Harsens Island, Michigan, once a resort for wealthy tourists that arrived on steamboats, is now one of the world's best places to golf. The island is not far from Detroit. There are over 30 courses in the Harsens Island area where several amateur, charity and professional tournaments are held, including the PGA Tour. The island has several hotels and courses dedicated for golfers on vacation.
Mid-Channel Golf Course in Harsens Island, Michigan was built in 1927 and features an 18-hole public golf course, which includes small greens and narrow fairways. This is the only course located directly on the island itself. There are an estimated 16,000 rounds played annually with a par of 70. Men and women tee off from the same location. The course has bent grass, water hazards, sand bunkers and a putting green. Rental clubs and carts are available. There is a food and bar located on the premise. There are several hotels in the area including Holiday Inn, Hyatt and the Marriott.
The Metropolitan Beach Golf Course is an 18-hole public golf course and is nearby, only 11 miles from Harsens Island in Mount Clemens, Michigan. The golf course opened in 1955. There are 1,249 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 54. The course is attached to Hilton Head Metropolitan Hotel.
The Cedar Glen Golf Club facility is a public course 11 miles from Harsens Island in New Baltimore, Michigan. The course opened in 1969 and has 6,140 yards from the longest tees for a par of 71. The Cedar Glen Golf Club rating is 69.5 and it has a slope rating of 118. In addition to the course, there is a practice putting green, pro-shop and clubhouse. The course also has a banquet area for weddings. The course is near Holiday Express, The Comfort Inn and The Townsend Hotel.
The Selfridge Golf Course facility is a private golf course 12 miles from Harsens Island in Selfridge, Michigan. This course is for pros and has 6,477 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 70.6 and it has a slope rating of 122. Selfridge opened in 1955. The PGA-sanctioned course has blue grass, sand traps, challenging hole layouts, a driving range, a practice sandtrap and putting greens. The course offers lessons and has a clubhouse. Hotels near the course include The Holiday Inn, The Comfort Inn, The Townsend Hotel and The Westin Hotel.
