West Course at Forest Akers MSU
East Lansing, Michigan 48910
Ingham County
Phone(s): (517) 355-1635
Fax: (517) 432-2407
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Forest Akers boasts two of Michigan's top public golf courses, the West and the East. They are home of Michigan State University's men's and women's golf teams. The West Course originally opened in 1958, but in 1992 it underwent a major renovation by MSU alum and renowned architect Arthur Hills. It has been recognized as one of the country's top 100 golfing values. The golf course has a gently rolling terrain that is walker friendly but still provides some subtle challenges. Mature willows, pines, and hardwoods line the fairways and there are more than 50 sand bunkers strategically placed throughout and especially along the fairways. The finishing hole of the course is one of its most demanding, but also one of it's most scenic. This par 4 is a dogleg left with a pond on the left side as well as deep greenside traps.
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Golf course details
- Holes: 18
- Designed by: Arthur Hills, Arthur Hills, Bruce Matthews, Chris Wilczynski, Jerry Matthews, Spencer Holt
- Public/Private: Public
- Year opened: 1958
- Golf Season: Open: 3/15 Closed: 12/01
- Guest Policy: Open
- Tee times welcomed: Yes
- Fairways: Bent Grass
- Greens: Bent Grass
Facilities
- Pro in house: Yes
- Driving range: Yes
- Rental clubs: Yes
- Rental carts: Yes
Green fees price ranges
- Week days: $23 - $59
- Weekends: $29 - $69
- Tee times from $19 - Check prices
Course policies
- Metal spikes allowed: No
- Dress code: Proper golf attire required.
- Credit cards accepted: VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Length, slope and rating for each tee
Tee | Par | Yardage | Slope | Rating |
---|---|---|---|---|
Black | 72 | 7013 | 141 | 75.3 |
Silver | 72 | 5012 | 114 | 65.5 |
Green | 72 | 6412 | 137 | 71.7 |
White | 72 | 5694 | 127 | 68.6 |
Fossum | 72 | 5307 | 127 | 66.5 |
Black (W) | 72 | 7013 | 154 | 81.9 |
Green (W) | 72 | 6412 | 140 | 77.8 |
White (W) | 72 | 5694 | 134 | 73.6 |
Fossum (W) | 72 | 5307 | 129 | 71.3 |
Silver (W) | 72 | 5012 | 126 | 69.8 |