The most scenic golf courses in Michigan
The golf courses in Michigan that Course Vaults golfers rate highest for scenery, from views and setting to the look of the property. Each course needs scenery ratings from at least 5 different golfers who played it; 23 courses qualify.
Crystal Downs Country Club
Frankfort, MI, USAScenery 5.0 out of 5 from 7 golfers
PrivateAlister Mackenzie & Perry Maxwell
- 5.0Conditions
- 5.0Layout
- 5.0Scenery
- 4.1Facilities
It’s a time capsule. Mackenzie and Maxwell took a tilted piece of land and created 3 courses in 1. The start is down to low land, my favorite sections are 5-6-7 and 12 to 15. Very different from each other. I could study the 5th hole all day.
Written by
@Gdub201
- Pristine
- Must play
- Fast greens
Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course
Arcadia, MI, USAScenery 4.7 out of 5 from 33 golfers
PublicRick Smith
- 4.5Conditions
- 4.3Layout
- 3.8Value
- 4.7Scenery
- 4.2Facilities
Fantastic views. Course was pristine, but the greens are so extra it felt a little gimmicky. If I were to do it again I’d want a caddie to help with approach shots and around the green.
Written by
@jstevelman
- Views
- Must play
- Pristine
The Kingsley Club
Kingsley, MI, USAScenery 4.5 out of 5 from 20 golfers
PrivateMichael DeVries
- 4.3Conditions
- 4.5Layout
- 4.5Scenery
- 4.3Facilities
I like me some quirk and Kingsley has it in spades. You'll make birdies and doubles for sure. Fun fun fun. Also love me a good redan and #16 is a great one.
Written by
@Urannimal
- Must play
- Pristine
- Walkable
The Links/The Quarry
Bay Harbor Golf Club
Bay Harbor, MI, USAScenery 4.5 out of 5 from 8 golfers
PublicArthur Hills
- 4.2Conditions
- 4.1Layout
- 2.3Value
- 4.5Scenery
- 3.3Facilities
- Views
- By water
- Must play
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Treetops Resort
Gaylord, MI, USAScenery 4.5 out of 5 from 5 golfers
PublicTom Fazio
- 3.0Conditions
- 4.0Layout
- 4.0Value
- 4.5Scenery
- 4.0Facilities
(Greywalls) Marquette Golf & Country Club
Marquette, MI, USA
Scenery 4.4 out of 5 from 7 golfers
(South) Oakland Hills Country Club
Bloomfield Hills, MI, USA
Scenery 4.3 out of 5 from 16 golfers
Lost Dunes Golf Club
Bridgman, MI, USA
Scenery 4.3 out of 5 from 10 golfers
Moose Ridge Golf Course
South Lyon, MI, USA
Scenery 4.2 out of 5 from 6 golfers
(Jack Nicklaus Signature) The Golf Club at Harbor Shores
Benton Harbor, MI, USA
Scenery 4.0 out of 5 from 11 golfers
Forest Dunes Golf Club
Roscommon, MI, USA
Scenery 4.0 out of 5 from 16 golfers
Plum Hollow Country Club
Southfield, MI, USA
Scenery 3.9 out of 5 from 6 golfers
Coyote Preserve Golf Club
Fenton, MI, USA
Scenery 3.9 out of 5 from 5 golfers
Pilgrims Run Golf Club
Pierson, MI, USA
Scenery 3.8 out of 5 from 6 golfers
Franklin Hills Country Club
Franklin, MI, USA
Scenery 3.8 out of 5 from 5 golfers
(The Bear) Grand Traverse Resort
Acme, MI, USA
Scenery 3.8 out of 5 from 5 golfers
University of Michigan Golf Club
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Scenery 3.6 out of 5 from 8 golfers
Birmingham Country Club
Birmingham, MI, USA
Scenery 3.6 out of 5 from 5 golfers
(The South) Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course
Arcadia, MI, USA
Scenery 3.6 out of 5 from 30 golfers
Belvedere Golf Club
Charlevoix, MI, USA
Scenery 3.5 out of 5 from 16 golfers
(Loop - Black) Forest Dunes Golf Club
Roscommon, MI, USA
Scenery 3.5 out of 5 from 12 golfers
(Loop - Red) Forest Dunes Golf Club
Roscommon, MI, USA
Scenery 3.1 out of 5 from 9 golfers
The Orchards Golf Club
Washington, MI, USA
Scenery 2.5 out of 5 from 6 golfers
How we rank
This ranking uses each golfer’s scenery rating, on a 0.5–5 scale. Scenery is the scenery score golfers give when they log a round. Every golfer counts once per course: repeat rounds are averaged first, then the course score is the average across golfers. A course needs scenery ratings from at least 5 different golfers. Ties go to the course with more golfers, then the higher Course Vaults score. Only open courses with a published Course Vaults score (at least 5 explicit ratings) are eligible, and a page is published only when at least 5 courses qualify. State pages include courses across Michigan. Rankings refresh about hourly.
FAQ
Crystal Downs Country Club is #1 on Course Vaults in Michigan at Scenery 5.0/5 (7 golfers). 23 courses qualify for this list.
This ranking uses each golfer’s scenery rating, on a 0.5–5 scale. Scenery is the scenery score golfers give when they log a round. Every golfer counts once per course: repeat rounds are averaged first, then the course score is the average across golfers. A course needs scenery ratings from at least 5 different golfers. Ties go to the course with more golfers, then the higher Course Vaults score. Only open courses with a published Course Vaults score (at least 5 explicit ratings) are eligible, and a page is published only when at least 5 courses qualify. State pages include courses across Michigan. Rankings refresh about hourly.
A course appears once at least 5 different golfers have rated its scenery on Course Vaults. Log your round and rate it in the app to help it qualify.
This page was last generated Nov 12, 2026, 3:41 AM EST. Scores and eligibility are recomputed about every hour.
