Top Public Courses in Michigan for Best Conditions
NBC GolfPass participants ranked Six Michigan Courses in the top 25 Nationally
Golfers love an impeccably maintained golf course, and per the rankings of NBC GolfPass users a nationwide poll of average golfers selected the best.
Even with more golfers than ever stressing out fairways and greens with increased foot and cart traffic, superintendents and their staffs are working harder than ever while sharing best practices with each other, all with the goal of helping golfers love their experiences as much as possible. If a course you play is in truly incredible shape, you should stop in the pro shop after your round, ask for the superintendent's card and write him or her a kind email afterwards.
Throughout 2023, thousands of golfers utilized the GolfPass website to tell the rest of us about excellent conditioning. Each course required at least 10 reviews to qualify for this list. If you would like to participate in the process, go here: https://www.golfpass.com/travel-advisor/write-review
The numbers show the national ranking for each Michigan golf course selected:
No. 25 The Fortress in Frankenmuth
Greens fee: $75
The buzz: “Excellence, challenge, pristine conditions, service like it was meant to be – those are just a few of the dozens of reasons I've been proud to call The Fortress my home course for nearly 15 years,” said Bill Hobson of Michigan Golf Live. “It really is a special course situated fittingly enough in a special town and I love teeing it up there every time I get the chance.”
No. 18 Hunter’s Ridge in Howell
Greens fee: $65
The buzz: Roughly five years ago, new owners purchased the property from the family that originally developed the course on their multi-generational family farm. They have since painstakingly paid attention to making improvements each year as the course celebrated 30 years of operation. In just one example, some new bunkers were installed in landing areas to create obstacles for golf’s distance changes the past quarter century, and all bunkers were filled with new sand.
No. 12 Stonehedge South at Gull Lake View, Augusta
Greens fee: $64
The buzz: Stonehedge South in recent years also earned Top 50 course in the U.S. by the GolfPass Golfers Choice Ratings. South was the third course designed by the family that first started building courses onsite more than 60 years ago. Completed in 1988, this is a favorite for players who enjoy a walk in the country as much as they enjoy playing championship golf. A variety of stonework around the course helped create the name.
No. 11 Eldorado Golf Course, Cadillac
Greens fee: $69
The buzz: Closing holes 9 and 18 share a very large combined green that is beautifully shaped and adds a great amount of character to each finishing hole. No. 9 is a dogleg left from an elevated tee, and 18 is a longer par 4 that requires a solid shot off the tee to avoid the extra stroke of a layup before going over a big pond to reach the large putting surface.
No. 10 Eagle Glenn in Farwell
Greens fee: $65
The buzz: “Very well cared for, manicured, and landscaped. Forgiving while very challenging. Love this course, don’t hesitate to try it.” GolfPass user u000001726108
No. 4 The Ravines, Saugatuck
Greens fee: $84
The Buzz: “The Ravines has a northern Michigan feel with many holes surrounded by hardwoods forest. It is very playable with generous fairways and some forced carries. There are a number of tee options that can provide a challenge for every level of player. Afternoon and senior rates make this course a bargain for a course of this quality.” GolfPass user hlwayner.
