop from tee to fairway.

The Greater Lansing area is home to a number of golf options that will challenge even the most seasoned golfer. Magnificent shot values like the 17th island green at Eagle Eye Golf Club will test your skills.

Join the River Country Chamber of Newaygo County for the 9th Annual River Country Chamber Golf Outing at Pilgrim’s Run Golf Club. This is a 4-person Scramble. Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Teams are welcome. Have fun, network, and enjoy a day out of the office!

Encounter one of West Michigan’s finest upscale public golf facilities at Pilgrim’s Run Golf Club in Pierson. Celebrating their 25th anniversary, this magnificent course was built on over 400 acres and bears the hallmark of premier design and construction. With bent grass fairways, distinctive green complexes, and six different yardages to play from!

Ready to hit the links? Seven golf courses in and around Holland are open to the public, providing a variety of golfing experiences. From true links-style to forested golf, each distinctive course is well-maintained, and loyal local golfers appreciate them all for their nuances, beauty, and challenges.

Muskegon County boasts over 15 golf courses – including mini golf, disc golf and traditional golf, as well as indoor facilities for days when the weather just won’t cooperate. Not many Michigan courses are situated so close to the Lake Michigan shoreline, but Old Channel Trail in Montague is one of them. This classic course has been described as having stepped right out of “The Great Gatsby” with three 9-hole courses each designed by master architects. If you get hungry following your 9 holes, check out the restaurant at the renovated Muskegon Country Club, Lake Bluff Grille! This dining venue will offer outstanding views of the golf course and views of Muskegon Lake from an expansive covered deck, event space and a state-of-the-art indoor golf simulator facility!

Enjoy great play, on and off the course: Grand Rapids offers dozens of public courses within minutes of town, plus more options for after-the-game fun than any other Michigan golf destination. Grand Rapids is the perfect place to get an edge on your golf game!

Visit Thornapple Pointe Golf Club’s expansive 18 hole course, featuring bentgrass fairways and impeccably groomed tees and greens. Winding along 7,000 feet of frontage on the breathtaking Thornapple River in Grand Rapids, your game guides you over gently rolling hills, through hardwood-lined fairways, and near three of the most enchanting, untouched wetlands found in the Midwest. Tee times can be made online.

Did you know that West Michigan is home to four LiveGolf Studios PGA golf simulators? These state of the art simulators feature high quality projection systems, PGA Tour software, realistic turf, and more, allowing golfers to play all winter long in a controlled climate with their own clubs. Plus, a fully stocked bar and seating area is available, so you can enjoy great food and full bar service while you play. Be sure to check them out at the  Muskegon Country Club, Thousand Oaks Golf Club and Thornapple Pointe Golf Club in Grand Rapids, and Macatawa Golf Club in Holland.

Pigeon Creek Golf Course in West Olive features all the hallmarks of Michigan links style golf. The course gives all levels of golfers an enjoyable experience offering four different tees to choose from. The course also offers a few “risk and reward” holes that are sure to get you excited every time you step to the tee.

Waters Edge Golf Course is a public golf course located in the quiet, rolling hills of Fremont. Waters Edge features a scenic and challenging 18-hole course, and the area’s best pub & restaurant.

This summer, make plans to play “The Iron Horse” 9-hole golf course at Double R Ranch in Belding.

Hit the greens with your favorite foursome at any of Ludington’s golf courses: Hemlock, Lakeside Links, or Lincoln Hills golf clubs. Sculpted from natural landscapes, these locations offer affordable options for a sport conducive to all ages and abilities. All are close to Lake Michigan and Downtown Ludington.   Long summer days with up to 15 hours of sunlight. Rolling terrain carved out by ancient glaciers. And dozens of golf courses within a 30-minute drive.

The Grand Haven area offers over 15 public and private courses that welcome all skill levels from early spring to late fall. Each course provides breathtaking scenery, peaceful moments, challenging fairways, and manicured greens.

With more than ten courses within a 30-minute drive of Mt. Pleasant, there is a wide variety of layouts including undulating link-style courses and wooded fairways. Experience “up-north” relaxed styles of golf or visit one of the championship courses, like PohlCat Golf Course. Lower your scores and land the ace in Mt. Pleasant!

PohlCat Golf Course is a first class venue in Mt. Pleasant for championship golf. Impeccable greens, tees, and fairways are framed by scenery that makes Michigan golf a truly memorable experience.

Both the amateur and pro golfer will enjoy time at any of the local greens and fairways in Mecosta County. The area is home to both PGM and PGS rated courses, in addition to Michigan’s Golf Hall of Fame.

Charlevoix is home to some of the Midwest’s most notable golf, from a nine-hole municipal course designed in 1896 by Willie Watson, to the prestigious course that has hosted the Michigan Amateur. Regardless of your budget or skill level, you’ll be sure to find a course to satisfy your golfing itch!

Holiday Vacation Rentals based in Harbor Springs has beautiful rental homes available for your next golf getaway! Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club is a place of beauty suspended between lush forests and glistening Lake Michigan. Located just north of the quaint town of Harbor Springs, Michigan, this 1,600 acre community features 27 pristine holes of woodland golf with views of Lake Michigan. Holiday Vacation Rentals is pleased to offer a wide selection of Birchwood Farms vacation rental homes.

For a golf experience of a lifetime, come to Drummond Island! The Rock at Drummond Island Resort offers a challenge like no other. Designed by renowned architect Harry Bowers, their 18-hole championship course winds through 400 acres of lush terrain with one spectacular view after another. Warm up on their all-grass driving range and practice area, and then play from any of four tees depending on your skill level. Book a Tee time on their website!

