Golf

The beauty of our blue lakes can only be matched by the rolling green landscape of the numerous golf courses in the Silver Lake area. You'll find courses that challenge you, relax you, and offer wonderful scenic views. Choose from nine or 18 hole golf courses, and many have clubhouses, driving ranges, putting greens and pro shops. Be sure to call ahead for tee times and ask about their specials. There are golf courses for all abilities, and it's great exercise surrounded by nature's landscaping. Fore!

Bear Lake County Highlands
US 31 S., Bear Lake, MI 49614, (231) 864-3817
Benona Shores Golf Course
3410 Scenic Dr., Shelby, MI 49455, (231) 861-2098
Challenging, unique, executive 18 hole public golf course winding through scenic woods, pines, fruit orchards. Par 60. Multiple tees. Regulation size tees, greens. Practice green, driving net. Pro shop, snack bar. Golf cart, club rental. Groups welcome. Located between Silver Lake and Stony Lake. Casual dining, spirits at Par 5 Sports Grill, (231) 861-6555.
Colonial Golf Course
2763 N. 72nd Ave., Hart, MI 49420, (231) 873-8333
www.colonialgolfhart.com
Fun for everyone; 18 hole, 6900 yard par 72 Colonial, and 9 hole 1600 yard par 30 Heritage. Huge driving range, bar & restaurant. Senior over 60 rates Monday-Friday, after 2pm specials everyday, Wednesday golf-lunch specials. Great facility for all abilities.
Driftwood Golf Course
3902 W. Washington Rd., Pentwater, MI 49449, (231) 869-5012
Golden Sands Golf Course
2501 N. Wilson Rd., (Silver Lake), Mears, MI 49436, (231) 873-4909
www.goldensandsgolfcourse.com
A relaxed, 9-hole course for your whole family to enjoy! Located 20 minutes south of Ludington, our par 33 course features a driving range, putting green, and pro shop. Carts available for rent. Summer rates are $10 for nine holes, $15 for 18. Open all year.
Grand View Golf Course
5464 S. 68th Ave., New Era, MI 49446, (231) 861-6616
www.grandviewgc.com
A challenging 18-hole, 6,258 yard, par 71 public course which offers spectacular views and a unique island green on the 8th hole. Driving range, senior rates, beer, wine, and snack bar. Tee times recommended. Take New Era exit east off US-31 to 68th Ave.
Heathlands, The
6444 Farr Rd., Onekama, MI 49675, (231) 889-5644
Hemlock Golf Club
5105 W. Decker Rd., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 845-1300, Toll Free (888) 490-FORE
www.hemlockgolfclub.com
Designed in 2001 by nationally acclaimed architect Raymond Hearn, Hemlock Golf Club is a formidable 18-hole, 7,030 yard course sculpted from natural landscape. "Top Ten Best New Affordable Courses in America"-Golf Digest 2003. Full service clubhouse, pro shop, driving range, and practice putting green. Tee times available online.
Lakeside Links
5369 W. Chauvez Rd., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-3660
Lincoln Hills Golf & Country Club
1527 N. Lakeshore Dr, Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-4666
Manistee Golf & Country Club
500 Cherry Rd., Manistee, MI 49669, (231) 723-2509
Manistee National Golf & Resort
4797 US 31 S., Manistee, MI 49660, (231) 398-0123
Oceana Golf Club
3333 W. Weaver, Shelby, MI 49455, (231) 861-4211
www.oceanagolfclub.com
Put your short game to the test on Oceana County's original 18-hole public golf course, featuring the best greens since 1962. The overall length, 6288 yards from the back tees, is deceiving...the score counts when playing our small, quick, smooth rolling greens. Challenging and enjoyable for beginners and experts.
Sportsman's Indoor Golf
111 W. Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-2138