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