Golfweek Unveils 2025 Rankings of Michigan’s Top Private Golf Courses
News Summary
Golfweek has announced its 2025 rankings of Michigan’s top private golf courses, with Crystal Downs retaining its title as the best course in the state. Following closely behind are Oakland Hills and Kingsley Club, showcasing Michigan’s rich golfing heritage. The rankings are determined by golfer evaluations across ten criteria, contributing to a competitive landscape in the golf community.
Golfweek Releases 2025 Rankings of Michigan’s Top Private Golf Courses
Crystal Downs Takes the Crown Again
First up, let’s talk about Crystal Downs in Frankfort, which has held onto its impressive title as the No. 1 golf course in Michigan. This beautiful course, which first opened in 1933, has a well-deserved spot in the top 50 golf courses globally according to Golf.com. If you’re wondering how it snagged such recognition, let’s just say its history is as rich as its greens!
The course was brilliantly designed by the legendary architect Alister MacKenzie. Legend has it that he was persuaded to take on the project after a chance detour during a train trip. After just about ten days of collaboration with Perry Maxwell, the duo laid down a routing and green complex that has hardly changed since then. MacKenzie stayed involved throughout the construction until completion in 1933, ensuring Crystal Downs would be a masterpiece.
The Competition Heats Up
- Oakland Hills (South) in Bloomfield Township (2nd)
- Kingsley Club in Kingsley (3rd)
- Dunes Club (nine holes) in New Buffalo (4th)
- Franklin Hills in Franklin (5th)
The Ranking Process Revealed
The Complete List is Here!
- Crystal Downs
- Oakland Hills (South)
- Kingsley Club
- Dunes Club
- Franklin Hills
- T6. Country Club of Detroit
- T6. Point O’Woods Golf and Country Club, Benton Harbor
- T8. LochenHeath Golf Club, Williamsburg
- T8. Hidden River Golf and Casting Club, Brutus
- Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center, Plymouth
- Lost Dunes Golf Club, Bridgman (13th)
- Wequetonsing Golf Club, Harbor Springs
- T14. Point O’Woods Golf and Country Club
- T14. LochenHeath Golf Club