6 destinations · 45 catalog courses · 26 nationally ranked

Best Golf Courses in Michigan

Michigan carries 6 destinations in Scramble's catalog covering 45 independently researched courses, with the strongest trip-planning anchors ranked below. Pricing, weather, and primary airports are all real, pulled from the catalog at build time.

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Every Michigan destination, ranked

Sorted by national-ranking depth, then catalog course count.

6 golf destinations in Michigan, ranked by catalog depth. Columns: rank, destination, nearest airport, courses (must-play / total), price range, and best-for archetype.
#DestinationNearest airportCoursesPeak greens feePrice band
1GaylordPLN (Pellston)6 must-play / 10 total$75–$185$$
2Forest Dunes & Arcadia BluffsTVC (Traverse City)4 must-play / 18 total$55–$275$$$
3Upper Peninsula Michigan–4 must-play / 7 total$80–$235$$
4Boyne / PetoskeyPLN (Pellston)4 must-play / 14 total$115–$295$$$
5DetroitDTW (Detroit)3 must-play / 10 total$53–$80$$
6Traverse CityTVC (Traverse City)4 must-play / 9 total$75–$145$$

Where is the best golf in Michigan?

The Loop at Forest Dunes at Forest Dunes & Arcadia Bluffs is the strongest catalog course in Michigan, earning Best Courses You Can Play #47 on national rankings. Michigan carries 26 nationally ranked courses in Scramble's catalog overall, so the choice between them depends on what trip you're planning.

The Michigan destination lineup

Northwest Michigan

Northern Lower Michigan

Southeast Michigan

Upper Peninsula

When to plan a Michigan golf trip

The strongest months for golf in Michigan are Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, based on 20-year playability scores combining temperature and precipitation across the state's destinations. Tee-time inventory and rate stacking both tighten as those windows fill; book early in your preferred month rather than late, especially for the marquee courses.

Frequently asked questions about golf in Michigan

Is Michigan a good state for a golf trip?

Yes, decisively. Michigan has 6 destinations in Scramble's catalog covering 45 independently researched courses, including 26 courses ranked on national best-of lists. Gaylord anchors the state catalog, with neighboring destinations rounding out a long-weekend or full-week itinerary depending on group size.

How much does a Michigan golf trip cost?

A 3-round, 4-golfer trip to Michigan runs about $1,215 per person on average across the state's 6 destinations, with mid-range ($$) lodging. The cheaper destinations come in around $1,014 per person; the pricier resort markets push toward $1,255. Flights are excluded since they depend on your home airport. Use the trip calculator on any destination's page to lock in the actual number for your group.

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This page ranks every Michigan destination in Scramble's catalog by national-ranking depth, must-play course count, and total catalog course count, with editorial overrides where the auto-rank misses something. Trip cost is computed by sample-planning a 3-round, 4-golfer trip at mid-range ($$) lodging for each destination. Weather scores combine 20-year temperature and precipitation data.

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