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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Amazing course
The course layout was amazing. Most holes were dramatic and could be signature holes for the course.
Great experience.
Classic Golden Bear course
Harbor Shores is a must play if you are in the area. The price is a little steep but Golfnow makes it easy to find reasonable rates. Make sure to take in all of the views and enjoy the experience at Harbor Shores.
Ban the Eight-somes
Staff needs to control golfers.
5 hour round
Otherwise a delightful course
Some green complexes were a bit over the top.
Immaculate Conditions; Lackluster Course Design
First time playing Harbor Shores, and let me first start with the course is immaculate. One of the most well-keep courses I’ve ever played. Greens are truly insane (I’ve never in my life seen a green like #10!). Hole 7 is everything you read about…breathtaking view!
I was left wanting a lot more on the last few holes. 16-18 felt like a huge letdown of a finish after some really excellent holes 1-15. For the price, this is one that I’m glad I checked off the list, but will probably only play here again on a discounted rate.
Beautiful course great layout
Challenging course, interesting greens and good use of the environment.
Also it seems the course had a sense of humor I like that!
Extremely tough!
Very hard! but well laid out course. greens where very fast this is a course for shooters or people that want scenery and don’t mind shooting 16 over as I did. But it was nice playing such a beautiful and well maintained course. I got paired with a member, his wife and son they where extremely welcoming, courteous and knowledgeable of the the course and helped me from shooting 20 plus over if you have the chance to play it, PLAY IT! Hopefully you get paired with the family I did.
Beautiful course
One of my fav courses in Michigan
Course was in great shape practice area the best in the area. They sent me out early to catch a single to pair up with . Ran into a group of 5,group of 6, and a group of 8. Not great for pace of play
Fast Round
Went at 11:00 on a weekday as a solo. Groups let me through and I finished the last three holes with a nice couple who were members.
3 hour round.
This course is one of the best in the area
Former SPGA course plays with tough challenges. Beautiful layout and extremely well maintained. Amenities include a pristine driving range, separate chipping and putting greens. Golf carts are top of the line that features screen with hole layouts ranges to the hole, locations of other carts which is huge for those blind holes, usb for charging your phone and Bluetooth speakers to play some music. You will not find a nicer course!!!
Such A Special Course
Beautiful course with a great balance of challenging holes. Truly special place, can’t wait to return!
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