Michigan Golf Journal October 2021

Continues on next page >> 23 October 2021 www.michigangolfjournal.com State that leads the way, with seven selections. California and New York each have six courses on the list. Texas has five and Florida has just three. I’m sure many Michiganders are curious about our neighbors to the south. Sadly, those poor Ohioans only have four courses on the list, plus they have to root for Ohio State. Life just isn’t fair sometimes. I’m sure many of you think $150 isn’t cheap and doesn’t exactly sound like a great “value.” But the editors at Golf.com noted they chose $150 to cast a wider net of choices and that you can play these courses in many cases for much less than $150 . For instance, Belvedere Golf Club in Charlevoix is the top-ranked Michigan course at No. 10 and when rater Ran Morrissett played it, he noted “the cost was well under $100.” Here are Michigan’s seven courses that were ranked, with fee ranges based on walking 18 holes or with an inclusive cart fee: • No. 10 Belvedere in Charlevoix , $40-$110 . • No. 14 Stoatin Brae in Augusta, $55-$118. • No. 29 American Dunes in Grand Haven, $100- $150. • No. 39 Diamond Springs in Hamilton, $31-$56. • No. 45 Pilgrim’s Run in Pierson, $47-$71. • No. 71 Eagle Eye in Bath, $71.25-$120. • No. 94 The Gailes at Lakewood Shores in Oscoda, $42-$78. I’ve seen or played all of these courses, except Belvedere an d Diamond American Dunes