Destination Guide

Destination: Northwest Michigan

The most coveted vacation spot in Michigan is the northwest coast, where you'll find some of the country's highest-rated golf courses as well as charming lakeside towns.

Much of the state's most spectacular coastline can be found here, making this an equally ideal summer haven for boaters and those seeking natural, freshwater beaches.

The epicenter of northwest Michigan is Traverse City, which is at the base of Grand Traverse Bay and has a metropolitan area of about 150,000. It's home to northern Michigan's largest airport, Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), named after Traverse City's prowess as the largest cherry producer in the U.S. Golf is abundant around the area, ranging from smaller daily-fee courses to venues such as Grand Traverse Resort & Spa and A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort.

A main attraction nearby is the Sleeping Bear Dunes, part of the nationally protected Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. The Dunes are just a few miles from the Alister MacKenzie-designed Crystal Downs Country Club. Just south is Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club, situated roughly 200 feet above the lake, and rated by many as the top public course in the state.

A little farther inland, into some of Northern Michigan's largest hills, is Bellaire. This unique community is home to seven challenging courses, including multi-course Shanty Creek Resorts that includes Tom Weiskopf and Arnold Palmer designs.

To the north of Traverse City is a collection of towns strung along Little Traverse Bay. Petoskey anchors Charlevoix to the east and Harbor Springs, which has been a top summer destination for many years thanks to Boyne Highlands Resort, featuring 180 holes of world-class golf designed by some of the game's masters, including Trent Jones and Donald Ross.

On the other side of Little Traverse Bay, Bay Harbor Golf Club sits atop Lake Michigan. Along with its inn and spa, Bay Harbor has quietly become one of Northern Michigan's most luxurious golf destinations.
 

Recommended: Bay Harbor Golf Club in Bay Harbor


The Bay Harbor Golf Club offers the ultimate golfing experience with 27 holes including the Links, Quarry and Preserve, stretching along two and a half miles of Lake Michigan coastline. The Links has six holes right on the water, and on the last 19 holes, golfers can view Lake Michigan. The Quarry's nine holes were carved through hardwoods. The Links Course at Bay Harbor G.C. was designed by Arthur Hills, ASGCA, and opened in 1996. Boyne Resorts, Inc., manages this facility.

