Golf

Spectacular Golf Courses And Golf Instruction


Area Courses

The topography, soils and weather conditions in the area are as ideal for golf as one can find in the United States.  As a result, there are numberous courses near the National Lakeshore, several of which are near its most popular attractions in Glen Arbor.  Those courses and The Homestead offer uniquely attractive golf packages.  So...bring your clubs!

Manitou Passage Golf Club

Manitou Passage Golf Club is an Arnold Palmer Signature Course located in close proximity to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Inspired by a common vision to develop a destination golf course in the heart of Leelanau County, a group of passionate local golfers purchased Kings Challenge Golf Course. The group’s mission was not only to make the course more challenging for low handicap players, but also to meet the needs of the average player. As they made major renovations to the course and to the physical structures such as the clubhouse, patio, parking, roads and entrances, they never lost sight of their goal to preserve the natural wildlife habitat.

Manitou Passage Golf Club is located a few miles north of The Homestead. Stay and Play packages are available throughout the season at local resorts and inns.

Click here for a Video Tour.  For more information, visit ManitouPassageGolfClub.com

Mountain Flowers Golf Course

Guests at Mountain Flowers savor spectacular views of the lakes, dunes and islands while playing the par 3, nine-hole golf course.  Bring your camera because you won't believe your eyes.  This scenic course contains some surprising elevations with views to match.  

"...it is the spectacular views of Lake Michigan, the Manitou Islands and Sleeping Bear Duens that make this course worth playing on a trip 'Up North'." - Oakland Press

Hiking & Trails

As with any natural environment, the best way to truly experience the National Lakeshore is foot. So park the car and hike into the…

Biking

As with all national parks, the National Lakeshore does not allow mountain biking off designated roads or on its hiking trails. Given…

Birding

Whether you've been working on your life list for years or are just discovering the thrill of birding, Leelanau County is the…

Hunting

Sports enthusiasts will find a variety of game in and around the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.  Whether you hunt for…

Winter Sports

Whether you prefer skiing or snowboarding, downhill or cross-country, snowshoes, ice skates, or a good old-fashioned toboggan…

Camping

Just can‘t get enough of the great outdoors? The Sleeping Bear Dunes boast some of the most spectacular camping spots in the…