GolfWeek Names Michigan’s Top 20 Public Courses in 2023

Here is the list of GolfWeek’s ratings for public golf courses in Michigan. GolfWeek raters look at specific categories, including a variety and playability of par 5s, par 4s and par 3s (but not price), ease of pathways to the next hole, plus an overall rating based on how a course compares for a fun outdoor experience, like a walk in the park.

GolfWeek’s list provides a top 20 for Michigan, whereas most states only get a top 10 (like New York), still others just a top 5. We have so much wonderful golf that Michigan gets the same space as North and South Carolina. Only California and Florida get more with a top 30. In a geographic comparison, Ohio and Indiana only get 10 each.

1. Arcadia Bluffs (Bluffs)
Arcadia 

2. Marquette GC (Greywalls)
Marquette 

3. Forest Dunes (The Loop Red & Black)
Roscommon 

4. Forest Dunes (Weiskopf)
Roscommon 

5. Arcadia Bluffs (South)
Arcadia

6. Belvedere
Charlevoix 

7. Boyne Bay Harbor (Links/Quarry)
Bay Harbor 

8. Gull Lake View Resort (Stoatin Brae)
Augusta 

9. Eagle Eye
Bath 

T10. Pilgrim’s Run
Pierson 

T10. Island Resort and Casino (Sweetgrass)
Harris 

12. Harbor Shores
Benton Harbor 

13. American Dunes
Grand Haven 

14. University of Michigan GC
Ann Arbor 

15. Hidden River Golf & Casting Club
Brutus 

16. Boyne Highlands (Arthur Hills)
Harbor Springs

17. Treetops (Signature)
Gaylord 

18. Diamond Springs
Hamilton 

19. Sage Run
Bark River 

20. Pine Mountain Resort (Timber Stone)
Iron Mountain