
Sundance Course
A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort


About this course
Sundance is one of two 18-hole courses at A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort, located in the rolling terrain of northwest lower Michigan near Elk Lake and Torch Lake. Designed by Michigan architect Jerry Matthews and opened in the mid-1990s, the course takes its name from the natural character of the property, which features open meadowlands interspersed with stands of hardwoods and conifers typical of the region. The layout occupies gently rolling ground with moderate elevation changes that provide variety without excessive walking. Matthews routed Sundance to emphasize playability across a range of skill levels while incorporating the natural landforms and native grasses that define the northern Michigan golf landscape. The course presents a mix of open and tree-lined holes, with fairways that encourage strategic positioning and greens that reward accurate approach play. Water features appear selectively throughout the round, adding visual interest and occasional hazard consideration without dominating the design. A-Ga-Ming operates as a public-access resort facility, drawing golfers from across Michigan and the Midwest who visit the Traverse City area for its concentration of golf courses and summer recreation. Sundance complements the resort's other course, Torch, offering visitors two distinct routing options on the same property. The course serves both resort guests and daily-fee players, fitting into the region's tradition of accessible, scenically appealing golf in a forested lakeland setting.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in MI
Quick facts
- Location
- Kewadin, MI, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2005
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Jerry Matthews
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,935 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.8/132
- Course Vaults score
- 7.7
Getting there
The journey to A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort begins at Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), roughly forty minutes south through the rolling cherry orchards and hardwood forests of northern Michigan's Grand Traverse region. For those arriving by private aircraft, the resort's own airstrip provides direct access to the property, eliminating the need for ground transfer entirely. The final approach winds through the quiet Leelanau Peninsula landscape, where glimpses of Grand Traverse Bay emerge between stands of birch and pine before the resort's distinctive lodge comes into view - a serene arrival that marks the transition from the wider world into one of Michigan's most secluded golfing sanctuaries.

FAQ
Common questions about Sundance at A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Sundance at A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort has a Course Vaults score of 7.7 out of 10 based on 14 logged golfers.
Sundance was designed by Jerry Matthews.
Yes. Sundance at A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Sundance is 72.
Sundance plays 6,935 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Sundance is 132.



