All Things Michigan Golf.....The Three Putt

[wozn]

On 2/27/2024 at 11:26 AM, icegator337 said:

I've got a trip planned in July to Arcadia and Forest Dunes, we're all arriving in Grand Rapids and playing Pilgrims Run on our way up to Arcadia.  My flight into Grand Rapids arrives around 3:30pm, so I'm looking for an afternoon round that day somewhere around Grand Rapids.  Where would everyone suggest?  My first thoughts from the Tourist Sauce season are Diamond Springs or the Mines.

Thornapple is basically in the airport's backyard. Little more expensive than the Mines, but I think it's the better overall experience. The Mines is great, don't get me wrong, but Thornapple has some really awesome holes routed near the river. Both places have more elevation than "average" for West Michigan I feel. Enjoy your trip!

[Pepetito]

20 hours ago, odshot68 said:

So just tried to set up a 36 hole day for 4 at Arcadia Bluffs this summer on any Wed, Fri, Sat, or Sun.  They are fully booked and only have reserved slots if you stay on site now.  WTF?  When did this start filling up so quickly.

Gotta book when they open it up. Like August or September.

[3_Jack_Par]

On 4/12/2024 at 5:06 PM, odshot68 said:

So just tried to set up a 36 hole day for 4 at Arcadia Bluffs this summer on any Wed, Fri, Sat, or Sun.  They are fully booked and only have reserved slots if you stay on site now.  WTF?  When did this start filling up so quickly.

We found that last year—tried to get tee times in January for two foursomes for August, and there was no chance. For this year’s trip, we forgot to look when reservations opened up on November 1st (I don’t think they book 2 years out, but I could be wrong), and by the time I checked about 5 days later, there was only one of 3 Saturdays we were looking at that had any availability to play both courses. It’s been nuts at least since the covid golf boom.

[odshot68]

The Covid has made it worse but now that they hold a lot of tee times for stay and play it’s really restricting outside play. Similar to what pebble does. Sucks as I enjoy Arcadia. Need to figure out another track to get in 36 for a day. 

[cassel191919]

20 hours ago, 3_Jack_Par said:

We found that last year—tried to get tee times in January for two foursomes for August, and there was no chance. For this year’s trip, we forgot to look when reservations opened up on November 1st (I don’t think they book 2 years out, but I could be wrong), and by the time I checked about 5 days later, there was only one of 3 Saturdays we were looking at that had any availability to play both courses. It’s been nuts at least since the covid golf boom.

I was on right when they opened up and I found 1 Saturday in July where I could get 8 players on both courses. 

[Go_Blue!]

On 4/12/2024 at 5:06 PM, odshot68 said:

So just tried to set up a 36 hole day for 4 at Arcadia Bluffs this summer on any Wed, Fri, Sat, or Sun.  They are fully booked and only have reserved slots if you stay on site now.  WTF?  When did this start filling up so quickly.

I tried for just the bluffs course three weeks ago and had no luck. It’s insane. 

[odshot68]

I think were going to shoot for getting on either Lost Dunes or True North.  Hopefully, I know the right guy..

[cassel191919]

Anyone have info on the location of the New Dozen course at Arcadia Bluffs?

[birdiestobogeys]

I forget where but I thought I saw it will be just northeast of the bluffs course on the other side of 22.