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%
Recommend this course
369 out of 383 reviews
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4.9
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
11 out of 11 reviews
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4.9
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
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0
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.9
Value
4.7
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
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 10
Skill Intermediate
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5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 12
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4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Best Fall Golf In The Area

Course still in tremendous shape for this late in the season. Best fall golf in the area by far.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great play

This is a very good course to play. Course is in great shape for this time of the year greens are fast and have lot of adulation on greens. Course you stay underneath the hole because you don’t want to have to put down hill on these greens. Because you make it hard for you two putt. Please put this on your bucket list.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 200
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 174
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

5 groups on 10th hole, Where’s the old snotty ranger?

Now twice in a week, slow play. A 4 some on 10th green, fairway and 3 groups on tee!!

Played front twice. Where’s the old snotty ranger?

Something has to be done. Is Marty still there haven’t seen her.

Course great just not manages well.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 200
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Best conditions ever here.greens are firm and fast

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 174
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Old faart ranger jerk on 18th hole, otherwise 5 stars

We played this course probably at least a half a dozen times last year because the pricing was so good and it is a fantastic course. Don’t get me wrong. It was a young PGA professional girl who worked here last year. I did not see her here this year and named Marty, I believe, but we finally got a decent rate of $65 for two of us on tee off.com on Thursday, September 20 I believe it was

Courses in fantastic shape. The greens are fast and true. Everything was good except we got to the 18th and this old jerk ranger comes out and I was sitting 3 to 5 feet off the cart path and he started yelling at me instead of saying hey thanks for coming out today how did you have a great round nice day huh? Could you just please park your car on the path? I know it’s the 18th hole I’m just starting here. It’s 3 o’clock in the afternoon and I just wanna ruin your day .

Supposedly this is the friendliest course in the country number six or something like that but this guy just ruined that so whoever you got to do that, do you know who is the guy that does not have any customer skills

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Awesome course. We will be playing again.

Got this on a hot deal for 50. Awesome course for that price. This is the best course in the Muskegon area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout 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
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 61
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Westside gem

My wife and I enjoyed ourselves very much of this new course. Layout is great, holes pretty much are alone from the others all the way thru. Course in great shape despite recent rain storms. Great course if you are on the west side of Michigan.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Slow play the last two times we have played. 4 1/2 + hrs.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

WOW

You won’t be disappointed. Just play it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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