Michigan | Women's Golf and Travel

Why Golf in Michigan?

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Michigan borders four of the five Great Lakes of the upper Midwestern United States. This scenic state is home to lush forests, breathtaking trails, and star-spangled skies.

Famous for its Sleeping Bear Dunes, expansive blueberry fields, and picturesque camping sites, Michigan is a charming destination for golf enthusiasts and pros. Tee off at luxury and traditional golf courses set against pristine beaches, an impressive skyline, lush fairways, and rugged terrain.

History

Golf was played in Michigan as early as 1888, when residents of the state teed off at Roaring Brook Course in Harbor Springs. Harbor Point Golf Course and Wequetonsing Golf Club were the earliest known golf courses to have existed shortly after, but Roaring Brook Course is now no more.

While Michigan was slowly entering the world of golf, two Scottish designers, Willie Park Jr. Tom Bendelow and Tom Bendelow, had arrived in the state. In 1887 and 1889, Willie went on to follow in his father’s and uncle’s footsteps by securing two championships. He later penned a book titled, The Game of Golf, the first book of its kind on the sport.

While Willie enjoyed golf, it was designing golf courses and clubs that were his main passion. The most noteworthy course to have been designed by Willie was the Olympia Fields-North in Illinois. He was behind the reformation of the famous Red Run Golf Club.

Top 10 Michigan Courses

Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club – Arcadia
The Loop at Forest Dunes Golf Club – Roscommon
Lochenheath Golf Club – Williamsburg
Bay Harbor Golf Club (Links/Quarry) – Bay Harbor
Eagle Eye – Bath
Forest Dunes Golf Club – Roscommon
Greywalls at Marquette Golf Club – Marquette
Tullymore Golf Resort – Stanwood
The Bear Golf Course at Grand Traverse Resort – Acme
Belvedere Golf Club – Charlevoix

Best Time to Travel

Michigan is best experienced from May to October when spring and autumn come around. It’s a great time to enjoy teeing off outdoors when the weather is fairly pleasant. This state can get pretty crowded so it’s best to visit in late spring or early fall.

Michigan gets hot in July and August while in December to January, it gets extremely cold and snowy with heavy precipitation.

Preferred Resorts

Arcadia Bluffs
Treetops

Additional Travel Information

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Shipping Clubs

We take the weight off your travel, literally, by offering to ship your clubs to your destination at a moderate price. We also cover their cost in cases of loss, theft, or delay, or damage.

To accomplish this, we partner with ShipSticks – a leading expert in handling golf equipment shipments. Forget about wasting time at airports – with ShipSticks, you can expect safety and delivery guarantees, door-to-door service, and even track where your clubs are in transit.

Travel Protection

Travel with peace of mind. With the GolfSafe Plan, you can get reimbursement for your financial losses due to cancellation penalties, unforeseen medical costs, baggage loss/delays, and lost golf rounds as well as access to a wide range of traveler’s assistance services before and during your trip.

Why Plan with Women’s Golf and Travel

We will make your golf trip a fun, vibrant, and memorable experience. From a short golfing trip to an extended stay of combined golfing and other activities, we create an itinerary that is outstanding at every point, putt, and post-game event.

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