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Greater Lansing Michigan
by Let's Golf
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Greater Lansing, Michigan: An Easy Drive
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Just an easy four-hour drive from the Chicago area brings you to Michigan’s capital city of Lansing, where you can find some of the best golf courses in the country, making Greater Lansing not only an affordable getaway, but a truly memorable golf destination. With 30 courses within a 30-mile radius you’ll never run out of opportunities.
Forest Akers Forest Akers East and Forest Akers West are adjacent courses located on the campus of Michigan State University. The west course was redesigned by MSU alumnus Arthur Hills and is the home course for Big Ten men’s and women’s golf teams. Rated by Zagat as among the top golf courses in America. This was the Host Course for the 2021 NCAA DIII Women’s Golf National Championship.
Eagle Eye Golf Club at Hawk Hollow Everything from the rolling landscape to the signature 17th Island Green (modeled after TPC Sawgrass) was designed to create magnificent shot values and challenges from each of the four sets of tees while retaining playability. Rated #53 in America.
Woodside Golf Course One of the few 12-hole courses in America, Woodside winds through beautiful hardwoods, with interesting green complexes and a variety of shot-making options.
Ironwood Links Golf Course A beautifully crafted 18-hole golf course in nearby Mason featuring a front nine with open rolling terrain and a back nine carved through scenic woods and hills. The superbly conditioned par-64 layout has an equal mix of holes of all lengths, stretching as far as 400 yards, and is enjoyable for all levels of golfers.
The Emerald Golf Club Jerry Matthews has created a “Gem of Mid-Michigan Golf” with this 18-hole, par-72 course. The Emerald offers 6,619 yards of rolling landscapes, manicured bent grass fairways, and the truest and fastest greens in the Mid-Michigan area. Located just a short drive north of Lansing, this course is one of the best values in the area.
Groesbeck Golf Course Don’t pass on this hidden gem and incredible golf value close to the heart of downtown Lansing. This 18-hole municipal course is ranked among the top city-run courses in Michigan. Challenging, yet playable, Groesbeck will yield multiple birdies if your ball striking is on. Find plenty of parking, a putting green, pro shop, and a casual eatery with full bar.
For something a bit different or if there’s time between rounds, check out Little Hawk, located adjacent to Hawk Hollow. This 18-hole natural bent grass putting course is one of only two in the state of Michigan. It comes complete with sand traps, water hazards, and bridges. A links-style course, it’s fun for the whole family, for beginners, or those who may just need to work on their short game.
Making it a long weekend allows you to play all day then find so many fantastic dining options, craft breweries and distilleries, or some high-speed go-kart entertainment. If you’re a Michigan State Spartan fan or alum, consider squeezing in a Spartan football game. Over 40 hotel properties are ready to host you. Book your golf getaway today.
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