According to this Golfweek article, the following are the top public golf courses in Michigan. The “m” means modern course and the “c” means classic course. I placed my initials next to the ones I’ve played . . . looks like I have some playing to do!
It’s interesting to note that there is only one classic course on the list, which is the University of Michigan course. I have fond memories of my college rounds there and keep hoping to get back and play it, but we’re usually down there for a football game when they are parking cars on the course.
1. Arcadia Bluffs, Arcadia (No. 34 m) CGR
2. Greywalls, Marquette (No. 66 m) CGR
3. Forest Dunes, Roscommon (No. 85 m)
4. Belvedere GC, Charlevoix (c) CGR
5. Black Lake, Onaway (m)
6. Tullymore GC, Stanwood (m)
7. Eagle Eye GC at Hawk Hollow, Bath (m)
8. University of Michigan GC, Ann Arbor (c) CGR
9. Lakewood Shores Resort (Gailes), Oscoda (m)
10. TimberStone Golf Club, Iron Mountain (m)
11. Treetops (Signature), Gaylord (m) CGR
12. Sweetgrass, Harris (m)
13. Black Forest at Wilderness Valley, Gaylord (m)
14. Bay Harbor (Links/Quarry), Harbor Springs (m)
15. Orchards GC, Washington (m)