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Forest Dunes is one of the smartest public-golf trip bases in the Midwest. This practical 2026 review covers current greens fees, replay math, lodging rates, and why the Roscommon property works so well for golfers who want more than one great round.
Arcadia Bluffs is not subtle. This Lake Michigan public-course giant is expensive, visually loud, and very much worth the trip if you want one of the biggest golf experiences in the Midwest.
American Dunes is not just a flag-waving branding exercise. This Grand Haven public course has real architecture, real meaning, and enough practical trip value to justify the drive if you build the day correctly.
The best golf courses in Michigan for a real trip, from Arcadia Bluffs and Forest Dunes to Greywalls, Bay Harbor, and the underrated spots that make the state a sneaky golf monster.