Congratulations to Cameron Keidel from Los Angeles for his hole-in-one on Thursday (6/11/26) on The Loop-Black No. 2. The hole was playing 178 yards and he used a 7-iron.

Check out this recent post from the Weekend Golf Getaways Blog. weekendgolfgetaways.com/blog…

Now on tap at the Bootlegger Bar, Atwater Brewery's Purple Gang Pilsner. This German style pilsner is an ode to the Detroit Mafia family known as the Purple Gang. Most notably the property that Forest Dunes sits on was once called the South Branch Ranch and legend has it the Purple Gang stored alcohol here during prohibition. Grab yourself a pint of Purple Gang Pilsner at the Bootlegger Bar this weekend.

It was a picture perfect day for the 25th The Dual at The Loop event. Congratulations to the winning team of Ben Martenson and John Martenson who shot a 134 to take the overall title. Joseph Zito and Benjamin Bialek took home the net championship with a 126 thanks to a scorecard playoff.

Congratulations to Michael Ellis for his hole-in-one today on The Loop Red No. 6. The hole played 134 yards and he used a pitching wedge. Nice shot!

Days like today are perfect for hanging out on the deck or at the fire pit of the Warbler Cottage. Located on Lake AuSable, the Warbler sleeps eight in five bedrooms (4.5 bathrooms) with one king and seven queens. The walkout lower level features a separate living area, covered patio and foosball table. Pair this unit with the Loon cottage right next door for a group of 16. To receive a price quote and availability check, fill out an inquiry form. forestdunesgolf.com/stay-pla…

With 19 nonstop cities, Traverse City's Cherry Capital Airport is the gateway to your northern Michigan golf getaway. An easy in/easy out airport, TVC is located just over an hour drive from Forest Dunes. It serves Allegiant, American, Delta, United and others. Plan your Stay & Play adventure today. forestdunesgolf.com/stay-pla…

Low 60s is going to be a little too chilly to be on the boat this Memorial Day weekend. But those northern Michigan conditions are just perfect for a round of golf at Forest Dunes, The Loop or Bootlegger. Tee times are available: forestdunesgolf.com/book-a-t….

The holiday weekend means an extra day to hit the course! Come on out and play Forest Dunes, The Loop or Bootlegger. Book your tee time online or give us a call 989-275-0700. forestdunesgolf.com/book-a-t…

Treat the mothers in your life to a day on the course on their special day. On Mother's Day, May 10, 2026, all mothers receive a complimentary round on Forest Dunes, The Loop or Bootlegger when accompanied by someone paying a greens fee. Call 989-275-0700 to make your tee times and mention the Mother's Day special offer.

Forest Dunes welcomes Michigan native Austin Rivet to the management team as lead assistant golf professional. A PGA Class A member since 2020, Rivet spent the past six years as the lead assistant at Oak Tree National, a private club of over 400 members in Edmond, Okla. While at Oak Tree he was responsible for daily outside operations of the club, including managing the outside operations team, golf shop merchandising and administration of competitive events. The Hartland native earned a business degree from Ferris State University. His educational experience included brief stints at Kalamazoo Country Club in Michigan, Marriott’s Stone Mountain Golf Club in Stone Mountain, Ga., and Preston Trail Golf Club in Dallas, Tex. Austin is a Titleist staff member and certified fitter. He and his wife, Brenna, have a daughter Prue (born January 2026).

Our refreshed Captain's Room is the perfect spot for your captain's dinner, birthday party, baby shower, corporate meeting and more. In addition to new tables, chairs and lighting, the room includes a big screen TV with video conferencing capabilities, speakers, gas fireplace and privacy curtains. There are multiple table configurations with seating up to 32 people. Pictured is the captain's table setup for 16. To book the Captain's Room, give our reservations team a call at 989-275-0700.

The finishing touches are being put on the new Raven cottage that will open in mid-May. This privately owned home will be the largest accommodation of our Stay & Play offerings while sleeping 12. It features six bedrooms, 12 queen beds and an open kitchen, dining and living area that rolls into a covered deck overlooking Lake AuSable. The walk-out lower level features another living area with poker table and wet bar. There will be a paved patio with fire pit for those perfect northern Michigan nights under the stars. The Raven is perfect for large groups that need multiple accommodations as it is right next to the Redhawk, Falcon, The Legacy and all the villas. Monday through Wednesdays there is an option for just eight guests to book the Raven with access to two of the bedrooms locked off. To inquire about the Raven and all the other Stay and Play options at Forest Dunes, give us a call (989-275-0700) or fill out an online inquiry. Interior photos will be shared as the home nears completion so stay tuned. A reminder, the courses, lodging and dining options all open for the season this Thursday, April 30. forestdunesgolf.com/stay-pla…

The Masters week has us all day dreaming about playing golf. For fast, true greens like you would experience on tour, play the Forest Dunes course designed by former PGA Tour pro Tom Weiskopf.

We are excited to be one of the featured covers for The Golf Explorer magazine this season. Opening day is coming April 30! svkmp.com/the-golf-explorer/

Golf season in northern Michigan will be here before you know it. Forest Dunes opens FIVE WEEKS from today on April 30. Book your tee times and stay and play packages by giving us a call at 989-275-0700 or if you are just looking for tee times book online forestdunesgolf.com/book-a-t….

The recent ice storm affected our job fair schedule and we have added two new dates next week. These are preferred times for candidates to stop by, but if you can't make it to either of these please call and set up an interview with the department(s) you are interested in. We are hiring full and part-time positions in all areas. 989-275-0700.

Today's job fair at Forest Dunes has been postponed because of the winter storm and power outages throughout the area. We will host a make up date in the near future. Stay tuned for more information.

Congratulations to our own head golf professional Chad Maveus on being named Michigan PGA Merchandiser of the Year-Resort. The golf department had a record setting season in terms of shop sales thanks to the hard working PGA professionals and shop staff, along with a great selection of merchandise we carried from top brand vendors. Way to go Chad and team! michiganpga.com/news/michiga…

Join the team at Forest Dunes. We are hosting job fairs beginning this Wednesday night. We are looking for full and part-time positions in all departments. Download an application and come prepared to interview on site. forestdunesgolf.com/employme…