Relaxing poolside at a West Coast resort, buddy trippers discussed future destinations. Someone quipped, “How about Michigan?” Puzzled, the leader replied, “Golf in Michigan? What golf?”
Ah, the misunderstanding of the Mitten: one state, two peninsulas—the upper considered “worthless” and relinquished to Michigan after the historically vague Toledo War of 1835-36. But now, according to the National Golf Foundation, almost 2 million out-of-state golfers spent more than $1 billion last year to discover what makes Michigan golf tick. With an optimal climate, topography and soil for growing grass, more than 850 courses—604 of them public and affordable—the state is perfect for golf getaways and so much more.
