What are the best golf courses near Traverse City?

Top courses include Arcadia Bluffs (South Course), Grand Traverse Resort's Bear and Wolverine courses, Shanty Creek Resorts, and High Pointe Golf Club.

Is Traverse City a golf destination worth visiting?

Yes — it's widely considered one of the Midwest's top golf destinations, combining quality courses with wine country scenery and resort amenities.

When does golf season run in Traverse City?

The season typically runs late April through mid-October. Peak season is June through August when demand is highest and rates peak.

Golf Green Fees in Traverse City, MI

Avg weekday$55

Price range$37–$80

Public courses60

See cheapest coursesFrom $37

Traverse City is Michigan's premier golf destination, featuring 62 courses set amid cherry orchards, dunes, and Great Lakes vistas. Average weekday rates of $55 reflect the area's reputation for quality, with world-class tracks like Arcadia Bluffs and Crystal Downs nearby.

Cheapest Golf Courses in Traverse City

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1Cheapest

Alpine Golf Course

$37

weekday · 18 holes

Walking allowed

Shanty Creek Resort - Schuss Mountain Golf Course

$39

weekday · 18 holes

Walking allowed

Shanty Creek Resort - Cedar River Golf Course

$39

weekday · 18 holes

Walking allowed

Shanty Creek Resort - Cedar River Pro Shop

$39

weekday · 18 holes

Walking allowed

Shanty Creek Resort - Summit Golf Course

$39

weekday · 18 holes

Walking allowed

All Golf Courses in Traverse City

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			Twilight	Walk?		Verified
Alpine Golf Course Cheapestpublic	$37	$53	—	Yes	4.8(22)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
Shanty Creek Resort - Schuss Mountain Golf Course public	$39	—	—	Yes	4.3(81)	Verified · Last checked Apr 28, 2026
Shanty Creek Resort - Cedar River Golf Course public	$39	—	—	Yes	3.6(51)	Verified · Last checked Apr 28, 2026
Shanty Creek Resort - Cedar River Pro Shop public	$39	—	—	Yes	4.0(1)	Verified · Last checked Apr 28, 2026
Shanty Creek Resort - Summit Golf Course public	$39	—	—	Yes	3.9(35)	Verified · Last checked Apr 28, 2026
Bay Meadows Family Golf Course public	$45+cart	$45	$40	Yes	4.8(102)	Verified · Last checked Apr 28, 2026
Black Bear Golf Course public	$48	$54	$30	Yes	3.8(276)	Verified · Last checked Apr 28, 2026
Lakewood on the Green public	$54	$64	$29	Yes	4.6(103)	Verified · Last checked Apr 28, 2026
Gaylord Country Club resort	$55	$55	$55	Yes	4.7(119)	Verified · Last checked Apr 28, 2026
Spruce Run Golf Course public	$60	$70	$50	Yes	4.4(12)	Verified · Last checked Apr 28, 2026
Cadillac Country Club public	$75	$75	—	Yes	4.4(88)	Verified · Last checked Apr 28, 2026
The Crown Golf Club public	$79	$79	$80	Yes	4.3(163)	Verified · Last checked Apr 28, 2026
The Wolverine Golf Course public	$80	$100	$50	Yes	4.1(14)	Verified · Last checked Apr 28, 2026
The Bear Golf Course public	$80	$100	$50	Yes	4.4(233)	Verified · Last checked Apr 28, 2026
Donald Ross Memorial Golf Course public	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.3(45)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
The Chief Golf Course public	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.4(266)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
Shanty Creek Resort - The Legend Golf Course public	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.1(114)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
Wequetonsing Golf Club public	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.6(9)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
Caberfae Peaks public	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.6(2,149)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
The Heather Golf Course public	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.3(59)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
Arthur Hills Golf Course public	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.7(131)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
The Moor Golf Course public	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.3(35)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
Manitou Passage Golf Club public	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.3(145)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
Interlochen Golf Course public	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.3(157)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
Pinecroft Golf Course public	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.6(157)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort resort	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.5(250)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
Kingsley Club public	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.9(67)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
Elmbrook Golf Course public	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.1(227)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
Bahle Farms Golf Course public	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.8(224)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
Chestnut Valley Golf Course public	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.6(122)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
Crooked Tree Golf Club public	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.5(296)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
Springbrook Golf Course public	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.3(179)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
Bay Harbor Golf Club public	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.7(402)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
Charlevoix Golf Club public	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.2(31)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
The Highlands resort	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.4(1,119)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
BOYNE Golf Admin Offices - Michigan public	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.5(86)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
Charlevoix Country Club public	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.5(179)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
Hidden River Golf & Casting Club public	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.7(224)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
The Monument Golf Courses public	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.1(58)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
Dunmaglas Golf Club public	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.0(142)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
Michaywé Pines Golf Course public	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.6(343)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
The Alpine Golf Course public	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.5(74)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
Treetops Resort public	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.3(3,096)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
Otsego Resort public	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	3.9(408)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
Treetops Golf Club public	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.4(153)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
Lakes of the North Golf Course public	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.4(128)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
Lakes Golf Course public	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.3(86)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
The Ridge Golf Course resort	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.2(316)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
Alpine Meadows Golf Course public	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.3(6)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
Treetops North Gaylord Michigan resort	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.5(187)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
Mulligans at the Bluffs public	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.7(90)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
Black Lake Golf Club public	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.6(412)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
Evergreen Golf Resort resort	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.1(1,172)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
Eldorado Golf Course public	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.5(293)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
Doon Brae Golf Course public	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	—	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
Shanty Creek Resort - Hawk's Eye Golf Course public	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.1(40)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
Tustin Trails Golf Course public	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.2(78)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
Max Swings public	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	5.0(10)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
The Farm Golf Course public	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.0(101)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm
Bellaire Centennial Golf Club public	Call for rates	—	—	Yes	4.1(27)	Pricing not verified — call to confirm

Best Value Course in Traverse City

Highest rating-to-price ratio based on Google reviews and weekday rates.

Alpine Golf Course

$37/round4.8

Frequently Asked Questions — Golf in Traverse City

The average weekday 18-hole rate in Traverse City is around $55, with entry-level courses from $37 and premium resort tracks up to $200+.

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