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