Top Michigan Golf Resorts & Courses

Featuring a quartet of championship golf courses, this resort brings a whole new meaning to the golf term “fore.” Swing away on any of the four courses; Fountains, Reflections, Swampfire, and Monarch all offer elite links experiences with signature holes. Drive across the world’s longest single-span log bridge, maneuver through varying terrain, and escape from snowy white sand bunkers. After a day on the course, unwind with a massage at the spa, soak in the Jacuzzi, or wade in the pool!

When it comes to describing this resort, “grand” may be the most appropriate adjective. 900 acres of rolling green lawns, lush woodlands, and powdery beaches await at this lakeside oasis. A large portion of the green is in the form of The Bear golf course, a masterful Jack Nicklaus concoction that - with its tiered greens, deep grassy roughs, and seemingly bottomless pot bunkers - is widely regarded as the toughest course in Michigan. After an exciting day on the course, relax at the onsite spa.

UAW Black Lake's close proximity to Black Lake Golf Club means that it's ridiculously easy to wake up, grab your clubs, and hit the links!

When designer extraordinaire Rees Jones created Black Lake Golf Club, he did so with then intention of not just having two or three so-called signature holes, but to make EVERY hole worthy of the front cover of a magazine. That is just one of the reasons that the course was placed #44 in Golf Digest’s “100 Greatest Public Courses in America” in May 2012 and placed #9 in the Best Value category. Bring your friends, family, or just yourself and experience one of the best courses in Michigan!

Shanty Creek Resorts' four championship golf courses offer four different experiences! Cedar River is a tree-lined puzzle that requires surgeon-like accuracy. The Legend is an Arnold Palmer design with cascading hilltops and views of the sparkling Lake Bellaire. Schuss Mountain is a roller coaster ride of elevation changes, rolling wetlands, and abundant wildlife. Summit is the original Shanty Creek golf course and features wide fairways and blazingly fast greens. Swing away!

Tullymore Golf Resort has the unique golf experience. Two 18-hole courses immersed in midwestern beauty will entice even the most elite. Tullymore, the first of the two courses, was designed by architect Jim Engh who incorporated gentle hills and gullies on 800 acres of woods, meadows, and wetlands. St. Ives Golf Club has been noted as creator Jerry Matthew’s best work. Its steep glacial changes, wetlands, and hardwoods provide a scenic adventure. Enjoy the comfort and views of Tullymore!

In Northern Michigan you will find the stunning Sturgeon River Valley, and on the headwaters of the river rests Otsego Club & Resort. Here, the natural landscape soaks into the resort, providing you with an unparalleled vacation. Two golf courses, The Classic and The Tribute, are a highlight. Tribute is the newer of the two and named to tribute golf, the Gaylord community, and the natural beauty of the north. Along with golf, hiking the river valley and fishing on the headwaters are a must!

A short drive from the busy Motor City is half a century of luxury at The Inn at St. John’s. This comfortable stay is perfect for a couple’s getaway or a business affair. Hit the links where 27 holes of clean, sculpted greens and a driving range will entertain for a sunny afternoon or a professional outing. Grab a bite at The Burger Loft to rave about that great drive or round up a business deal. Spend the evening under the waterfall in the indoor pool or warming up in the Jacuzzi.

A plentiful Northeast Michigan Thunder Bay Resort is over-flowing with adventures for wandering couples and active families. With splendid views of the countryside, its Hillman Golf Course has fairways shaped by hardwoods, birches, and marshlands as well as protected greens for a testing game. Just a short way from the resort, elk-viewing tours and geo-caching immerse you into the northeast scene. View lighthouses and wineries and return to Thunder Bay for a relaxing night’s stay.

Just a few miles from Lake Michigan, A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort is relaxation and splendor. Meaning “on the shore,” A-Ga-Ming utilizes the neighboring Torch Lake and Lake Michigan for a gorgeous golfing venture. The original course, Torch, grants views of Torch Lake and desires accuracy. As the newest course, The Dells has a strictly sculpted front nine transitioning to a more naturally set back nine. Lastly, Sundance is hugged by Torch Lake and Lake Michigan with beautifully sculpted greens.

Golf competitions, mountain explorations, and spa rejuvenations are all waiting for you at Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa. Mountain Ridge Golf Course utilizes mountain terrain with high elevations and towering pines. Bestie Valley shares equally stunning greens and fairways. For more, ride up the chairlift while soaking in the views, then grab a sled for a cruise down the Crystal Coaster Alpine Slide. Take the family or just your partner in crime for a relaxing getaway at Crystal Mountain!

Luxury meets the links at this golf resort, which features 45 championship golf holes overlooking breathtaking Lake Michigan! The Links, The Preserve, and The Quarry feature vast fairways, towering bluffs, shoreline views, a cascading waterfall, and challenging pin locations. After sinking that last putt, explore the water and the land by fishing Lake Michigan and hiking through the tree-lined nature trails. Pamper yourself with a deep tissue massage at the spa or sway in a lakeside hammock.

The Thoroughbred Golf Club is The Double JJ Resort's pride and joy, perfect for both savvy veterans and rookies alike!

The Thoroughbred Golf Course combines beauty and solitude for dramatic yet playable golf. It’s the only course where horseback riders have the right of way over golf carts along the wood-side fairways. Away from the course, your family will love Gold Rush waterpark, where they can speed down the tallest indoor water slide while you float the lazy river. Then recharge your batteries in your cozy accommodations and get ready for tomorrow!

Displaying the lush landscapes of Northern Michigan, this resort’s very own Hawk’s Eye Golf Course caters to amateur and professional golfers alike. The beginning linksman will appreciate the wide fairways and forgiving greens. The frequenter of the fairways will revel in the strategy involved on this risk/reward course. Golfers of all levels will admire the lush, meandering hills and the tree-lined valleys serving as the backdrop for this picturesque course.

Golf-enthusiasts of all ages will love a relaxing Michigan island vacation at the Drummond Island Resort and Conference Center.

Drummond Island Resort's onsite golf course, The Rock, is perfect for a round or two for players of all skill levels. This beautiful course, spread over 400 acres, offers scenic seclusion for each group of golfers that plays through! The resort is on the north shore of Drummond Island, which is positioned one mile off the eastern tip of the Upper Peninsula. This getaway provides excellent activities to its guests all year round. Golfers may witness a deer or two wander across the course!

Trout Creek Condominiums offer Michigan countryside views and spectacular year-round amenities in the heart of Michigan golf country.

Challenging championship golf courses surround the condos at Trout Creek. The Big Fore Golf Package gives you the opportunity to put your game to the test. True North, Little Traverse Bay, Black Lake, Dunmaglas are just a few of the beautiful nearby courses. Tee off with a stay at Trout Creek! The privately owned condos have full kitchens, gas or wood fireplaces, and washer and dryers which gives you a home away from home feel. Warm up in the Jacuzzi or relax on your balcony!