{"id":8374,"date":"2025-03-08T16:58:29","date_gmt":"2025-03-08T21:58:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/?p=8374"},"modified":"2025-06-24T10:02:27","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T14:02:27","slug":"top-15-resorts-michigan-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/top-15-resorts-michigan-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 15 Resorts\u00ad\u00ad\u2013Michigan 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"946\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Arcadia-Bluffs.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8400\" style=\"width:651px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Arcadia-Bluffs.jpg 946w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Arcadia-Bluffs-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Arcadia-Bluffs-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Arcadia-Bluffs-270x177.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 946px) 100vw, 946px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Arcadia Bluffs<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As Spring approaches and the weather warms up there are few places that can match <a href=\"https:\/\/weather.com\/weather\/monthly\/l\/0b2b014f830302fa6ce36c113111ad2d18842c6d9378003c2647155ce3289a24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#200ceb\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Michigan in May<\/mark><\/a> for stunning views and fabulous golf. While first rate public golf is a Michigan trademark, what sets it apart as a premier golf destination is the quantity, quality and diversity of great golf resorts to be found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Top 15 Resorts\u00ad\u00ad\u2013Michigan include more than 700 holes, with design by some of the giants of golf course architecture including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.renaissancegolf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#200ceb\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Tom Doak<\/mark><\/a> (\u201cThe Loop\u201d at Forest Dunes and \u201cStoatin Brae\u201d at Gull Lake View), and <a href=\"https:\/\/roberttrentjonessociety.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#200ceb\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Robert Trent Jones<\/mark><\/a> (\u201cMasterpiece\u201d at Treetops and \u201cHeather\u201d at The Highlands Harbor Springs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"379\" height=\"409\" src=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tom_Weiskopf.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8404\" style=\"width:263px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tom_Weiskopf.jpg 379w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tom_Weiskopf-278x300.jpg 278w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tom_Weiskopf-250x270.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 379px) 100vw, 379px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Tom Weiskopf: Forest Dunes<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.golfcoursearchitecture.net\/content\/open-champion-and-golf-course-architect-tom-weiskopf-dies-aged-79\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#200ceb\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Tom Weiskopf<\/mark><\/a>, who provided so many memorable duels with Jack, designed Forest Dunes, our #1 Resort course as well as \u201cCedar River\u201d at Shanty Creek (No. 6). And speaking of Jack, <a href=\"https:\/\/nicklausdesign.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#200ceb\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Nicklaus Design<\/mark><\/a> created Harbor Shores (No. 5) as well as \u201cThe Bear\u201d at Grand Traverse (No. 9).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now is the time to start making plans because it won\u2019t be long before perfect weather arrives along the Great Lakes and the upper peninsula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Top 15 Michigan Golf Resorts are below, listed by GolfDay Rating. We\u2019ve included links to the Resort Website, as well as direct links for course description and accommodations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We have also provided current <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usga.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#200ceb\" class=\"has-inline-color\">USGA<\/mark><\/a> course and slope ratings, course architect(s), a practice facility overview, and a link to Google Map and Directions for each location.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/course-listings\/Course-Listings.html?Type=Page&amp;PageType=Listings&amp;Access=Public&amp;ListByRating=true&amp;Loc=State&amp;StateName=Michigan&amp;EIS=true\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#200ceb\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Michigan Public<\/mark><\/a><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#200ceb\" class=\"has-inline-color\"> <\/mark>for a comprehensive list of public tracks shown by GolfDay Rating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To view courses by location, use the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/golf-courses-near-me.html\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#200ceb\" class=\"has-inline-color\">GolfDay Search Engine<\/mark><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/a>and enter the city where you plan to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3610_Forest_Dunes_Golf_Club.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8381\" style=\"width:430px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3610_Forest_Dunes_Golf_Club.jpg 800w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3610_Forest_Dunes_Golf_Club-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3610_Forest_Dunes_Golf_Club-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3610_Forest_Dunes_Golf_Club-270x178.