Loving Mid Michigan Golf

In a struggling Michigan economy with out of sight gas prices well over $4.00 per gallon, many Michigander's are staying closer to home. Not taking that vacation this year? Love to golf? Live in the Mid Michigan area? There is no need to travel far to play some exceptional public golf courses in the greater Lansing area. I have outlined several outstanding courses with links to keep you closer to home but not overly killing your budget. The courses I have listed are in various price ranges but all should be considered as an outstanding golf experience. Gorgeous rolling landscapes, challenging greens, scenic views and outstanding course conditions draw many lover's of the links to these area golf properties.

Saving money on fuel will allow you to spend a little extra to golf one of these premier golf courses in and around the Lansing area or simply play a beautiful course that is moderately priced. Please take a look and book your tee times to get out and enjoy Mid Michigan golf. You won't regret it. Golf courses listed are not in any particular order and are from personal experience and preference. Additional information were compiled from the following Web sites and the individual golf course sites listed.

Timber Ridge Golf Course - (Golf Digest 5 Star rated course)
www.golftimberridge.com
16339 Park Lake Rd, East Lansing, MI - (517) 339-8000
Rates:
Monday - Friday
9 holes with a cart = $32.00
18 holes with a cart = $56.00 or less depending on the time of day
Weekends
9 holes with a cart = $34.00
18 holes with a cart = $67.00 depending on the time of day.

Forest Acres East and West at Michigan State University
www.golfmsu.com
Forest Akers West Golf Course
Michigan State University
3535 Forest Road
Lansing, MI 48910
Rates:
9 holes with a cart = $23.00
18 holes with a cart = $44.00

Forest Akers East Golf Course
Michigan State University
Harrison Road
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 355-1635
Rates:
9 holes with a cart = $21.00
18 holes with a cart = $40.00

College Fields Golf Club
www.collegefields.net
3800 Hagadorn Road
Okemos Michigan 48864
517.332.8100
Rates:
Weekdays
Walking 9 holes = $20.00
Walking 18 holes = $34.00
Twilight (after 3:00 p.m.)
Walking 18 holes = $24.00
Weekends and holiday rates:
Walking 9 holes = $22.00
Walking 18 holes = $39.00
Twilight (after 3:00 p.m.)
Walking 18 holes = $29.00
Golf Carts = Per Person 9 holes = $8.00 / 18 holes = $16.00

Emerald At Maple Creek Golf
www.emeraldgolfcourse.com
2300 W Maple Rapids Rd
St Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-6287
Rates:
Weekdays with a cart
9 holes = $25.00
18 holes = $45.00
Weekends with a cart
9 holes = $27.00
18 holes = $49.00
**Seniors & Junior Players are eligible for discounted rates.

Oak Lane Golf Course
www.oaklanegolf.com
800 N Main St
Webberville, MI 48892
(517) 521-3900
Rates:
Weekdays with a cart
9 holes = $17.00
18 holes = $30.00
Weekends with a cart
9 holes = $20.00
18 holes = $38.00
**Seniors and students are eligible for discounted rates.

Wheatfield Valley Golf Course
www.wheatfieldvalleygolf.com
1600 Linn Rd
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-6999

Weekday Rates (walking)
9 holes = $12.00
18 holes = $18.00
Weekend Rates (walking)
9 holes = $14.00
18 holes = $25.00

Hawk Hollow Golf Course and Banquet Facilities - the host to four separate but exceptional golf experiences, each with it's own prestige.

Hawk Hollow Golf Course (Rated a 4.5 by Golf Digest)
www.hawkhollow.com
15101 Chandler Rd, Bath, MI - (517) 641-4295
Rates:
Weekdays with a cart
9 holes = $29.00
18 holes = $57.00
Weekends with a cart
9 holes = $33.00
18 holes = $65.00

Eagle Eye Golf Course (Michigan Golf Course Owners Association's Golf Course of the Year for 2006)
www.hawkhollow.com
15101 Chandler Rd, Bath, MI - (517) 641-4570
Rates:
Weekdays with a cart and range balls
9 holes = $43.00
18 holes = $85.00
Weekends with a cart and range balls
9 holes = $45.00
18 holes = $89.00

The Falcon (beautifully groomed and maintained rolling 9 hole course)
www.hawkhollow.com
555 Quarterhorse Rd, East Lansing, MI - (517) 371-3484
Rates:
9 holes with a cart = $20.00

Little Hawk - A natural grass putting course located at Hawk Hollow Golf Club
www.hawkhollow.com
15101 Chandler Rd, Bath, MI - (517) 641-4295
A pristine 18 hole putting course that can be played day or night. Exceptionally groomed course complete with water hazards and sand traps that offer a challenge as well as fun. Little Hawk can be played 7 days a week for $8.00 per person.

Additional sources of information include:
http://www.mgcoa.org
http://www.michigangolf.com