Arcadia Bluffs among 5 best '19th holes' in America — and for good reason
Pebble Beach, Pinehurst, Kiawah Island. Three of the most famous places to play golf in the United States, and the only three "19th holes" better than the magnificence at Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club.
Golfweek, part of the USA TODAY Network, on Friday continued its annual "best of" series with the top 10 19th holes in America, and "The patio and Adirondack chairs at Arcadia Bluffs" in Arcadia came in tied for fourth.
Also fourth was "McKee’s Pub and firepit at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort" at the acclaimed golf destination in Bandon, Oregon.
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Arcadia Bluffs, whose Bluffs Course again was named the top public-access golf course in Michigan by Golfweek and No. 26 in the country, was founded in 1999 and is about 250 miles northwest of Detroit. It also boasts the acclaimed geometrical South Course one mile down the road, which opened for play in 2018 and ranks sixth in the state and No. 94 among publics in the U.S.
The famed Adirondack chairs at Arcadia Bluffs allow visitors to sit on the lawn overlooking the 18th green, offering unlimited views of 3,100 feet of Lake Michigan shoreline.
Servers take drink and dessert orders from the lawn, so all you have to do is sit back, sip and enjoy the sprawling beauty before you.
"Wonderful post-round atmosphere," rater Chris in Canton wrote the Free Press.
At the stately, tasteful lodge and clubhouse — which is open everyday from 6 a.m.-10 p.m. — numerous seating options on patios or indoors also offer comfort and spectacular views of the course and lake. And yes, the food matches the scenery.
More than 400 votes were cast from 800-plus "Golfweek’s Best" raters to determine the top 10 golf course bars and restaurants, which above all else, was based on vibes. Views, food, drink menu and service were all a part of the conversation. But Golfweek wanted to find the best places to relax and hang out after a round.
"Enjoy a sip, the conversation, the golf and the heritage," Golfweek wrote. "It can be difficult to describe what makes one space a better hangout than others, but you know it when you see it. And then you never want to leave."
Forest Dunes in Roscommon also received a plethora of votes, but did not crack the top 10.
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The ranking includes seven public-access courses and three private clubs.
Golfweek's Best top 10 '19th holes'
1. The Tap Room at Pebble Beach Resort in Pebble Beach, California.
2. The Deuce at Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
3. The Ryder Cup Bar at Kiawah Island Golf Resort in Kiawah Island, South Carolina.
T4. The patio and Adirondack chairs at Arcadia Bluffs in Arcadia.
T4. McKee’s Pub and firepit at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Oregon.
T6. The first-tee patio at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania.
T6. The porch at Secession Golf Club in Beaufort, South Carolina.
T6. Sticks at Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach, California.
T6. The patio and Heckle Deck at Sweetens Cove in South Pittsburg, Tennessee.
T6. Ben’s Porch at Sand Hills Golf Club in Mullen, Nebraska.
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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Arcadia Bluffs among 5 best '19th holes' in United States