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Forest Dunes<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/forestdunesgolf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Forest Dunes<\/strong><\/a><\/span>\/Roscommon<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Holes<\/strong>: 36 (2-Eighteen Hole courses)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Course Architects<\/strong>: Tom Weiskopf\/Tom Doak<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>USGA Course\/Slope Rating<\/strong>:<br>Forest Dunes:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 75.6 Rating\/150 Slope<br>The Loop (Black): 71.5 Rating\/125 Slope<br>The Loop (Red):&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 72.3 Rating\/126 Slope<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practice Facilities<\/strong>: Grass Driving Range with Targets, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/forestdunesgolf.com\/play-forest-dunes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Course Description<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/forestdunesgolf.com\/stay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Accommodations<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/golf-courses2\/3610-Forest-Dunes-Golf-Club.html\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">GolfDay Rating<\/span><\/strong><\/a>: <strong>100.0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"font-size: revert; color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&amp;destination=Forest+Dunes+Golf+Club6376+Forest+Dunes+DriveRoscommonMI48653\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Location<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"697\" src=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3751_Treetops_Resort-1024x697.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8382\" style=\"width:442px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3751_Treetops_Resort-1024x697.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3751_Treetops_Resort-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3751_Treetops_Resort-768x523.jpg 768w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3751_Treetops_Resort-270x184.jpg 270w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3751_Treetops_Resort.jpg 1081w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Treetops<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treetops.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Treetops<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\/<\/span>Gaylord<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Holes<\/strong>: 81 (4-Eighteen Hole Courses and Nine Hole \u201cThreetops\u201d Par 3)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Course Architects<\/strong>: Robert Trent Jones, Sr.\/Tom Fazio\/Rick Smith<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>USGA Course\/Slope Rating<\/strong>:<br>Masterpiece: 75.0 Rating\/150 Slope<br>Premier: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;73.3 Rating\/142 Slope<br>Signature:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 72.9 Rating\/140 Slope<br>Memorial: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;70.0 Rating\/130 Slope<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practice Facilities<\/strong>: 2 Grass Driving Ranges with Targets (Masterpiece and Treetops North), Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunkers (both facilities).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treetops.com\/summer\/golfing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Course Description<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treetops.com\/carousels\/lodging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Accommodations<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treetops.com\/deals-at-treetops\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Golf Packages<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/golf-courses2\/3751-Treetops-Resort-Golf-Course.html\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">GolfDay Rating<\/span><\/strong><\/a>: <strong>97.0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"font-size: revert; color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&amp;destination=Treetops+Resort3962+Wilkinson+RoadGaylordMI49735\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Location<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3568_Arcadia_Bluffs_Golf_Club-1024x700.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8383\" style=\"width:433px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3568_Arcadia_Bluffs_Golf_Club-1024x700.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3568_Arcadia_Bluffs_Golf_Club-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3568_Arcadia_Bluffs_Golf_Club-768x525.jpg 768w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3568_Arcadia_Bluffs_Golf_Club-1536x1050.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3568_Arcadia_Bluffs_Golf_Club-270x185.jpg 270w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3568_Arcadia_Bluffs_Golf_Club.jpg 1790w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Arcadia Bluffs<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arcadiabluffs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Arcadia Bluffs<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\/Arcadia<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Holes<\/strong>: 36 (2-Eighteen Hole Courses)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Course Architects<\/strong>: Warren Henderson\/Rick Smith\/Dana Fry\/Jason Straka<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>USGA Course\/Slope Rating<\/strong>:<br>Bluffs: 75.7 Rating\/146 Slope<br>South:75.6 Rating\/132 Slope<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practice Facilities<\/strong>: Grass Driving Range with Targets, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunkers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arcadiabluffs.com\/the-bluffs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Course Description-Bluffs<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/arcadiabluffs.com\/the-south-course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Course Description-South<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arcadiabluffs.com\/accommodations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Accommodations<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/golf-courses2\/3568-Arcadia-Bluffs-Golf-Club.html\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">GolfDay Rating<\/span><\/strong><\/a>: <strong>97.5<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&amp;destination=Arcadia+Bluffs+Golf+Club14710+Northwood+HighwayArcadiaMI49613\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Location<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"694\" src=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3910_The_Highlands_at_Harbor_Springs-1024x694.