
The Lynx Course
The Lynx of Allegan


About this course
The Lynx of Allegan is a daily-fee facility located in Otsego, a small community in southwestern Michigan between Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids. Designed by Charles Scott and opened in the late 1990s, the course occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the region's glacially-formed landscape. The property features elevation changes and natural wooded corridors that define many holes, with fairways routed through a mix of open and forested areas typical of west Michigan golf courses. Scott's design incorporates strategic bunkering and water features on several holes, asking players to navigate both forced carries and positional challenges off the tee. The routing takes advantage of the property's natural contours, with holes playing uphill, downhill, and across varied topography. The course stretches to a length that accommodates players of different skill levels from multiple tee sets, and the layout includes a mix of risk-reward opportunities and straightforward holes. The Lynx serves the Allegan County golf market as an accessible public option in a region with a strong recreational golf culture. The facility includes practice areas and a clubhouse with basic amenities typical of daily-fee operations in Michigan. The course remains a local option for area golfers seeking a tree-lined, moderately challenging layout within the state's competitive public golf landscape.
Quick facts
- Location
- Otsego, MI, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1999
- Designer
- Charles Scott
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,471 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.1/141
Getting there
The Lynx of Allegan is reached most conveniently via Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids (GRR), situated roughly forty-five minutes to the northwest, a drive that transitions from the urban fringe into the rolling farmland and quiet woodlands of southwest Michigan. For those arriving by private aircraft, Allegan County Airport provides a closer alternative, nestled just twenty minutes south of the club. The final approach winds through the rural character of Otsego and its surrounding countryside, where tree-lined roads and open fields give way to the secluded grounds of The Lynx - a setting that captures the understated elegance of Michigan's inland landscape and the club's commitment to privacy and natural beauty.

FAQ
Common questions about The Lynx
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
The Lynx was designed by Charles Scott.
Yes. The Lynx is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at The Lynx is 72.
The Lynx plays 6,471 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at The Lynx is 141.
The Lynx is a 18-hole course.



