Grand Rapids & Ada · Day trip · 36 holes
Grand Rapids in 36 Holes
Start west at The Mines, stop for a quick lunch, then finish southeast at Thornapple Pointe.
Local golfers who want a full summer golf day.
Day by day
Sample start times in Eastern time. Confirm availability with each course.
Saturday · West to southeast
8:00 am · 18 holes
The Mines Golf Club
330 Covell Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI
Target a finish by 1:00 pm. Keep lunch short and have a backup if the kitchen is busy.
2:15 pm · 18 holes
Thornapple Pointe Golf Club
7211 48th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Target a 7:15 pm finish. Confirm the pro shop’s check-in requirement before locking in both starts.
About 25–30 minutes from The Mines.
If you lose the buffer, finish with nine only if the course offers it for your time, or call it after the first 18.
Your route
This is the course-to-course transfer. Add driving time from home and allow for parking and check-in at each course.
- The Mines Golf Club
- Thornapple Pointe Golf Club
Drive times are rounded road-route estimates. Allow extra time for traffic and check-in.
Open route in Google MapsWhat it might cost
Check live rates to price the full itinerary. The amounts below are golf-only reference points per golfer.
- The Mines Golf Club
$79 · High end of peak Fri–Sun guide · 2026 reference
Cart included. The booking engine prices by date and demand.
Published rate for The Mines Golf Club- Thornapple Pointe Golf Club
- Check the rate for your date with the course.
Golf references exclude lodging, food, transportation and any unlisted fees or taxes. Sources checked November 13, 2026.
Timing and daylight
June and July are the easiest fit. The sample starts at 8:00 am and 2:15 pm with five hours per round, about 25 minutes driving and 50 minutes for food and check-in. On July 17, 2027, local sunset is about 9:18 pm. Check daylight for your date and drop the second round if the morning runs long.
Your base
Grand Rapids
Plan to return home after golf. No overnight stay is built into this route.
Away from the course
- Gypsum Grill
A convenient food stop at The Mines. Confirm hours and make a takeaway plan to protect the second tee time.
If plans change
In spring, fall or uncertain weather, play one round and keep dinner downtown.
Check The Mines Golf Club Find My RoundMake it happen
Find both public tee times before reserving either. Leave the afternoon time flexible enough for a slow morning round.
Customize in Trip PlannerBook and pay directly with each course or hotel.