The West at Forest Akers Golf Course
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The West Course at Forest Akers is one of two 18-hole courses owned and operated by Michigan State University in East Lansing. The West is the premier tournament layout for the Spartan golf teams and also hosted the Division III Women’s National Golf Championship in 2021. The rolling and forested layout was originally designed by Bruce Matthews but was extensively renovated in the 1990s by Arthur Hills and received further updates in 2010. In the early 2000s, a new clubhouse and hotel was built on property that altered the routing of the golf course. There is also an extensive practice facility across the street at the East course and accessible to the public. The West Course is considered one of the Midwest’s finest, public-access campus courses and one of the best layouts in the Lansing area.
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Great course, rude employee
I recently played forest Akers west and per usual, it was an overall good experience. The condition of the course and the pace of play were exceptional. However, I had a slight problem with the way a member of the staff treated me. I think he is maybe the manager of the course, as I’ve seen him several times before but never have had a problem before. This time, he was blatantly rude when I came into to pay for my round of golf. Maybe he was having a bad day, but to be rude to a paying customer is pretty sad in my opinion. Other than that, I had a great time and a great golfing experience.
Layout
Great course!! Have to hit all the clubs in the bag.. greens in great shape.
Excellent
The course and the staff are excellent. The layout is challenging and requires strategy with every club in the bag. If your playing from the tips, the par 3s are tough. If I had to pick a negative, I’d say the tee boxes aren’t flat on most holes.
Where is my Ball
Too many leaves on course, cannot find ball, but it is October in the North.
Excellent
Course conditions were excellent, course staff was very friendly and helpful. It’s been about 3 years since I had played this course but it felt great to be back. Excellent experience. Will definitely be back.
Great layout
Fun to play! Have to hit every shot cuts draws. Pace of play was great played with my 3 boys and done in 3:45 on Sunday afternoon.
Go Green
Xcellent for the price and people. Course was well maintained and has multiple options for tees and I’d recommend you go green tees if you’re a 10 to 15 handicap.
Great Shape, Challenging
I have played the course a few times, but have never seen it in better shape. Greens were fast and true, and the rough was thick and penal. A good challenge.