Forest Dunes golf course - No. 9
No. 9 is a short par 3 over water at Forest Dunes Golf Club.
6376 Forest Dunes Drive, Roscommon, Michigan 48653, US
(989) 275-0700
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About Forest Dunes

Forest Dunes had a rocky start two decades ago, but under owner Lew Thompson has shot to the top of the heap among Michigan's golf resorts. The construction of the Lake AuSable Lodge and The Loop, the ground-breaking reversible course by Tom Doak, has added a stay-and-play component that was never available in the past beyond Tom Weiskopf's excellent original design. With the return of a Hilltop putting course in 2018 (previously dormant for a decade) and the new 10-hole executive course by Riley Johns and Keith Rhebb debuting in 2020, Forest Dunes continues to raise the bar.

Facts

Price Range$$$$
Property Class★★★★
Acres500
Year Opened2002
Number of UnitsLess than 100

Amenities & Services

RestaurantsCasual
Room TypesRoom, Suite
Short CourseYes
Practice FacilityYes
Beach AccessYes
Banquet SpaceYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Forest Dunes

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4.3
148 Reviews (148)

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Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Beautiful course, play was very slow due to the foursome in front of us. But overall, excellent rating:)

Beautiful course, excellent condition. Would recommend this course to anyone who loves the game!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lives up to its number two ranking in Michigan.

Awesome golf course and so accomodating from the moment we pulled in. The greens must certainly be the best in Michigan. Exceeded our expectations. Pure golf. The real 19th hole was a nice way to end the day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Top 5 course for me all time!!

Fantastic on all fronts! I just wish it was closer so I could play more often

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very beautiful course

Absolutely a great course. Extremely well maincured fairway's and greens. The bunkers make it very challenging and it is surrounded by beauty.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent course, it's really a toss up on whose number 1 in Michigan among public courses, the worse for it is second.

Very slow play, won't finish if start at 3:00 pm. 1

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course @ a great value

Perfect greens, nice layout. Bring your putting game, the course is tough but fair.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

superb golf experience

Truly fantastic golf course. Well design and challenging. One that I would recommend highly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course. Worth the trip.

Beautiful course, very challenging. Pristine conditions with great views all over. My only recommendation is buy the yardage book. Some blind tee shots and a few fairways that need 3 wood not driver. Great course, I will be going back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course was in great condition!

First time to this course. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Would recommend this course to friends!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

the BEST course in public course Michigan!!!

I played Forest Dunes 8 yrs ago, and couldn't wait to get back up there, now that I live in Charlotte, NC! those were the fastest and truest greens I have played on, the course was in PERFECT condition! Can't wait till the next time!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Deserves the highest ranking.

Private Club experience only less crowded! Worth the green fee and would pay more.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Well maintained course

The course was busy, and the pace was a bit slow for a twosome. However, the course was immaculate. Range balls were included in your round. And I enjoyed the "bye hole", a short par-3 that followed the 18th.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful destination course.

We played on a Thursday afternoon for $ 59.00. That's a great deal. Course was great and very fair if you played front the correct tees for you. We had four in the group. 3 played from the II tees and one played from the III. We'll be back in the fall.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

This is one of the best golf courses in Michigan. It is a little expensive compared to others in the area and the state, but deals are available. I would to back here in a second.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

One of the most beautiful courses we've played

We would highly recommend taking this trip. It was a hidden treasure!!!! . We would compare it to playing Pebble Beach.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Definitely bucket list golf.

We had heard great things from serious golfers about Forest Dunes. We weren't disappointed. Pro-style playing conditions. Generous landing areas. Confounding green complexes. Every bit a high-quality challenge in a beautiful setting. Everything it is cracked up to be!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Would not classify as Bucket List

Course was well maintained and groomed. Greens were tour ready. Practice facility was one of the best. However, when compared to other top notch course this one is over priced, As some have said this courses is combo of True North and Arcadia Bluff. I would have to disagree. This course was an expensive Bucks Run, with little taste of links style golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great facilities

You know going in this course is going to be amazing, but all the facilities are above and beyond any expectation you can have. Everything from the clubhouse to the practice areas to the course was 5 star top notch!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of the best tracks in the midwest...

Forest Dunes is an awesome track from beginning to end...in that order. The clubhouse and practice facility are top-notch. The staff is great. Overall, it's a fantastic experience.

It's almost like 2 courses wrapped into 1. The front 9 is more through the woods and the back 9 you get the dunes feel. Both sides are great. I feel the front is a tad more challenging.

The course is in great condition. The tee boxes and fairways are basically perfect. The greens are some of the purest I've putted on. I will say that the greens used to be (2-3 yrs ago) in better overall shape. A lot of them are spotty now, but they still run true.

If you're a fan of great courses and a pure golf experience, definitely make the trip to FD. You will not be disappointed.

Thank you so much.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

They make every effort to make your round enjoyable!

Every part of the course is well manicured! Even the traps were edged. No a blade of grass out of place! The weather wasn't the greatest, but they had a beverage cart out to take care of us.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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