
Alpine Course
Alpine Golf Club

About this course
Alpine Golf Club sits in Comstock Park, a northern suburb of Grand Rapids in west Michigan. Designed by Mark DeVries and opened in the mid-1990s, the course occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the region's glacial topography. The property features elevation changes and mature tree corridors that frame many holes, creating a parkland setting typical of Michigan's lower peninsula courses. DeVries, a Michigan-based architect, routed the layout to take advantage of the natural contours and wooded areas. The design incorporates strategic bunkering and water features on several holes, asking players to navigate both elevation shifts and hazards. The course serves a daily-fee clientele and has established itself as a solid public option in the Grand Rapids golf market, which includes several well-regarded facilities serving the area's active golfing community. The club operates as a straightforward public course focused on accessibility and playability for a range of skill levels. Its location just north of Grand Rapids makes it convenient for both local residents and visitors exploring the region's golf offerings. The course reflects the practical design approach common to Michigan public facilities from its era, emphasizing playable golf within the natural landscape rather than dramatic architectural statements.
Quick facts
- Location
- Comstock Park, MI, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1967
- Designer
- Mark DeVries
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,588 yards
- Difficulty
- 71.4/122
Getting there
The journey to Alpine Golf Club begins at Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, a swift fifteen-minute drive to the north through the gently rolling terrain of West Michigan. The route follows the Grand River valley northward into Comstock Park, where suburban sprawl gradually yields to wooded ridgelines and open farmland. As you approach, the landscape begins to hint at the elevation changes that give the club its name, with the final turn revealing a quietly handsome property tucked into the hills just beyond the city's edge - a surprisingly dramatic setting mere minutes from downtown Grand Rapids.

FAQ
Common questions about Alpine
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Alpine was designed by Mark DeVries.
Yes. Alpine is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Alpine is 72.
Alpine plays 6,588 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Alpine is 122.
Alpine is a 18-hole course.



