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