Stonegate Golf Club
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4.8
383 Reviews (383)
5 Stars
286
4 Stars
77
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
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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Conditions
4.9
Value
4.7
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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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Nice Course

Stonegate is a very nice course and the staff is one of the friendliest. With the amount of rain that we've had this spring, most courses have a lot of water in places there usually isn't any, but not at Stonegate. That might seem small but being able to play your ball where it lies and not having to fish it out of a pond in the middle of the fairway is nice. Overall, one of the best golf courses overall.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Difficult but fair .

Great course. Will be going back with the discounted golf price.
difficult course but kept you in the game with the next hole.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Quiet solitude

Stonegate is one of my favorite courses in Michigan. The course is very well maintained and the atmosphere is quiet. The only thing you hear are the birds and occasionally a golfer making a good or bad shot.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

stonegate

What a great course....excellent condition....fun to play...very beautiful course...LOVED PLAYING STONEGATE...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Fun Course Greens a little off

Great value overall and a fun track. Staff was great, pace was awesome. I played this course a few years back and remembered thinking the greens were fantastic. They were spotty bumpy and slow now, I'm sure our winter this year had a lot to do with that. I would go back

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

stonegate review

I enjoyed the course lay out. It had a nice change of elevation. But I didn't like the firmness of the greens and the quickness. It was very hard to get the ball close to the hole. Balls didn't check up well and seemed to roll extensively . We didn't get to practice on the putting greens because they were being watered. So it took some time to get use to them.
Over all it was average . They also needed more yardage variation on ALL the par 4's They seemed to be all between 360 to 390.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

stonegate

A great course challenging fast green beautiful setting

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Good course

Nice layout. Lots of options off the tees. Always in good condition. Kind of pricey for the area (regular prices) but the staff is always friendly and more than helpful. Would definitely recommend.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course in a beautiful setting, great greens.

We played as a two-sum and never seen another group in front or behind us until the sixteenth hole, at that time it was apparent that the resistant/members kids were allowed to take the course in a shot gun style and make a nuisance of themselves. I still will give the course 5 stars just because of the great shape and layout. If played from the white tee's the average golfer should find the course quite challenging, if played from the blue your game will need to be on.I enjoyed the greens the most they are in great shape and roll true.No matter where you play from, you will need your putter to be working.Looking forward to playing again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Up north feel but close to home!

I played this course recently and they had just aerated the greens, so was not happy with that part of the course, otherwise this is a great track and fun to play. All green supt. should do what St. Ives recently did and only aerate 1/2 of the green now and put pins in non-aerated portion of the green for excellent putting. Then a week or two later come back and do the other portion of the green. This is a must play course for any West Michigan golfer. Up north feel and layout without the 2-4 hour drive.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

nice course well maintained

Nice course nice layout with a good mixture of holes

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course, beautiful lay-out, very fast greens, just aerated the greens.

Played on Wed Sep 18, they had just aerated the greens the day before , but had not over sanded the holes, that will take place in the next couple of days. The greens were a little more difficult when playing due to the aeration , but overall the greens were very fast. The rest of the course was in great shape. I noticed that some sites (Diamond Springs) had an aeration warning posted on the site) this did not. Also well maintained sand traps. This was my first time playing this course, and it presented challenges, but I would definitely play it again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Well manicured and super design

Very enjoyable course. Not an easy course, but very playable.
Some very very pretty holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens were true

Course was in great shape. Great price. Greens were true.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

wonderful course

This a private country club style course. It is in a beautiful setting with many challenging holes. It is well maintained and run professionally. A little pricey in season but well worth the experience. Ted

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome layout, fun to play!

Stonegate is a awesome golf course! Take the time to go and play this course, you won't be disappointed !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

what a beautiful course

I went with my wife and there were a couple holes with long carry for her. all in all I loved the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome

Best Public Course in West Michigan! The greens are difficult, approach shots are critical. My only negative comment would be, that the cart paths are paved the full length of each hole. So a missed fairway on your drive could possibly lead to hitting the cart path and losing it in the woods.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great day at a great course

Guys in the clubhouse very nice . Pace of play excellent.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

picture card beautiful

it is a great course, greens very challenging. Well kept and plenty of options to play from regarding tees. Would play it again and again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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