College Fields Golf Club, Okemos

Though it was constructed fairly recently (in 2005), College Fields Golf Club has deep roots in the minimalist movement of golf course design. Gently rippling topography shines throughout the course's throwback layout, inviting golfers to walk from hole to hole instead of driving a cart or rolling each other inside giant tires. Picturesque farmland surrounds the course, too, and four sets of tees enable all levels of golfers to navigate the 6,623-yard design. Away from the links, a driving range, short game area, and practice bunker provide opportunities to fine-tune their stroke, and an outdoor patio punctuates rounds with drinks and food from the club's bar and grill.