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8384\" style=\"width:448px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3910_The_Highlands_at_Harbor_Springs-1024x694.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3910_The_Highlands_at_Harbor_Springs-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3910_The_Highlands_at_Harbor_Springs-768x520.jpg 768w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3910_The_Highlands_at_Harbor_Springs-270x183.jpg 270w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3910_The_Highlands_at_Harbor_Springs.jpg 1377w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>The Highlands<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.highlandsharborsprings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The Highlands<\/strong><\/a><\/span>\/Harbor Springs<br>Boyne Golf<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Holes<\/strong>: 81 (4-Eighteen Hole courses and Nine Hole \u201cDoon Brae\u201d Par 3)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Course Architects<\/strong>: Robert Trent Jones, Sr.\/Arthur Hills\/William Newcomb\/Everett Kircher\/Stephen Kircher\/Jim Flick\/Mike DeVries\/Raymond Hearn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>USGA Course\/Slope Rating<\/strong>:<br>Heather Hills: &nbsp;&nbsp;75.4 Rating\/147 Slope<br>Hills:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 75.5 Rating\/147 Slope<br>Moore:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 73.5 Rating\/144 Slope<br>Ross Memorial:&nbsp;73.9 Rating\/143 Slope<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practice Facilities<\/strong>: Grass Driving Ranges with Targets (2), Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker. Golf Academy with GEARS 3-D Body and Club Tracking System and Junior Golf Program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highlandsharborsprings.com\/golf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Course Description<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highlandsharborsprings.com\/lodging\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Accommodations<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boynegolf.com\/boyne-golf-academy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Golf Academy<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/golf-courses2\/3910-The-Highlands-at-Harbor-Springs-Golf-Course.html\"><strong>GolfDay Rating<\/strong><\/a><\/span>: <strong>97.4<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a style=\"font-size: revert;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&amp;destination=The+Highlands+at+Harbor+Springs600+Highland+DriveHarbor+SpringsMI49740\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Location<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3905_Harbor_Shores_GC-1024x658.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8385\" style=\"width:435px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3905_Harbor_Shores_GC-1024x658.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3905_Harbor_Shores_GC-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3905_Harbor_Shores_GC-768x493.jpg 768w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3905_Harbor_Shores_GC-270x173.jpg 270w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3905_Harbor_Shores_GC.jpg 1158w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Harbor Shores<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.harborshoresresort.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Harbor Shores<\/strong><\/a><\/span>\/Benton<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Holes<\/strong>: 18<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Course Architects<\/strong>: Jack Nicklaus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>USGA Course\/Slope Rating<\/strong>: 73.6 Rating\/146 Slope<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practice Facilities<\/strong>: Grass Driving Range with Targets, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.harborshoresresort.com\/golf\/jack-nicklaus-signature\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Course Description<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.harborshoresresort.com\/the-inn\/rooms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Accommodations<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/golf-courses2\/3905-Harbor-Shores-Golf-Course.html\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">GolfDay Rating<\/span><\/strong><\/a>: <strong>96.7<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"font-size: revert; color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&amp;destination=Harbor+Shores+Golf+Course201+Graham+AvenueBenton+HarborMI49022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Location<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3911_Shanty_Creek_Resort-1024x653.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8386\" style=\"width:397px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3911_Shanty_Creek_Resort-1024x653.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3911_Shanty_Creek_Resort-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3911_Shanty_Creek_Resort-768x490.jpg 768w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3911_Shanty_Creek_Resort-270x172.jpg 270w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3911_Shanty_Creek_Resort.jpg 1051w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Shanty Creek<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shantycreek.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Shanty Creek<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\/Bellaire<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Holes<\/strong>: 90 (5 -Eighteen Hole courses)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Course Architects<\/strong>: Tom Weiskopf\/Warner Bowen\/William Diddel\/Arnold Palmer\/Ed Seay\/John Robinson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>USGA Course\/Slope Rating<\/strong>:<br>Cedar River: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;74.0 Rating\/138 Slope<br>Schuss Mountain: &nbsp;73.5 Rating\/130 Slope<br>Summit: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;70.4 Rating\/131 Slope<br>Legend: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;73.2 Rating\/137 Slope<br>Hawk\u2019s Eye:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 74.9 Rating\/148 Slope<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practice Facilities<\/strong>: Grass Driving Ranges with Targets, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunkers (3 Ranges-Cedar River, Schuss Mountain and Summit\/Legend).