expanded collection areas around the greens. It may be the easiest test at The Highlands, but it may also be the most fun to play. Boyne Mountain Boyne Mountain actually had the first golf course at the resort. Owner, Everett Kircher used a Ford tractor to carve out a nine-hole lay out, the Hemlock, to attract more guests to the ski resort in the summer. Today two championship courses, The Alpine and The Monument sit on the backside of Boyne Mountain. After a 1.2 mile golf cart ride to the top of the mountain, where the first tee for both courses can be found, they wind their way back down the mountain to finish at the pro shop. Both courses are challenging and provide jawdropping views of Deer Lake and the valley below. Bay Harbor Golf Club The Ruby in BOYNE Golf’s crown is the Bay Harbor Golf Club. Designed by Arthur Hills, it was the most expensive golf course built in the United States, when it opened for play in 1995. The golf club includes three nine-hole tracks, The Links, The Quarry and The Preserve, that are combined into three diverse layouts. Several holes on The Links nine run along a cliff above Little Traverse Bay and provide majestic views out into Lake Michigan. The Quarry loop runs through an abandoned stone quarry with elevated tees, rolling fairways and unique green complexes. Tees along the rim of the old quarry provide breathtaking views and challenging elevated tee shots. The final two holes on the Quarry finish along the lake and provide a fitting end to this unique golf experience. The Preserve winds its way through wildflowers, lush grass and native wetlands. It is a sanctuary filled with an abundance of wildlife. Saving the best for last, the ninth hole at the Preserve is a par3 situated on the Lake Michigan shoreline. Before you leave this gorgeous setting, be sure to check out Crooked Tree. It sits atop a ridge high above Bay Harbor. This 18-hole championship Michigan Golf Journal
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