Manitou Passage is an Arnold Palmer Signature Course that is located in an area that gave rise to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, one of the most beautiful places in in Leelanau County. The course is set amidst green meadows and the high, coastal forests that abut Lake Michigan’s beaches and dunes and afford stunning views of a serenely beautiful landscape. The topography and ever-present winds off the water make this a course that always presents new challenges. The course is open to the public every day during the season except for aerification days.
Manitou Passage Golf Club
4600 Club Drive
Cedar, MI 49621
888-656-7572
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August 8, 2008 | admin
Guests of The Homestead have exclusive use of the Mountain Flowers Par 3, nine-hole golf course that is nestled in the center of the resort. Your game begins at the pro shop in The Village near Little Belle, one of our quaint resort hotels. Work your way up and down the dune elevations and tee off with Lake Michigan, the Manitou Islands and the Sleeping Bear Dunes as your backdrop. The spectacular views will take your breath away while the course challenges your ability.
The Homestead – Mountain Flowers Par 3
Wood Ridge Road
Glen Arbor, MI 49636
231-334-5000
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August 6, 2008 | admin
The Jewel is one of the most unique courses in the United States. Enjoy unparalleled scenic beauty, lush landscaping and meticulously manicured tees, fairways and greens. The Grand nine is located across the street from the hotel, with views of Lake Huron and Round Island. The Woods nine is set in the interior of Mackinac Island, with views of the Mackinac Bridge and the Upper Peninsula.
After completing the Grand nine, you and your clubs will be transported via horse-drawn carriage a mile and a half to the Woods nine. The leisurely 15-minute ride includes parts of the island unseen by many visitors.
The Grand nine was built in 1901 and redesigned in 1987 by golf course architect Jerry Matthews. He also designed the Woods nine, added in 1994. Jason Horricks, a PGA Certified Instructor, is available for private lessons. The Jewel is open to the public. Rental clubs, golf carts and pull carts are available. To reserve tee times, please call (906) 847-3331 and ask for the Golf Shop.
Grand Hotel – The Jewel
286 Grand Avenue
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
906-847-3331
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August 2, 2008 | admin
2008 Golf Digest 4-Star Rating Best Places to Play”
Island greens. Long tree-lined fairways. Dog-legs left . Dog-legs right. Abundant wildlife – deer that actually come into play on some holes. The people who love this course play to all levels. They like The Rock because it’s an experience, not just a round of golf.
The Rock was cut out of limestone and is trimmed by hardwood and cedar, crafting each fairway separately over 400 acres. Play on The Rock is controlled. Each group of golfers is in their own game, and virtually isolated from other golfers. Each hole has four tees and therefore, four possible challenges to choose from.
“I like The Rock. The holes are isolated so you can golf in scenic seclusion. The ponds, lakes and waterfalls are too pretty to be called water hazards.”
— Rick Sylvain, former Michigan Travel Editor, Detroit Free Press.
The Rock participates in the Audobon Cooperative Sanctuary System, proof that this isn’t just one of the best golf courses in the Midwest–this is a thriving wildlife habitat as well.
Drummond Island Resort – The Rock
33494 S. Maxton Road
Drummond Island, MI 49726
1-800-999-6343
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July 31, 2008 | admin
Established in 1910, the Cadillac Country Club course is a 6017 yard, par 70 classic. Its big, beautiful trees and small greens provide a comfortable, yet challenging experience. The Cadillac Country Club is very highly regarded in golf circles, having hosted the Women’s Michigan Amateur, the Northern Michigan P.G.A. Championship three times, and the Insurance Youth Classic State Finals three times. It has been described in Michigan Golfer Magazine as “A Cunning Classic.” The Country Club staff provides a warm atmosphere and friendly service to help make your visit to Cadillac a memorable one.
Cadillac Country Club
5428 East M-55 (1 mile west on M-55)
Cadillac, MI 49601
231-775-9442 (Winter 231-775-8758)
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July 26, 2008 | admin
This 18 hole championship course is tucked into the windswept hills of Benzie County highlands. Champion Hill is distinguished by its scenic, open, rolling, heather lined fairways, large contoured greens and distant views of Lake Michigan, Crystal Lake, and Platte Lakes. The highlands links design features open, rolling bluegrass fairways with many elevated teeing areas, and raised contoured green complexes.
