American Dunes Golf Club
Grand Haven, MIDesign: Jack Nicklaus
Best for
- Destination rounds
- Meaningful occasions
- Golfers seeking a distinctive experience
Know before you go
- Premium price for a West Michigan public round
- The mission and ceremonial elements are integral to the experience
- The start-time process varies by group size and how far ahead you book
Where
Grand Haven, Michigan, near the lakeshore
Price
2026 published rate guidance, not a permanent price
Should you play American Dunes?
Play American Dunes when you want the round itself to be part of the story. The Jack Nicklaus design matters, but what separates it is the mission woven through the property: this is where the story that became Folds of Honor began.
It is a premium-priced West Michigan round and not the default answer for every foursome. For a destination trip, a meaningful occasion, or a golfer who values experience and purpose as much as score, it belongs in the conversation.
GRGS editorial opinion, not a course statement.
Right now
Folds of Honor Collegiate, Sept. 7 to 9, 2026
The Folds of Honor Collegiate is being played at American Dunes, with the final round on Sept. 9. GRGS makes no claim about public tee availability or course access during the event. Check with the club directly.
Why it matters
A Nicklaus Design With a Reason to Exist
American Dunes is a Jack Nicklaus / Nicklaus Design course in Grand Haven. It was built on the former Grand Haven Golf Club property, which closed in 2018. The club's official Mission page states that Nicklaus donated his $3 million design fee to the project.
Where the Folds of Honor Story Began
A 2006 tournament at Grand Haven Golf Club inspired the formation of Folds of Honor. American Dunes and Folds of Honor are separate entities; the course supports Folds of Honor by raising funds and awareness for its work.
Reverent Times
Play pauses each day for Taps at 1:00 PM and The Retreat at 5:30 PM. If ceremony during a round is not what your group wants, plan your time accordingly. For most golfers it is the part of the day they remember.
What we know
Verified Sep 8, 2026
- Course
- American Dunes Golf Club
- Design
- Jack Nicklaus / Nicklaus Design
- Address
- 17000 Lincoln Street, Grand Haven, MI 49417
- Phone
- 616-842-4040
- Access
- Public, currently operating
- Daily ceremonies
- Taps at 1:00 PM, The Retreat at 5:30 PM
- Rental clubsUnknown
- Available. No current price is published, so GRGS does not list one.
- Start times
- Online reservations are handled for groups of 4, 8 and 12. Groups smaller than 4 are directed to call Golf Services at 616-842-4040 ext. 1. For start times 13 days out or less, the club asks you to call.
- GRGS Competitive eligibilityUnknown
- Not established
Current rate guidance
What a round costs in 2026
American Dunes publishes 2026 rates on its official rates page. Rates vary by season, date and conditions, so treat the numbers below as guidance and confirm your own date with the club.
Patriot 18
About $205 for June 2 to Aug. 31 and Sept. 11 to 30, 2026
Shoulder-season dates are priced lower. This is an example rate for those periods, not a year-round price.
Hero 18
About $135 for the same published periods
For active-service military, veterans and first responders. ID is requested.
Honor 18
About $165
Tuesdays.
Junior
About $115
Age 17 and younger. A parent or guardian must accompany golfers under 16.
- Listed rates are per person, walking or riding, and include practice-area use before play.
- Nine-hole rates are available after 3 PM.
- GRGS does not publish a rate for every date. Check the official rates page for the day you want to play.
Official
Book and confirm with the club
These links go to American Dunes. GRGS does not book tee times and does not hold inventory.
Sources and freshness
Facts on this page were checked against current first-party American Dunes pages on Sep 8, 2026. Rates, events and start-time policies change. Confirm your date with the club.
- American Dunes official site
- American Dunes 2026 rates page
- American Dunes online start times
- American Dunes mission and history
- American Dunes reverent times
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