Golf

See why we are one of Michigan’s “Must Play” golf destinations!

West Branch is a haven for golfers! Our area is home to several beautiful golf courses, including the West Branch Country Club, The Nightmare Golf Course, and The Dream Golf Course. Each of these courses offer challenging and well-maintained fairways, greens, and hazards, as well as stunning views of the surrounding forests and lakes. Golfers of all skill levels can enjoy a day on the links, with options for 9 or 18-hole rounds, as well as driving ranges and putting greens for practice. Beginners and professionals alike can take advantage of lessons, clinics, and other events throughout the season.  Many of our local hotels and resorts even offer complete golf and stay packages! Learn more about our famous golf courses below, and be sure to call any course to reserve your tee time.

The Dream

5266 Old W. M-55 – West Branch, MI 48661
Open Monday through Sunday, 7am-8pm
Phone: (989) 345-6300
Course: 18 hole
Course Par: 72
Course Length: 5769 – 6996 yds
CR/Slope: 67.4/119

Amongst the jewels of Northern Michigan golf is The Dream. Literally carved out of 312 acres of hardwoods, this spectacular course was designed by the legendary Jeff Gorney who designed over nine of Michigan’s most premier golf courses. The tree-lined course includes elevation changes up to 100 feet, and 50 different sand traps to test your skill and accuracy. From the fairway to the green you will find the course to be extremely friendly. Tees and greens are perfectly groomed and maintained to provide the very best playing conditions possible. The Dream truly is a championship course that can accommodate golfers of all ability.

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The Nightmare

5745 Old 76 (M-55) – West Branch, MI 48661
Open Monday through Sunday, 7am-9:30pm
Phone: (989) 345-1500
Course: 18 hole
Course Par: 72
Course Length: 5769 – 6996 yds
CR/Slope: 69.9/121

Also designed by Jeff Gorney and sister course of The Dream, these two courses combined put West Branch at the top of Michigan’s “Must Play” golf destinations. But don’t let the name fool you! The Nightmare features some of the largest fairways you’ll find. Signature features includes generously sculpted bent grass fairways and huge, mildly undulating greens that roll quick and true. Finally, the course offers 5 water hazards that come into play in exciting ways.
This course is a golf heaven. The nightmare is having to end!

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West Branch Country Club

1905 Fairview Road – West Branch, MI 48661
Open Monday through Sunday, 7am-8pm
Phone: (989) 345-2501
Course: 18 hole
Course Par: 72
Course Length: 5439 – 6457 yds
CR/Slope: 70.3/118

For over 85 years, the West Branch Country Club has upheld an outstanding reputation for immaculate course conditions and extraordinary customer service. The course features exceptionally smooth greens, plenty of challenges, and plenty to bring you back for more! A classically-designed golf course with a true “up north” feel! Just minutes off of I-75. Onsite restaurant Sandbagger’s Food and Spirits keeps the fun going past when your game is done.

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People who visit West Branch for our golf courses also enjoy:

Downtown West Branch

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