The adjacent Heather Ridge Golf Community offers affordable single family wooded building sites with stunning views of the course and surrounding countryside.
Season Golf Memberships
We will offer two types of memberships.
1: The Unlimited which provides for unlimited golf during the 2021 season.
2: The Limited which provides for unlimited golf during the 2021 season except the months of July and August during which tee times are made after 2:00 PM.
All of our memberships are valid at both Pinecroft and Champion Hill and come with the option to purchase a season practice range membership for unlimited use of range balls and/or a season cart pass for unlimited use of a power cart.
All members will receive a 20% discount on regularly priced clothing and balls. Guests of host members will receive a discount on regularly priced greens fees. – For more information, click here.
Now Available for 2021 – “Season Twilight Pass”
We are offering a “Twilight Season Pass”. For $250 this Pass includes unlimited golf after 3:00 PM (2:00 PM in Sept and Oct) every day at both Pinecroft and Champion Hill. It does not include cart fee. Twilight Season Passes may be purchased ONLINE during the off season. For more information, please contact Lee at 1-231-651-0474 – For more information, click here.
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Champion Hill Golf Course
501 N. Marshall Rd.
Beulah, MI 49617
231-882-9200
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July 26, 2008 | admin
An 18-hole championship course situated just 30 miles southwest of Traverse City, Pinecroft is nestled in the gently rolling hills overlooking the length of beautiful Crystal Lake. Pinecroft has earned a FOUR STAR RATING in the latest “Golf Digest’s Places to Play.” Pinecroft is just minutes away from the lakes, sandy beaches, picturesque resort villages and great restaurants that make the area a unique vacation destination. (We also have a sister course, Champion Hill.) Open April through October.
Season Golf Memberships
We will offer two types of memberships.
1: The Unlimited which provides for unlimited golf during the 2021 season.
2: The Limited which provides for unlimited golf during the 2021 season except the months of July and August during which tee times are made after 2:00 PM.
All of our memberships are valid at both Pinecroft and Champion Hill and come with the option to purchase a season practice range membership for unlimited use of range balls and/or a season cart pass for unlimited use of a power cart.
All members will receive a 20% discount on regularly priced clothing and balls. Guests of host members will receive a discount on regularly priced greens fees. – For more information, click here.
Now Available for 2021 – “Season Twilight Pass”
We are offering a “Twilight Season Pass”. For $250 this Pass includes unlimited golf after 3:00 PM (2:00 PM in Sept and Oct) every day at both Pinecroft and Champion Hill. It does not include cart fee. Twilight Season Passes may be purchased ONLINE during the off season. – For more information, click here.
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Pinecroft Golf Course
8260 Henry Road
Beulah, MI 49617
231-882-9100
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July 24, 2008 | admin
We have 18 holes for your enjoyment. We are a casual, friendly course featuring 5730 yards of relaxing golf. Our location in the Glen Lake – Sleeping Bear Dunes Area gives you many opportunities to enjoy all of Northern Michigan’s outdoor activities.
Course History
Dunes Golf Club was built in 1982, and opened the following spring as a 3152 yard 9 hole course. Back nine construction began in the fall of 1989. It opened in the fall of 1991. Although shorter, at 2578 Yards, the back nine is still harder for most golfers, thanks to its tight tree lined fairways.
Dunes Golf Club
6464 W. Empire Hwy (M-72)
Empire, MI 49630
231-326-5390
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July 20, 2008 | admin
Carved from some of the most scenic land in Wexford County, Emerald Vale’s natural beauty is enhanced by a creative and challenging design that will satisfy both the accomplished and novice golfer.
Panoramic views combine with an attractive natural terrain to create the quiet charm and elegance of this Bruce Matthews III masterpiece. Add the uncompromising commitment to excellence by Emerald Vale’s staff, and this 18 hole design has the makings of a timeless classic. The par 72 Emerald Vale plays from 5277 to 6785 yards with 120′ of elevation change, broad fairways and spacious greens.
