Tee Up for Golf Season Along Lake Michigan

Summer is just around the corner on the shores of Lake Michigan, bringing with it longer days, warmer temperatures and more sunshine. Time to put away the snow shovel and break out the golf clubs! Golf is a three-season sport here on Michigan's West Coast, and our scenic beauty is a natural complement to the game. Golf is a great way to enjoy time together, take in some fresh air and get a little exercise. If playing a round or two is on your vacation to-do list, Saugatuck and the surrounding area offer plenty of courses for avid golfers and beginners alike. With rolling fairways and manicured greens, you'll find the perfect course for your skill level where you can unwind on some challenging yet playable terrain.

The following public golf courses are listed in order of their distance from The Hotel Saugatuck.

Clearbrook Golf Club and Restaurant │ 6494 Clearbrook Drive, Saugatuck, MI
This mature 18-hole course features pine- and hardwood-lined fairways, strategically placed bunkers, and large greens. The course is well-maintained and offers a great golfing experience for players of all skill levels. Relax after your round at Clearbrook's impressive restaurant and bar, where everything is house-made and delicious.

Ravines Golf Club │ 3520 Palmer Drive, Saugatuck, MI
Designed by golf legend Arnold Palmer, this championship course offers a challenging layout that is sure to test even the most experienced golfer, while providing breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. In addition to its 18-hole course, Ravines also boasts a driving range, two practice putting greens, and a clubhouse that offers a casual restaurant and bar.

The Links at Rolling Meadows │ 1259 St. Andrews Drive, Holland, MI
If you'd prefer to play a short course, try the Links at Rolling Meadows. The Links brings British-style golf to West Michigan with its 9-hole, par 3 layout that features fast fairways and well-guarded greens. The beautiful grounds are on natural wetlands, with terrain that offers something for all handicaps. Great for beginners or improving your short game.

Winding Creek Golf Club │ 4514 Ottogan St., Holland, MI
Winding Creek Golf Club was built in 1968 on a former horse farm. Over the decades it grew from a 9-hole course to its current 27-hole layout that offers a unique blend of links-style holes, tree-lined fairways and a layout that features target golf. Winding Creek can accommodate all skill levels while offering excellent conditions from spring through fall thanks to its meticulous maintenance staff.

HawksHead Links │ 523 HawksNest Drive, South Haven, MI
This Arthur Hills-designed course is ranked by Rolex as one of the Top 1,000 golf courses in the world! Play from the championship tees for a challenging round that showcases some truly unique design elements. After a great round of golf, relax with a chef-prepared meal at the Inn at HawksHead, either in the Old World-style pub or the elegant main dining room.

Three Fires Golf Club │ 6045 136th Ave., Holland, MI
This family-owned and operated golf club is made up of three 9-hole courses, each well-groomed with tree-lined fairways, sand traps, ponds, and creeks. Whether you choose to play a short or long round, Three Fires Golf Club is one of West Michigan's most memorable courses to play. Brush up your driving, putting, and chipping skills at the practice facility's large range and two chipping and putting greens.