Stonegate Golf Club
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4.8
383 Reviews (383)
5 Stars
286
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77
3 Stars
15
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2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
96.3%
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369 out of 383 reviews
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4.9
11 Reviews (11)
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
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11 out of 11 reviews
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4.9
36 Reviews (36)
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4.9
Value
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Layout
4.9
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
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36 out of 36 reviews
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Course Highlights
This hidden gem consistently delivers immaculate fairways, perfect greens, and a fun layout that keeps golfers returning multiple times a year. Welcoming staff and outstanding value make every round here a rewarding experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6769 yards
Slope 135
Rating 72.0

Situated just a few minutes from Muskegon, Stonegate Golf Club in Stone Lake sprawls across gently rolling hills that are surrounded by the beauty of the Manistee National Forest. The undulating terrain provides dramatic elevation changes that can give you a different round every time you play. Although there are residences bordering the golf course, it still feels completely secluded thanks to the sheltering trees and pristine natural setting that is accented with marshes and ponds. The golf course has a variety of greens, most are slightly raised and some are open in front while others have slopes and bunkers protecting them. The putting surfaces roll true with only a few mild undulations. Stonegate's fairways can be tricky since they’re lined with mature pines and hardwoods and more often than not you’ll find one or more bunkers guarding the most opportune landing areas.

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Course Details

Year Built 2004
Golf Season Year round
Architect Pat Grelak (2004)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Course Conditions in the U.S. (2025 #6)
  • Golf Advisor: Golfers' Choice (2022 #8) (2015 #49)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Michigan (2022 #1) (2020 #7) (2015 #4)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Friendliest Courses in the U.S. (2020 #6) (2017 #19)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Pace of Play in the U.S. (2017 #15)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Value Courses in the U.S. (2015 #18)
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Reviews

4.8
383 Reviews (383)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 11
19th Hole Scenic Views 6
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 16
Elevation Changes 15
Bunkers 14
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 17
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 13
Locals 10
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 17
Convenient to the City 8

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Conditions Excellent
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Great layout

I play here at least a few times a year. Great layout, love playing here when I get the chance. It’s challenging and I recommend everyone that’s in the area to play this course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
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5.0
Previously Played

West Michigan's Top Course

Hidden gem championship golf course in a beautiful setting through the rolling hills with Bent grass tees, fairways and fast greens. Love this course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Skill Intermediate
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Conditions Excellent
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5.0
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End of Season, 2020

A great challenging layout amongst all of the trees. My son and I drove up from GVSU to give it a try, and discovered MANY leaves on several greens on the front nine. To be expected this time of year.

Straightforward holes, with only a few "I wish I had known that was there" moments. A more descriptive birds eye layout of each hole would be helpful on the scorecard; the overall course layout is pretty tiny to pick up details. That would be a nice second reference to whichever golf distance app you are using.

That said, yhe pace was great, teed off at 2pm, hoping to beat darkness, and we caught up to a foursome on #4, waiting every shot until #8 when they allowed us through. We buzzed through the back nine before catching another 4some on #16, but still stepped off of #18 by 515p, leaving about 20 minutes of playtime.

We will give this course another round in the spring/summer. Excellent day!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great day

This course was in great shape and the greens were the toughest I have ever played. It was easy getting to the greens, but hard dropping a put.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
7e384556-2de7-5f7c-bcd8-703c40744e46
Commented on 12/09/2020

Good Afternoon,

Thank you very much for taking the time to post this positive review. At Hampton Golf, we place a premium on customer satisfaction. Receiving positive feedback like yours reinforces the investments we are proud to make in our phenomenal people and systems that we hope ensure the best possible experience for our guests. Thank you again, and we look forward to you visiting us again in the future.

Warmest Regards,

Hampton Golf Management

Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
7e384556-2de7-5f7c-bcd8-703c40744e46
Commented on 10/19/2020

Good Afternoon,

Thank you very much for taking the time to post this positive review. At Hampton Golf, we place a premium on customer satisfaction. Receiving positive feedback like yours reinforces the investments we are proud to make in our phenomenal people and systems that we hope ensure the best possible experience for our guests. Thank you again, and we look forward to you visiting us again in the future.

