The Lynx of Allegan

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.