Northern Michigan's BOYNE Golf Vying for Best Resort in America

The BOYNE Golf collection of courses and resorts in Northern Michigan is nominated for USA Today's Best Golf Resort in the U.S.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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One of the premier golf destinations in the country, BOYNE Golf in Northern Michigan, has landed a spot in the latest USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards poll for Best Golf Resort in the U.S. The BOYNE Golf experience spans three different Northern Michigan properties: The Highlands at Harbor Springs, Boyne Mountain Resort, and Inn at Bay Harbor, making up one of the largest golf destinations in the Midwest with 11 courses across scenic landscapes.

Why it matters

BOYNE Golf's nomination recognizes the resort's variety of award-winning courses and resort-style amenities that have made it a top golf destination in the region. A win would mark another major national recognition for Northern Michigan's golf scene, which is already known for its stunning scenery and golf experiences.

The details

The BOYNE Golf collection is competing in the Best Golf Resort category in the USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. Voting is open to the public through March 23 at noon. The resorts offer an "Unlimited Golf Package" that allows players to tee off at select courses from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., along with overnight stays. One standout course is the Links/Quarry course at Bay Harbor Golf Club, known for its dramatic scenery with holes perched on high bluffs overlooking Lake Michigan.

  • Voting in the USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards is open through March 23 at noon.
  • In the most recent ranking, The Highlands at Harbor Springs finished No. 2 in the country in the Best Golf Resort category.

The players

BOYNE Golf

A collection of golf courses and resorts in Northern Michigan, including The Highlands at Harbor Springs, Boyne Mountain Resort, and Inn at Bay Harbor, that make up one of the largest golf destinations in the Midwest.

Bay Harbor Golf Club

A golf course within the BOYNE Golf collection that is known for its dramatic scenery, with holes perched on high bluffs overlooking Lake Michigan and winding through a former limestone quarry.

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What’s next

Voting in the USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for Best Golf Resort in the U.S. is open through March 23 at noon.

The takeaway

BOYNE Golf's nomination for Best Golf Resort in the U.S. highlights Northern Michigan's status as a premier golf destination, with a variety of award-winning courses, resort amenities, and stunning natural scenery that have made it a top choice for golfers nationwide.