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shantycreek.com\/golf\/courses-rates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Course Description<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shantycreek.com\/stay\/lodging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Accommodations<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shantycreek.com\/golf\/junior-golf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Junior Golf<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shantycreek.com\/golf\/stay-play-packages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Golf Packages<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/golf-courses2\/3911-Shanty-Creek-Resort-Golf-Course.html\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">GolfDay Rating<\/span><\/strong><\/a>: <strong>96.3<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&amp;destination=Shanty+Creek+Resort5780+Shanty+Creek+RoadBellaireMI49615\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Location<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"721\" src=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3703_Tullymore-1024x721.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8387\" style=\"width:488px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3703_Tullymore-1024x721.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3703_Tullymore-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3703_Tullymore-768x541.jpg 768w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3703_Tullymore-270x190.jpg 270w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3703_Tullymore.jpg 1412w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Tullymore<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tullymoregolf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Tullymore<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\/Stanwood<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Holes<\/strong>: 36<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Course Architects<\/strong>: Jerry Matthews\/Jim Engh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>USGA Course\/Slope Rating<\/strong>:<br>Tullymore: 75.2 Rating\/150 Slope<br>St. Ives:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 72.6 Rating\/149 Slope<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practice Facilities<\/strong>: Grass Driving Range with Targets, Putting and Chipping Greens at both locations (St. Ives-220 Yard Max).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tullymoregolf.com\/golf\/tullymore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Course Description-Tullymore<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tullymoregolf.com\/golf\/st-ives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Course Description-St. Ives<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tullymoregolf.com\/accommodations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Accommodations<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tullymoregolf.com\/packages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Golf Packages<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/golf-courses2\/3703-Tullymore-Golf-Resort-Golf-Course.html\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">GolfDay Rating<\/span><\/strong><\/a>: <strong>94.2<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a style=\"font-size: revert;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&amp;destination=Tullymore+Golf+Resort11969+Tullmore+DriveStanwoodMI49346\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Location<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"687\" src=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3577_Bay_Harbor-2-1-1024x687.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8389\" style=\"width:429px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3577_Bay_Harbor-2-1-1024x687.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3577_Bay_Harbor-2-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3577_Bay_Harbor-2-1-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3577_Bay_Harbor-2-1-1536x1031.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3577_Bay_Harbor-2-1-270x181.jpg 270w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3577_Bay_Harbor-2-1.jpg 1758w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Bay Harbor<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"8\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bayharborgolf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Bay Harbor<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\/Bay Harbor<br>Boyne Golf<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Holes<\/strong>: 27 (3-Nine Hole Courses)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Course Architects<\/strong>: Arthur Hills\/Stephen Kircher<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>USGA Course\/Slope Rating<\/strong>:<br>Links: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;37.2 Rating\/141 Slope<br>Quarry:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 37.1 Rating\/150 Slope<br>Preserve:&nbsp; 36.4 Rating\/142 Slope<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practice Facilities<\/strong>: Grass Driving Range with Targets, Putting and Chipping Green with Bunker.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bayharborgolf.com\/courses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Course Descriptions<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bayharborgolf.com\/accommodations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Accommodations<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bayharborgolf.com\/packages-and-specials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Golf Packages<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/golf-courses2\/3577-Bay-Harbor-Golf-Club.html\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">GolfDay Rating<\/span><\/strong><\/a>: <strong>93.5<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a style=\"font-size: revert;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&amp;destination=Bay+Harbor+Golf+Club5800+Coastal+Ridge+DriveBay+HarborMI49770\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Location<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"661\" src=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3616_Grand_Traverse_Resort_and_Spa-1024x661.