Forest Akers on the MSU campus in East Lansing offers very green fairways, very reasonable prices

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Forest Akers is a 36-hole golf facility on the campus of Michigan State University that delivers very green fairways at very reasonable prices.

If you want the tough golf course, you play Forest Akers West and deal with its Michigan trees.

If you're looking for a more relaxed, quick-in-and-out play, go across the street to Forest Akers East, a Bruce Matthews design.

The emphasis here is on super-walkable courses are extremely affordable in the late afternoons. Being on the campus of Michigan State makes sure all the green isn't interrupted by any houses. The college's renowned turfgrass science program also insures that your lies will be good and the stroll easy.

Forest Akers - East golf course - hole 1

Forest Akers' East Course begins with a wide-open, short par 4.

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Forest Akers golf course - trees

The Forest Akers golf courses feature plenty of trees.

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Forest Akers golf course at MSU

The Forest Akers golf courses are unspoiled by houses.

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Forest Akers G.C. at Michigan State

The Forest Akers golf courses are much greener than you'd expect.

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Forest Akers GC at Michigan State University

You can see silos, smokestacks and cows from Forest Akers in East Lansing, Michigan.

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Forest Akers G.C. in East Lansing

Some of Forest Akers tree openings make using a driver dicey.

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Forest Akers golf courses at MSU

A view of the Forest Akers golf courses at Michigan State University in East Lansing.

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Forest Akers golf courses at Michigan State

A view of the Forest Akers golf courses at Michigan State University in East Lansing.

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Forest Akers golf courses at MSU

A view of the Forest Akers golf courses at Michigan State University.

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Forest Akers golf courses at MSU

A view of the driving range at Forest Akers in East Lansing.

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Forest Akers - clubhouse

The clubhouse at Forest Akers in East Lansing.

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Forest Akers golf courses at MSU

A view of the Forest Akers golf courses at Michigan State University in East Lansing.

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East Course at Forest Akers MSU

Forest Akers' East and West Courses are the home courses for the Michigan State University's men's and women's golf teams. The West Course is the longer and tougher of the two, but the East Course has plenty of challenges in store as well. Forest Akers East was redesigned in 1997, which converted it from a par 71 to a par-72 layout. New trees were planted and several bunkers were also added. The generous fairways are wide open and the golf course offers a few opportunities for birdies.

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.

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