Surrounded by lakes, Michigan boasts more than 100 freshwater beaches, and some fantastic scenery. Michigan is a vast area offering something for everyone, for a golfer there may not be a better place to visit. The crescent of land that crowns Michigan offers perfect topography, soil, views and summer weather, in other words it is a perfect place for a summer golf holiday. Michigan State boasts the second largest number of golf courses of any state in the USA after Florida, and with so many courses to choose from, and many offering superb value for money green fees, you really are spoilt for choice.

BEST TIME TO VISIT:
May through October is the golfing season in Michigan, with July, August and September offering the best golfing weather and course conditions. Many of the Golf Resorts in northern Michigan convert to Ski Resorts during the winter months.

BEST WAY TO GET THERE:
NORTHWEST AIRLINES - Gatwick to Detroit, direct
BRITISH AIRWAYS - Heathrow to Detroit, direct
American Airlines, Continental Airlines and Delta Airlines, offer connecting flights from Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow.

RECOMMENDED HOTELS

Treetops Sylvan Resort
Boyne Highlands - Mountain Resort
The Inn at Bay Harbor
St Ives
Shanty Creek

RECOMMENDED GOLF COURSES

RATING
COURSE
5
Bay Harbor Golf Club (Links/Quarry/Preserve)
5
Tullymore Golf Club
5
Black Lake Golf Club
5
St Ives Golf Club
5
Lakewood Shores Resort (Gailes)
5
Treetops Sylvan Resort (RT Jones Masterpiece)
5
Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club
5
Boyne Highlands Golf Club (Heather)
5
Shepherd's Hollow Golf Club (27 holes)
5
Timber Ridge Golf Club
5
Treetops Sylvan Resort (Tom Fazio Premier)
4.5
Boyne Mountain Resort (Monument)
4.5
Elk Ridge Golf Club
4.5
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa (Wolverine)
4.5
Little Traverse Bay Golf Club
4.5
Pilgrim's Run Golf Club
4.5
Red Hawk Golf Club
4.5
Shanty Creek (The Legend Golf Club)
4.5
The Legacy Golf Club
4.5
The Orchards Golf Club
4.5
Thoroughbred Golf Club
4.5
Thousand Oaks Golf Club
4.5
Treetops Sylvan Resort (Rick Smith Signature)
4.5
University of Michigan Golf Club
4.5
Wild Bluff Golf Course
4
Black Forest & Wilderness Valley (Black Forest)
4
Black Forest & Wilderness Valley (Valley)
4
Boyne Highlands Golf Club (Arthur Hills)
4
Boyne Highlands Golf Club (Donald Ross)
4
Boyne Highlands Golf Club (Moor)
4
Gaylord Country Club
4
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa (Bear)
4
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa (Spruce Run)
4
Gull Lake View Golf Club (North)
4
Gull Lake View Golf Club (South)
4
Shanty Creek (Cedar River Golf Club)
4
Treetops Sylvan Resort (Rick Smith Tradition)
3.5
Boyne Mountain Resort (Alpine)
3.5
Lakewood Shores Resort (Serradella)
3.5
Shanty Creek (Schuss Mountain Golf Club)

WEATHER STATISTICS (Source: National Weather Service. Detroit, Michigan)

   
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Average Daily
High Temp
-1°C 1°C 7°C 14°C 21°C 26°C 28°C 27°C 23°C 16°C 9°C 2°C
30°F 33°F 44°F 57°F 69°F 79°F 83°F 81°F 73°F 61°F 48°F 35°F
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
43 43 61 76 68 86 86 86 78 55 66 66

TWO-CENTRE OPTIONS & DRIVING DISTANCES:
The locations listed below are within driving range, whilst connecting flights are available to east coast destinations.

From Detroit to:
Chicago
Traverse City
Gaylord
Niagara Falls
Grand Rapids
Miles (Time)
284 miles (4.5hrs) 270 miles (4.5hrs) 242 miles (3.5hrs) 240 miles (4hrs) 140 miles (2hrs)

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