Skip to content
Handicap HQ
Golf Trips / Bay Harbor, MI / Cost & Budget

Bay Harbor Golf Trip Cost

What does a Bay Harbor, Michigan golf trip actually cost? We broke it down using real pricing from 5 courses, 2 lodging options, and 4 restaurants. All estimates are per person for a 3-night, 2-round trip with a group of 8.

The Ledger

Per-Person Estimate (3 Nights, 2 Rounds, Group of 8)

Budget

$371

Golf (2 rounds): $120Lodging (3 nights): $131Food & Drinks: $120
Mid-Range

$772

Golf (2 rounds): $306Lodging (3 nights): $286Food & Drinks: $180
Premium

$1310

Golf (2 rounds): $590Lodging (3 nights): $450Food & Drinks: $270

Estimates exclude flights, car rental, and activities. Based on real venue pricing in our database.

The Rota

Green Fee Breakdown

5 courses ranging from $60 to $295 per round with cart.

Solid (1 course)
Crooked Tree Golf Club$60–$120
Premium (3 courses)
Bay Harbor Golf Club — Preserve$120–$250
The Highlands — The Heather (RTJ Sr.)$90–$175
The Highlands — Donald Ross Memorial$90–$175
Bucket List (1 course)
Bay Harbor Golf Club — Links/Quarry$150–$295
Base Camp

Lodging Cost Per Person

Splitting a rental house is almost always cheaper than individual hotel rooms for golf groups. Here's what it looks like per person per night.

OptionSleeps$/night (total)4 guys8 guys12 guys
resort house820$350–$1200$88/pp$44/pp$29/pp
lakehouse816$400–$1100$100/pp$50/pp$33/pp
Off Days

Activity Costs

Little Traverse Bay charter & boat rentalhalf day
$60–$150/pp
Lake Michigan / Bear River fishing charterhalf day
$125–$275/pp
Petoskey breweries & downtown crawl2-3 hours
$25–$60/pp
Notes From the Rota

Money-Saving Tips for Bay Harbor

  • Book a house that sleeps your full group — per-person lodging drops dramatically with 8+ people.
  • Travel in the shoulder season (just before or after Summer/Fall) for lower rates on everything.
  • Mix in casual spots — 1 restaurants here are under $30/person.
  • Hire a private chef for one night — often cheaper than a $$$$ restaurant for large groups, and the house becomes the venue.
  • Use the planner to compare different course/lodging combos and find the sweet spot for your budget.
Ready when you are

Build the Bay Harbor trip.

Plan this trip →
Planning GuideFull Destination Page
Midwest Trips →Michigan Trips →All Budget Trips