Little Traverse Bay at Little Traverse Bay Golf Club

Little Traverse Bay Golf Club sits along the northern Michigan shoreline in Harbor Springs, a resort community on Lake Michigan's Little Traverse Bay. The course was designed by Jeff Gorney, a Michigan-based architect known for his work on regional daily-fee and resort layouts throughout the Great Lakes states. The property occupies terrain typical of the northern Lower Peninsula, with moderate elevation changes, stands of hardwood and pine, and views toward the bay that give the course its name.

The routing takes advantage of the natural topography, moving through wooded corridors and more open areas where the lake becomes visible. Northern Michigan golf courses often feature firm, fast conditions during summer months, and the sandy soils common to the region generally provide good drainage and playability. The design emphasizes strategic variety rather than extreme length, with hole corridors shaped by the existing landscape and native vegetation.

Harbor Springs has long been a summer destination for families from the Midwest, and the golf culture in the area reflects that seasonal resort character. Little Traverse Bay serves both visitors and local players, fitting into a regional golf scene that includes several well-known courses along the Lake Michigan coast. The club operates within the traditions of northern Michigan golf, where accessibility and natural settings are valued alongside course conditioning and playability.