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8391\" style=\"width:495px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3616_Grand_Traverse_Resort_and_Spa-1024x661.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3616_Grand_Traverse_Resort_and_Spa-300x194.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3616_Grand_Traverse_Resort_and_Spa-768x496.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3616_Grand_Traverse_Resort_and_Spa-270x174.jpeg 270w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3616_Grand_Traverse_Resort_and_Spa.jpeg 1383w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Grand Traverse<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"9\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandtraverseresort.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Grand Traverse<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\/Acme<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Holes<\/strong>: 54 (3-Eighteen Hole Courses)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Course Architects<\/strong>: Jack Nicklaus\/William Newcomb\/Bob Cupp\/John Robinson\/Gary Player<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>USGA Course\/Slope Rating<\/strong>:<br>The Bear: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;76.3 Rating\/150 Slope<br>Spruce Run: &nbsp;71.2 Rating\/136 Slope<br>Wolverine: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;74.5 Rating\/140 Slope<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practice Facilities<\/strong>: Grass Driving Range with Targets, Putting and Chipping Greens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grandtraverseresort.com\/golf\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Course Description<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grandtraverseresort.com\/stay\/accommodations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Accommodations<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grandtraverseresort.com\/golf\/golf-academy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Golf Academy<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandtraverseresort.com\/packages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Golf Packages<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/golf-courses2\/3616-Grand-Traverse-Resort-and-Spa-Golf-Course.html\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">GolfDay Rating<\/span><\/strong><\/a>: <strong>91.1<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"font-size: revert; color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&amp;destination=Grand+Traverse+Resort+%26+Spa100+Grand+Traverse+Village+BoulevardAcmeMI49610\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Location<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"734\" src=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3906_Sweetgrass_GC-4-1024x734.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8392\" style=\"width:403px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3906_Sweetgrass_GC-4-1024x734.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3906_Sweetgrass_GC-4-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3906_Sweetgrass_GC-4-768x551.jpg 768w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3906_Sweetgrass_GC-4-1536x1101.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3906_Sweetgrass_GC-4-270x194.jpg 270w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3906_Sweetgrass_GC-4.jpg 1548w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Sweetgrass<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"10\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.islandresortandcasino.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Sweetgrass<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\/Harris<br>Island Resort &amp; Casino<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Holes<\/strong>: 18<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Course Architects<\/strong>: Paul Albanese\/Chris Lutzke<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>USGA Course\/Slope Rating<\/strong>: 75.6 Rating\/145 Slope<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practice Facilities<\/strong>: Grass Driving Range with Targets, Chipping and Putting Greens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/islandresortgolf.com\/sweetgrass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Course Description<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.islandresortandcasino.com\/hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Accommodations<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.islandresortandcasino.com\/island-golf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Golf Packages<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/golf-courses2\/3906-Sweetgrass-Golf-Club.html\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">GolfDay Rating<\/span><\/strong><\/a>: <strong>91.7<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&amp;destination=Sweetgrass+Golf+ClubW339+U.S.+2+%26+41HarrisMI49845\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Location<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"827\" height=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6668_Sage_Run_GC.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8393\" style=\"width:402px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6668_Sage_Run_GC.jpg 827w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6668_Sage_Run_GC-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6668_Sage_Run_GC-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6668_Sage_Run_GC-270x179.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Sage Run Golf Club<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">11.<\/span> <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.islandresortandcasino.