5 cool places to putt-putt

Michigan is thought for lovely golf programs reminiscent of Arcadia Bluffs and Bay Harbor Golf Membership, however you can even discover distinctive programs across the state on a smaller stage. 

Michigan has many miniature golf programs with cool designs and spectacular views. From meticulous and quirky designs to views of the Straits of Mackinac, these programs are value a go to.

Here is a have a look at 4 of the state’s standout miniature golf programs.

Miners Falls Mini Golf

A rock cave, distinctive obstructions and loads of water options can be discovered at Miners Fall Mini Golf in Munising. 

There’s nice consideration to element on the 18-hole course. The course has 9 water obstacles, rivers, a pond, fountain and waterfall, based on its Fb web page.

The course additionally has ice cream flights to sweeten your go to.

Miners Fall Mini Golf usually opens Memorial Day weekend and closes Sept. 30, based on proprietor Josh Cole.

The place: 28 M-28, Munising

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Into the Woods Mini Golf and Gardens

TripAdvisor calls Into the Woods Mini Golf and Gardens in Copper Harbor quirky. That is correct.

Outhouses and bathrooms are a part of the decor right here. There are additionally miniature buildings, lighthouses and freighter on the 18-hole course.

Chances are you’ll even be joined for a gap or two by geese that stay on the property.

Grownup drinks are allowed after 3 p.m. — however you may should carry them your self, and the course checks IDs.

The associated fee is $5 per particular person. Youngsters beneath 5 are free. 

The place: 1028 Gratiot, Copper Harbor

The Greens of Mackinac

The Greens of Mackinac on Mackinac Island would not have any of the everyday miniature golf course decorations. There are not any obstacles to work round aside from the slopes of the pure bent grass course. 

You do not want the decorations, nonetheless, since you’ll be too distracted by the gorgeous view of the Straits of Mackinac.

The 18-hole placing course is positioned at Mission Level Resort.

After nightfall, the course turns into Glow Golf with glow-in-the-dark golf balls, golf flag poles and neon glow sticks. 

The course is open mid-Might via September.

For Mission Level Resort visitors, the fee to play is $12 for adults and $6 for kids. For non-guests, it is $15 for adults and $7.50 for kids. Glow Golf is similar worth for visitors and non-guests: $16 for adults and $9 for kids. 

The place: 6633 Most important St., Mackinac Island

Willow Creek Golf & Sports activities Middle

Surrounded by lush greenery, you may really feel such as you’re in the midst of the forest whereas miniature {golfing} at Willow Creek Golf & Sports activities Middle in Lake Orion. Golfers can select between two 18-hole programs — Sports activities Mountain or Stroll within the Woods. Sports activities Mountain encompasses a waterfall and Stroll in The Woods is the place you may get the forest really feel. The associated fee is $7 per particular person for 18 holes, or $12 for 36 holes, based on the middle’s web site. Youngsters beneath 2 are free.

The place: 3120 S. Lapeer Highway, Lake Orion

Cranbrook on the Inexperienced

Nobody has ever performed miniature golf at Cranbrook on the Inexperienced as a result of it is nonetheless being constructed.

The Cranbook Artwork Museum’s new nine-hole miniature golf course is about to open to the general public Might 25 in Bloomfield Hills. All of the artist-designed holes are impressed by a unique aspect of Cranbook’s campus and historical past.

The course will probably be open 11 a.m. to sundown Wednesday via Sunday from Might 25 via Sept. 25.

The associated fee: $15 for adults, $10 for ArtMembers and Detroit residents, and $8 for kids beneath 12.

Guests are extremely inspired to buy tickets on-line upfront by way of the museum’s web site. Every ticket additionally contains free admission to the museum’s galleries. Examine-in for the course will probably be positioned on the Peristyle Plaza, close to the principle doorways of the museum.

The place: 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills

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