Torch Golf Course at A-Ga-Ming Golf Club

You still have to check in at the dumpy trailer shared with the Sundance course. Build a clubhouse guys or move back to the original Torch clubhouse. Torch course in nice shape greens are of good speed and it's a pretty old school routing. The 10th hole is quirky. Always a strong challenge Torch holds your interest. Very very wet from recent rains. You have to play this course a few times so you know where your ball will bounce. Overall 3.75 stars. Recommended and play 36 by going over to Sundance in the afternoon.

Writing this as a former PGA Professional in the state of Michigan. This course has to be on your short list of places to play in Northern MI! Beautiful layout that requires every club in your bag. Course conditions were private club level. Tight fairways, pure fast greens and consistently perfect bunkers. Views throughout the course were great. Very playable but challenging at the same time with a great mix of scoreable and tough holes. I can’t say enough good things about this course. Go tee it up!

This was my first time playing the Torch and I do not think I will be back. In hindsight, I should have played the Sundance course. The front 9 was beautifully maintained and the layout showcased the location. When we made the turn, with the exception of hole 10, the course dropped off significantly in terms of maintenance and layout. The layout did not seem to make much sense and the fairways and greens were not in the best condition. I would consider playing at A-Ga-Ming again, but definitely not at this course.

By no-means is the torch the standard bearer at a-ga-ming, that honor goes to Sundance; however, the Torch offers a beautiful course for a little less-money than Sundance does next-door (I would still highly recommend playing Sundance over Torch).

The course was in pretty good shape, but it is a little-bit in a valley and there was some muddy spots in the fariways due to all the rain we had. My group of 16 played in a 4-man scramble here and everyone had a great time, which the copious amounts of alcohol drunk throughout the day may have played a part in. Just watch your level of intoxication because the Miller-group behind us (who were animals) got black-balled by the cart-girls for their rowdy behavior somewhere in the middle of the round.

Course is pretty tight, have to hit the fairways, but it is definitely a course where you are rewarded for your good shots.

The course was laid out well and the views were great. Challenging yet fair, course knowlwdge would have helped on a few holes. Good price for a round, staff was very helpful, would play again. Thanks.

Interesting holes, course in good condition, fairly tough but, unlike other area courses we recently played, the rough was not overly punitive. Elevation changes added to the enjoyment. Par 3 #7 very scenic. The on-course restaurant is a don't miss.

After one round, this course jumped to my top spot of favorites. The layout is unforgettable, best course in northwest Michigan.

I'm not against paying a lot of money for a round, but I want my money's worth. The website and pictures make it seem like every hole is gorgeous, but that's not the case. I played The Natural the day before and some of those holes were better designed. Don't get me wrong, this is a GREAT looking course, but I'm just not sure it's worth the money. The pro-shop is lacking (and they seem to have two of them which was confusing). Pace of play was downright EXCRUCIATING!! Took two of us over 6 hours to finish 18 (without stopping for lunch)! They allow singles to play on their own and won't combine them with a 2some/3some. Thankfully the beer-cart and girl came around pretty often so we ended up drinking a lot more than playing golf. We had fun overall, but I'd rather pay for an average golf course where I can actually play golf.

Grabbed a Stay and Play Deal. All the weekends were booked, but managed to work in a Wednesday overnight in October 2012. The colors were simply spectacular. We played Sundance the first day and, even though the weather was a bit overcast, we enjoyed ourselves and the rain held out until we finished! It rained overnight making The Torch course a bit squishy in some areas, but it was beautiful nonetheless. The views of Torch Lake on the Torch course were simply spectacular. The staff was extremely friendly. The food in the clubhouse was tasty but nothing fancy.