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Sage Run Golf Club<\/strong><\/a><\/span>\/Bark River<br>      Island Resort &amp; Casino<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Holes<\/strong>: 18<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Course Architects<\/strong>: Paul Albanese\/Chris Lutzke<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>USGA Course\/Slope Rating<\/strong>: 76.5 Rating\/143 Slope<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practice Facilities<\/strong>: Grass Driving Range with Targets, Greens and Putting Green. Range Balls Included with Greens Fee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/islandresortgolf.com\/sage-run-golf-club\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Course Description<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.islandresortandcasino.com\/hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Accommodations<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/islandresortgolf.com\/packages-stay-and-play\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Golf Packages<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/golf-courses2\/6668-Sage-Run-Golf-Club.html\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">GolfDay Rating<\/span><\/strong><\/a>: <strong>92.0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&amp;destination=Sage+Run+Golf+ClubW1824+Country+Road+400Bark+RiverMI49807\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Location<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3744_Timber_Stone_GC-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8394\" style=\"width:441px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3744_Timber_Stone_GC-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3744_Timber_Stone_GC-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3744_Timber_Stone_GC-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3744_Timber_Stone_GC-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3744_Timber_Stone_GC.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Timber Stone Golf Course<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">12.<\/span> <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinemountainresort.com\/timber-stone-golf-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Timber Stone Golf Course<\/strong><\/a><\/span>\/Iron Mountain<br>      Pine Mountain Resort<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Holes<\/strong>: 18<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Course Architects<\/strong>: William Newcomb\/Jerry Matthews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>USGA Course\/Slope Rating<\/strong>: 74.5 Rating\/150 Slope<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practice Facilities<\/strong>: Grass Driving Range with Targets, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunkers. Range Balls included with Stay and Play Package.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinemountainresort.com\/timber-stone-golf-course\/course-info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Course Description<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinemountainresort.com\/accommodations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Accommodations<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinemountainresort.com\/timber-stone-golf-course\/golf-stay-packages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Golf Packages<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/golf-courses2\/3744-Timber-Stone-Golf-Course.html\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">GolfDay Rating<\/span><\/strong><\/a>: <strong>91.4<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a style=\"font-size: revert;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&amp;destination=Timber+Stone+Golf+CourseN+3332+Pine+Mountain+RoadIron+MountainMI49801\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Location<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/9886_The_Loon_Golf_Resort-1024x706.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8395\" style=\"width:461px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/9886_The_Loon_Golf_Resort-1024x706.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/9886_The_Loon_Golf_Resort-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/9886_The_Loon_Golf_Resort-768x530.jpg 768w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/9886_The_Loon_Golf_Resort-270x186.jpg 270w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/9886_The_Loon_Golf_Resort.jpg 1277w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>The Loon Golf Resort<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>13. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.loongolfresort.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">The Loon Golf Resort<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\/Gaylord<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Holes<\/strong>: 18<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Course Architects<\/strong>: Jerry Matthews\/Bruce Matthews III\/Butch Harmon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>USGA Course\/Slope Rating<\/strong>:<br>The Lakes:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 70.8 Rating\/136 Slope<br>The Ridge:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 70.6 Rating\/137 Slope<br>The Loon:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 72.8 Rating\/139 Slope<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practice Facilities<\/strong>: Grass Driving Range with Targets, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loongolfresort.com\/loon-golf-course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Course Description<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.loongolfresort.com\/townhome-village\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Accommodations<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.loongolfresort.com\/stay-and-play-quote-request\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Golf Packages<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/golf-courses2\/9886-The-Loon-Golf-Resort-Golf-Course.html\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">GolfDay Rating<\/span><\/strong><\/a>: <strong>90.8<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"font-size: revert; color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&amp;destination=The+Loon+Golf+Resort4400+Championship+DriveGaylordMI49735\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Location<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"961\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6665_Gull_Lake_View.