Stonegate Golf Club
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4.7
374 Reviews (374)
5 Stars
278
4 Stars
76
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
96.4%
Recommend this course
360 out of 374 reviews
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5.0
3 Reviews (3)
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3
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
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0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 3 reviews
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4.8
39 Reviews (39)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.9
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
97.4%
Recommend this course
38 out of 39 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

4.7
374 Reviews (374)

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 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
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course makes you feel like you are WAY up north-very quiet and is well maintained.

We got stuck behind some guys who wouldn't let us play through on the back nine-Other than that, we were smooth sailing.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course To Play With 'Hot Deal'

First time playing Stonegate, and overall I liked the course. Very well maintained, with challenging greens. Super friendly staff--met me in the parking lot with a cart, and let me tee off early.

Reserved $15 'Hot Deal' on a Thursday afternoon, and would recommend this as the way to go. Played 18 solo in 2 hours and 50 minutes. I don't think I'd pay the full price for this course, but that's why I use GolfNow.

Score: 86
Par: 72

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course, quiet conditions, really enjoyed the course. Loved the layout and look forward to playing it again.

Overall, loved the course. The tee boxes were in great shape, the fairways lush and the greens rolled nicely. Other than a couple unfair pin placements the greens were for the most part fair and reasonable to read. We played mid-week, late afternoon just before the league started play and it was not busy at all, never had to wait for anyone and we were a twosome. There were a few pesky flies but not too bad that it bothered us. I'd say it is one of the "top 5 courses to play" along the lakeshore for around $50 a round.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A good test of golf .

Has a variety of holes with honest par fives. The course is in good condition.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course was great - very rolling, several hazards, lots of sand.

Fairways were in great shape; greens were a bit chewed up. Many ball marks on greens never repaired, which is a shame since it is a nice course.

Staff met us at our car with a cart when we arrived.

Used a "hot deal" so the price was fabulous.

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

Out of the courses control...

The one big knock on the course, is the relentless attack of 'black flies!' Even with being soaked in insect spray, they never back off so focusing on making shots became very difficult.

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

Good test, some interesting holes. quite pleased at the value

Fun golf course, hard enough without being ridiculous. Played the blue tees at 6400 yards, about right

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great golf

Very nice greens and layout. Great place for the money.

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

Perfect conditions

Greens were perfect and roughs were thick. Staff was really accommodating.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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