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