Excellent location and layout. The views on both the Links and the Quarry are amazing. Shot values and green complexes were very enjoyable. I would recommend this course to anyone especially if you can find the deal I did. $169 to stay and play with breakfast.

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Service was above the norm

Bay Harbor was the last stop on our Northern Michigan golf trip (having already played the Hills and Heather at Boyne). We thought that it would be a good finishing course, and we weren’t disappointed. Easily one of the best Michigan golf courses I’ve ever played.

There are three nine’s to choose from (27 holes total), but through our research (I’m a planner, through and through), we found that the most scenic were The Links 9 and The Quarry 9. Not having seen the third (The Preserve), I can’t judge whether or not we missed anything, but suffice it to say that we were very happy with the views and quality of golf.

The Links 9 starts out on with an uphill par 4, that, upon reaching the green, you can see Lake Michigan, and Bay Harbor proper. What a beautiful sight.

The third hole has a split fairway, which is always fun. There’s a wide, safe route on the right, and a thin, difficult fairway on the left, which borders a steep slope. It was way too early for me to play aggressive, so I opted for the right.

There are two par 3’s on the front, and both offer a decision for club selection (both are downhill, and with Lake Michigan so close, the wind is always a factor), and wonderful views of the lake. We had already gotten out money’s worth, and hadn’t even seen the Quarry!

And what a 9 the Quarry is: It starts our simple enough, with a couple holes that, while testing, wouldn’t be on the top of the list of scenic views. Then, as we got to the third tee, we started to see what would become some of the most scenic golf of our lives.

The third is a par 5, with the green separated from the fairway by some OB, and a large bunker in front of it. As you get further into this hole, you start getting a glimpse of the lake again.

As you approach the 4th tee (riding over a very long bridge), Lake Michigan is in full view, and you’re heading right towards it. There’s also a small lake on the right-hand side, so don’t be too distracted that you push it!

The green of the fifth has a cut-out of the Quarry as a quasi-backstop for the green. Of course, if you hit it, you’re going to be sorry, but visually, it makes for a great approach. There’s also water in front of the green, so this is one of the more precise approaches on this 9.

The sixth is one of my favorite types of holes: Risk/reward. Only 300 yards, it allows you to either lay-up, or go for it. By this time in my round, my score was painful enough that I decided to go for it! The outcome? Let me just say that I was glad I hit a provisional.

The greens for the 7th, 8th and 9th holes are all along the Lake. I’ve yet to see a stronger finish visually on a golf course in my life. I think I took 10 pictures of each hole.

Bay Harbor Golf Club isn’t going to make any of the “lowest priced golf course” lists, but if you enjoy Michigan golf as much as I do, this is easily on the ”must play” list. In addition, my wife noted that the bathrooms were immaculate, and the course, while difficult for her, easily made up for it with the great views. This was her favorite of the three Boyne courses we played, and I’d have to agree.

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Bay Harbor is simply awesome. I have played there 3 times and get chills pulling in the drive. Pebble Beach of the Midwest. Play Links/Quarry it is a must. Preserve is nice but not Bay Harbor money nice. Twighlight is a great value I would pay top dollar but recomend a deal. Top five course i have played simply the best!!!!!!

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Dont know i was in tooo much of a hurry to get to # 1

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very nice clubhouse.

Bay Harbour has 3 nines. The "Quarry" has many blind shots otherwise the holes are not too difficult. The "Preserve" is through the woods but wide fairways. The staff was not the best and the play is slow. Many beautiful views of lake Michigan. I would not pay more than $100 to play it again.

Customer Service

Not the best. Had trouble finding my tee time which made us late to first Tee.

Gorgeous course, fabulous views of Little Traverse Bay. The entire Bay Harbor resort / town is about as classy as it gets. My suggestion is to wait until the 5 o'clock twilight period begins and play for $99. It's not worth the $250 or whatever insane amount they charge during prime time. It doesn't get dark up north until after 10 during the summer anyways, so there's a 95% chance you'll get your round in on time if you tee off before 5:30 or so...

Excellent golf course...probably among the best in Michigan...every hole is a postcard...superb scenery...expensive tho