Traverse City, known as the Cherry Capital of the World, is a popular golf destination for traveling golfers with more than 23 golf courses and 11 resort courses - from golf course designers like - Forest Dunes Golf Club in Roscommon offers a traditional parkland course and the unique reversible "Loop." Arcadia Bluffs on Lake Michigan is one of the top-ranked public courses in Michigan, known for its scenery and challenging design. Bay Harbor Golf Club in Petoskey features dramatic quarry and lakeside holes and is highly ranked nationally. Kingsley Club (private) is regarded as one of the best modern designs in Michigan. Closer to Traverse City, popular courses include Pinecroft, Champion Hill, Sugar Loaf, Bahle Farms, Bay Meadows Family Golf, and Crystal Lake Golf Club. Grand Traverse Resort offers The Bear, The Wolverine, and Spruce Run courses, with The Bear known as one of the most difficult in Michigan. Shanty Creek Resort provides multiple excellent courses including Cedar River, Schuss Mountain, and The Legend. . Traverse City offers golf packages for buddies trips, couples getaways and golfers looking to play top notch golf courses in Michigan.
Best Golf and Travel Times To Traverse City:
Peak Season: Summer (June through August) offers ideal, cool-weather golf in the Traverse City area.
Shoulder Season: Late Spring (May) and Early Fall (September) can be pleasant, though variable weather may occasionally affect play.
Not Recommended: Late Fall (October-November) is generally not ideal, as most Michigan courses begin closing by November 1.
Must Play Courses in Traverse City:
Grand Traverse Resort, Grand Traverse Resort and Spa and Crystal Mountain.
Top Traverse City Attractions:
Traverse City's downtown offers shopping, dining, craft breweries, and distilleries that pair well with a golf trip.
Wineries along the Old Mission Peninsula and Leelanau Peninsula provide tastings with scenic vineyard views.
Casinos in the region, such as Turtle Creek Casino, offer nightlife and gaming options.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is nearby and provides hiking, beaches, and spectacular views of Lake Michigan.
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