West Course at Forest Akers MSU

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.