Harbor Shores
Harbor Shores
4.5
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Just 95 minutes from Chicago, this 18-hole, public Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course reflects the high standards of the world's leading design firm, Nicklaus Design. After successfully hosting the Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid in 2012 and 2014, Harbor Shores will again play host in 2016 and 2018. The course runs over remarkably diverse terrain that challenges golfers even as it offers a spectacular setting in which to play. Three holes offer dramatic views of Lake Michigan, eleven holes border the Paw Paw River, Ox Creek and its wetlands, and four holes wind through rolling hills, ravines and a hardwood forest. The result is a golf course unlike any other.
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Marv R
Ballwin, MO39 contributions
Jul 2022
The course is always in spectacular shape; so much fun to play. We try to play here every Summer when we vacay in MI. Over the years the price has risen, but still worth it to splurge. We got a late special ($70) & still had plenty of time to finish since it doesn't get dark till nearly 10pm on the 4th. The staff is always so nice! Looking forward to next year!
(Only negative were the hundreds of geese on #3. Poop all over!)
(Only negative were the hundreds of geese on #3. Poop all over!)
Written July 11, 2022
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chris h
Michigan80 contributions
May 2022
My friend and I went to the Senior PGA golf tournament here the end of May 2022. Neither of us had ever been to this course before, although I've driven through part of it, as there is a city street that bisects it. Harbor Shores is huge! It is very artfully laid out and I would imagine it is quite an experience to golf there (I am not a golfer). There are walking trails in sections of the course, as there are homes that border on it. It should definitely be on the bucket lists of those of you that golf.
Written July 8, 2022
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skibran
Chicago126 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Very challenging golf course. Probably beyond my ability. They stocked the carts with ice water, towel, divot replacement seeds, nice computer of the holes you are playing . You can't walk this course, must ride, it is very long between holes. Sweetie liked it.
Written August 22, 2023
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taylor3349
Illinois21 contributions
May 2013 • Family
Great golf course that will take you a long time to finish but well worth it. Prices are reasonable but I'm from Chicago people from Indiana or Michigan may say its expensive... but it's not a park district now ...it's a signature course so therefore you pay for such.
Written May 24, 2013
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styman
Addison, Illinois27 contributions
Aug 2019
There are some great views if you can stop a minute from concentrating so hard on this beautiful Jack Nicklaus golf course. Two of the holes are just off Lake Michigan with beautiful views of the lake. Superb!
Written August 6, 2019
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JeffreyTravel
Clarkston, MI1,069 contributions
Jun 2019 • Business
First time playing this course. I loved it. I had walked this course during the Senior Tour.
It is just a fun course. Very much risk and reward course. The Greens were unbelievable. Some of the most interesting holes I have ever played.
The views along the water were great.
You have to play this course.
The club house was very nice and the service was great.
If you lover to golf, you must play this course.
Definitely going back.
It is just a fun course. Very much risk and reward course. The Greens were unbelievable. Some of the most interesting holes I have ever played.
The views along the water were great.
You have to play this course.
The club house was very nice and the service was great.
If you lover to golf, you must play this course.
Definitely going back.
Written June 8, 2019
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Funonewi
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin58 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
We really liked this course. Only regret that we could only play nine holes. Everyone was very nice and the greeter on the first hole was awesome.
Written October 24, 2018
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Larry A
Sawyer16 contributions
Sep 2016 • Friends
Played Harbor Shores golf course. Beautifully maintained, very difficult course. Some stunning holes with really nice approaches. We will be playing again soon.
Written October 17, 2016
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mrplatinumtraveler
Kalamazoo, MI77 contributions
Jul 2013 • Friends
The Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course at Harbor Shores will test your golfing ability while providing beautiful views of Lake Michigan and surrounding river valleys. Host to the 2012 PGA Senior Championship in 2012 and again in 2014, you will have an extremely memorable round of golf when you play at Harbor Shores. Bring your A game, and plenty of golf balls.
Be sure to check out the you-tube video of Jack Nicklaus sinking a 90 ft. putt on hole 10 in the 2011 Grand Opening celebration, accompanied by legends Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson and Johnny Miller!
Be sure to check out the you-tube video of Jack Nicklaus sinking a 90 ft. putt on hole 10 in the 2011 Grand Opening celebration, accompanied by legends Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson and Johnny Miller!
Written July 15, 2013
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Chipperhigh2
Okemos, MI3,595 contributions
May 2013 • Family
Played Harbor Shores for the first time. A wonderful Jack Nicklaus design. Lots of water and bunkers. The course was challenging and tough, but what fun. We really enjoyed ourselves. This courses hosted the 2012 Senior PGA Championship and will do so again in 2014. A must play course if in southwestern Michigan
Written May 19, 2013
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