Warmest Regards,

Hampton Golf Management

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

One of the better golf courses in Muskegon area.

Always a good time playing golf at Stonegate scenic holes through the woods.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
7e384556-2de7-5f7c-bcd8-703c40744e46
Commented on 10/07/2020

Good Afternoon,

Thank you very much for taking the time to post this positive review. At Hampton Golf, we place a premium on customer satisfaction. Receiving positive feedback like yours reinforces the investments we are proud to make in our phenomenal people and systems that we hope ensure the best possible experience for our guests. Thank you again, and we look forward to you visiting us again in the future.

Warmest Regards,

Hampton Golf Management

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Amazing Course and Value - Best in Area

Top golf course in the Muskegon area - great practice area. Has a pro shop and bar area. The course has tees that range for all skill levels, greens were in tremendous shape as well as the rest of the course. I would highly recommend!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
7e384556-2de7-5f7c-bcd8-703c40744e46
Commented on 10/07/2020

Good Afternoon,

Thank you very much for taking the time to post this positive review. At Hampton Golf, we place a premium on customer satisfaction. Receiving positive feedback like yours reinforces the investments we are proud to make in our phenomenal people and systems that we hope ensure the best possible experience for our guests. Thank you again, and we look forward to you visiting us again in the future.

Warmest Regards,

Hampton Golf Management

Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Stonegate Golf Review

The course was in pretty good shape except they aerating the tee boxes and the greens had a lot of ball marks and scuff marks from people dragging their feet. The fairways had a lot of divots. The greens did roll nicely and held shots into them and the putting line pretty well.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
7e384556-2de7-5f7c-bcd8-703c40744e46
Commented on 10/07/2020

Good Afternoon,

Thank you very much for taking the time to post this positive review. At Hampton Golf, we place a premium on customer satisfaction. Receiving positive feedback like yours reinforces the investments we are proud to make in our phenomenal people and systems that we hope ensure the best possible experience for our guests. Thank you again, and we look forward to you visiting us again in the future.

Warmest Regards,

Hampton Golf Management

Played On
Reviews 200
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

I

They were aerating the tee boxes today but the rest of the course was in very good shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
7e384556-2de7-5f7c-bcd8-703c40744e46
Commented on 10/07/2020

Good Afternoon,

Thank you very much for taking the time to post this positive review. At Hampton Golf, we place a premium on customer satisfaction. Receiving positive feedback like yours reinforces the investments we are proud to make in our phenomenal people and systems that we hope ensure the best possible experience for our guests. Thank you again, and we look forward to you visiting us again in the future.

Warmest Regards,

Hampton Golf Management

Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
7e384556-2de7-5f7c-bcd8-703c40744e46
Commented on 10/07/2020

Good Afternoon,

Thank you very much for taking the time to post this positive review. At Hampton Golf, we place a premium on customer satisfaction. Receiving positive feedback like yours reinforces the investments we are proud to make in our phenomenal people and systems that we hope ensure the best possible experience for our guests. Thank you again, and we look forward to you visiting us again in the future.

Warmest Regards,

Hampton Golf Management

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Up north feel without the hours and hours drive

What a view at this place. The holes are etched out of big pine trees so it’s got that feel like you are in the north woods. Not too many houses and not that close to the fairway either.

It helped I played well and didn’t spray the ball off the tee it my 2 plying partners didn’t lose too many balls either. Enough room to not lose balls like crazy.

The only thing missing from an up north course is the massive elevation change. Somw blind tee shots but the GN app GPS and some good yardage books in the golf shop made it even for a first timer very playable.

Conditions were mint, best greens I’ve played on this year. Early am round, perfect weather of course and can’t wait to go back and play the back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
7e384556-2de7-5f7c-bcd8-703c40744e46
Commented on 10/07/2020

Good Afternoon,

Thank you very much for taking the time to post this positive review. At Hampton Golf, we place a premium on customer satisfaction. Receiving positive feedback like yours reinforces the investments we are proud to make in our phenomenal people and systems that we hope ensure the best possible experience for our guests. Thank you again, and we look forward to you visiting us again in the future.

Warmest Regards,

Hampton Golf Management

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