Harbor Shores

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Harbor Shores boasts a Jack Nicklaus Signature layout that plays through a stunning landscape of forest and wetlands. The golf course tumbles across hills and ravines blanketed with hardwood trees, providing a round that is as scenic as it is challenging. Thanks to the massive white sand dunes that edge along the water, the course has a truly links feel. When combined with the trees and natural water hazards provided by the landscape, the golf course becomes a truly formidable test. The seaside location also guarantees that some holes will be played into the prevailing wind. The trio of holes from the seventh through the ninth plays along the water and offer scenic views of Lake Michigan. There are 10 holes that border the Paw Paw River, Ox Creek, and their surrounding marshland.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Black | 71 | 6852 yards | 74.7 | 143 |
Grey | 71 | 6246 yards | 70.8 | 137 |
White | 71 | 5740 yards | 69.1 | 133 |
Blue | 71 | 4917 yards | 69.4 | 123 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Black M: 73.6/146 | 420 | 169 | 318 | 201 | 566 | 420 | 430 | 381 | 560 | 3465 | 530 | 137 | 409 | 192 | 438 | 537 | 418 | 190 | 418 | 3269 | 6734 |
Black/Gold M: 72.2/142 | 420 | 141 | 318 | 158 | 530 | 420 | 396 | 381 | 560 | 3324 | 530 | 137 | 378 | 167 | 408 | 537 | 380 | 190 | 418 | 3145 | 6469 |
Gold M: 70.9/139 | 385 | 141 | 305 | 158 | 530 | 389 | 396 | 364 | 530 | 3198 | 475 | 122 | 378 | 167 | 408 | 487 | 380 | 154 | 390 | 2961 | 6159 |
Gold/White M: 69.6/135 | 369 | 117 | 305 | 158 | 530 | 364 | 295 | 364 | 530 | 3032 | 475 | 122 | 364 | 167 | 394 | 487 | 352 | 137 | 390 | 2888 | 5920 |
White M: 67.9/131 W: 74.2/143 | 369 | 117 | 288 | 132 | 512 | 364 | 295 | 337 | 522 | 2936 | 423 | 109 | 364 | 154 | 394 | 446 | 352 | 137 | 331 | 2710 | 5646 |
White/Blue M: 66.7/124 W: 71.5/136 | 307 | 117 | 288 | 109 | 444 | 296 | 295 | 337 | 460 | 2653 | 423 | 109 | 315 | 154 | 349 | 446 | 290 | 137 | 331 | 2554 | 5207 |
Blue M: 65.0/117 W: 69.3/127 | 307 | 93 | 251 | 109 | 444 | 296 | 276 | 272 | 460 | 2508 | 389 | 89 | 315 | 126 | 349 | 392 | 290 | 108 | 276 | 2334 | 4842 |
Handicap | 11 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 6 | |||
Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
Handicap (W) | 13 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 10 |
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Photo submitted by ethentilley on 06/28/2025
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Photo submitted by ethentilley on 06/28/2025
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Photo submitted by ethentilley on 11/17/2024
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Photo submitted by ethentilley on 11/17/2024
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Photo submitted by ethentilley on 11/17/2024
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Photo submitted by ethentilley on 11/17/2024
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Sand Bluff Tee Box Photo submitted by dinman24 on 04/24/2024
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Island Tee Box Photo submitted by dinman24 on 04/24/2024
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Photo submitted by Allen1106219 on 07/11/2023
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Photo submitted by u169679865 on 10/20/2022
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Photo submitted by SmBroncoSpartan1 on 05/17/2022
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Photo submitted by SmBroncoSpartan1 on 05/10/2022
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Photo submitted by u314162327528 on 11/09/2021
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Photo submitted by u314162327528 on 11/09/2021
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Photo submitted by u314162327528 on 11/09/2021
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#3 - Par-4 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 08/02/2020
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#7 - Par-4 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 08/02/2020
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#5 - Par-5 (Approach) Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 08/02/2020
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#10 - Par-5 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 08/02/2020
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#11 - Par-3 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 08/02/2020
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#18 - Par-4 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 08/02/2020
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Photo submitted by RLWilson811 on 07/15/2020
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#7 Tee Photo submitted by DrOldSchool on 04/25/2019
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#8 Tee Photo submitted by DrOldSchool on 04/25/2019
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Photo submitted by DrOldSchool on 04/25/2019
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#7 Signature Hole Photo submitted by mriemer01 on 07/04/2017
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Photo submitted by jefballard on 09/18/2014
Best course in the area!
Course is site of Kitchen aid Senior PGA tourney every other year so is highly rated by senior pros. Well deserving as it is an excellent course to play, probably too difficult for average golfer over 10 handicap. Regular greens fees too pricey for local, daily golfers but ok for vacation golfers or special treat rounds for out-of-towners.b
The best twilight round in SW Michigan
Pace of Play: If you play this course in the summer months, you should have no problem finishing 18 holes if you start by 5:00 PM. Monday-Thursday you can expect to play the course in about 4 hours. However, on the weekends pace can be a little slower as it is a popular Chicago weekend destination. With that being said, each hole presents a different view of the Michigan landscape which makes waiting for your next shot a little more bearable.
Course Condition: The tee boxes are always in great shape, the course does a great job moving each set of tees to ensure fresh grass in the teeing ground daily. Fairways are always pure and roll generously. A few holes have a lot of divot marks in the collection areas, but I have never found it to affect play. The greens are rock solid and roll true. Each green presents a challenge as most are multi-tiered and much larger than most courses. A high trajectory approach shot or a high spin shot is necessary to hold the greens. However, most holes give golfers an opportunity to run a low shot up to the green. All greens are mowed directly into the fairways.
Overall, I would highly recommend playing this course for the right price.
An enjoyable challenge!
A tough but great course, I have played now 3 times. Fairways are a pleasure to play from, greens are fast and undulating, bunkers are deep and challenging (especially when not completely dry). Service is exemplary. Spectacular views are a bonus!
Great Day.!
Harbor Shores never disappoints.! Look forward to my next visit...which will be soon.!
Outstanding!!
If you are ever in the St.joseph area of Michigan put this course on your must do list. Top shelf from the time you arrive till you drive away.Interesting that mid may fairways still had aeration holes that really never caused an issue since they were starting to heal.Greens rolled fast and true.Dont think there is a flat green on this course..so try and note that on the warm up putting green.Beautul course..nice manicured bunkers made for an enjoyable 4 hours for me and my wife.If you can get on for under 80.00 here..do it..you will not regret it.This is a well thought out design that is a pleasure to play.First time playing but hope to make another 3 hour drive sooner than later.This to test my skills now that I have some familiarity with a few holes that sight lines were a little unclear.
Great high end track
Course is still recovering from fall Aerating especially the fairways. The greens were rolling well and tee boxes were in good shape, love the sand at harbor shores. It is very consistent and almost easy to play from.
Staff is super friendly and what one expects at a high end venue.
They used to offer community days to local residents but those days are long gone.
Of you get a chance to play here it’s a great value with a hot deal offer from golf now.
Boomy Friday
The course was great shape and green are fast, a lot twist and turns the greens very adulating. I hope you ready green. A must play again for me.
Favorite
This is one of my favorite course to play. Alway great fast green
Perfect November Golf Day
I signed on to play this course with Hot Deals. Usual rate $80.00. I paid $32. thank you Hot Deals. Perfect sunny November day. Greens were sandy but it was a Perfect November Golf Day
A must play in Michigan
Very beautiful course and well laid out. Challenging and fun to play!
Beautiful and difficult
This was a very beautiful and very difficult course. The greens are extremely fast. And I loved every minute of it