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Pace
4.2
Amenities
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 73
Length 7093 yards
Slope 143
Rating 74.4

Course Details

Year Built 1998
Fairways Dominate Creeping Bent Grass
Greens Dominate Creeping Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/15 Closed: 11/01
Architect Mike DeVries (1998)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

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4.8
234 Reviews (234)

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Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Michigan Advisor
Previously Played

Top notch course that shouldn't be missed

Took our golf group of 53 golfers to Pilgrims Run and it was the first time for most of the group. Most of the comments back to us from the group started with WOW and got better from there.

Immaculate course conditions from tee to green and in between. Pilgrims Run may be slightly out of the way and off the beaten path but anyone wishing to be tested but also enjoy a truly great round of golf should make the time to get there.

The staff was so very pleasant and helpful in getting our group set up and out on time for what was just an excellent day of golf. The care given to the course by the maintenance crew is evident on every hole. Just pure beautiful golf. The greens are very demanding but also fair once you understand and take the correct approach to them. We used this course for our putting competition during a three day outing and it definitely showed who was who in the putting department. Many holes have some risk/reward and while the challenge can be tempting you had better get there as the risk can be very hurtful to the scorecard.

Would truly recommend this course to anyone wishing to have one of their most enjoyable days of golf. If you're a group leader then make sure it is part of any outing in the Grand Rapids area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/07/2018:
Hello rpruck, thank you for the five-star review. We are glad you enjoyed course course and had an excellent experience. Thank you for visiting Pilgrim's Run Golf Club and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 08/07/2018:
Hello scovelm, thank you for the five-star rating. We are glad you had an excellent experience at Pilgrim's Run Golf Club. Thank you for playing our course and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 07/31/2018:
Hello rrosado, thank you for the five-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course and we appreciate your feedback on the pace of play and tee time intervals. We escalated your feedback to the appropriate departments. Thank you for playing Pilgrim's Run Golf Club and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Pastoral

As a retired pastor, I appreciate the beauty and solitude that Pilgrim's Run affords. I also appreciate the way each hole references Pilgrim's Progress, a Christian classic by John Bunyan. The course is beautiful and challenging, sprinkled with wild turkey, red-headed woodpeckers, deer and other wildlife. Easily overlooked are the incredibly friendly staff and terrific practice facilities. Pilgrim's Run is, for me, a retreat.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 07/31/2018:
Hello Michael1430, thank you for the five-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course and found our staff friendly. Thank you for the kind words and we hope to see you again at Pilgrim's Run Golf Club!
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fantastic Course

This might, dollar for dollar, be Michigan's best. Great layout, very well taken care of, and a staff that is courteous and customer first oriented. Well worth the quick trip outside of Grand Rapids.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 07/20/2018:
Hello GolfMich, thank you for the five-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course and our affordable rates. Thank you for playing Pilgrim's Run Golf Club and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course with a lot of tree lined holes

The course was in great shape, enjoyed it very much. Highly recommend it, a good challenge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 07/18/2018:
Hello Daniel1033, thank you for the five-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course conditions and had an excellent experience. Thank you for visiting Pilgrim's Run Golf Club and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent Track for the Money

If your in Western Michigan, this is a track you can’t miss. The course layout is challenging yet extremely fair. Lots of elevation changes, and twist and turns. The staff is extremely pleasant, and the pace of play is well managed.

Only drawback is that you can only use the bucket of balls you receive off of the hitting mats and not the grass tees that are available.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 07/12/2018:
Hello Bill5760414, thank you for the five-star review. We are glad you had an excellent golf experience at Pilgrim's Run Golf Club. We also appreciate your feedback on the driving range. Thank you for your business and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

First Class - Wow

First class experience for my first time at Pilgrim's Run. A little hike from GR, but shook off the cobwebs with a free bucket of balls included with my 18. The starter was very helpful, and there were marshalls across the course to help out and ensure that everything was up to snuff.

Beautiful course. From the trees to the sand and lakes, it was difficult but fair.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 07/11/2018:
Hello dfly626, thank you for the five-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course and had an excellent experience. Thank you for visiting Pilgrim's Run Golf Club and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 07/06/2018:
Hello, thank you for the five-star review. We are glad you had an excellent golf experience at Pilgrim's Run Golf Club. We also appreciate your rating on the pace of play. Thank you for visiting us and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Go for it

Course in excellent shape. Staff friendly. Food was very good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 07/02/2018:
Hello jeffwhelan, thank you for the five-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course conditions, our food, and our friendly staff. Thank you for playing Pilgrim's Run Golf Club and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/27/2018:
Hello alext12, thank you for the five-star rating. We are glad you had an excellent golf experience at Pilgrim's Run Golf Club. Thank you for visiting us and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

the has great views, some simply beautiful holes. the greens are challenging to sometime difficult

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/20/2018:
Hello mrsmoothy, thank you for the five-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course and had an excellent golf experience. Thank you for playing Pilgrim's Run Golf Club and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

My wife and I have been very impressed with the upkeep and care given at Pilgrim's Run. Rates are fair and it feels like you're at a country club with the quality and cleanliness of the surroundings. Christian owned course too, which we appreciate.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/20/2018:
Hello JohnMKolbJr, thank you for the five-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course conditions and had an excellent golf experience. Thank you for playing Pilgrim's Run Golf Club and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best Value

This course is dollar for dollar one of the best in Michigan. It is a fantastic layout that is always in great shape. The staff is very courteous and professional too. I cannot say enough about how much I love this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/13/2018:
Hello StripingSticks, thank you for the five-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course and had an excellent experience. Thank you for visiting Pilgrim's Run Golf Club and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course beautiful layout

Course is always fun to play greens were a little slower than usual but it is early in the year. Got teed up with another twosome had a great day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/06/2018:
Hello, thank you for the four-star review. We are glad you had a great golf experience at Pilgrim's Run Golf Club. We also appreciate your feedback on the green speeds. Thank you for visiting us and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Parent junior deal after 3

Very nice course and a great length from forward tees .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 05/30/2018:
Hello Anna6916692, thank you for the five-star review. We are glad you had an excellent experience at Pilgrim's Run Golf Club. Thank you for visiting us and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/31/2018:
Hello ctreiber, thank you for the five-star rating. We are glad you had an excellent experience at Pilgrim's Run Golf Club. Thank you for visiting us and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 74
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

One of the best

Excellent course and great amenities at Pilgrims Run.....just classy all the way around. I highly recommend playing here...a bit pricey, but worth it. Course conditions are impeccable. You get a bucket of balls with your green fees, so come early and warm up if you can. They do it right at Pilgrims Run!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/31/2018:
Hello Wgeckert, thank you for the five-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course and had an excellent experience. Thank you for playing Pilgrim's Run Golf Club and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

One of best courses around. Great conditions, friendly staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/12/2021

Thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Pilgrim's Run Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great place to play golf

Always first stop on our Michigan golf trip in May and October. Get off plane at Grand rapids airport and head up to Pilgrims Run for a round on our way to Ludington. Then when we head back stop on our way back to Airport. Best value and course in Michigan. Friendly staff and great rates. If you love golf you got to play Pilgrims Run. Looking forward to our 2018 trip.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 02/23/2018:
Hello, thank you for the five-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course, affordable rates, and found our staff friendly. Thank you for visiting Pilgrim's Run Golf Club and we hope to see you in May!
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