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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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Conditions4.7
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Value4.6
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Layout4.4
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Friendliness4.2
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Pace4.6
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Amenities3.9
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Disappointed
Greens were hard like asphalt. Roll on greens was like putting on gravel. One person working in clubhouse waited 12 minutes to be greeted and checked in. Snack shop was closed and no refreshments on course. I expected more, not the quality course it once was
Memories
Last played this course 23 years ago and the course has only improved with age. Rerouted the holes, added a new clubhouse (which is great for Spartan apparel and accessories) and condition of course is outstanding. Pace of play was acceptable given all the groups playing on course. I will not wait so long to return to my alma mater ‘s outstanding golf course
9 minutes between tee times - save your money
We had a 436 tee time and the couple in front of us was 427 and the guys behind us were 445... toss in walkers and the course is unbearable. After nine holes we went to the club house to ask for a refund and it was locked up and no one was around to even speak to. We left as did others out there. Very disappointed after driving over an hour to play golf.
Hello, u4611750. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We see you rated the course 2-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take customer feedback very serious at our course. Please reach out to our team in the golf shop and tell us what's on your mind. Thank you for playing The West at Forest Akers Golf Course.
Fun Day on the Spartan's Home Course
If you find yourself in the Lansing area make the West Course at Forest Acres your choice for round of golf. This was my first time at the MSU facility. I found the course in great shape. The greens rolled true and were very receptive to approach shots. The fairways were well kept and in equally soft condition. The course layout will challenge golfers of a wide variety of skill levels. The starter was friendly and helpful. Pace of play was great no waiting overall a great 1st experience. Go play it!
Great course that will test your skills
The course itself is always in great shape and a pleasure to play. Will test your skills on every hole. The worst part is the pace of play everytime I play here. Tee times scheduled only 8 minutes apart from each other and no ranger ever deals with groups that are beyond slow. Be prepared for 5+ hour rounds.
Tough and Tight Narrow fairways...
I'm a 3 handicap and wanted to have a nice wide open course to play since I'm traveling through and had been on the highway for 10 hours the day before. Tried to get on the easier East course but there were no tee times so I played at the West. Tight from the very first hole. In fantastic shape with great greens, but lots of dog-legs into tight spots... I think if I played this course five times I would have it figured out and score well, but playing it for the first time was a bit frustrating. Maybe I just need to learn to hit the ball straighter like Dottie Pepper who played college golf here!!
Enjoyable Place
My son and I played the West Course on a picture perfect day and it was in great shape.
Great fairways
Course was nice. Greens were fast with some slopes. Great day.
Shanty Creek Stay & Play Package
Destination Kohler - Champions' Trail Golf Package
Hi, thank you for reviewing Forest Akers West. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. Your feedback about the course is important to us. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We are glad to see you have enjoyed the course in the past and we are rapidly working to return it to those conditions. We will continue to work towards an excellent experience by using your comment for guidance. Thank you for playing, we hope to see you again soon.