Leelanau Course
Suttons Bay, MI, USA






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.
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FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Leelanau has a Course Vaults score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 13 explicit golfer ratings.
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.