Kingsley Club: A one of a kind golf experience in northern Michigan
KINGSLEY, Mich. -- It may be the most interesting golf course in the state. Designed by Michael DeVries, a protege of Tom Doak, the 6,956-yard Kingsley Club in northern Michigan is a course where players have infinite options on how to play the holes. But if they hit in the wrong place, recovery can be at best difficult.
With greens that slope in different directions, deep bunkers that catch misplaced tee or approach shots and undulating fescue fairways that run firm and fast, the Kingsley Club is never boring. You can play run-up shots in certain situations and play far away from the pin in others in hopes of either being safe or getting it close.
While the Kingsley Club, one of the most highly regarded clubs in America, is indeed private, it's not impossible to get on, especially for out-of-towners with club affiliations. A call from a prominent PGA Professional can sometimes do the trick. It's a golf course you don't want to pass up if you have the opportunity.