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Courses

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Hawk's Eye Golf Resort
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Bellaire $19.5
The Natural at Beaver Creek Resort
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Gaylord $25
Classic Course at Otsego Club Conference & Resort
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Gaylord $15 - $35
Cedar River Golf Course at Shanty Creek
Tee Times
Bellaire $49
Gaylord Golf Club
Tee Times
Gaylord $30
Eldorado
Tee Times
Cadillac $50
Alpine Course at Boyne Mountain Resort
Tee Times
Boyne Falls $30 - $71
The Wolverine Course at The Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
Tee Times
Acme $50 - $130
Emerald Vale Golf Club
Tee Times
Manton $20
Lakewood on the Green Golf Course Cadillac $18 - $30
Farm Golf Club Bellaire $37 - $50
Red/White at Mistwood Golf Course
Tee Times
Lake Ann $18
Tamaracks Golf Club
Tee Times
Harrison $10
Mountain Ridge Course at Crystal Mountain Resort
Tee Times
Thompsonville $55 - $85
Dunmaglas Golf Course
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Charlevoix $45
The Moor at The Highlands (Boyne)
Tee Times
Harbor Springs $58 - $111
Eagle Glen Golf Course
Tee Times
Farwell $15
Lakes Golf Course Gaylord $38
Summit Golf Course at Shanty Creek
Tee Times
Bellaire $26
Charlevoix Golf and Country Club
Tee Times
Charlevoix $30
Quarry/Preserve at Bay Harbor Golf Club
Tee Times
Bay Harbor $99 - $199
Donald Ross Memorial at The Highlands (Boyne)
Tee Times
Harbor Springs $62 - $134
Grandview Golf Club
Tee Times
Kalkaska $30
Schuss Mountain Golf Course at Shanty Creek
Tee Times
Bellaire $32
Forest Dunes Golf Club - Black Course at The Loop Roscommon $95 - $185
Red/Blue at Mistwood Golf Course
Tee Times
Lake Ann $18
The Spruce Run Course at The Grand Traverse Resort & Spa Acme $30 - $80
Tribute Course at Otsego Club Conference & Resort Gaylord $45 - $69
Antrim Dells Golf Course
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Atwood $25
Marquette Trails Country Club Baldwin $24 - $43
Sundance Course at A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort
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Kewadin $35
Elmbrook Golf Course
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Traverse City $38
Twin Birch Golf Club
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Kalkaska $10
Forest Dunes Golf Club - Red Course at The Loop Roscommon $95 - $185
Springbrook Golf Club
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Walloon Lake $17 - $52
Torch Course at A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort
Tee Times
Kewadin $25
Missaukee Golf Club
Tee Times
Lake City $19
Arthur Hills at The Highlands (Boyne)
Tee Times
Harbor Springs $90 - $182
Michaywe Pines Golf Course Gaylord $15 - $52
Legend Golf Course at Shanty Creek
Tee Times
Bellaire $49
Preserve/Links at Bay Harbor Golf Club
Tee Times
Bay Harbor $99 - $199
White Deer Country Club Prudenville $20
Loon Golf Club Gaylord $45
Indian River Golf Club
Tee Times
Indian River $25
The Chief Golf Course
Tee Times
Bellaire $25
Quest Golf Club
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Houghton Lake $20 - $37
Firefly Golf Links Clare $35 - $42
Black Bear Golf Club
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Vanderbilt $30 - $45
Crooked Tree Golf Club
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Petoskey $79
The Heather at The Highlands (Boyne)
Tee Times
Harbor Springs $90 - $163
Deer Run Golf Course at Lakes of the North
Tee Times
Mancelona $28 - $42
Links/Quarry at Bay Harbor Golf Club
Tee Times
Bay Harbor $99 - $199
Betsie Valley Course at Crystal Mountain Resort Thompsonville $40 - $60
The Bear Course at The Grand Traverse Resort & Spa Acme $55 - $140
Crown Golf Course
Tee Times
Traverse City $23
Monument Course at Boyne Mountain Resort
Tee Times
Boyne Falls $30 - $71
White/Blue at Mistwood Golf Course
Tee Times
Lake Ann $18
Loon Golf Resort - The Ridge Course Gaylord $32 - $49
Northport Point Golf Club Northport $25 - $30
Dunes Golf Club Empire $27
The Retreat at Manistee National Golf & Resort
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Manistee $19
Manistee Golf & Country Club Manistee $20 - $47
The Club at LochenHeath Williamsburg $68 - $145
Maple River Resort Brutus $15
Farms/Birches at Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club Harbor Springs $40 - $70
Executive at Bay Meadows Golf Course Traverse City $15
Lincoln Hills Golf Club Ludington $20 - $65
Interlochen Golf Club Interlochen $20
Bear Lake Highlands Golf Course
Tee Times
Bear Lake $10
Ye Nyne Olde Holles Golf Course East Jordan $20 - $25
West/South at Lakeside Links Golf Course Ludington $26 - $35
Wawashkamo Golf Club Mackinac Island $25 - $50
East/West at Lakeside Links Golf Course Ludington $26 - $35
Leland Country Club Leland $47
Kingsley Club Kingsley $200
Woods/Farms at Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club Harbor Springs $40 - $70
Fawn Crest Golf Course Wellston $8 - $12
East/South at Lakeside Links Golf Course Ludington $26 - $35
Par-3 at Bay Meadows Golf Course Traverse City $12
Devil's Knob Golf Course Harrison $5 - $11
Traverse City Golf & Country Club Traverse City $73
Manitou Passage Golf Club
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Cedar $16
Harbor Point Golf Club
Tee Times
Harbor Springs $50
Wequetonsing Golf Club Harbor Springs $72
Ye Olde Country Club Roscommon $13
Heathlands Golf Course Onekama $40 - $55
Timber Wolf Golf Club Kalkaska $20 - $31
Crystal Downs Country Club Frankfort $110
Wilderness Golf Course Carp Lake $12
Fazio Premier at Treetops Resort Gaylord $65 - $145
Burning Oak Country Club
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Roscommon $18
Pine View Highlands Golf Club Houghton Lake $20
Threetops Par-3 at Treetops Resort Gaylord $35 - $55
The Signature at Treetops Resort Gaylord $65 - $145
True North Golf Club Harbor Springs $145 - $224
Walloon Lake Country Club Petoskey $85
Mallard Golf Club East Jordan $12 - $19
St. Ignace Golf & Country Club St Ignace $14 - $24
Arcadia Bluffs - The South Course Bear Lake $75 - $160
Mountain Flowers Course at The Homestead Resort Glen Arbor $27
Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf Resort Cadillac $9 - $12
Epworth Heights Golf Course Ludington $10
Northport Creek Golf Course Northport $17 - $32
Chestnut Valley Golf Course Harbor Springs $59
Jones Masterpiece at Treetops Resort Gaylord $65 - $145
Crystal Lake Golf Club
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Beulah $30 - $40
Hemlock Golf Club Ludington $32 - $48
Spruce Course at Evergreen Resort
Tee Times
Cadillac $10
Spring Valley Golf Course Hersey $32
The Tradition at Treetops Resort Gaylord $55 - $110
Charlevoix Golf Course Charlevoix $13 - $15
Fox Run Country Club Grayling $22 - $25
Elk Rapids Golf Club Elk Rapids $10 - $15
Chestnut Hills Golf Course Bear Lake $22
Cuff Links Executive Par-3 at The Highlands (Boyne) Harbor Springs Free of charge
Cadillac Country Club
Tee Times
Cadillac $45
Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course Arcadia $90 - $215
Norway Course at Evergreen Resort
Tee Times
Cadillac $6
Beaver Island Golf Course Beaver Island $11 - $19
Petoskey Bay View Country Club Petoskey $30 - $40
Alpine Meadows Golf Course Gaylord $23
Leelanau Club At Bahles Farms Suttons Bay $29 - $65
Sugar Loaf The Old Course Cedar $38
Tustin Trails Golf Club Tustin $17
Mackinaw Club Carp Lake $25 - $45
Grayling Country Club Grayling $19 - $29
Wildwood Lakes Golf Course Wolverine $12 - $13
Jewel Golf Course Mackinac Island $105 - $145
Belvedere Golf Club Charlevoix $50 - $99
The Revenge at Manistee National Golf & Resort
Tee Times
Manistee $49
Hidden River Golf & Casting Club
Tee Times
Brutus $35
Antioch Hills Golf Club Mesick $40
Birches/Woods at Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club Harbor Springs $40 - $70
Pinecroft Golf Course Benzonia $20 - $35
Birch Valley Golf Course Sears $27
Stoney Creek Golf Course Lake City $20
Champion Hill Golf Club Beulah $19 - $38
Snow Snake Ski & Golf Harrison $30 - $40
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