Kingsley Course
Kingsley, MI, USA
The Kingsley Club, a testament to a purist vision, offers a golfing experience defined by its commitment to the walking game and caddie program, harkening back to a bygone era. This private enclave, nestled in the rolling hills of northern Michigan, presents a challenging yet fair test for discerning golfers. Designed by the late Mike DeVries, whose appreciation for links-style golf is on full display, the course embraces the natural contours of the land. Native fescues frame undulating fairways, demanding strategic shot placement and rewarding creative approaches. While not overly long, the course's strategic bunkering and subtly sloping greens place a premium on thoughtful play over brute force. The club is home to its own breed of members who relish competition and value the traditions of the game. Kingsley Club is known for fostering a community that enjoys the game together on foot and in the club house. The Kingsley Club has a familial feeling that is enjoyed amongst its members.
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
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Golfers say Kingsley Club delivers exceptional modern architecture with distinctive, endlessly replayable holes that showcase Mike DeVries's design skill. Reviewers praise the course's natural routing through the forest, its quirky character, and standout features like the Redan-style 16th hole, noting that the variety creates opportunities for both birdies and doubles. Most appreciate the unpretentious, golf-focused atmosphere, with the lack of a showy clubhouse reinforcing the pure emphasis on the game itself. The course consistently exceeds high expectations, with visitors describing it as a place they could play every day and calling it among Michigan's finest layouts.
9.1
111 players
The modern architecture standard!
Unbelievable
Biased because this place is just GOLF in all caps and I love that. Everyone there has bought in from staff to members to guests. The lack of some gaudy clubhouse is perfect for TKC. I like me some quirk and Kingsley has it in spades. You'll make birdies and doubles for sure. Fun fun fun. Also love me a good redan and #16 is a great one.
Mike Devries created a canvas at Kingsley Club. No hole is alike and yet they are all super fun to play. 36 holes played in one day almost doesn’t feel like enough. You could play forever here, and don’t forget the Jameson!!
Best course in Michigan
I’ve been playing it since 2024…It’s as good as It gets! #TheKang
Loved my visit here. Been a long time waiting for the day to get here and it lived up to the billing. The course was exactly what I had hoped for!
Unbelievably good. Built straight into the natural area of the Michal Forrest. Great vibes as well at a place you could easily play everyday.
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FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Kingsley has a Course Vaults score of 9.1 out of 10 based on 77 explicit golfer ratings.
Kingsley was designed by Michael DeVries.
Kingsley is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Kingsley is 71.
Kingsley plays 6,956 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Kingsley is 141.