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8396\" style=\"width:462px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6665_Gull_Lake_View.jpg 961w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6665_Gull_Lake_View-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6665_Gull_Lake_View-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6665_Gull_Lake_View-270x177.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 961px) 100vw, 961px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Gull Lake View<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>14. <a href=\"https:\/\/gulllakeview.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Gull Lake View<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\/Augusta<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Holes<\/strong>: 108<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Course Architects<\/strong>: Darl Scott\/Chaarles Scott\/Jim Scott\/Jon Scott\/William Mitchell\/Tom Doek\/Eric Iverson\/Brian Schneider<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>USGA Course\/Slope Rating<\/strong>:<br>Stoatin Brae:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;71.17 Rating\/123 Slope<br>East:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 69.0 Rating\/130 Slope<br>West:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 70.7 Rating\/137 Slope<br>Stonehedge North:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;72.9 Rating\/135 Slope<br>Stonehedge South:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;72.9 Rating\/135 Slope<br>Bedford Valley:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;74.2 Rating\/137 Slope<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practice Facilities<\/strong>: Grass Driving Range with Targets at each course, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker at each course (Stonehedge does not include a Bunker).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gulllakeview.com\/golf\/golf-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Course Descriptions<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/gulllakeview.com\/stay\/lodging-options\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Accommodations<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/gulllakeview.com\/stay\/our-packages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Golf Packages<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/golf-courses2\/6665-Gull-Lake-View-Golf-Course.html\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">GolfDay Rating<\/span><\/strong><\/a>: <strong>90.7<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a style=\"font-size: revert;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&amp;destination=Gull+Lake+View7417+North+38th+StreetAugustaMI49012\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Location<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"991\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/9512_Boyne_Mountain_Resort.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8397\" style=\"width:445px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/9512_Boyne_Mountain_Resort.jpeg 991w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/9512_Boyne_Mountain_Resort-300x196.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/9512_Boyne_Mountain_Resort-768x502.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/golfday.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/9512_Boyne_Mountain_Resort-270x177.jpeg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 991px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Boyne Mountain Resort<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"15\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boynemountain.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Boyne Mountain<\/strong><\/a><\/span>\/Boyne Falls<br>Boyne Golf<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Holes<\/strong>: 36<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Course Architects<\/strong>: William Newcomb<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>USGA Course\/Slope Rating<\/strong>:<br>Alpine:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 73.6 Rating\/140 Slope<br>Monument:&nbsp; 73.9 Rating\/141 Slope<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practice Facilities<\/strong>: Grass Driving Range with Targets, Putting and Chipping Greens with Bunker.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Course Description<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boynemountain.com\/lodging\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Accommodations<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boynemountain.com\/deals-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Golf Packages<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/golfday.us\/golf-courses2\/9512-Boyne-Mountain-Resort-Golf-Course.html\"><strong>GolfDay Rating<\/strong><\/a><\/span>: <strong>90.1<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&amp;destination=Boyne+Mountain+Resort1+Boyne+Mountain+RoadBoyne+FallsMI49713\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Location<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The GolfDay Resort rating is based on a variety of criteria, including the stature of the origial architect(s), the variety of courses located at the property, updates that have been done on the course(s), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usga.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#200ceb\" class=\"has-inline-color\">USGA<\/mark><\/a><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#200ceb\" class=\"has-inline-color\"> <\/mark>Course and Slope Ratings, current local and national rankings by Golf Digest and Golfweek, the quality and diversity of practice facilities, general course conditioning and current reviews, as well as the quality of accommodations and level of service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As Spring approaches and the weather warms up there are few places that can match Michigan in May for stunning views and fabulous golf. 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