Top 25 Best Value Golf Courses in the Nation
Four are in Michigan
Compiled from Jason Deegan story at GolfPass
The national golf service providing tee time reservations and course reviews published by GolfPass recently revealed the top 25 best courses in America for value.
Four of them are from Michigan, once again supporting the wide claims that our Great Lakes State not only has great courses, but overall has great value for the dollar.
The following four courses were honored in the nation’s top 25, and all comments are supplied by GolfPass writers and its raters, who are typically made up of average public play golfers. MI Golf Journal has not verified if price ranges provided are still good for 2025.
No. 21: Eagle Glen Golf Course
Farwell, Michigan
Green fee: $52-$69
What they're saying:
Never disappointed enjoy this course so much for the value and they are adding a few improvements to the appearance.
Eagle Glen Golf Course is one of central Michigan's best public courses. It has a traditional links-style layout reminiscent of the great courses of Scotland. The wide-open landscape is dotted with natural wetlands and tall native grasses. The layout features large, rolling greens that are framed by strategically placed bunkers and gently sloped mounds. The greens can be tough but there is usually ample room for recoveries and the generous landing areas give high handicappers a chance too. There are many water hazards that come into play but one of the most difficult elements of the course is the wind. It's a layout that requires both accuracy and proper club selection.
No. 13: Lakewood on the Green
Cadillac, Michigan
Green fee: $20-$59
What they're saying:
Getting a low price made this such a treat. The course layout is challenging and matches that of many other Up North locations. Greens were true and fast. The front nine winds through rolling hills giving many variations in elevation. The back nine takes you around the lake and offers cool position shot holes, as well as elevation changes. The par threes are different lengths that force you to use different clubs. Lots of deer, herons and geese.
Another review said: This was our first time playing Lakewood and my wife got her first hole in one on hole 8. It's a beautiful course with lots of elevation change and natural beauty. Put it on your Cadillac area golf list.
No. 12 Marquette Trails
Baldwin, Michigan (east of Ludington)
Green fee: $30-$55
What they're saying:
Love the course! The greens are in great condition. Through the app we got an awesome deal. I would recommend this course to any friends!
Another wrote: Nice course, great price. Was pleasantly surprised by the course condition, well maintained at a great price. Greens were challenging but fair, fairways were wide enough and open to keep the ball in play. We finished,18 holes in 3.5 hrs. Glad we played it.
Overall, it was a very enjoyable round with good pace of play and at a fair price.
No. 3: Hills of Lenawee Golf Club & Banquet Center
Adrian, Michigan (former Adrian CC)
Green fee: $25-$52
What they're saying:
Old school charm. Super small greens. Intriguing design. Tight but playable. Very fun enjoyable round.
Another five-star review said: Small undulated quick greens. When playing here, you better have accurate irons because if you miss the small postage stamp greens, you will struggle. All around great shape. This course used to be private a few years back. You can definitely tell by the way the course was laid out that it was a private country club. All around enjoyed my round here and will be back.
