Roscommon Golf Trip Planning Guide
Forest Dunes is a destination unto itself: a Tom Weiskopf championship course plus The Loop — Tom Doak's fully reversible 18 that plays clockwise one day and counterclockwise the next, two courses on one piece of ground. Remote, walking-friendly, and pure golf-nerd catnip.
Quick Facts
Summer, Fall
MBS (75 min drive)
$40–$250
$200/night
4 of 4
~$275/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Roscommon. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Forest Dunes Golf Club (Weiskopf) — links, $120–$250
Tom Weiskopf's sandy, pine-framed masterpiece — perennially ranked among America's best public courses
Forest Dunes — Lake AuSable Lodge dining — upscale, $$$
On-site lodge restaurant — the group dinner spot since there's nothing else for miles
Forest Dunes lodge bar — whiskey bar
The clubhouse bar — bourbon, fire, and settling the reversible-course bets
Day 2
The Loop — Black (clockwise) — links, $110–$230
Tom Doak's reversible routing played clockwise — walking-only, no carts, a genuine architectural marvel
AuSable River canoe / kayak — half day, $25–$60/pp
Paddle the famous AuSable — Michigan's premier canoeing river runs right through the area
Spike's Keg O' Nails (Grayling) — casual, $$
Legendary Grayling burger-and-beer dive — an up-north institution
Spike's Keg O' Nails — dive · Open late
Classic Grayling dive for cheap beer and northern-Michigan character
Day 3
The Loop — Red (counterclockwise) — links, $110–$230
Same 18 greens, opposite direction — a completely different course you play the very next day
AuSable trout fly fishing — half day, $100–$250/pp
World-class trout water — the AuSable is the birthplace of Trout Unlimited
Bear's Den Pizzeria (Grayling) — casual, $
Easy pizza-and-pitchers night when you want off-property
The Lumberjack (Grayling) — dive · Open late
Small-town tavern with pool and a jukebox for the off-property night
Course-by-Course Guide
Roscommon has 4 courses worth playing, including 3 bucket-list tier layouts. 4 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
Roscommon has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $200/night for the whole house.
$300–$900 /night
Lake AuSable Lodge and cottages at Forest Dunes — the only sensible base given how remote it is
$200–$500 /night
AuSable River and Higgins/Houghton Lake cabins, 20-30 min from Forest Dunes
Group Dining Guide
4 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
Forest Dunes — Lake AuSable Lodge dining
$$$On-site lodge restaurant — the group dinner spot since there's nothing else for miles
Spike's Keg O' Nails (Grayling)
$$Legendary Grayling burger-and-beer dive — an up-north institution
Bear's Den Pizzeria (Grayling)
$Easy pizza-and-pitchers night when you want off-property
Coyote Cabin (Houghton Lake)
$$$Up-north steaks and prime rib near Houghton Lake for a nicer night out
Nightlife
3 bars curated for groups. 2 stay open past midnight.
Forest Dunes lodge bar
The clubhouse bar — bourbon, fire, and settling the reversible-course bets
Spike's Keg O' Nails
Late nightClassic Grayling dive for cheap beer and northern-Michigan character
The Lumberjack (Grayling)
Late nightSmall-town tavern with pool and a jukebox for the off-property night
Activities Beyond Golf
3 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
AuSable River canoe / kayak
Paddle the famous AuSable — Michigan's premier canoeing river runs right through the area
AuSable trout fly fishing
World-class trout water — the AuSable is the birthplace of Trout Unlimited
Huron National Forest ATV trails
Miles of forest two-track and ORV trails right around the resort
Getting There
Fly into MBS International Airport (Saginaw) (MBS) — it's a 75-minute drive to Roscommon. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Forest Dunes shuttles and Northern Michigan charter operators). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.