Golf Course Information
Description
Your Gateway To Pure Michigan Golf...
...that's Whittaker Woods Golf Club. Carved from woods and wetlands, Whittaker Woods offers both spectacular golf and immersion in nature, nurturing your love of the game and delighting all your senses. Whittaker Woods is located in southwest Michigan's charming Harbor Country and is a "must play" on your pure Michigan golf adventure. Yet Whittaker Woods is definitely part of the Chicagoland golf scene at just 90 short minutes from downtown Chicago and literally steps from the Indiana state line.
An 18-hole championship course that plays to 7,072 yards from the tips, Whittaker Woods was designed by the late Ken Killian, the legendary architect behind Kemper Lakes. Like many elite tracks of the modern era, Whittaker Woods, with a slope rating of 144 from the back tees, is formidable enough to challenge the most competitive golfers, yet features multiple tee placements allowing golfers of all abilities to partake and have fun. Indeed, the course plays under 5,000 yards from the front tees and has been cited by Michigan Golf as offering "great, playable golf for everyone." The course gets its name from Captain Wessel Whittaker, one of the region's original settlers. Captain Whittaker ran his ship aground on the Lake Michigan coastline near what is now New Buffalo in 1834 and fell in love with the landscape, which he described as "a natural harbor surrounded by dunes and tall trees where a river flowed from the surrounding woodlands into Lake Michigan."
The region's natural beauty that so captivated Captain Whittaker is on full display at Whittaker Woods.
Remarkably, fabulous golf is only part of the draw at Whittaker Woods. The stunning clubhouse is worth the trip in and of itself. It has the woodwork and stonework one might expect from its origins as a 1920s farmhouse and an amazing and eclectic assortment of memorabilia and sculpture displayed inside and out. Golfers and visitors alike may enjoy a full bar and a terrific dining atmosphere with delicious fare and friendly hospitality. A separate and stunning banquet facility, Fairway Hall, can accommodate groups up to 300.
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Golf Course Info
- Course: 18 Holes
- Course Type: Public
- Architect: Ken Killian
- Opened: 1996
- Head Pro: Roger Danitschek
Golf Course Stats
Green Fees and Rates
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Outing Information
Contact Whittaker Woods Golf Course at 616-469-3400 for more information and details on holding a golf outing at the course.
Events
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Wedding Information
Let Whittaker Woods assist you with planning and hosting your special event! Whittaker Woods' guests come here to appreciate the natural beauty of the area, socialize in an environment of simple elegance, enjoy friendly, attentive service and dine on great food!
We listen to your wants and desires and customize from a wide array of offerings to make your wedding or other special occasion both unique and memorable. Please complete the intake form on this page to request information specific to your event.
Lodging Options
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