
Leelanau Course
Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms





About this course
Leelanau at Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms is Northern Michigan golf at its most bucolic, a reminder that serenity and play are easily paired. The course traverses rolling farmland near Suttons Bay, an area known for its cherry orchards and vineyards. Designed in the early 2000s, the modern layout features generous fairways framed by native grasses and strategically placed bunkers. The course is not particularly notable in terms of national recognition, but is well respected in the region. The forgiving fairways are more subtle than the slopes and breaks on the greens. The club fosters a relaxed atmosphere, often attracting a local membership of those with a deep rooted relationship with the peninsula and surrounding cherry orchards. Post-round gatherings at the clubhouse are a regular occurrence, fueled by the region’s renowned craft beers and local produce.
Rankings
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.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in MI
Quick facts
- Location
- Suttons Bay, MI, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1999
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Gary Pulsipher
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,651 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.2/137
- Course Vaults score
- 8.0
Getting there
The journey to Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms begins at Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), a regional hub situated roughly thirty minutes south of Suttons Bay, or alternatively via the larger Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) for those connecting from distant points, followed by a two-and-a-half-hour drive north through Michigan's Lower Peninsula. The route traces the eastern shore of Grand Traverse Bay, where the landscape gradually transforms from rolling farmland into the distinctive terrain of the Leelanau Peninsula - a region of cherry orchards, vineyard-dotted hillsides, and glimpses of crystalline water between the trees. As you approach Suttons Bay, the roads narrow and wind through quiet villages and pastoral countryside, the air growing noticeably crisper as you ascend into the high dunes and glacial topography that define this corner of northern Michigan. The final miles deliver you to Bahle Farms, where the club's understated entrance marks the threshold to one of the Midwest's most meticulously crafted private golf experiences.

FAQ
Common questions about Leelanau
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Leelanau has a Course Vaults score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 18 logged golfers.
Leelanau was designed by Gary Pulsipher.
Leelanau is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Leelanau is 71.
Leelanau plays 6,651 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Leelanau is 137.



