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Best Resort Golf Courses in Michigan

The top 5 resort and destination golf courses in Michigan, ranked by our editorial team for 2026.

1

Roscommon, Michigan · Tom Doak (2016) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,978 yards

The first reversible course in America, Tom Doak's The Loop at Forest Dunes plays as two completely different 18-hole courses depending on the direction. The Red routing winds clockwise through Michigan pine barrens with creative green complexes and no two rounds ever the same.

First reversible golf course in AmericaTom Doak innovative designMichigan pine barrens setting
Green Fee: $100–$225 Rating: 4.8/5
2

Arcadia, Michigan · Warren Henderson & Rick Smith (1999) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,300 yards

Perched 200 feet above Lake Michigan on dramatic sandy bluffs, Arcadia Bluffs offers Scottish links-style golf with breathtaking Great Lakes views from every hole. The windswept layout features fescue fairways, deep pot bunkers, and one of the most spectacular settings in American golf.

200 feet above Lake Michigan on sandy bluffsScottish links-style with fescue fairwaysBreathtaking Great Lakes views from every hole
Green Fee: $100–$250 Rating: 4.7/5
3

Arcadia, Michigan · Warren Henderson & Rick Smith (1999) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,300 yards

Perched on 245-foot bluffs above Lake Michigan on the state's western coast, Arcadia Bluffs is one of the most dramatic resort courses in America. The links-style layout features windswept fescue, panoramic lake views from every hole, and a clifftop setting that draws frequent comparisons to the great Irish links.

245-foot bluffs above Lake MichiganLinks-style fescue with panoramic lake viewsFrequently compared to great Irish links courses
Green Fee: $125–$250 Rating: 4.7/5
4

Roscommon, Michigan · Tom Weiskopf (2002) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,104 yards

A Tom Weiskopf design in northern Michigan's pine and sand country, Forest Dunes is consistently ranked among the top public courses in America. The flowing layout through towering pines and sandy terrain features wide fairways, creative green complexes, and a peaceful Up North Michigan atmosphere.

Consistently ranked among top public courses in AmericaTom Weiskopf design through northern Michigan pinesSandy pine barrens terrain and peaceful atmosphere
Green Fee: $100–$200 Rating: 4.6/5
5

Bath, Michigan · Chris Lutzke (2005) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,354 yards

Part of the Hawk Hollow complex near Lansing, Eagle Eye is an ambitious design featuring replica holes inspired by famous courses worldwide. The 7,354-yard layout includes tributes to Augusta's 12th, Sawgrass's 17th, and St. Andrews' Road Hole, all set in rolling Michigan farmland.

Famous hole replicas from worldwide coursesPart of Hawk Hollow resort complex7,354-yard championship test
Green Fee: $70–$140 Rating: 4.4/5

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many resort and destination golf courses are in Michigan?
We've identified 5 top-rated resort and destination courses in Michigan. The state has many more total courses, but these represent the best options for visiting golfers.
What is the best resort and destination course in Michigan?
Forest Dunes Golf Club - The Loop (Red) (Tom Doak, 2016) is our top-ranked resort and destination course in Michigan with a 4.8 rating.
What is the best value resort and destination course in Michigan?
Eagle Eye Golf Club at $70–$140 offers excellent value. It's an Chris Lutzke design built in 2005.

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