LOCATION: U.S. 131/31 to Harbor Springs, north of intersection of Pleasantville Rd. and M-119; Boyne Mountain located on 131 south of Boyne City ADDRESS: Boyne Highlands, 600 Highland Dr., Harbor Springs 49740 ARCHITECT: Varies by course YEAR OPENED: Varies by course PHONE: (800) GO-BOYNE WEB SITE: www.boyne.com

BOYNE AND IT'S THREE UNIQUELY DIFFERENT PROPERTIES HAS NO EQUAL IN TOTAL GOLF OFFERINGS (144 HOLES), ACCOMMODATIONS (THE Mountain Grand Lodge, villas, cabins, lakeside cottages, condos, and Bay Harbor Inn), recreation for the entire family for every season (skiing, hiking, boating, Avalanche Bay water park, Solace Spa), and over 20 restaurants and dining choices on their three compounds.

Bay Harbor, and its three distinctive nine-hole layouts, clearly set Boyne apart from other golfing or resort destinations. Sweeping shoreline bluffs, dunes, rugged rock formations and verdant woodlands converge on the shore of Lake Michigan’s Little Traverse Bay. Each course possesses a distinct character and flavor that challenge every skill level. This course is a classic on the short list of must-plays for any golf devotee.

Four courses comprise the 72-hole collection at Boyne Highlands. Ranked as one of the top 100 courses you can play by Golf Magazine, the Robert Trent Jones’ Heather course started Boyne’s golf legacy. Art Hills created an amazing spectacle of design and beauty at the self-titled Hills course; a layout that rewards finesse and patience. The Moor and Donald Ross Memorial courses are Bill Newcomb designs. The Moor features numerous doglegs, marshes and water holes along its 7,179 yards, while the Memorial recreates the likeness of some of Donald Ross’ most famous holes from prestigious courses such as Pinehurst, Royal Dornoch, Inverness, and Oakland Hills.

Boyne Mountain is a different golfing experience altogether. The Monument course begins with a scenic mile-long golf cart ride that takes you to one of the highest peaks in Michigan then sets you off 7,086-yard downhill ride. Sam Snead called the opening hole one of the most intimidating anywhere. The Alpine course starts at Boyne Mountain’s summit, too, and winds its way down the other side of the slope to Deer Lake. Spectacular views are everywhere. Fairways are wide and inviting. Blind shots are nonexistent. For all of its innocence however, strategic bunkers and water hazards can take their toll.

The Crooked Tree Golf Club, perched on bluffs high above Bay Harbor, should not be overlooked among Boyne’s numerous offerings. The course was sculpted from centuries-old hardwood stands, and these spectacular trees line some of the fairways. Its back nine opens to breathtaking views of Little Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan.

Super Five Golf Weeks start at less than $900, including lodging and lessons. Golf packages begin at $129 per person.