Greywalls is a golf experience unlike any other. Designed by Mike DeVries and opened in 2005, this course takes golfers on an exhilarating journey through 231 acres of Michigan's most rugged and beautiful terrain. The property is dominated by ancient granite outcroppings, severe elevation changes totaling over 200 feet, and panoramic views of Lake Superior that seem to go on forever. You don't simply play Greywalls—you conquer it.
The routing is a masterclass in working with an extreme landscape. DeVries moves players up and down the property in a way that feels both strategic and inevitable, with rocks acting as hazards while also dictating play. The front nine navigates the property's most severe terrain with dramatic granite formations squeezing fairways and creating unforgettable moments. The back nine offers subtle relief, trading jagged rock for rolling terrain and sandy forests, though the views never stop. Every hole feels distinct; there is nothing repetitive about this course.
What makes Greywalls special for groups is how it transforms a round of golf into a shared adventure. The cart ride from the clubhouse to the elevated first tee sets the tone immediately. The halfway house at the ninth tee serves as a gathering point with perhaps the most stunning views of Lake Superior from any golf course. The staff, led by Director of Golf Marc Gilmore, are renowned for their warmth and hospitality. This is a destination where golfers remember not just the shots, but the camaraderie and the raw beauty of the land itself.
Greywalls consistently ranks in Michigan's top five courses and made Golf Digest's Second 100 Greatest Courses list. Groups come here not just for the challenge, but for the memory.
A dramatic Mike DeVries design featuring severe elevation changes, granite outcroppings, and stunning Lake Superior views throughout.
The original 1926 Langford-Moreau nine holes plus 1969 David Gill addition offering classic parkland golf with rolling terrain and strategic bunkering.