Springbrook Golf Course
Springbrook Golf Course presents a friendly, approachable 18-hole layout set in Northern Michigan’s gentle rolling landscape. Combining parkland charm with thoughtful design, the course suits golfers of varying abilities, supported by practical amenities including a well-regarded clubhouse restaurant.
Course Overview
Springbrook Golf Course in Boyne Falls, Michigan, offers a welcoming 18-hole layout that strikes a balance between accessible play and a rewarding challenge. Located off Springvale Road, the course spreads across gently rolling terrain typical of Northern Michigan, inviting golfers of all skill levels to enjoy a leisurely round within scenic surroundings. Though not lengthy, Springbrook’s course demands thoughtful club selection and course management rather than brute length, making it an ideal choice for players seeking to sharpen precision and enjoy a relaxed pace.
This public course features a traditional parkland style setting, marked by fairways framed with native grasses and patches of mature trees that occasionally influence shot shape and trajectory. The greens are moderately contoured, encouraging subtle touch and thoughtful putting. Bunkers are strategically placed but not overwhelming, offering a fair test without punishment. The course’s shorter yardage makes it particularly approachable for high handicappers and families, while still offering enough nuance to hold the interest of more experienced golfers.
Beyond the course itself, Springbrook’s clubhouse serves as a central gathering spot, with a bar and restaurant known locally for hearty fare and a warm atmosphere. Its elevated dining area overlooks part of the course and the surrounding hills, adding visual depth to the experience after the last putt drops. Golfers often mention the friendly service and reasonable prices that complement a day spent outdoors.
Springbrook supports walking play comfortably, with mostly gentle elevation changes, and maintains a small, well-stocked pro shop that caters to most basic needs. The course remains open through much of the year, offering an affordable and accessible golf option in the Boyne Falls area.
For those looking for a reliable, straightforward golf outing with local character and a touch of challenge, Springbrook Golf Course delivers consistently satisfying rounds paired with convivial clubhouse amenities. Whether aiming to unwind after work or spend a day on the links with friends, Springbrook offers a solid experience framed by Northern Michigan’s natural charm.
Course Highlights
Springbrook’s layout emphasizes approachable parkland golf framed by native grasses and scattered mature trees. The course rewards accuracy more than power with moderate green contours and strategically placed bunkers. Salty's Bar & Grill enhances the experience offering relaxed dining and scenic views from an elevated position. This course is recognized locally for affordability and friendly service, maintaining appeal as a casual, enjoyable daily golf destination.
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Guest Reviews
Grizzly Barnes
Was a great place to eat. Stroganoff was amazing. Service was a little slow if you don’t sit at the bar but is expected with just one person working bar and floor.
Branden Coats
Kathy Braddock
I am so thankful to have a ranger out there on the weekends. It's not fun playing behind a 5some who think it's fine if they are scrambling. It's Not! Thank you for keeping play moving and asking golfers to play by the course rules. Keep up the good work!!
Grizzly Barnes
Was a great place to eat. Stroganoff was amazing. Service was a little slow if you don’t sit at the bar but is expected with just one person working bar and floor.
Jeff Seppala
This is a Diamond in the Ruff! Awesome and affordable 18 hole course you must try! We always golf here when in the area at least once. Beer is cold and the food is good. We just happened to hit 75¢ wing night! At Salty's bar & grill in the club house. A great day on the links!
Ray Terwilliger
A good place for food and priced right golf. The course is so so, however, hard to beat the price. The restaurant is a huge improvement over the rundown condition of a couple years ago. Pleasant views from up high in the restaurant area overlooking part of the course and the hills. We ordered burgers and they were great for the price. Reason for 4 stars my wife's burger was way overcooked. Mine was cooked how I liked it (medium to medium rare.) My wife was so hungry after 9 holes she didn't send her burger back. Was hoping the waitress would adjust the bill, however, she didn't. My Mother in law ordered a salad and loved it. I will say the service was excellent. All said and done I do recommend the restaurant and I'm sure we'll be back. Edit on 6-20-20. All the above still applies, however, this time around both my wife's and my burger was cooked well done as opposed to medium rare. Way can't the cook(s) get that right..?
Mike Vandermus
Springbrook Golf Course is exactly what it is meant to be. A fairly well maintained short course that is good for any golfer andat an affordable rate. Great for 18 or a quick 9 after work. Small pro shop with anything you really need. Nice bar and restaurant area with pool table. This is an everyday man's course. One of the last places around Harbor-Petoskey area to play golf early or late in the season and at reasonable rates.
Marcos Gonzalez
I’m extremely disappointed with the treatment my group and I received during our recent visit to this course. We booked a tee time over a month in advance for a bachelor weekend trip and made the drive from Nashville, TN, looking forward to a great golf experience. Unfortunately, what we encountered was far from welcoming. Upon arrival, we were followed by a staff member from the parking lot all the way to the course. Despite being respectful and cooperative throughout, we were made to feel like we were doing something wrong from the start. Our group had five players — and we fully understand that most courses prefer no more than four. Without any resistance, we followed instructions and split into a group of two and a group of three, as requested. Even after complying, we were continuously followed and monitored at nearly every hole. Eventually, we caught up with the group ahead of us, and with no one behind us for several holes, we decided to play together again to maintain the pace of play. We were not being disruptive, loud, or causing any delays. After teeing off on Hole 7, the same staff member who had been following us approached again, claimed (inaccurately) that she had warned us multiple times, and insisted that one of us return to the clubhouse with her. At that point, we decided it was best to leave the course entirely rather than escalate the situation. While I hesitate to assume intent, it’s difficult to ignore how we — a mostly Hispanic group — were treated in what is clearly a predominantly white, upscale area. The experience felt targeted and discriminatory, and it left us feeling uncomfortable and unwelcome. I would not recommend this course to anyone looking for a fair, inclusive, and respectful golf experience. I sincerely hope the management reflects on how situations like this are handled in the future.
Kathy Braddock
I am so thankful to have a ranger out there on the weekends. It's not fun playing behind a 5some who think it's fine if they are scrambling. It's Not! Thank you for keeping play moving and asking golfers to play by the course rules. Keep up the good work!!
Dylan Blackie
I have never been harassed so much by an employee of a golf course. It’s not my problem you over booked the course. Had a group of 5 that booked over a week in advance. First hole she was already telling us to move faster, split us into 2 groups which was fine. Then we caught a group of 5 and were waiting on every hole. So, all 5 of us trying to keep the pace up would just tee off instead of making everyone behind us wait for 2 separate groups to go. She hawked us every hole, then kicked us out on the 7th hole.
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Course Details
Access & Location
6151 Springvale Rd, Boyne Falls, MI 49713, USA
Salty's Bar & Grill with dining area overlooking part of the course
Walking is welcomed with mostly gentle hills; comfortable walking shoes advised for mixed terrain
Open to the general public with tee time reservations recommended during peak seasons
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