Perched on the breathtaking shores of Little Traverse Bay, Bay Harbor stands as an Arthur Hills masterpiece that transcends typical resort golf. The 27-hole facility offers three distinct nine-hole courses—The Links, The Quarry, and The Preserve—each telling its own geological and aesthetic story. The Quarry nine winds through a dramatic former shale quarry featuring 40-foot stone walls, natural ponds, and a waterfall before finishing with a spectacular par-3 on the lake's edge. The Links nine hugs the Lake Michigan shoreline, evoking Scottish links golf with elevated tees and panoramic water views, while The Preserve meanders through native wetlands and hardwood forest—a sanctuary of northern Michigan at its finest.
What makes Bay Harbor extraordinary for a golf group is the diversity packed into a single property. Your foursome can play three completely different 18-hole combinations throughout a multi-day stay, each offering unique challenges and equally breathtaking scenery. The routing through the quarry feels like stepping into another world, with forced carries over stone formations and risk-reward opportunities that reward bold play. The conditioning is immaculate, the practice facility extensive, and the views never quit.
The inn and resort amenities elevate the experience beyond golf. The adjacent Inn at Bay Harbor offers luxury accommodations with lake views, fine dining, spa services, and the kind of service expected at a world-class destination. The clubhouse restaurant overlooks the Quarry's finishing hole—the perfect vantage point to watch other foursomes navigate that dramatic par-3 while you savor the moment.
Bay Harbor demands respect from golfers of all levels but rewards those who embrace its drama. The elevation changes, strategic bunkering, and wind off Lake Michigan keep you engaged from first tee to final hole. This is destination golf at its zenith.
Hugs Lake Michigan shoreline with elevated tees, windblown dunes, and panoramic water views evoking Scottish links golf.
Winds through dramatic former shale quarry with 40-foot stone cliffs, natural ponds, waterfall, and a spectacular par-3 finish on the lake.
Meanders through hardwood forest and native wetlands on Little Traverse Bay shore, featuring wildflowers and abundant wildlife.
The Inn at Bay Harbor is a luxury 115-room independent resort featuring thoughtfully-designed rooms and suites with balconies overlooking Little Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan, plus spacious private cottages. Amenities include a full-service spa, fine dining at Vintage Chophouse | Wine Bar, breakfast service, outdoor pool, sandy beach, and immediate access to golf courses. Breakfast for two is included in standard stays.