Harbor Springs / Petoskey Golf Trip Cost
What does a Harbor Springs / Petoskey, Michigan golf trip actually cost? We broke it down using real pricing from 7 courses, 2 lodging options, and 5 restaurants. All estimates are per person for a 3-night, 2-round trip with a group of 8.
Per-Person Estimate (3 Nights, 2 Rounds, Group of 8)
Budget
$426
Golf (2 rounds): $118Lodging (3 nights): $188Food & Drinks: $120
Mid-Range
$875
Golf (2 rounds): $226Lodging (3 nights): $469Food & Drinks: $180
Premium
$1658
Golf (2 rounds): $450Lodging (3 nights): $938Food & Drinks: $270
Estimates exclude flights, car rental, and activities. Based on real venue pricing in our database.
Green Fee Breakdown
7 courses ranging from $59 to $225 per round with cart.
Solid (4 courses)
Crooked Tree Golf Club$69–$119
Little Traverse Bay Golf Club$59–$99
Boyne Highlands - The Moor$69–$119
Boyne Highlands - Donald Ross Memorial$69–$119
Premium (3 courses)
Bay Harbor Golf Club - Links/Quarry/Preserve$130–$225
Boyne Highlands - The Heather$99–$169
Boyne Highlands - Arthur Hills$89–$149
Lodging Cost Per Person
Splitting a rental house is almost always cheaper than individual hotel rooms for golf groups. Here's what it looks like per person per night.
| Option | Sleeps | $/night (total) | 4 guys | 8 guys | 12 guys |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| house | 12–16 | $800–$2500 | $200/pp | $100/pp | $67/pp |
| lodge | 12–16 | $500–$1200 | $125/pp | $63/pp | $42/pp |
Activity Costs
Lake Charlevoix Boat Rentalhalf day
$60–$120/ppPetoskey Wine Region Tourhalf day
$30–$75/ppLittle Traverse Bay Kayaking2-3 hours
$40–$70/ppPetoskey Brewery Crawl2-3 hours
$20–$40/ppHeadlands International Dark Sky Park2-3 hours
$0–$10/ppMoney-Saving Tips for Harbor Springs / Petoskey
- Walk instead of riding — 3 courses here are walkable, saving $20-30/round on cart fees.
- Book a house that sleeps your full group — per-person lodging drops dramatically with 8+ people.
- Travel in the shoulder season (just before or after Summer/Fall) for lower rates on everything.
- Mix in casual spots — 1 restaurants here are under $30/person.
- Hire a private chef for one night — often cheaper than a $$$$ restaurant for large groups, and the house becomes the venue.
- Use our AI trip planner to compare different course/lodging combos and find the sweet spot for your budget.