Tullymore Golf Club
Tullymore was Jim Engh's first Michigan design, a par 72 of about 7,146 yards routed across more than 800 acres of wetland near Stanwood. Opened in 2001 and named the best new upscale public course in America by Golf Digest the following year, it carries the architect's bold, sculpted style and remains one of the most distinctive rounds in the state.
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The verdict
Tullymore is the boldest piece of golf architecture in central Michigan. It was Jim Engh's first design in the state, opened in 2001, and it arrived with a bang, named the number one new upscale public course in America by Golf Digest in 2002. More than two decades on, it still looks and plays like nothing else around it.
Engh routed a par 72 of about 7,146 yards across more than 800 acres of wetland, woodland and meadow, with his signature deep, sculpted bunkers, the so called skinny knuckle style, and a daring set of holes that includes five par 3s and five par 5s. Water is a constant companion, from the par 5 first to the closing par 5, so the round demands commitment and course management in equal measure. Paired with its sister St. Ives course, it anchors a Michigan golf trip for players who want drama and a genuine test.
Tullymore Golf Club at a glance
- Opened
- 2001
- Designer
- Jim Engh
- Type
- Wetland, parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 7,146 yds
- Green fee
- From about $100
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Tullymore Golf Resort and leading course databases. Tullymore was designed by Jim Engh and opened in 2001, a par 72 of about 7,146 yards, and was named the best new upscale public course in America by Golf Digest in 2002. Indicative 2026 green fees run roughly $100 to $185 depending on season and day, with the best value through resort stay and play packages. Fees move with season and demand, so always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Engh's bunkering is the first thing you notice and the thing that stays with you. The deep, narrow, sculpted faces, his skinny knuckle style, frame fairways and greens in a way that exaggerates the strategy and the visual drama, and avoiding them is a constant negotiation. The wider holes invite the bold line, while the tighter ones, hemmed by wetland, ask for discipline and a clear plan.
Water shapes nearly every decision. Wetland and ponds thread through the property from the opening par 5 to the finish, so the round is a steady series of questions about carry and angle, with the safe line often leaving the harder approach. The greens are large and boldly contoured in keeping with the architecture, and reading them well is as important as striking the ball.
The variety of the par 3s and par 5s gives the round its rhythm. With five of each, Tullymore swings between reachable, tempting long holes and demanding short ones, and the closing stretch over and around the wetland has the drama to make or break a card. It is a course that rewards the player who plays it on its own daring terms.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Public access; open to visitors who book ahead, with stay and play packages alongside the sister St. Ives course |
| Green fee | Indicative 2026 range about $100 to $185 depending on season and day; best value inside a resort package; confirm at booking |
| Booking | Reserve online or by phone; summer weekends fill early in the short Michigan season, so book the 36 hole days ahead |
| On the day | Carts standard given the spread out, wetland routing; pace yourself on a course that asks for thought on every shot |
| Getting there | Stanwood in central Michigan, about 45 minutes north of Grand Rapids and a short drive from US 131 |
| Best months | Late May to early October, with high summer the most reliable and the shoulder season the best value |
Access and fee details verified June 2026. Pricing moves with season and demand, so always confirm directly before booking. See our Michigan green fees guide for the wider picture.
Where to stay nearby
The natural base is the Tullymore resort itself, whose on site lodging sits between Tullymore and its sister St. Ives course and makes a 36 hole day effortless. Staying on property is also the surest route to the best package pricing and prime tee times.
Grand Rapids, about 45 minutes south, offers a wider choice of hotels, restaurants and nightlife for those wanting a town base, and it pairs Tullymore with the strong public golf of west and central Michigan. It suits a buddies trip after bold, memorable golf.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Tullymore Golf Club.
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Tullymore Golf Club questions
Who designed Tullymore Golf Club and when did it open?
Tullymore was designed by architect Jim Engh, his first course in Michigan, and opened in 2001 near Stanwood in central Michigan.
What is the par and length of Tullymore?
It plays as a par 72 of about 7,146 yards from the back tees, routed across more than 800 acres of wetland and woodland, with five par 3s, five par 5s and Engh's signature deep, sculpted bunkering.
What awards has Tullymore won?
Shortly after opening, Tullymore was named the number one new upscale public course in America by Golf Digest in 2002, and it has remained one of the most acclaimed public courses in Michigan.
Can visitors play Tullymore?
Yes. Tullymore is open to public play, with stay and play packages alongside its sister St. Ives course. Indicative 2026 green fees run roughly $100 to $185 depending on season and day; always confirm directly before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.