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Arcadia Bluffs: The South Coursevia Google
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Arcadia Bluffs: The South Course

Dana Fry and Jason Straka (2018)

★4.6(146)$$$public

Holes

18

Par

72

Yards

7,335

Peak Fee

$200

About Arcadia Bluffs: The South Course

Arcadia Bluffs' South Course is Warren Henderson's 1999 design perched 200 feet above Lake Michigan, one of the most dramatic settings in American golf. The links-style layout features ocean-like views, howling winds off the lake, and firm, fast fairways that roll and bounce. Ranked on Golf Digest's 100 Greatest Public and frequently compared to Irish links courses. The original course that put this northern Michigan destination on the national map.

How much does it cost to play Arcadia Bluffs: The South Course?

Arcadia Bluffs: The South Course's peak-season green fee is around $200 per round. Off-peak rates vary by season. Call the pro shop for current shoulder pricing. Cart, range balls, and caddie fees are typically separate. Estimate the full Forest Dunes & Arcadia Bluffs trip cost →

What is Arcadia Bluffs: The South Course known for?

Arcadia Bluffs: The South Course has earned 100 Greatest Public Courses and Best Courses You Can Play in Michigan (Top 5). It's one of 4 nationally ranked courses at Forest Dunes & Arcadia Bluffs in Scramble's catalog.

  • 🏆100 Greatest Public Courses, Golf Digest
  • 🏆Best Courses You Can Play in Michigan (Top 5), Golfweek

Who designed Arcadia Bluffs: The South Course?

Arcadia Bluffs: The South Course was designed by Dana Fry and Jason Straka, opening in 2018. The par-72 layout plays 7,335 yards from the back tees. Arcadia Bluffs: The South Course is part of Forest Dunes & Arcadia Bluffs in Scramble's catalog of independently researched courses.

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Where is Arcadia Bluffs: The South Course?

Arcadia Bluffs: The South Course is located at 13637 Northwood Hwy, Bear Lake, MI 49614, USA. The nearest major airport is Traverse City (TVC).

13637 Northwood Hwy, Bear Lake, MI 49614, USA

Also at Forest Dunes & Arcadia Bluffs

Arcadia Bluffs: The Bluffs Course

Arcadia Bluffs: The Bluffs Course

★ 4.7·$$$
★ Award winner
Forest Dunes Golf Club

Forest Dunes Golf Club

★ 4.5·$$$
★ Award winner
The Loop at Forest Dunes

The Loop at Forest Dunes

★ 4.6·$$$
★ Award winner
Bootlegger at Forest Dunes

Bootlegger at Forest Dunes

★ 4.5·$$

Course data sourced from GolfCourseAPI, Google Places, and curated catalog research. Last updated when the underlying course record changed.

Published June 2026. Updated when the data or Scramble’s recommendations change.