Golf Courses in the Upper Peninsula

Marquette, MI · 2 mi · 18 holes · $210 · 4.6★

One of the Upper Peninsula's best-kept secrets is currently playing in peak condition.

Hermansville, MI · 57 mi · 9 holes · $20 · 4.4★

The greens are punching well above this course's weight class.

Iron Mountain, MI · 59 mi · 18 holes · 4.6★

A genuine shot-maker's gauntlet in the Upper Peninsula — bring your A-game or get humbled by the trees.

Toivola, MI · 74 mi · 9 holes · $30 · 4.6★

A surprisingly complete golf getaway tucked deep into the Upper Peninsula, with turf conditions that rival courses charging twice as much.

Iron Mountain, MI · 60 mi · 18 holes · $40 · 4.6★

52 bunkers, pristine turf, and almost no word-of-mouth — Pine Grove is an unknown quantity worth investigating.

Gladstone, MI · 48 mi · 18 holes · $15 · 4.7★

Excellent greens and unbeatable value make this Upper Peninsula hidden gem worth seeking out — just check the back nine aeration status before you go.

Harris, MI · 59 mi · 18 holes · $64 · 4.5★

A bunkered, strategic gem in Michigan's Upper Peninsula that plays harder than it looks and rewards golfers who think before they swing.

Marquette, MI · 7 mi · 9 holes · $30 · 4.6★

A bare-bones Upper Peninsula gem that plays harder than it looks and earns every one of its rave reviews.

Bark River, MI · 57 mi · 18 holes · $30

A no-frills Upper Peninsula community track with surprisingly strong turf and everything you actually need.

Crystal Falls, MI · 64 mi · 18 holes · $55 · 4.7★

A surprisingly complete golf destination hiding in Michigan's Upper Peninsula — don't drive past it.

Norway, MI · 59 mi · 18 holes · 4.6★

A tight, tree-lined local haunt where course knowledge beats length off the tee — conditions look average but intel is thin.

Norway, MI · 59 mi · 18 holes · 4.5★

A deceptively demanding UP gem with solid conditions — but almost no word-of-mouth to back it up.

Rapid River, MI · 60 mi · 9 holes · $28 · 4.8★

A genuinely charming UP hideaway along Lake Michigan — just don't show up expecting a full practice facility.

Iron River, MI · 68 mi · 9 holes · $55 · 4.7★

A genuine Upper Peninsula local gem — but go for the vibe, not the pristine conditions.

Gwinn, MI · 14 mi · 18 holes · $40 · 4.2★

A quiet Upper Peninsula tree-liner that plays smarter than it looks — but turf health lags behind Michigan peers right now.

Marquette, MI · 7 mi · 18 holes · 4.5★

A shot-maker's gem in the Upper Peninsula — worth the detour, but catch it later in the season for better conditions.

Champion, MI · 18 mi · 18 holes · $45 · 4.3★

A genuine William Langford design hiding in Michigan's Upper Peninsula — but check ahead before you show up.

Manistique, MI · 65 mi · 18 holes · $50 · 4.6★

A genuinely enjoyable Upper Peninsula local gem — just catch it later in the season when the turf catches up.

Gladstone, MI · 53 mi · 18 holes · $44 · 4.9★

A genuine Upper Peninsula hidden gem with a bunker-heavy layout worth playing — but visit soon, before summer heat finishes off the greens.

Bark River, MI · 53 mi · 18 holes · 4.4★

A genuinely demanding Upper Peninsula destination held back right now by tee box issues that undercut an otherwise serious course.

Iron Mountain, MI · 59 mi · 18 holes · 4.3★

A genuinely compelling destination course let down by turf conditions that are struggling right now.

L'Anse, MI · 51 mi · 9 holes · $27.5 · 4.4★

A charming UP locals' track with real bones — but maintenance issues are making those bones creak right now.

Houghton, MI · 65 mi · 18 holes · $55 · 4.2★

A legitimate shot-maker's test hiding in the Upper Peninsula — but the turf is flashing serious warning signs right now.

Escanaba, MI · 57 mi · 18 holes · $30 · 4.4★

Turf conditions are genuinely poor right now — and this is when Michigan courses should look their best.

Harris, MI · 58 mi · 18 holes · 4.1★

A legitimate shot-maker's test attached to a full casino resort — but turf conditions right now are a serious concern.

Calumet, MI · 68 mi · 9 holes · 4.4★

A genuinely old-school Upper Peninsula track with real character — but maintenance needs work before it earns a dedicated trip.

Escanaba, MI · 53 mi · 9 holes · $15 · 4.2★

Turf health is well below where it should be for late June — hard to recommend until conditions improve.

Stephenson, MI · 77 mi · 9 holes · 4.6★

A bare-bones 9-hole loop with declining turf that's hard to recommend without more to offer.

Escanaba, MI · 58 mi · 18 holes · $41 · 3.9★

Charming bones, but conditions are genuinely bad right now — this one needs time before it's worth the trip.

Garden, MI · 65 mi · 18 holes · 4.6★

Satellite data shows critically poor turf conditions right now — hard to recommend until the course recovers.

Crystal Falls, MI · 54 mi · 9 holes · $25 · 4.5★