Lost Dunes Course
Bridgman, MI, USA
Lost Dunes is a demanding links-style layout that quickly earned a reputation as a stern test, nestled in the sandy soil of Southwest Michigan. The late 1990s saw this open, windswept design emerge, channeling the spirit of classic Scottish links courses more than the traditional Midwestern landscape. Designed by renowned architect Bob Lohmann, Lost Dunes unfolds across rolling terrain marked by fescue grasses, deep bunkers, and unpredictable breezes off nearby Lake Michigan. This par-72 tests accomplished players with length and strategic shot-making, demanding mastery of ground game and ability to control trajectories in ever-shifting winds. Subtle contours and strategically placed hazards punish the errant shot, although a fader is rewarded at this layout. While not a fixture on professional tournament circuits, Lost Dunes holds a respected position within the regional golfing community. The club boasts a membership drawn to its challenging layout and dedication to the traditions of the game, with a focus on camaraderie and respect for the golfing experience. Stories abound of fierce matches contested within its fescue-lined fairways, settled over a post-round drink and the club's well-regarded beer battered walleye.
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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Best in USA
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Best in MI
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Golfers say this Tom Doak design on Lake Michigan offers a memorable experience with pristine conditions and excellent variety that has players using nearly every club in the bag. Most praise the beautiful sandy terrain, thoughtful routing, and subtle yet challenging greens, though one reviewer notes the putting surfaces rolled slower than expected for a true dunes course. Reviewers consistently highlight the top-notch service and fun, strategic holes across wide fairways that reward good play. The overall experience earns strong recommendations, with golfers finding the course well worth a visit despite its somewhat resort-like feel.
8.7
45 players
Fun golf course. Routing is less than stellar, with a major highway crossing. Very friendly, good caddies. Don’t decline if you manage an invite.
Beautiful course with some great land movements for the area. Service is top notch. Feels a bit like a resort course. Big wide fairways. Seems gettable if you’re playing well.
Genuinely really liked this course. Thought the whole experience was really nice. Conditions were pure and some fun holes. Would recommend.
Course was pristine and worth the visit. Loved the variety of holes out there and used almost every club. Greens rolled very well but were slower than they should have been so did not get full dunes experience.
Great track with very subtle and challenging greens, c/o Tom Doak. Beautiful sandy site on the shores of Lake Michigan. Great routing and great experience
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FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Lost Dunes has a Course Vaults score of 8.7 out of 10 based on 30 explicit golfer ratings.
Lost Dunes was designed by Tom Doak.
Lost Dunes is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Lost Dunes is 71.
Lost Dunes plays 6,905 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Lost Dunes is 138.
