Best Public Golf Courses in Michigan

Top 25 public courses ranked by golfer rating

These are the 25 highest-rated public-access golf courses in Michigan, ranked by aggregated golfer reviews. Daily Tee Times pulls live availability and pricing from each course's booking system every 10 minutes — click any course below to see today's open tee times and book directly.

Rankings reflect average golfer rating (weighted by review count). Most across the state accept tee-time reservations 7-14 days in advance via their direct booking system.

1

Forest Dunes Golf Club

Roscommon, MI
★ 4.8 · 1,234 reviews
A destination-tier course in Roscommon (northern Lower Peninsula). See today's tee times →
2

Belvedere Golf Club

Charlevoix, MI
★ 4.7 · 823 reviews
One of the highest-rated course in Charlevoix (northern Michigan lakeshore). See today's tee times →
3

Shanty Creek — The Legend

Bellaire, MI
★ 4.6 · 823 reviews
A well-regarded course in Bellaire (Lake Michigan northern coast). See today's tee times →
4

Stoatin Brae

Augusta, MI
★ 4.6 · 734 reviews
A top-rated Augusta course. See today's tee times →
5

Forest Akers — East (MSU)

East Lansing, MI
★ 4.5 · 823 reviews
A top-rated course in East Lansing (home of Michigan State University). See today's tee times →
6

Black Lake Golf Club

Onaway, MI
★ 4.5 · 678 reviews
A top-rated course in Onaway (northern Lower Peninsula). See today's tee times →
7

Garland Lodge & Resort

Lewiston, MI
★ 4.5 · 678 reviews
A highly-rated Lewiston course. See today's tee times →
8

Shanty Creek — Cedar River

Bellaire, MI
★ 4.5 · 578 reviews
A well-regarded course in Bellaire (Lake Michigan northern coast). See today's tee times →
9

Otsego Resort — Tribute

Gaylord, MI
★ 4.5 · 567 reviews
A top-rated course in Gaylord (northern Lower Michigan, "Golf Mecca of the North"). See today's tee times →
10

Shanty Creek — Schuss Mountain

Bellaire, MI
★ 4.4 · 612 reviews
A highly-rated course in Bellaire (Lake Michigan northern coast). See today's tee times →
11

Diamond Springs Golf Course

Hamilton, MI
★ 4.4 · 589 reviews
A well-regarded course in Hamilton (Butler County seat north of Cincinnati). See today's tee times →
12

Stonebridge Golf Club

Ann Arbor, MI
★ 4.3 · 578 reviews
A popular Ann Arbor course. See today's tee times →
13

A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort

Kewadin, MI
★ 4.3 · 534 reviews
A solid Kewadin course. See today's tee times →
14

Fox Hills — Golden Fox

Plymouth, MI
★ 4.3 · 512 reviews
A popular Plymouth course. See today's tee times →
15

Coyote Golf Club

New Hudson, MI
★ 4.3 · 489 reviews
A well-rated New Hudson course. See today's tee times →
16

Pohlcat Golf Course

Mt. Pleasant, MI
★ 4.3 · 478 reviews
A popular Mt. Pleasant course. See today's tee times →
17

Otsego Resort — Classic

Gaylord, MI
★ 4.3 · 445 reviews
A well-rated course in Gaylord (northern Lower Michigan, "Golf Mecca of the North"). See today's tee times →
18

Pine Knob Golf Club

Clarkston, MI
★ 4.2 · 612 reviews
A solid Clarkston course. See today's tee times →
19

Forest Akers — West (MSU)

East Lansing, MI
★ 4.2 · 534 reviews
A popular course in East Lansing (home of Michigan State University). See today's tee times →
20

Cascades Golf Course

Jackson, MI
★ 4.2 · 456 reviews
A solid Jackson course. See today's tee times →
21

Fox Hills — Strategic Fox

Plymouth, MI
★ 4.2 · 445 reviews
A popular Plymouth course. See today's tee times →
22

Glacier Club

Bellaire, MI
★ 4.2 · 445 reviews
A solid course in Bellaire (Lake Michigan northern coast). See today's tee times →
23

Shanty Creek — Summit

Bellaire, MI
★ 4.2 · 389 reviews
A well-rated course in Bellaire (Lake Michigan northern coast). See today's tee times →
24

Stony Creek Metropark Golf

Shelby Twp, MI
★ 4.1 · 534 reviews
A well-rated Shelby Twp course. See today's tee times →
25

Indian Trails Golf Course

Grand Rapids, MI
★ 4.1 · 412 reviews
A solid course in Grand Rapids (west Michigan). See today's tee times →
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