GolfPass Icon
Rating Index Rating
Tooltip Information Icon
4.5
104 Reviews (104)
5 Stars
55
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
94.0%
Recommend this course
96 out of 104 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.9
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.9
Value
5.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
12 out of 12 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.6
61 Reviews (61)
5 Stars
39
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.1%
Recommend this course
58 out of 61 reviews
Read Reviews

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6708 yards
Slope 131
Rating 72.8
Book a Tee Time at
The Links at Bowen Lake
Powered by GolfNow.com

Course Details

Year Built 1999
Fairways Bentgrass
Greens Bentgrass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 10/31
Architect Bill Newcomb

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
GPS No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Golf Simulator No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole No

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire must be worn on course and grounds.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

4.5
104 Reviews (104)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 11
Bunkers 10
Undulating Greens 10
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 9
Locals 8
Seniors 7
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 10

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

Advanced Filters
Overall Rating
Recommended
Handicap
Age
Type of Golfer
Gender
Played On
Reviews 74
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Used cart

Interesting Course

The holes varied from meadow links style to holes cut through the forest to holes that had forced carries across swampy lagoons. Very interesting course to play. The clubhouse was just a large modular trailer but the course was in good condition. Many holes you needed to cross community development streets to get to the next tee box. It was fun to play. I golfed as a single and got the round done in two hours and 40 minutes. I will play it again when in the area which is good ways from anything! :)

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Bowen Lake is a winner!

Enjoyed playing course. Has some challenging holes and in great shape!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

fun challenging course

The course was in great condition and the staff was friendly and helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Played this course years ago. A good course for all players. Will definitely play it again. Real nice shape

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Another nice Round

I play here 1-2 a year and thoroughly enjoy it! The course is well maintained and the staff are very friendly. The course runs in and out of the woods so you have some tight fairways and some wide open ones. Challenging but you can be rewarded with a good round if you keep it straight!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Great value would go again for sure!

Great value would go again for sure! Worth the drive!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

A great course and a great value

I would recommend this course to all level of players. Challenging enough and yet rewarding.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice layout, great par 3's

I haven't played Bowen Lake in awhile & I was impressed with the layout. A pretty course without too many houses around. It has some very pretty par 3's. I've seen the course in better shape, but it's still not bad. One caveat; the bunkers look nice but they need to rake them deeper. There was enough sand just they were only raked down 3". The course has some narrow holes & some pretty wide open holes. A fun course to play!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

this course has bent grass fairways and nice greens

This an awsome course. The bent grass fairways and links styling give this course a great look. Challenging greens with good speed make for great round of golf.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice day

The coarse was wide open, it was in good shape from tee to greens. The greens were not that good for the mild wet summer we have had. They need to work on them. Overall this is a great track. To play a hot deal for 10 bucks is a great deal!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great deal fun course

To play this course for under $20 is the best deal in the area by far. Fun and challenging layout, beautiful scenery and in pretty good shape. Will be back every chance I get

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best Value in West Michigan

Course is maintained perfectly, greens are true and fair. Course seems to always be in perfect condition. Staff is excellent. Course layout is fun. There's a lot of good things about this course, well worth the drive.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Deal on Weekday Tee Time

Course was in good shape. Only complaint is greens seemed to run at different speeds. One hole long, next hole short. Very frustrating for a good player.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Bumpy Ride

course is fun to play, in pretty good shape. However, the cart paths are bumpy and not paved in many areas. Needs work, so you don't have too hold on getting to or leaving a tee area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course is a MUST PLAY!!!

As a former PGA Club Professional, I found this course to be in great shape with a fun yet challenging layout. Best course I have played in the greater Grand Rapids area. A definite Must Play!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Where is the water?

I have golfed this course many times and have never found the course in this condition before. The greens, fairways, and roughs were all dry and the grass dormant at best. I don't understand it, the course did not get in this shape overnight. I have always looked forward to golfing this course a few times a year but I think I will wait and give them a try next year. Too bad.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Do Not Go Back...

I am not sure what happened to this course? I have played it for years but it wasn't until this spring, where prices were raised without improvements to the course and the customer service took a dive for the worst, that it because my least favorite in the Grand Rapids area. I have never been treated so poor at ANY course in my life. I will not, nor will any of my friends be back to this course until they get their act together and fix many of the condition issues they seem to have arrived with their new lack of customer service.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course to play, challenging

I have played this couse several times. Challenging yet playable. If you are on your game you can score good. Mishit shots will cost you. Nice layout and well taken care of. Pace of play always seems to be good here and we are normally fast players.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Featured
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The Course is a GREAT VALUE

I booked my round on GOLFNOW and played for $9.99. I could not believe it when two of the nearest courses were going to cost $25 - $35 to play on equal courses. The course was not busy and I even practiced in the practice area by myself for almost 1 1/2 hours before my round.
The course was is very good condition, and because I have played it before made it easier to play well.

I would recommend this course to anyone to play from about 4-20 handicap.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

nice course

Very nice course. Great views and great lay out. Look forward to playing it again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Nearby Courses
Gowen, Michigan
Public
3.8748235294
63
Cedar Springs, Michigan
Public
4.3656470588
326
Greenville, Michigan
Public
4.75
3
Rockford, Michigan
Public
3.4444
9
Belding, Michigan
Resort
4.4437352941
94
Pierson, Michigan
Public
3.8563470588
142
Belding, Michigan
Resort
3.0
1
Pierson, Michigan
Public
4.7700571429
234
Sheridan, Michigan
Public
5.0
1
Fenwick, Michigan
Public
4.0
1
Lowell, Michigan
Public
0.0
0
Belmont, Michigan
Public
4.0
1
Golf Packages

SW Michigan Golf Around Package

FROM $127 (USD)
GRAND RAPIDS/KALAMAZOO | Enjoy 3 nights’ accommodations at Quality Inn – Battle Creek and 3 rounds of golf at The Medalist Golf Club, Angel’s Crossing Golf Club, and The Grande Golf Club.

Best of Battle Creek Package

FROM $147 (USD)
GRAND RAPIDS/KALAMAZOO | Enjoy 3 nights’ accommodations at FireKeepers Casino Hotel and 3 rounds of golf at The Medalist Golf Club, Riverside Golf Club, and Binder Park Golf Course.

The Loon Golf Resort Stay & Play Package

FROM $167 (USD)
GAYLORD | Enjoy up to 3 nights' accommodations at The Loon Resort’s Lodges at The Ridge and up to 4 rounds of golf at The Loon Golf Resort - Lakes, Loon, & Ridge Courses.

SentryWorld Stay & Play Package

FROM $347 (USD)
STEVENS POINT, WI | Enjoy 3 nights’ accommodations at The Inn at SentryWorld and 2 rounds of golf at SentryWorld Golf Course (site of the 2023 U.S. Senior Open).

Destination Kohler - Champions' Trail Golf Package

FROM $617 (USD)
KOHLER, WI | Enjoy 2 nights’ accommodations at The American Club or the Inn at Woodlake and 3 rounds of golf at Blackwolf Run (River or Meadow Valleys Course) and Whistling Straits (Straits or Irish Course)
Now Reading