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Amenities
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6895 yards
Slope 138
Rating 72.8

Editor's Note: Course closed for business in 2020.

Little Traverse Bay Golf Club is one of the courses that put the Harbor Springs area of northern Michigan on the map as one of the state's most popular golfing destinations. The scenic location offers panoramic views with the ability on clear days to see all the way to Little Traverse Bay on several holes. The rolling terrain provides elevated tees and green complexes that will test your skills picking the proper club. You'll find that the uphill approaches often need one or two extra clubs. Different types of bunkers are strategically placed throughout with some that will give you fairly easy recoveries while others are high-lipped and consequently more punishing. There are some stunning holes thanks to the dramatic elevation changes, especially on the back nine where the landscape is even more undulating.

Course Details

Year Built 1991
Fairways Bent
Greens Bent
Golf Season Open: 5/03 Closed: 10/24
Architect Jeff Gorney

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Accolades

Reviews

4.6
114 Reviews (114)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
19th Hole Scenic Views 14
Dinner 12
Drinks 11
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 23
Undulating Greens 22
Bunkers 12
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 24
Advanced Golfers 18
A Bucket list/Top 100 Pick 17
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 17
Convenient to the City 10
Near Local Attractions 7

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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great views

Great price. Great views. Great shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great views!

The course was in excellent condition. All staff were friendly and helpful and the views were great! Thoroughly enjoyed the round!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

great course

great course , everyone (golfer) should play at least once.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

a quick afternoon decision to golf

Was in the Petoskey area for a landmark birthday weekend and at the last minute decided to golf. Using Golfnow, we were able to get a tee time withing a couple hours and what a pleasant surprise going to the course. The course was well sprinkled as it was all green and lush despite a draught going on in Michigan. The course was a series of well laid out holes with major elevation changes and vistas that showed the trees for miles and the bay. Our twosome literally would sit on a tee box and take in the views.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome place to play

This course deserves the description of most beautiful place to play. The course was in excellent condition. The greens were fast and challenging. Great experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Tricky Greens

Some wonderful views. Great condition. Staff was terrific. Starter was fantastic and extremely helpful. Course is fairly straightforward. Greens are the key as the starter explained. Almost all putts break toward Little Traverse Bay.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Views!

Great view from every hole. Course is in good shape and conditions are perfect. Price is ok

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Previously Played

Lousy green complexes

The course is very scenic at times, but the greens are just to difficult. It takes the enjoyment out of the round. That is why no meaningful tournaments are held on courses like this!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Beautiful course

Beautiful course with stunning views. Very challenging greens. Helpful staff.

Golf Now App directions dumped us out in the middle of nowhere.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A candid evaluation of a round of golf

What a great afternoon in Northern MI, on a great course.
Will be back soon!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

excellent public course- good value

fairways like country club, greens very fast and tough. ladies can play nicely from red tees. excellent food and service(get reservation) BEAUTIFUL,BEAUTIFUL VIEWS. overall great course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautifully Designed/Well Manicured Course

Beautiful Course / Beautiful Weather with my wife and good friends. For what more could you ask?

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course with great views!

This has to be one of the most scenic golf courses in northern lower Michigan. The staff was very friendly and course check-in was quick. I was a single that had booked on Golf Now and I was paired with a very friendly couple. Pace of play was great...and our round took 4 hours. The fairways are in great shape as are the greens. The greens were a bit tricky for me to read and rolled true and moderately fast. This was the 5th round I have played at this course over the last few years and each time has been a very enjoyable round of golf. Here's hoping I can make it back up in the fall when the colors are in full swing!!! I highly recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Get to this course!

Friendly staff. Some trouble with finding our golfnow tee time but desk was accommodating. Well cared course and great layout. Terrific views. Greens were in great shape and humbling.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great conditions and views

Elevation changes, fast and tricky greens, superb conditions. LTB is a great example of northern Michigan golf. Getting it on golfnow was a steal.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Experience...play it twice to score

Everything about the golf was near perfect! Fairways and greens are very receptive but tough to get comfortable putting. I suggest taling about 20% off of the break you think you see.
Elevation changes much easier to cope with the more you play it, obviously.
Bring a camera and take some pics!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a great course

Don't miss it. Lots of hills and interesting shots.

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

Great veiws

Great course great views... Excellent greens and fairways...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good test, great views!!

Great day of golf!
Very interesting holes
Gorgeous view!
Could see for miles having 2 Hearted Ale at 19th

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

Challenging greens and elevations

We always have fun at this course and it is one of few nice ones in the area that are public.

A must vacation stop.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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