Ludington & Manistee · 3 nights · 54 holes
Ludington to Manistee Golf Weekend
Play Lakeside Links and Hemlock from a Ludington base, then move north for a final morning at Manistee Golf & Country Club.
Golfers road-tripping north who want three different public courses and two waterfront towns.
Hemlock Golf Club · 18th fairway, Ludington
Day by day
Sample start times in Eastern time. Confirm availability with each course.
Friday · Lakeside Links
1:00 pm · 18 holes
Lakeside Links Golf Course
5369 W Chauvez Rd, Ludington, MI
Play 18 on arrival and ask which two nines are routing that day.
About 10–15 minutes from the course to the Ludington hotel.
Check in and head downtown for dinner.
Saturday · Hemlock
9:00 am · 18 holes
Hemlock Golf Club
5105 W Decker Rd, Ludington, MI
Allow up to five hours and keep the rest of the day free for Ludington.
About 10–15 minutes from the hotel.
Stay in Ludington for the second night.
Sunday · Move to Manistee
Check out and take US-31 north. Allow about 40–50 minutes from the Ludington hotel to the Manistee waterfront. Enjoy the Manistee Riverwalk instead of squeezing in another round.
Monday · Manistee Golf & Country Club
9:30 am · 18 holes
Manistee Golf & Country Club
500 Cherry Rd, Manistee, MI
Check out before playing 18. Give the lakefront round up to five hours.
About 5–10 minutes from the waterfront hotel.
Head home after lunch.
Your route
Pins show the main northbound stops. Return to the Ludington hotel Saturday evening before heading to Manistee on Sunday.
- Lakeside Links Golf Course
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ludington
- Hemlock Golf Club
- Hampton Inn & Suites Manistee Waterfront
- Manistee Golf & Country Club
Drive times are rounded road-route estimates. Allow extra time for traffic and check-in.
Open route in Google MapsWhat it might cost
$200 per golfer for the listed golf using the operator rates below. Treat this as a planning reference and check current rates before booking.
- Lakeside Links Golf Course
$58 · Summer Fri–Sun 18 holes before 2 pm · 2026 reference
Cart included. The operator lists a 3% fee for credit-card payments.
Published rate for Lakeside Links Golf Course- Hemlock Golf Club
$82 · Summer weekend morning 18 holes · 2026 reference
Published fee includes cart. Confirm the season dates and your tee time.
Published rate for Hemlock Golf Club- Manistee Golf & Country Club
$60 · Peak Mon–Thu 18 holes riding before 3 pm · 2026 reference
Cart included in the listed weekday rate. Holiday pricing differs.
Published rate for Manistee Golf & Country Club
Golf references exclude lodging, food, transportation and any unlisted fees or taxes. Sources checked November 14, 2026.
Timing and daylight
June through August gives the Friday arrival round the most daylight. Plan up to five hours for each 18. Leave extra time for weather near the lake and check both room cancellation terms.
Where to stay
Two nights in Ludington, one in Manistee
Friday and Saturday nights. Confirm rooms and cancellation terms.
Sunday night near the final round. Confirm rooms and total price.
Away from the course
- Downtown Ludington dining
Pick a dinner near downtown after the first two rounds.
- Manistee Riverwalk
A Sunday afternoon option between hotel checkout and check-in.
If plans change
If Hemlock is unavailable, request a different 18-hole combination at Lakeside Links or make Saturday a park day.
Check Lakeside Links Golf Course Find My RoundMake it happen
Start by checking Hemlock and Manistee’s tee sheets. Then confirm two Ludington nights, one Manistee night and the Friday arrival round.
Customize in Trip PlannerBook and pay directly with each course or hotel.