Features of Emerald Vale
• Beautiful Vistas With Over 120′ of Elevation Change
• Pro Shop and Professional Staff
• Single, Couple and Family Membership Rates
• Group Rates Available
• Golf Outings and Leagues Welcome
• Bentgrass Greens, Tees and Fairways
• Practice Range With Bentgrass Tees and Target Greens
• Large Practice Green
• Full Service Restaurant and Bar
• Beautiful Golf Course Homesite Lots are Available
• Unlimited Twilight Golf after 4:00
Emerald Vale Golf Club
P.O. Box 250
Manton, MI 49663
800-890-3407
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July 18, 2008 | admin
The Natural Beauty of Interlochen Creates a Memorable Golfing Experience
Golfers who regularly play the courses of the Traverse City area agree that the Interlochen Golf Club is one of the most scenic and lush course in the region. Laid out through a mature forest of large mixed hardwoods and white pines, Interlochen challenges the weekend golfer and lowhandicapper alike with strategically-placed bunkers and water hazards that make the course a club selector’s delight. Precision shotmaking and good course management are at a premium at Interlochen.
A mature course, the velvet greens and lush fairways of Interlochen are immaculately groomed so that the challenge is always fair. Golfers are also treated to the natural abundance of Northern Michigan Wildlife. It is not uncommon to see white-tail deer, wild turkeys and a gathering of wild Canadian geese. A peaceful tributary of the Betsie River winds throughout the course adding its own watery touch of beauty and charm.
The Toughest Holes
The back-to-back 12th and 13th holes are the toughest on the course. The 12th Hole is a 530-yard par five with water located on the right side of the fairway and in front of the green. There’s also a heavy swamp area in the back of the green. The 13th Hole is the number-one handicap hole. It’s a 455-yard par four. It takes a 260-yard drive to set up a good approach shot to the green. It’s heavily wooded on the right side so a golfer must stay left to have a chance at par.
Rated one of the top 100 best value courses in America!
Interlochen Golf Club facilities include:
Complete dining room service
Driving range and practice green
A complete Pro Shop
Leading Pro Line Golf Clubs with the at the lowest prices available.
Covered Golf Carts with windshields
Interlochen Golf Club
10586 U.S. 31 South
Interlochen, MI 49643
1-877-480-7311
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July 14, 2008 | admin
Founded in 1924, Gaylord Country Club is one of northern Michigan’s oldest golf clubs. This semi-private club meanders through the hills and hardwoods just west of Gaylord and features private club conditions, strategic bunkering and arguably the best green complexes found in northern Michigan.
Unlike today’s modern golf courses, which can take more time to play, Gaylord Country Club is a classic parkland design reminiscent of the early 20th century courses featuring close proximity from greens to tees and a variety of designed holes allowing for a more enjoyable round in less time.
Gaylord Country Club is one of the few private clubs in northern Michigan allowing public play anytime. We invite you to become a member of our club for a day and experience the game of golf the way it was meant to be.
Gaylord Country Club
4893 M-32 West
Gaylord, MI 49735
231-546-3376
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July 12, 2008 | admin
This is the type of course that you will enjoy playing time and time again. Each nine has its own distinct personality. The first, and longer nine, is a little more open, however, there are plenty of pine trees and streams to tantalize the wandering shot. The second nine holes meander through hardwood trees and ponds with significant rolling fairways. This nine is the shorter of the two nines, and accuracy is the key to keeping your score low.
The Briar North boasts of fine conditions and excellent greens. The golf course has undergone a variety of improvements including new tee boxes, new course layout and a whole lot of TLC (Tender Loving Care). The new clubhouse has additional seating for up to 150 people.
Take the time on your next trip to northwest Michigan to find out why more and more golfers are visiting The Briar North. You will find The Briar North conveniently located between two great golf venues — Traverse City (27 miles away on M-37) and Cadillac (a short 15 miles away on M-115).
Hotels and Motels are just a few minutes away. Golfers will find many of these hotels
willing to put golf packages together that will make your stay even more enjoyable, or
call us and we will be happy to assist you in making your golf outing a pleasant one.
The Briar North
5441 W. M-115
Mesick, MI 49668
888-745-1220
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July 10, 2008 | admin
A mix of elevated tees, rolling fairways and waterholes makes for a playable yet challenging golfing experience complemented by beautiful towering white pines and cedar groves. The challenging back nine of the Briar South golf course wraps around a trout stream assuring you of some pleasurable golf unseen in northern Michigan.
