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4.9
Value
4.6
Layout
4.9
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 73
Length 7093 yards
Slope 143
Rating 74.4

Course Details

Year Built 1998
Fairways Dominate Creeping Bent Grass
Greens Dominate Creeping Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/15 Closed: 11/01
Architect Mike DeVries (1998)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Accolades

Reviews

4.8
234 Reviews (234)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 6
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 13
Bunkers 12
Water Hazards 8
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 15
Advanced Golfers 13
A Bucket list/Top 100 Pick 10
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 15

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Played On
Reviews 94
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Michigan Advisor
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Lived up to the hype

Pilgrim's Run easily lived up to all the hype. You get way more than what you pay for here. Everything was in fantastic shape (with the exception of a few too many unrepaired ball marks) and the architecture is sublime. The greens here are easily some of the best I've ever played. I love the blind tee shots and approaches and there's just the right amount of visual deception with the bunkering. My only qualm was the pace of play. The ranger acknowledged the group in front of us was slow, but never seemed to do anything about it. I will definitely be back soon. I feel like I need to solve this puzzle.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/02/2020

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Pilgrim's Run Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great day

Course was in great shape, had a hard time figuring out the score card and which were the senior tees

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/27/2020

Thank you for taking the time to review us. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Pilgrim's Run Golf Club thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Hot summer Saturday.

The course is beautiful and in pristine conditions.
My husband and I were paired up with 2 guys who had a five year old boy with them. We love children but the gentlemen were letting the little guy play which slowed us down quite a bit. There was no one behind so I can't understand the decision of the starter to let a child play on a Saturday.
There was no beverage cart service and the snack bar items were limited.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/27/2020

Hello, We would love to hear more about your positive experience at our course. Please contact us at (888) 533-7742 to share with us your favorite part of your experience with us. Thanks for golfing at Pilgrim's Run Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/27/2020

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Pilgrim's Run Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best Course in west michigan

This is truly one of the best hidden gem courses in the state. If you’re in Grand Rapids it’s worth the trip north to play pilgrims. The serenity and layout make you feel like you’re alone on every hole, and the course has serious Augusta vibes. Would recommend to anyone looking for a challenging and beautiful round of golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/27/2020

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Pilgrim's Run Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Incredible place. Pace becoming an issue.

I want so terribly to give this place 5 stars. It’s an unbelievable value with friendly staff, and Dyer course is pristine. Truly one of my favorites in the entire state.

I play as a single here fairly often. So I expect the occasional wait on the tee box. Truth is, the wildlife and views generally offer enough distraction that it’s no problem.

I’m only compelled to leave this review now because after 5-6 consecutive issues with pace, the issue seems systemic.

If the course is completely slammed, sure, letting a single or twosome play through doesn’t always make sense (though it usually does).

The issue here is enforcement—4some refusing to let smaller/faster groups play through, causing massive backups behind them.3 groups on a hole for 5 consecutive holes, even after I placed a friendly call to the clubhouse to let them know the issue.

Slow golf is rough—it’s tougher when you know it can be avoided with a ranger holding folks to the rules.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/27/2020

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed from your round with us. Thanks for choosing us!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful Course

First off the staff was very accommodating.
Sue & Sam were very helpful & friendly.
As was the starter.

The course was in perfect shape.
For all the recent hot weather it was very green & well watered.
Very well marked course for my first time there.
I highly recommend this course for its layout & price.
It was on my Michigan bucket list.
I shall return one day again.
You have to try this course.
Very enjoyable experience in golfing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/27/2020

Hello, We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Pilgrim's Run Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you at the course soon for another 5-star experience!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/27/2020

We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round!

Played On
Reviews 136
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Course was in great shape but some tough pin placements

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/27/2020

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Pilgrim's Run Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Best golf value in West Michigan

Pilgrims Run never fails to deliver. Course was in great shape. One of my favorites. Best bang for the buck. You'll pay much more at Ravines, Hawks Head, Tulleymore, but won't have a better experience. Diamond Springs is comparable in prices but Pilgrims Run has more interesting holes.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/14/2020

Hi, We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back at Pilgrim's Run Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful

Only a 35 minute drive from Grand Rapids and you arrive at a course that is meticulously cared for. A great walk in the park. Staff was very friendly. We are going back!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/14/2020

Thank you for your review. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Pilgrim's Run Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course in the middle of nowhere

Beautiful course in a very gorgeous and wooded layout. Quite challenging from the blue tees.

Course could use a marshal to keep the pace of play up as it took 4.5 hours for a 7 am tee time. Definitely recommend it and also recommend that the starter or marshal suggest the appropriate tee boxes for the golfer based on skill and/or handicap.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/14/2020

Thank you for your review. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Pilgrim's Run Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Always the best!

Another great round at Pilgrim's Run, by far the best public course in the Grand Rapids area, according to this reviewer. Conditions were spectacular, greens rolling beautifully, layout is fun and pace was enjoyable. This is a must play course in West Michigan!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/14/2020

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Pilgrim's Run Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great day for golf

Course is in great condition from Tee to green.
Had a great time playing Pilgrims Run and will be back next week.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/18/2020

Hello, Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Pilgrim's Run Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/02/2020

Thank you for your review, We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Pilgrim's Run Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/26/2020

Thank you for your review. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Pilgrim's Run Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fantastic track - can’t recommend highly enough!

Just a beautiful layout from start to finish fantastic conditioning interesting holes beautiful vistas just a first class experience all the way around. And the value is off the charts. Complete hear you’ll be happy you did.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/26/2020

Thank you for taking the time to review us. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Pilgrim's Run Golf Club thank you!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/26/2020

Hi, We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back at Pilgrim's Run Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 09/29/2020

Hello, we want to hear more about your experience with us! Please call us at the pro shop. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Awesome

This is a hidden gem in Michigan. Tee boxes, fairways, and greens in excellent shape! I will definitely be back. Greens were phenomenal! If you haven’t played here I highly recommend it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/27/2020

We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round!

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