South Haven & St. Joseph · 2 nights · 36 holes
South Haven to St. Joseph
Play HawksHead on the way south and make Harbor Shores the anchor. Leave Sunday open for the beach and downtown St. Joseph.
Couples or mixed-interest groups with one premium golf day and time at the lake.
Day by day
Sample start times in Eastern time. Confirm availability with each course.
Friday · South Haven arrival
12:30 pm · 18 holes
HawksHead Links
523 HawksNest Dr, South Haven, MI
Play before hotel check-in. Leave time to transfer after golf.
About 45–55 minutes to the suggested hotel.
Check in near the harbor and have dinner in St. Joseph.
Saturday · Harbor Shores
9:30 am · 18 holes
Harbor Shores Golf Course
201 Graham Ave, Benton Harbor, MI
Allow five hours for the round. The course spans multiple settings and requires carts.
About 5–10 minutes from the suggested hotel.
Give non-golfers the morning for the beach or downtown, then meet for dinner.
Sunday · St. Joseph
Spend the morning at Silver Beach or downtown before driving home.
Your route
Drive south after Friday golf and use St. Joseph as the one overnight base. The map ends at Saturday’s course.
- HawksHead Links
- The Inn at Harbor Shores
- Harbor Shores Golf Course
Drive times are rounded road-route estimates. Allow extra time for traffic and check-in.
Open route in Google MapsWhat it might cost
$370 per golfer for the listed golf using the operator rates below. Treat this as a planning reference and check current rates before booking.
- HawksHead Links
$125 · Published peak Thu–Sun 18 holes · Rate year unspecified
The rate table does not identify an effective year. Confirm current price and terms.
Published rate for HawksHead Links- Harbor Shores Golf Course
$245 · Peak public 18 holes · 2026 reference
Cart and practice balls included. Review the course’s card-on-file and cancellation terms.
Published rate for Harbor Shores Golf Course
Golf references exclude lodging, food, transportation and any unlisted fees or taxes. Sources checked November 13, 2026.
Timing and daylight
June through early September fits the beach-and-golf plan. Strong wind, rain and beach conditions can change the order. Verify opening dates and keep the Sunday drive flexible.
Where to stay
St. Joseph / Benton Harbor
A harbor-side hotel close to the Saturday round. Check total room price and terms.
Away from the course
- Silver Beach County Park
A separate beach stop for Sunday or for non-golfers on Saturday.
- Silver Harbor Brewing Company
A downtown St. Joseph dinner option. Check seating for your group.
If plans change
Compare a Benton Harbor public round if Harbor Shores is full or outside the group’s budget. Confirm current pricing directly.
Check Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club Find My RoundMake it happen
Check Harbor Shores’ public tee-time and cancellation terms first. Then look at HawksHead and a room near St. Joseph.
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