Hardest Golf Courses to Book in Michigan

Michigan has 13 golf courses with a booking difficulty of 4 or 5 out of 5. These are the most competitive tee sheets in the state -- courses where tee times sell out fast and cancellations are your best bet.

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Michigan's Most Competitive Courses

American Dunes Golf Club

Grand Havenpublic$125–$175 weekday / $150–$200 weekend

Very hard to book

National destination reputation and limited tee sheet fills quickly, especially summer weekends; draws out-of-state visitors competing with locals

Frequently Asked Questions

How many hard-to-book golf courses are in Michigan?

TeeTimeGo tracks 13 golf courses in Michigan with a booking difficulty rating of 4 or 5 out of 5. These courses are among the most competitive tee sheets in the state, often selling out within minutes of release.

How can I get a tee time at a hard-to-book course in Michigan?

The best strategy is to watch for cancellations. TeeTimeGo monitors tee sheets 24/7 and sends you instant SMS and email alerts when someone cancels at your target course in Michigan. You can also try booking at off-peak times or midweek to improve your chances.

What makes Michigan golf courses so hard to book?

Michigan's most competitive courses combine high demand with limited tee times. Factors include prime locations, excellent course conditions, popular designers, tournament history, and limited public access. Many of these courses release tee times days or weeks in advance, and they fill up almost instantly.

Does TeeTimeGo help me book tee times in Michigan?

TeeTimeGo doesn't book tee times directly. Instead, it monitors the tee sheets of hard-to-book courses in Michigan around the clock and alerts you the moment a cancellation opens up, giving you the best chance to grab the spot before anyone else.

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Crooked Tree Golf Club (BOYNE)

Petoskeypublic$70–$105 weekday / $85–$125 weekend

Very hard to book

Little Traverse Bay views and Boyne brand make this one of the most in-demand tee sheets in the Petoskey area; fills within hours on peak summer weekends

Book at the full advance window through Boyne's online portal. Resort packages at Boyne properties can secure preferred times. Late May, early June, and September availability is much better.

Dunmaglas Golf Club

Charlevoixpublic$90–$130 weekday / $110–$155 weekend

Very hard to book

Top-5 Michigan public course reputation with Lake Charlevoix views — fills within hours on peak summer weekends; draws golfers from across the Midwest

Book at the full advance window immediately when it opens. Weekday rounds and shoulder season (May, September) offer the best availability. This is one course worth planning an entire trip around.

Forest Dunes Golf Club - Forest Dunes

Roscommonpublic$150–$225 weekday / $175–$250 weekend

Very hard to book

National reputation and limited tee time availability means peak season dates fill weeks in advance

Book 2–4 weeks ahead for summer weekend tee times. Weekday availability opens up more. Consider stay-and-play packages that include The Loop for the full Forest Dunes experience.

Forest Dunes Golf Club - The Loop

Roscommonpublic$125–$185 weekday / $150–$210 weekend

Very hard to book

National and international reputation drives high demand; summer peak tee times fill weeks ahead

Book 2–4 weeks in advance for summer. Pair with the Forest Dunes main course for a full-day experience. Doak enthusiasts should book early — single-day Loop Red+Black packages are extremely popular.

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa - Bear

Acmepublic$100–$175 weekday / $125–$210 weekend

Very hard to book

Iconic Michigan resort course with high national demand; summer peak weekends fill 2-3 weeks in advance

Book 2–3 weeks ahead for July and August. Stay-and-play resort packages offer best tee time priority. Weekday rounds are more accessible and often 20–30% cheaper than weekend rates.

Manitou Passage Golf Club

Cedarpublic$45–$70 weekday / $60–$85 weekend

Very hard to book

Spectacular location near Sleeping Bear Dunes and Lake Michigan views creates intense summer demand among Traverse City-area resort visitors; peak season fills within days.

Book 7–10 days ahead for July and August tee times. Early morning slots on weekdays are the best bet for same-week availability. May, June, and September offer better access and shoulder-season rates. Pairing with other Leelanau Peninsula activities justifies the trip.

Stoatin Brae - Gull Lake View Golf Club & Resort

Augustapublic$65–$95 weekday / $80–$120 weekend

Very hard to book

National reputation and unique design draw high demand; peak weekend tee times fill well in advance throughout the season

Book 14+ days ahead for summer weekend rounds — this is one of Michigan's most sought-after tee times. Consider booking as part of a Gull Lake View resort package. Weekday rounds and shoulder-season slots in May or September offer better access.

Summit Golf Course at Shanty Creek Resorts

Bellairepublic$75–$110 weekday / $90–$140 weekend

Very hard to book

Arnold Palmer signature course at a major resort — one of Michigan's most sought-after tee times fills weeks ahead in peak summer

Book 2–4 weeks ahead for peak summer weekend rounds. Resort guests have booking priority — a Shanty Creek stay package is strongly recommended. May and September rounds are significantly easier to book and equally scenic.

The Heather at The Highlands (Boyne)

Harbor Springspublic$80–$120 weekday / $100–$145 weekend

Very hard to book

Iconic northern Michigan resort course with high seasonal demand; peak summer tee times fill within days of opening

Book 7–14 days ahead for summer weekends. Resort guests receive booking priority — consider a stay-and-play package to secure preferred tee times. Weekday afternoons offer the best same-week availability.

The Links/Quarry at Bay Harbor Golf Club (BOYNE)

Petoskeypublic$100–$150 weekday / $125–$185 weekend

Very hard to book

One of Michigan's most celebrated courses; peak summer tee times fill within days of the booking window opening

Book 14 days ahead for July and August weekends — earlier if possible through the Boyne resort system. Stay-and-play packages offer the best access to preferred tee times. Shoulder season rates in May and September are significantly lower.

Treetops Resort - Masterpiece Course

Gaylordpublic$75–$115 weekday / $90–$135 weekend

Very hard to book

Tom Fazio signature design with national reputation; summer tee times fill a week or more ahead

Book 10–14 days ahead for July and August weekends. Stay-and-play packages at Treetops give priority access and are the most cost-effective way to play the Masterpiece. Shoulder season (May and September) offers better availability and meaningfully lower rates.