Golf Courses Near Traverse City

Kalkaska, MI · 27 mi · 18 holes · $25 · 4.6★

A genuine Northern Michigan find — challenging, well-conditioned, and priced like a secret.

Arcadia, MI · 37 mi · 18 holes · $285 · 4.7★

One of the Midwest's most dramatic golf experiences — Lake Michigan views, relentless wind, and 202 bunkers that mean every shot counts.

Traverse City, MI · 4 mi · 18 holes · $29 · 4.1★

Traverse City's most welcoming track is playing in peak condition right now — placement game required.

Kalkaska, MI · 28 mi · 18 holes · $23 · 4.6★

Timber Wolf's greens are rolling as well as anywhere in northern Michigan right now — and it won't cost you much to find out.

Bear Lake, MI · 37 mi · 18 holes · $185 · 4.6★

One of the Midwest's most architecturally distinctive layouts is playing well right now — go before summer crowds arrive.

Lake City, MI · 40 mi · 18 holes · $42 · 4.5★

A well-maintained, beginner-friendly course that delivers solid value without intimidation.

Kewadin, MI · 23 mi · 72 holes · 4.5★

Northern Michigan's premier golf destination delivers excellent conditions across 72 holes of challenging resort golf.

Frankfort, MI · 30 mi · 18 holes · 4.7★

Classic strategic design with exceptional views and old-school country club charm, though recent condition intel is limited.

Empire, MI · 18 mi · 18 holes · 4.5★

A breezy, scenic dunes layout near Lake Michigan that trades polish for personality — and mostly gets away with it.

Beulah, MI · 24 mi · 18 holes · 4.6★

A scenic northern Michigan layout that actually earns its difficulty — not just a pretty face.

Bear Lake, MI · 32 mi · 18 holes · $29 · 4.6★

Exceptionally well-maintained greens and thoughtful design make this a standout value play in Michigan.

Mesick, MI · 25 mi · 18 holes · $20 · 4.4★

Pristine conditions and exceptional value make this northern Michigan track a standout budget option.

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

A bruising northern Michigan test with full destination amenities — but visit knowing the turf is still waking up.

Williamsburg, MI · 9 mi · 18 holes · 5★

A Tom Doak design finally playing as an 18-hole course — but the second nine is brand new and the club is still finding its footing.

Kingsley, MI · 11 mi · 18 holes · 4.9★

A shot-maker's sandbox with 146 bunkers and zero margin for lazy golf — but catch it later in the season for peak conditions.

Bellaire, MI · 25 mi · 18 holes · $60 · 3.9★

A true Up North destination round with real challenge and a full resort experience — conditions are average right now but the setting carries its weight.

Bellaire, MI · 25 mi · 18 holes · $150 · 4.1★

A legitimately challenging Arnold Palmer design in a full resort wrapper — just catch it later in the season for peak conditions.

Northport, MI · 26 mi · 9 holes · $40 · 4.6★

A no-frills 9-holer at Michigan's northern tip that plays harder than it looks and stays in better shape than most.

Traverse City, MI · 3 mi · 9 holes · $35 · 4.8★

Outstanding practice facilities and beginner-friendly layout make this a perfect family golf destination.

Kalkaska, MI · 23 mi · 18 holes · $25 · 4.6★

A reliable northern Michigan casual round with exceptional value and solid dining.

Gaylord, MI · 49 mi · 18 holes · 4.4★

A pristine northern Michigan resort course that delivers private club conditions with full stay-and-play amenities.

Traverse City, MI · 1 mi · 18 holes · 4.5★

A beautifully maintained classic design that rewards strategic thinking over power.

Traverse City, MI · 4 mi · 18 holes · 4.3★

Well-maintained northern Michigan public course delivers excellent greens and traditional golf without the gimmicks.

Charlevoix, MI · 40 mi · 18 holes · $150 · 4.3★

A quietly prestigious northern Michigan classic — come for the caddies and greens, not the practice facilities.

Interlochen, MI · 11 mi · 18 holes · 4.3★

Classic northern Michigan parkland track with excellent greens, but timing matters for optimal conditions.

Bear Lake, MI · 36 mi · 18 holes · $32 · 4.6★

A freshly redesigned hidden gem with outstanding greens — just don't expect a full-service experience.

Cadillac, MI · 40 mi · 18 holes · $27 · 4.6★

Resort-style getaway course with excellent maintenance but concerning turf conditions and outdated reviews.

Boyne Falls, MI · 42 mi · 18 holes · 4.8★

Championship-caliber northern Michigan design currently showing concerning turf conditions despite strong maintenance reputation.

Charlevoix, MI · 45 mi · 18 holes · $70 · 4.5★

A well-maintained northern Michigan charmer currently showing early season turf stress.

Grayling, MI · 45 mi · 18 holes · 4.6★

Golfers love it right now, but satellite data suggests the turf hasn't fully woken up yet for the season.

Bellaire, MI · 25 mi · 18 holes · 4.4★

Demanding shot-maker's course with exceptional maintenance but early-season timing concerns.

Mancelona, MI · 27 mi · 18 holes · $75 · 4.3★

Excellent resort amenities and mountain setting, but recent service issues are concerning.

East Jordan, MI · 34 mi · 18 holes · $16 · 4.6★

Exceptional value short course perfect for beginners, but early season conditions are rough.