The Briar South golf course is the beautifully manicured sister of the Briar North golf course (a short 20 miles away up M-115), both having their own distinct personalities which leads to your pleasure of play. At the Briar South golf course the premium is on accuracy which is something consistent with many of the vintage courses of the years past. You may find it to be as challenging as the likes of the renowned Belvedere Golf Club a bit farther north of us.
You will find the Briar South golf course conveniently located just outside of the favorite northern Michigan vacation destination of Cadillac. Cadillac is surrounded by many great golf venues and numerous lakes for your boating and fishing pleasure. For your overnight accommodations, motels and resorts are plentiful in the Cadillac area. Golfers will find that many of these hotels will put golf packages together that will make your stay even more enjoyable, or you can call us and we will be happy to assist you in making your golf outing a pleasant experience.
The Briar South
128 Lakewood Drive
Cadillac, MI 49601
888-745-1220
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July 8, 2008 | admin
Nestled in the heart of the Manistee National Forest, the Peaks Course is a unique world class golfing experience. Golf course architect Harry Bowers has done a magnificent job of designing the course to fit with the natural beauty of the surrounding land by using the knowledge and talent gained from his many years tutelage under Robert Trent Jones, Sr. His love of the land and sense of the environment is obvious throughout the course. The golfer crosses 10 bridges as he winds his way through a beautiful two mile nature trail. Each hole has its own unique personality providing a different and exciting challenge and complete isolation from other holes. All holes have a minimum of four different tee locations. The par-72 course will play 6682 yards from the back tees. The forward tees will play 4372 yards. Striking views, giant 75′ trees lining the fairways, miles of forested hills and valleys unblemished by condominium or housing developments, roads or farms, provide only pure wilderness land for the golfer to enjoy. The views are rare and not available from any other golf course in the Midwest.
Caberfae Peaks – The Peaks Course
Caberfae Road
Cadillac, MI 49601
231-862-3000
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July 6, 2008 | admin
Winding its way through pine forests and glacier sculptured hills. the Spruce Course at McGuire’s Resort provides the setting for a great golfing experience! Its contemporary design, with an extraordinary blend of bunkers, berms and water hazards, along with fast greens, offers a memorable game of golf. Whether you finish with a birdie or a bogie you’re left with a magnificent view of Lake Cadillac! Also, plan to fit in nine holes on the fun, sporty Norway Course. Specializing in outstanding golf packages and group outings.
The Spruce Golf Course
…is a classic design that can be enjoyed by all levels of players. The terrain features a mix of flat and rolling fairways as well as some very challenging holes.
Spruce would actually play quite easily, except for the scattered pines and hardwoods that line the fairways, making shot placement off the tee a priority. Four par-4’s play at 400-plus yards, with three more at around 390, proving ample opportunity to use your driver off the tee.
The tee boxes and fairways are well-maintained and the medium-sized, mildly undulating greens are some of the most consistent putting surfaces in the state. Yardage plaques and a 150-yard stake provide ample measurements from tee to green. Greatly appreciated are the hole diagrams at both the tee areas and on the scorecards.
For those staying here with us, the course is right outside your door. You’ll tee off a chip-shot from your cozy bed!
Norway Course
The 18-hole Spruce Course is complemented by our 9-hole Norway Course, which plays to between 2,792 and 2,358 yards. Norway is similar to Spruce in topography, but has wider fairways and less intrusive trees and foliage.
For those looking for a classic resort golf experience, Norway provides ample opportunity for high handicappers and casual golfers to enjoy the game.
One of the amenities missing at many upscale golf resorts is a layout that is user-friendly to beginners. Norway provides this and also is a pleasant experience for seasoned golfers looking to work in an extra nine.
McGuire’s Resort Golf
7880 Mackinaw Trail
Cadillac, MI 49601
1-800-634-7302
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July 4, 2008 | admin
Born of a landscape etched by the unyielding march of ancient glaciers and surrounded by a veritable artist’s palette of iridescent blues and greens, Sundance blends as seamlessly into the northern Michigan landscape as do the wild trilliums that grace the surrounding forest floor. A marriage of state-of-the-art construction and classical links style architecture, Sundance is designed to provide the ultimate golf experience for either the scratch golfer or the weekend duffer. Offering multiple tee boxes, lush beautifully sculpted greens; generous fairways carpeted with the most advanced bentgrass hybrids; plentiful strategic hazards and impeccable conditioning complement a course with it?s soul laid bare to the forces of nature. 30 condominiums – one, two and three bedroom condos – fully equipped. 25 miles north of Traverse City. Nestled in the woods amongst hills and valleys overlooking the courses – Torch and Sundance. Spectacular view of Torch Lake. Golf packages available. Summer rates: $100 – $300. Spring and Fall rates: $70 – $210.
