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Community Rankings · 2026

Best Golf Courses in Michigan

Community-ranked golf courses in Michigan, rated by real golfers using First Loop's Elo comparison system. Current top courses: Crystal Downs Country Club, Oakland Hills Country Club (South), Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club.

  1. #1 9.3/10
  2. #2
    Oakland Hills Country Club (South)

    Bloomfield Hills, MI

    9.2/10
  3. #3 8.2/10
  4. #4
    Kingsley Club

    Kingsley, MI

    8.2/10
  5. #5
    American Dunes Golf Club

    Grand Haven, MI

    8.1/10
  6. #6
    Bay Harbor Golf Club

    Bay Harbor, MI

    8.1/10
  7. #7
    Forest Dunes Golf Club

    Roscommon, MI

    8.1/10
  8. #8
    Ann Arbor Golf & Outing

    Ann Arbor, MI

    8.0/10
  9. #9
    Bloomfield Hills Country Club

    Bloomfield Hills, MI

    8.0/10
  10. #10
    Harbor Shores Golf Club

    Benton Harbor, MI

    8.0/10
  11. #11 8.0/10
  12. #12
    Country Club of Detroit

    Grosse Pointe Farm, MI

    7.8/10
  13. #13
    Detroit Golf Club

    Detroit, MI

    7.8/10
  14. #14 7.8/10
  15. #15
    Wabeek Country Club

    Bloomfield Hills, MI

    7.8/10
  16. #16 7.6/10
  17. #17 7.6/10
  18. #18
    Kent Country Club

    Grand Rapids, MI

    7.6/10
  19. #19
    Tullymore Golf Resort

    Stanwood, MI

    7.6/10
  20. #20
    A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort

    Kewadin, MI

    7.4/10

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best golf course in Michigan?

According to the First Loop community, the top-ranked golf course in Michigan is Crystal Downs Country Club, followed by Oakland Hills Country Club (South) and Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club. Rankings are based on real golfer Elo comparisons.

How many golf courses are in Michigan?

First Loop has 691 golf courses listed in Michigan. Community rankings are updated continuously as golfers log rounds and rate courses head-to-head.

How are golf courses in Michigan ranked on First Loop?

First Loop uses an Elo rating system — the same method used in chess and sports. Golfers who have played multiple courses compare them head-to-head, and the rankings reflect the community's collective opinion, not a single editorial panel.

Are these the best public golf courses in Michigan?

First Loop ranks all golf courses in Michigan — public, semi-private, and private — based on real golfer reviews. Filter or browse individual course pages to see green fees, conditions ratings, and community reviews for each.