Forest Dunes
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
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Photo submitted by sorenj on 10/28/2021
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Photo submitted by sorenj on 10/28/2021
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Photo submitted by sorenj on 10/28/2021
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Photo submitted by sorenj on 10/28/2021
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Photo submitted by sorenj on 10/28/2021
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Photo submitted by sorenj on 08/08/2021
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Photo submitted by sorenj on 08/08/2021
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Photo submitted by sorenj on 08/08/2021
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Photo submitted by sorenj on 08/08/2021
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Photo submitted by sorenj on 08/08/2021
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Photo submitted by sorenj on 08/08/2021
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Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 08/02/2020
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Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 08/02/2020
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Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 08/02/2020
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Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 08/02/2020
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Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 08/02/2020
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Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 08/02/2020
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Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 08/02/2020
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Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 08/02/2020
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Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 08/02/2020
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Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 08/02/2020
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Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 08/02/2020
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Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 08/02/2020
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#2 - Par-4 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 08/02/2020
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#3 - Par-3 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 08/02/2020
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#8 - Par-4 (Approach) Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 08/02/2020
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#9 - Par-3 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 08/02/2020
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#12 - Par-4 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 08/02/2020
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#17 - Par-4 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 08/02/2020
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Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 05/17/2020
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Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 05/17/2020
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Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 05/17/2020
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Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 05/17/2020
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Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 05/17/2020
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Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 05/17/2020
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Black course Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 05/15/2020
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Black course Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 05/15/2020
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Black course Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 05/15/2020
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Black Course Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 05/15/2020
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Looking back at 18th green Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 05/15/2020
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From behind the 17th green Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 05/15/2020
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Sixth fairway Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 05/15/2020
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Approach at 13 Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 05/15/2020
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From behind 12th green Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 05/15/2020
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Approach View at 10 Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 05/15/2020
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Photo submitted by cjohnbrown on 10/07/2019
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Photo submitted by cjohnbrown on 10/07/2019
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Photo submitted by cjohnbrown on 10/07/2019
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Photo submitted by noahjurik on 06/03/2019
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Photo submitted by noahjurik on 06/03/2019
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Photo submitted by noahjurik on 06/03/2019
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The par-3 ninth Photo submitted by JasonDeeganGA on 07/07/2018
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Par 4 Photo submitted by JasonDeeganGA on 07/07/2018
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Bye hole Photo submitted by JasonDeeganGA on 07/07/2018
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19th hole! Photo submitted by VegasMIgolf on 07/02/2018
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 08/22/2017
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 08/22/2017
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 08/21/2017
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 08/21/2017
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 08/21/2017
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Bonus 19th hole (the "Bye Hole") Photo submitted by sorenj on 05/25/2017
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Photo submitted by sorenj on 05/25/2017
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Photo submitted by sorenj on 05/25/2017
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Photo submitted by sorenj on 05/25/2017
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Photo submitted by sorenj on 05/25/2017
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Photo submitted by sorenj on 05/25/2017
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!!
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.
Top 5 course for me all time!!
Fantastic on all fronts! I just wish it was closer so I could play more often
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.
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
Great course @ a great value
Perfect greens, nice layout. Bring your putting game, the course is tough but fair.
superb golf experience
Truly fantastic golf course. Well design and challenging. One that I would recommend highly.
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.
Course was in great condition!
First time to this course. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Would recommend this course to friends!
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!
Deserves the highest ranking.
Private Club experience only less crowded! Worth the green fee and would pay more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.