The Kingsley Club is Mike Devries' one-of-a-kind tribute to traditional links-style golf
KINGSLEY, Mich. -- Located just south of Traverse City, the Kingsley Club is a one-of-a-kind golf course in northern Michigan, paying tribute to traditional links style with a wild, natural look. Course designer Mike Devries moved almost no dirt during construction, reshaping the landscape only on the first tee and fairway.
Opened in 2001, the club swiftly won national attention from major golf publications for its minimalist approach. Forget fancy accouterments; this is a player's golf course. Fairways were planted with fescue grass instead of the more common bent to promote a fast ground game on firm, sloping greens.
The Kingsley Club GC
The Kingsley Club features wild rough and firm, rolling greens.
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The Kingsley Club GC - hole 1
The par-5 first hole at the Kingsley Club features a double fairway split by a collection of bunkers.
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The Kingsley Club GC - bunkers
Wild bunkering is a familiar sight at northern Michigan's Kingsley Club.
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Kingsley Club
The Kingsley Club is located in Kingsley just south of Traverse City.
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The Kingsley Club GC
Architect Mike Devries moved almost no earth in his Kingsley Club design.
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The Kingsley Club golf course
Natural undulation is a major feature of the Kingsley Club.
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Kingsley Club near Traverse City
The Kingsley Club golf course near Traverse City, Mich.
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