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Pace
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7116 yards
Slope 146
Rating 75.2
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Forest Dunes Course at Forest Dunes
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Course Details

Year Built 2002
Fairways Providence Bent Grass
Greens Penn A-4 Bent Grass
Golf Season May - October
Architect Tom Weiskopf (2002)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes - included in green fees

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Caddies Yes
Golf School Academy Yes - "Kendall/Seltzer Golf Getaway School"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code No denim allowed; collared shirt required.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Spa, Internet Access

Available Sports

Fitness

Accolades

Reviews

4.9
111 Reviews (111)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 13
Patio Dining 9
Dinner 8
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 22
Undulating Greens 12
Water Hazards 10
This course/club is great for:
A Bucket list/Top 100 Pick 17
Advanced Golfers 16
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 15
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 17

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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amazing course

By far the best course I've ever played. Holes are extremely challenging so I had a high score but I didn't care cuz the course was beautiful. You gotta golf here at least once in your life!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lives up to its number two ranking in Michigan.

Awesome golf course and so accomodating from the moment we pulled in. The greens must certainly be the best in Michigan. Exceeded our expectations. Pure golf. The real 19th hole was a nice way to end the day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Top 5 course for me all time!!

Fantastic on all fronts! I just wish it was closer so I could play more often

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very beautiful course

Absolutely a great course. Extremely well maincured fairway's and greens. The bunkers make it very challenging and it is surrounded by beauty.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent course, it's really a toss up on whose number 1 in Michigan among public courses, the worse for it is second.

Very slow play, won't finish if start at 3:00 pm. 1

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Truly Breathtaking

Pictures and reviews do not do this course justice. From the time you pull up to the bag drop the course exudes quality. Whether your a beginner or a professional this course brings something to the table for you. A variety of tee selections allow for everyone to challenge themselves as much as they would like. The front nine gives you a more traditional Northern Michigan feel but with a twist. While the back nine offers a dunes/links style feel. Either way there is something for every type of golfer. Definitely Bucket List Golf!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course @ a great value

Perfect greens, nice layout. Bring your putting game, the course is tough but fair.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

superb golf experience

Truly fantastic golf course. Well design and challenging. One that I would recommend highly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course was in great condition!

First time to this course. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Would recommend this course to friends!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

the BEST course in public course Michigan!!!

I played Forest Dunes 8 yrs ago, and couldn't wait to get back up there, now that I live in Charlotte, NC! those were the fastest and truest greens I have played on, the course was in PERFECT condition! Can't wait till the next time!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Deserves the highest ranking.

Private Club experience only less crowded! Worth the green fee and would pay more.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Well maintained course

The course was busy, and the pace was a bit slow for a twosome. However, the course was immaculate. Range balls were included in your round. And I enjoyed the "bye hole", a short par-3 that followed the 18th.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course. Worth the trip.

Beautiful course, very challenging. Pristine conditions with great views all over. My only recommendation is buy the yardage book. Some blind tee shots and a few fairways that need 3 wood not driver. Great course, I will be going back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful destination course.

We played on a Thursday afternoon for $ 59.00. That's a great deal. Course was great and very fair if you played front the correct tees for you. We had four in the group. 3 played from the II tees and one played from the III. We'll be back in the fall.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Amazing Course

This course is in the middle of nowhere, then you pull into the grounds and see beautiful houses and an amazing course. The clubhouse is spectacular and the course doesn't disappoint. The only thing is its expansive. I can't justify paying $149 for a round of golf. Also a rum and coke on the course was 7$..

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

One of the most beautiful courses we've played

We would highly recommend taking this trip. It was a hidden treasure!!!! . We would compare it to playing Pebble Beach.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

This is one of the best golf courses in Michigan. It is a little expensive compared to others in the area and the state, but deals are available. I would to back here in a second.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Definitely bucket list golf.

We had heard great things from serious golfers about Forest Dunes. We weren't disappointed. Pro-style playing conditions. Generous landing areas. Confounding green complexes. Every bit a high-quality challenge in a beautiful setting. Everything it is cracked up to be!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Would not classify as Bucket List

Course was well maintained and groomed. Greens were tour ready. Practice facility was one of the best. However, when compared to other top notch course this one is over priced, As some have said this courses is combo of True North and Arcadia Bluff. I would have to disagree. This course was an expensive Bucks Run, with little taste of links style golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great facilities

You know going in this course is going to be amazing, but all the facilities are above and beyond any expectation you can have. Everything from the clubhouse to the practice areas to the course was 5 star top notch!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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