Cadillac, MI · 40 mi · 18 holes · 4.5★

A legitimate northern Michigan hidden gem — but visit later in the season when the turf catches up to the reputation.

Charlevoix, MI · 43 mi · 18 holes · 4★

A scenic northern Michigan hidden gem worth the drive — just don't expect a full-service facility.

Thompsonville, MI · 25 mi · 18 holes · 4.1★

Serious resort-style challenge with punishing rough that rewards precision over power.

Gaylord, MI · 50 mi · 18 holes · 4.6★

A punishing, pine-framed shot-maker's test that rewards accuracy — but satellite turf data suggests the course hasn't fully woken up from winter yet.

Gaylord, MI · 49 mi · 18 holes · 4.3★

Greens are the star of the show, but pack your own warmup routine — there's nowhere to range before your round.

Traverse City, MI · 5 mi · 9 holes · 4.7★

A serious practice facility with solid instruction that puts skill development over scenery.

Mesick, MI · 25 mi · 18 holes

Turf is waking up but not yet firing — BearCat Farms is playable, not peaking.

Lake City, MI · 39 mi · 18 holes

Thin intel on this one — conditions are middling and there's not much else to go on yet.

Wellston, MI · 40 mi · 18 holes · 4.7★

Satellite data suggests average turf health, but without on-the-ground intel, Fawn Crest is a gamble right now.

Tustin, MI · 46 mi · 9 holes · $15 · 4.2★

Golfers love what they find here — just don't expect to find much else.

Elk Rapids, MI · 15 mi · 18 holes · $12 · 4.7★

Private club charm at budget rates, but verify spring conditions before visiting.

Benzonia, MI · 24 mi · 18 holes · $52 · 4.6★

Honest northern Michigan golf with solid conditions but sparse amenities

Bellaire, MI · 27 mi · 18 holes · 4.1★

Immaculate greens and plush fairways in a charming northern Michigan hideaway — but show up prepared for a course still finding its spring legs.

Beulah, MI · 22 mi · 18 holes · $52 · 4.4★

A legitimately challenging links-style gem — but satellite data suggests the turf hasn't woken up from winter yet.

Williamsburg, MI · 7 mi · 18 holes

Course is waking up from winter but lagging behind Michigan peers in spring recovery.

Mancelona, MI · 38 mi · 18 holes · 4.4★

A scenic northern Michigan challenge with excellent greens but persistent pest issues that can ruin your round.

Bellaire, MI · 27 mi · 18 holes · $150 · 3.6★

Tom Weiskopf's well-designed resort track hampered by operational shortcomings and premium pricing.

East Jordan, MI · 42 mi · 9 holes · 4.9★

A charming lakeside 9-hole gem with stunning views, but spring conditions are concerning.

Gaylord, MI · 45 mi · 18 holes · 4.7★

A well-equipped traditional test up north, but current turf health raises questions about timing your visit.

Cedar, MI · 15 mi · 18 holes · 4.3★

Arnold Palmer's northern Michigan gem is worth the trip — just not right now.

Ellsworth, MI · 31 mi · 18 holes · 4.6★

A straightforward public course with concerning spring conditions despite strong golfer reviews.

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

Early spring conditions are functional but below par — wait a few weeks for the full Grand Traverse experience.

Thompsonville, MI · 25 mi · 18 holes · 3.3★

Traditional northern Michigan layout with solid bones but maintenance concerns need checking before you book.

Bellaire, MI · 27 mi · 18 holes · 4★

Accessible family-friendly golf with excellent maintenance standards, but limited recent feedback raises questions about current conditions.

Boyne Falls, MI · 44 mi · 18 holes

A genuine shot-maker's test in northern Michigan, but the turf needs more time to wake up from winter.

Le Roy, MI · 49 mi · 18 holes

Playable but not peaking — nearby mini-golf options may be in better early-season shape.

Cadillac, Cadillac · 38 mi · 18 holes · $75 · 4.4★

A walkable, no-fuss local favorite — but early spring conditions are a real concern right now.

Cadillac, MI · 39 mi · 18 holes · 4.1★

Resort course with on-site lodging but lacking essential practice facilities.

Cadillac, MI · 40 mi · 18 holes · 4.2★

Early spring turf is still waking up — Cadillac Grill is playable, but not at its best right now.

Charlevoix, MI · 43 mi · 9 holes · 4.2★

A no-frills municipal nine that delivers honest Northern Michigan golf when you need a quick, walkable round.

Boyne Falls, MI · 44 mi · 18 holes · 4.5★

A charming Northern Michigan resort round — but satellite data flags turf health as a real concern right now.

Grayling, MI · 45 mi · 18 holes · 4.5★

Beautiful course mid-aeration — worth the wait, but not the drive right now.

Leland, MI · 19 mi · 18 holes · 4.6★

A charming shot-maker's gem in northern Michigan — but current turf conditions are a serious concern.

Petoskey, MI · 49 mi · 18 holes · 4.6★

A classic northern Michigan design worth knowing — just not worth visiting right now.

Bellaire, MI · 27 mi · 18 holes · $135 · 4.1★

Resort course with premium amenities is currently unplayable due to severe maintenance neglect.

Gaylord, MI · 50 mi · 18 holes · 4.4★

A clever Jerry Matthews design worth revisiting — but satellite data flags serious turf stress right now.

Gaylord, MI · 48 mi · 18 holes · 4.2★

A scenic northern Michigan course that has fallen into severe disrepair with abandoned maintenance.