A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort – Sundance
627 A-Ga-Ming Drive
Kewadin, MI 49648
1-866-998-0656
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July 2, 2008 | admin
A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort – April 27, 2013
Beautiful Saturday afternoon at A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort with a fantastic view of Torch Lake – April 27, 2013. Looking forward to more spring days like this…
The Torch Course formerly called A-Ga-Ming Golf Course is known for its breathtaking views and great elevation changes. The course is rated 4 stars by Golf Digest with excellent conditioning and a joy to play.
The Torch is situated in one of Northern Michigan’s most spectacular settings overlooking beautiful Torch Lake just minutes from Traverse City and Charlevoix. The Torch Course is a true up north course and combined with Sundance, the new addition to the resort makes for a fabulous 27 holes.
We also offer great golf packages staying at the nearby condos or villas that offer great views of the courses and Torch Lake.
A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort – The Torch
627 A-Ga-Ming Drive
Kewadin, MI 49648
866 998-0656
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July 2, 2008 | admin
Designed by Jerry Matthews, the Dells is rated 4.5 stars by Golf Digest and overlooks beautiful Lake Michigan. The front nine is more spacious and features hills, sand and water and is a parkland type course with room to miss the fairway now and then. The back nine is cut through the trees with water and sand coming in to play as well. Combine all the natural terrain features of this cleverly cut golf course with winds coming off of Lake Michigan from the west and you have a great course that can play different every time out.
After a round of golf, have lunch or cocktails in the rustic chalet clubhouse overlooking the course. Relax and enjoy its picturesque views of lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay or even dine with us on weekends and enjoy a beautiful northern Michigan Sunset while your eating some Crab stuffed whitefish caught from the very same lake. Antrim Dells is now part of Agaming Golf Resort just 10 miles to the south and has excellent lodging choices for golfers looking to stay and enjoy all of our courses and area.
A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort – Antrim Dells
12352 Antrim Drive
Ellsworth, MI 49729
231-599-2679
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July 1, 2008 | admin
Located for easy access on the U.S.-131 and M-115 interchange at Cadillac. This new 18 hole public golf course with bent grass tees, greens and fairways, has already received national and state attention after just one year of operation. Host to Golf Digest Instructional Schools, the course features five tee boxes on each hole that are named, not color coded; Eldorado Steel, 7,070 yards; Eldorado Power, 6,666 yards; Eldorado Chrome, 6,060 yards; Eldorado Ride, 5,555 yards; and Eldorado Comfort, 5,050 yards. This will allow players of all abilities to enjoy the unique design and property. Enjoy full dining or beverage on site at the Cadillac Grill Restaurant, with a relaxing view of the golf course.
Eldorado
7839 E. 461/2 Rd.(south of Cadillac, just off US-131)
Cadillac, MI 49601
231-779-9977 or 888 DRIVE 18
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June 28, 2008 | admin
Missaukee Golf Club is an 18 hole facility that is open to the public. Located at the South corner of M-55 and M-66, we are centrally located between Lake City and McBain, and just 15 short minutes from the beautiful downtown district of Cadillac. Missaukee Golf Club was established in 1970, and over the years has continually updated the facility to meet the needs of all golfers. Just 6,045 yards from our back tees and a mere 4,905 yards from our forward tees, our course can be considered “user friendly”. Golfers of all skill levels will find us challenging, yet very enjoyable. Gently rolling terrain, a mix of hardwoods, 5 ponds, and a small creek will leave you with a strong sense of Northern Michigan golf, without all those “too tough of a course for me” bruises. A friendly professional staff, a well stocked pro shop and a new sandwich and appetizer menu from our snack bar await your visit.
Missaukee Golf Club
M-55 and M-66 (just south on M-66)
Lake City, MI 49601
231-839-2901
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June 24, 2008 | admin
