BOYNE Highlands
If you’ve never spent a summer experiencing the splendor that is golf in Michigan, then we highly suggest you get it on your radar as its pleasant climates and long sunny days are ideal for a golf vacation.
In a state known for incredible golf, there is one destination that has continuously delivered one of the greatest values for a golf vacation in not only Michigan, but the entire United States, year after year: BOYNE Golf.
It’s one of the largest golf resorts in the country, and we’ve outlined a few of the many reasons why a golf trip to BOYNE Golf should be on your group’s radar for your next golf stay-and-play adventure.
Three resorts in one
One of the first things you might notice when you get to BOYNE for the first time is how large their operation is throughout the region. Their footprint in the region features three main hubs for guests to enjoy:
Each resort has its own unique look and feel, and with a variety of price points these properties give your group a lot of options when it comes to creating the right golf package.
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BOYNE Highlands
10 is now 11!
The Magnificent 10. That’s right, BOYNE Golf offers 10 golf courses to choose from when you are booking a golf vacation here! It has long been one of the many things that makes this property stand out, and starting in 2025 groups will now be able to join an 11th course here with the newly added Doon Brae Short Course. Each resort serves as a hub for multiple courses including:
- The Highlands: A popular hub for golf groups, The Highlands features the following courses: Arthur Hills, Donald Ross Memorial, The Heather, The Moor, and the new Doon Brae Short Course.
- Inn at Bay Harbor: With 3 9-hole routings at Bay Harbor Golf Club (Links, Quarry, and Preserve), you can play 3 different 18-hole set ups here including the Links/Quarry, Quarry/Preserve ( ), and the Preserve/Links. Guests can also enjoy the nearby Crooked Tree Golf Club creating yet another great hub for golfers who are looking to stay closer to Lake Michigan and enjoy some of the higher-end accommodations at BOYNE Golf.
- Boyne Mountain Resort: The aptly named Boyne Mountain Resort features two great courses onsite with The Alpine and The Monument that embrace their topography and offer some spectacular elevation changes and unique designs.
Donald Ross Memorial
Family-owned, and it shows
Boyne Resorts was founded in 1947 by Everett Kircher, and to this day the company has more than 11,000 employees and is still owned and led by the Kircher family even as they have built it to the third largest mountain resort company in North America. Even through all this growth, their focus on customer service and guest experience has continued to be at the forefront of the experience at Boyne Resorts.
Unbelievable value
Finding value on a golf vacation has never been easier than it is on a vacation with BOYNE Golf. With a wide array of golf and lodging options, the team at BOYNE can customize a golf package that best fits your needs as you’ll see here. For example, at the publishing of this article there were five different packages available that can cater to any size group, length of stay, and can include all the golf you can handle! We help golfers receive quotes from here all the time, and we can easily say that for the dollar spent, BOYNE Golf is consistently among the best values for your money that you will find anywhere in the United States.
BOYNE Mountain
Dining options for days
As you can imagine at a property this vast, there are a multitude of dining options available at each resort hub for you and your crew to enjoy. Craving a steak and a cocktail after an unforgettable day on the course? Then check out the Vintage Chophouse at The Inn at Bay Harbor to indulge with a dirty martini and a prime center cut New York strip. Looking for something more casual? If so, then perhaps the Slopeside Lounge at The Highlands or the Forty Acres Tavern at Boyne Mountain Resort is more your speed with American pub fare and great drinks. You’ll find no shortage of options to enjoy, and there is plenty of variety depending on what your group is looking for during your stay here.
Enjoying Lake Michigan
If enjoying the best of the lake life is at the top of your group’s itinerary needs, then a stay at The Inn at Bay Harbor may be the right hub for your group to enjoy stunning views of Lake Michigan as well as a multitude of activities to enjoy. These include a relaxing session beachside sunbathing in one of the cabana lawn chairs, enjoying the views from a relaxing poolside hot tub, or testing your prowess on a stand-up paddleboard or a kayak on the lake.
Spruce Peak at Stowe Vermont: Mountain Course
Off-course activities
Each resort hub has its own offerings to choose from during your stay with BOYNE Golf, and the great thing is the ability to cater to any type of group’s needs. This includes everything from The Adventure Center at The Highlands where you can enjoy activities such as ziplining or hiking along the trails, enjoying the previously mentioned lake life activities at The Inn at Bay Harbor, or spending an afternoon at the indoor waterpark Avalanche Bay at Boyne Mountain Resort.
Enjoy a little indulgence at The Spa
If you’re going to be playing a ton of golf during your stay here, a visit to either The Spa at Boyne Mountain or The Spa at the Inn at Bay Harbor may be just what the doctor ordered to get your body ready for your next round. Access to the fitness and wellness center, whirlpool, steam rooms, saunas, indoor/outdoor pool, as well as massage treatments are all available during your stay.
Easy to get to
Getting to BOYNE Golf has never been easier. Most Midwestern golfers will find it drivable. Those outside the Midwest can fly into nearby Traverse City (TVC) from 20 U.S. cities, and private planes (up to 16 passenger jets) can land at the newly renovated private 5200’ airport at Boyne Mountain. Their 11 magnificent courses are closer than you think!
SkyBridge Michigan
If you’re looking for a unique experience before or after your round, then we suggest you check out the recently added SkyBridge Michigan that is located at Boyne Mountain Resort. This incredible structure is the longest timber-towered suspension bridge in the world, and it provides you with breathtaking views of Boyne Valley for you and your group to enjoy.
Recommendation
When it comes to a Michigan golf getaway, it’s tough to beat the amount of variety, value, and top-notch service that comes with a stay at the BOYNE Golf properties. There is so much to enjoy, and we often find that it takes multiple trips for golfers to enjoy all that these three special resorts have to offer. Our suggestion is that if you and your crew are considering a 2025 getaway to this region of the country, then be sure to reach out now as packages are already moving quickly and you’ll want to make sure you dial in the perfect itinerary to create an unforgettable golf trip for you and your crew.
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Bay Harbor