This northern Michigan jewel by architect Mike DeVries has long been a darling of architecture fans for its rugged topography, naturalistic bunkers and wide, multi-option fairways and greens. Golf Digest panelists were slow in getting there after it opened in 2001 and their appreciation of the design didn’t translate into a ranking until 2013 when it popped at no. 114. It slipped the next cycle to no.133 but has since rose consistently toward its highest position yet at no. 110. Kingsley is a dark horse candidate to crack the top 100 in next year’s new ranking.
Kingsley Club among the Hottest Courses in America - Golf Digest