There are 15,000 golf courses in the United States, yet, only one is laid out on a battlefield in a failed attempt to wrest control of the Great Lakes from the British. The Wawashkamo Golf Course is on Mackinac Island. But that’s not all, Mackinac Island is also home to an incredible executive putting course along the shore of Lake Huron at Mission Point Resort and a second miniature golf course at the historic Grand Hotel. For one of a kind experiences, visit the Mackinac Island website for more information.

Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island has an 18-hole putting course called the Greens of Mackinac. This course offers a unique putting experience with 18 real bent grass greens, which rivals the conditions found on any championship course.

The Jewel Golf Course at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island was awarded Editor’s Choice “Best Grand & Boutique Golf Hotels” by Golf Digest. The Jewel is one of the most unique courses in Northern Michigan and the United States. As the only course in the country with horse-drawn carriage rides between nines, it truly is a Grand golf experience. They offer a variety of golf packages throughout the season so you can tee up on the vacation of a lifetime, including their Michigan Golf Live Packages.

Cadillac’s Evergreen Resort features 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. Cadillac’s CVB is also offering a variety of golf specials in 2023 to help you plan the perfect outing for your group.

Enjoy a round of golf at Michigan’s northernmost golf course at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge. The Keweenaw Mountain Lodge in Copper Harbor offers a 9-hole course designed using the Keweenaw’s varied terrain. Enjoy spectacular views of Brockway Mountain and be enchanted by fox families, deer, and Sandhill Cranes as you play.

Golfers looking to hit the links will delight in a range of courses available to them, each set against a stunning natural backdrop in Marquette. 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, Greywalls is an incredible showcase of the beauty of the surrounding area. Additional courses offering an unparalleled experience include the Red Fox Run Golf Course, Wawonowin Country Club, and Northern Michigan University Golf Course.

Discover the unrivaled pleasure of golf in its purest form at Travel + Leisure’s No.1 Resort in Michigan, Hotel Walloon. Northern Michigan offers a variety of Championship Golf Courses for beginner to expert level golfers designed by industry elites. Many golf courses are tucked on the shoreline of Lake Michigan and feature scenic lake views. Travel to Boyne City, Charlevoix, Bay Harbor, Harbor Springs, and Traverse city for your picturesque and unforgettable round of golf. Learn more here.

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 offering variety, beauty, and top-shelf course conditions at every turn. Looking to improve your game, and who isn’t? Check out Shanty Creek’s Golf Academy. For players of all levels, Shanty Creek’s team of PGA Professionals will help identify opportunities for improvement and share tips for improving all aspects of the game including distance, accuracy, approach shots, hazard saves, chipping, and putting. Packages can be customized to include lodging and rounds of golf on one (or more!) of the spectacular championship golf courses.

Interlochen Golf Course, conveniently located on US-31 between Traverse City and the lake shore, is great to play, and has an amazing restaurant on site.

Enjoy 72 holes of golf alongside stunning Torch Lake and Lake Michigan at A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort in Kewadin.

Arthur Hills, Robert Trent Jones, and Donald Ross are just a few of the names attached to the incredible courses in the Petoskey Area. Tee it up on one (or more!) of sixteen golf courses within 30 minutes of each other and have the perfect combination of award-winning golf, great scenery and a terrific food and beverage scene for after your round.

The Highlands at Harbor Springs is known for its four championship golf courses. From the timeless design of The Heather, the 2019 National Golf Course Owner’s Course of the Year by Robert Trent Jones, to the history and heritage found playing the Donald Ross Memorial, a composite course of Ross’s best designs, the classic layout of The Moor, or the brilliant design and breathtaking views of the Arthur Hills – you’ll experience golf the way it was meant to be played across all 72 holes.

Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville is northern Michigan’s golf destination with two distinctively different, yet equally mesmerizing golf courses. Both the Mountain Ridge and Betsie Valley golf courses have received a prestigious 4-Star rating from Golf Digest magazine and are sure to challenge your skills at every turn. Book your tee times now!

Treetops Resort offers 81 spectacular holes of golf. With four 18-hole golf courses and the #1 Par 3 course in North America, Treetops, there is so much golf fun to enjoy during your stay at their property in Gaylord. They also host the only Tom Fazio course in Michigan, and their courses have been played by 53 Major Champions…53 & you!

Elmbrook Golf Course has been providing an enjoyable golf experience in Traverse City for over 50 years. It is among the oldest public par 72 golf courses in Northern Michigan. The beautiful views, mature trees and challenging layout make Elmbrook a favorite among visitors and locals alike.

Indian River Golf Course’s 18-hole championship golf course has been rated by Golf Digest as one of Northern Michigan’s best places to play, with four different teeing areas for golfers of all calibers. The course is also conveniently located 25 minutes from Mackinaw City, Petoskey, and Gaylord. Be sure to visit in 2023 for a first-class round of golf or dining experience, so you can discover the best-kept secret in the north.

Nestled among the pines of the Manistee National Forest in Northern Michigan, you’ll find a special place, hidden gem, a home-away-from-home for golf, dining, and relaxation – Manistee National Golf And Resort. Their golf rivals the best courses in the state with challenges for all abilities. Our 42 room Inn offers both standard rooms and a mixture of suites that are perfect for golf groups, family vacationers and business travelers.