Dana Fry and Jason Straka (2018)
Holes
18
Par
72
Yards
7,335
Peak Fee
$200
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.