| Golf Course |
Holes |
Par |
Yards |
Slope |
Rating |
West Shore Golf Club
14 Ferry St
Douglas, MI 49406
 Public Golf Course
| 18
| 66
| 5,298
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| —
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| Designed By | Grass | Opened |
| George Ferry & Ray Hearn
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| 1916
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| GPS: Latitude | GPS: Longitude |
| 42.646729 | -86.217721 |
Contact
Information | Telephone | Website |
| (269) 857-2500
| Link |
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 | In The News ... West Shore Golf Club
The West Shore Golf Club opened as a 9-hole course in 1916, making it one of the oldest golf courses in Michigan. If only these holes could talk! Just imagine the rich golf history these nine could tell as they laid witness to literally thousands upon thousands of West Shore golfers through these many years.
In 1931, West Shore expanded to the 18-hole course that it is today.
Described as a "Sporty 18 holes of Natural Beauty," West Shore Golf Club is a 5,298-yard, par-66 course in Douglas, Michigan. Indeed West Shore is very sporty! On # 9, for example, you tee off from an elevated position to a very generous fairway that is split down the middle by a creek. Sure, you can go to the right or to the left, but good luck making par! And on # 17, a 143-yard, par-3, again you tee off from an elevated position, and while it may look like you could throw your ball onto the green, you'll be very happy just to make par.
West Shore Golf Club is the perfect collaboration between course layout and Mother Nature. You will find ponds, creeks, valleys, ravines, and very mature trees at West Shore that are spectacularly coupled with updated bunkers, greens and tee boxes. Playing West Shore is reminiscent of play during golf's golden era.
West Shore Golf Club offers a clubhouse cocktail lounge, pro golf shop (rental clubs, clothing, clubs, bags, shoes, etc.), and complete banquet facilities for any occasion including weddings and corporate outings.
The Wicks family purchased West Shore in 1960. Today the West Shore Golf Club is still in the Wicks family with Paul Wicks, son of the original owner, serving as manager. Oh, and by the way, Paul's father once was a "Caddy" at this club before purchasing it. If that doesn't serve as testament to the quality of West Shore as well as his love for this course, nothing else will.
Make plans to visit West Shore Golf Club for your next round. Bring your camera and enjoy a nostalgic trip back in time to the golden era of Michigan golf.
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| West Shore Golf Club, Douglas, Michigan - Visitor Rating: |  |  |
 Golf course visitor ratings are based upon the average 1-5 star rating given a course by website visitors.
You may re-rate with each play, limited to once per course per 24-hour period.
Up-to-date ratings are extremely important! We encourage your continued input - please re-rate as you play these courses. Tell your Golf Partners ... and remind the courses!
Visitor ratings may be based upon a variety of criteria such as (listed in order of importance):
| 1. | Layout |
2. | Rules |
3. | Looks |
| 4. | Service |
5. | Fees |
6. | Hours |
| 7. | Crowds |
8. | Parking |
9. | Cleanliness |
Therefore, a visitor rating may have more to do with the overall feeling left by the experience rather than solely the lay of the course.
| Golf Specials |
Nothing as YET for
West Shore Golf Club Golf Special
Please contact us to post
your 2010 - 2011 specials.
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We have many other
"Offers for Golfers"
available on our
Golf Specials page.
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Douglas, Michigan, a little more ... | | |
Douglas (officially known as the City of the Village of Douglas) is a city in Allegan County. The city is surrounded by Saugatuck Township and the city of Saugatuck is adjacent on the north.
Douglas was first settled in 1851 as a lumber mill town. Some say the name was chosen to honor the American statesman Stephen A. Douglas, but others believe it came from Douglas, the capital of the Isle of Man.
Area sawmills provided much of the lumber used to rebuild Chicago after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. After most of the trees were cleared, the area became a center for growing and shipping fruit, especially peaches. Tourism and resorts also became an important part of the local economy.
See also: The History of Allegan County, Michigan
Additional information provided by: Wikipedia
| Course Updates & Corrections: | | |
In general terms, a golf course may make modifications anywhere from numerous times a season ... to once a decade, if ever, and while we make efforts to ensure accuracy, it is possible that the information listed for this course may have become dated.
As a result, we strongly recommend that you phone the golf course prior to reserving a tee time and/or driving to the course itself.
If you are a member of this course's management team or a frequent player and you have noticed an error, omission, etc., contact us so we may update our records. |
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