Golfers' Choice 2020: Best of Michigan golf courses

Top 25 golf courses from Detroit to Northern Michigan open to the public according to ratings and reviews
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Hills golf course at Boyne Highlands - hole 13
Michigan is a great golf state for locals, as well as weekend getaways in Northern Michigan at spots like Boyne Highlands.

Editor's Note: To view the latest Michigan Golfers' Choice lists for 2021, click here.

The annual Golf Advisor state Golfers' Choice lists are compiled by analyzing the ratings and reviews submitted by members of our review community throughout the year. We use our Golf Advisor Index logic that weights newer reviews and combine it with a course's weighted subcategory averages.

Reviews from trusted and active reviewers are weighted heavier than inactive members.Courses must offer public access and have received at least one review in 2019 to be eligible for this year's list.

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Michigan golf courses reviewed in 2019: 379
Reviews of Michigan golf courses in 2019: 3,598

  1. Eagle Eye Golf Club

    Eagle Eye GC: #17
    Eagle Eye Golf Club
    Bath, Michigan
    Public
    4.7679324895 out of 5 stars
    237
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  2. Pilgrim's Run Golf Club

    Pilgrim's Run GC
    Pilgrim's Run Golf Club
    Pierson, Michigan
    Public
    4.7606837607 out of 5 stars
    234
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  3. The Medalist Golf Club

    Medalist GC: clubhouse
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    The Medalist Golf Club
    Marshall, Michigan
    Semi-Private
    4.5108030289 out of 5 stars
    343
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  4. Tullymore Golf Club

    Tullymore GC
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    Tullymore Golf Club
    Stanwood, Michigan
    Resort
    4.125 out of 5 stars
    93
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  5. The Club at LochenHeath

    The Club at LochenHeath
    The Club at LochenHeath
    Williamsburg, Michigan
    Private
    4.6363636364 out of 5 stars
    11
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  6. Manitou Passage

    Manitou Passage GC
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    Manitou Passage Golf Club
    Cedar, Michigan
    Resort
    4.7341259323 out of 5 stars
    171
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  7. Fazio Premier at Treetops Resort

    Fazio Premier at Treetops Resort: #11
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    Fazio Premier at Treetops Resort
    Gaylord, Michigan
    Resort
    4.6507936508 out of 5 stars
    17
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  8. Gladstone golf Course

    Gladstone GC: #4
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    Gladstone Golf Course
    Gladstone, Michigan
    Public
    4.7925625423 out of 5 stars
    167
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  9. Arthur Hills at Boyne Highlands

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    Arthur Hills at The Highlands (Boyne)
    Harbor Springs, Michigan
    Resort
    4.9719887955 out of 5 stars
    26
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  10. Bay Harbor Golf Club

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    The Quarry/Preserve at Bay Harbor Golf Club
    Bay Harbor, Michigan
    Resort
    4.5555555556 out of 5 stars
    58
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  11. Gaylord Golf Club

    Gaylord CC: #9
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    Gaylord Golf Club
    Gaylord, Michigan
    Semi-Private
    4.6446044134 out of 5 stars
    428
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  12. The Ravines Golf Club

    The Ravines GC: #9
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    The Ravines Golf Club
    Saugatuck, Michigan
    Public
    3.9169711363 out of 5 stars
    377
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  13. University of Michigan Golf Course

    University of Michigan GC
    University of Michigan Golf Course
    Ann Arbor, Michigan
    Private
    4.5 out of 5 stars
    12
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  14. Stonehedge North Course at Gull Lake View Golf Club and Resort

    Stonehedge North Course at Gull Lake View GC and Resort: #1
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    Stonehedge North Course at Gull Lake View Golf Club and Resort
    Augusta, Michigan
    Resort
    4.6524332221 out of 5 stars
    235
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  15. The Cedar River at Shanty Creek

    Shanty Creek - Cedar River: #18
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    The Cedar River at Shanty Creek
    Bellaire, Michigan
    Resort
    4.4327437269 out of 5 stars
    175
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  16. The Majestic At Lake Walden

    The Majestic At Lake Walden
    The Majestic At Lake Walden - 1st Nine / 2nd Nine
    Hartland, Michigan
    Public
    4.2091503268 out of 5 stars
    153
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  17. Grandview Golf Club

    Grandview GC
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    Grandview Golf Club
    Kalkaska, Michigan
    Public
    4.6926524281 out of 5 stars
    334
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  18. Hawk Hollow Championship Golf Course

    Hawk Hollow Championship GC - Middle 9: #1
    Hawk Hollow Championship Golf Course
    Bath, Michigan
    Public
    4.649122807 out of 5 stars
    228
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  19. Heritage Glen Golf Club

    Heritage Glen GC: #10
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    Heritage Glen Golf Club
    Paw Paw, Michigan
    Semi-Private
    4.1539257053 out of 5 stars
    202
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  20. Canthooke Valley at Manistee National Golf & Resort

    Manistee National Golf & Resort
    The Retreat at Manistee National Golf & Resort
    Manistee, Michigan
    Resort
    4.5526315789 out of 5 stars
    38
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  21. Forest Dunes Golf Club

    Forest Dunes GC
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    Forest Dunes Golf Club
    Roscommon, Michigan
    Public
    4.9508928571 out of 5 stars
    114
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  22. Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course

    Arcadia Bluffs GC: #13
    Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course
    Arcadia, Michigan
    Public/Resort
    4.097826087 out of 5 stars
    49
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  23. Stoatin Brae at Gull Lake View Golf Club and Resort

    Stoatin Brae at Gull Lake View Golf Club and Resort
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    Stoatin Brae at Gull Lake View Golf Club and Resort
    Augusta, Michigan
    Resort
    4.4508141156 out of 5 stars
    171
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  24. Hawk's Eye Golf Resort

    Hawk's Eye Golf Resort
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    Hawk's Eye at Shanty Creek
    Bellaire, Michigan
    Public/Resort
    4.2511145937 out of 5 stars
    348
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  25. The Meadows at Grand Valley State University

    Meadows
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    The Meadows
    Allendale, Michigan
    Public
    4.6307207603 out of 5 stars
    727
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