The Best Golf Courses in Michigan

Michigan is a great place to golf. Whether you’re looking for an 18-hole course or a 9-hole, Michigan has it all. In fact, there are over 100 different courses in the state of Michigan alone! This blog post will list the best courses in the state and provide information on what they have to offer. There’s something for everyone out there!

Here are the top-ranked courses for 2021-2022, as scored in our seven scoring criteria by Golf Digest’s course-ranking panelists.

Crystal Downs C.C., Frankfort •

Crystal Downs Country Club is a private country club and unincorporated community in Benzie County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The community is located within Lake Township on the shores of Lake Michigan. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau defined the community as a census-designated place for the first time for the 2010 census. At the census, the CDP had a population of 47 and a total land area of 1.26 square miles.

Oakland Hills C.C. (South), Bloomfield Hills •

Oakland Hills Country Club is a private golf club in the central United States, located in Bloomfield Township, Michigan, a suburb northwest of Detroit. It consists of two 18-hole courses designed by Donald Ross: the South Course (1918) and the North Course (1923).

Arcadia Bluffs G.C. (Bluffs), Arcadia •

Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club is one of the premier golf destinations in The United States, offering two championship golf courses…

Kingsley Club, Kingsley

Kingsley Club is a private golf course located near Kingsley, Michigan. Opened in 2001 with the motto “In the spirit of the game”, the course is private.

Forest Dunes G.C., Roscommon ≈

One of the top golf resorts in the Midwest, Forest Dunes in Roscommon, Michigan is home to two of the nation’s top-ranked public golf courses

True North G.C., Harbor Springs

A top-rated championship golf course carved into the deep woods of Northern Michigan by award-winning architect Jim Engh. True North is a private

Lost Dunes G.C., Bridgman ≈

Opened in April, 1999 with the goal of being one of the finest private golf clubs in the country, the course, designed by Tom Doak.

Arcadia Bluffs G.C. (South), Arcadia ^

Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club is one of the premier golf destinations in The United States, offering two championship golf courses.

Point O’Woods G. & C.C., Benton Harbor

The Point O’Woods Golf & Country Club is a private golf club located in Benton Township, Berrien County, Michigan, United States, near Benton Harbor.

The Loop (Black), Roscommon ^

One of the top golf resorts in the Midwest, Forest Dunes in Roscommon, Michigan is home to two of the nation’s top-ranked public golf courses

Bay Harbor G.C. (Links/Quarry), Bay Harbor

Welcome to a golf club where no detail is overlooked, and your game is elevated simply by your surroundings – three unique courses and beautiful Lake

Marquette G.C. (Greywalls) ^

Nestled in the highlands surrounding Marquette, Michigan, you’ll find Marquette Golf Club, Upper Michigan’s only 36-hole facility.

Lochenheath G.C., Williamsburg

With sweeping Lake Michigan views of Grand Traverse Bay, LochenHeath is regarded as one of the most prestigious, challenging, and enjoyable member-only private

Franklin Hills C.C., Franklin

Franklin Hills is a private country club dedicated to providing its members, families, and guests with extraordinary facilities for golf, socializing, tennis, swimming, and entertaining. With a nationally ranked golf course and exceptional service, Franklin Hills maintains a warm and relaxed environment while upholding the tradition and history of its legacy.

The Loop (Red), Roscommon ^

One of the top golf resorts in the Midwest, Forest Dunes in Roscommon, Michigan is home to two of the nation’s top-ranked public golf courses

Orchard Lake C.C

MISSION STATEMENT: Orchard Lake Country Club is dedicated to being the Midwest’s premier family-focused club through the consistent delivery of the highest

Oakland Hills C.C. (North), Bloomfield Hills

Oakland Hills Country Club is a private golf club in the central United States, located in Bloomfield Township, Michigan, a suburb northwest of Detroit. It consists of two 18-hole courses designed by Donald Ross: the South Course and the North Course.