Lowest Slope (Public)

Easiest Golf Courses in Kent County, Michigan

The 18 most beginner-friendly public golf courses in Kent County, Michigan, ranked by lowest slope rating. Ideal for high-handicap golfers and new players.

Hardest Easiest Longest

#	Course	City	Par	Slope
1	Indian Trails Golf Course GREEN tees · 3,352 yds · Rating 58.3 · Par 65Grand Rapids	Grand Rapids	65	95
2	Egypt Valley Country Club FAMILY 1 tees · 3,125 yds · Rating 60.1 · Par 72Ada	Ada	72	97
3	Blythefield Country Club JUNIOR tees · 3,698 yds · Rating 59.6 · Par 72Belmont	Belmont	72	98
4	Thousand Oaks Golf Club US Kids 1 tees · 3,120 yds · Rating 58.3 · Par 72Grand Rapids	Grand Rapids	72	102
5	Ironwood Golf Course RED tees · 4,732 yds · Rating 63.3 · Par 72Byron Center	Byron Center	72	105
6	Quail Ridge Golf Club RED tees · 4,809 yds · Rating 63.5 · Par 72Ada	Ada	72	106
7	Alpine Golf Club RED tees · 4,884 yds · Rating 63.8 · Par 72Comstock Park	Comstock Park	72	108
8	Mines Golf Course RED tees · 4,730 yds · Rating 62.9 · Par 70Grand Rapids	Grand Rapids	70	110
9	Saskatoon Golf Club RED tees · 4,929 yds · Rating 64.5 · Par 71Alto	Alto	71	110
10	Briarwood Golf Club Green tees · 5,461 yds · Rating 67.0 · Par 72Caledonia	Caledonia	72	111
11	Broadmoor Country Club Red tees · 5,041 yds · Rating 65.2 · Par 72Caledonia	Caledonia	72	112
12	Kaufman Golf Course GREEN tees · 5,202 yds · Rating 65.3 · Par 72Wyoming	Wyoming	72	112
13	Cedar Chase Golf Club RED tees · 5,026 yds · Rating 65.0 · Par 72Cedar Springs	Cedar Springs	72	114
14	Stonewater Country Club RED tees · 5,067 yds · Rating 65.5 · Par 71Caledonia	Caledonia	71	116
15	Sunnybrook Country Club WHITE tees · 5,420 yds · Rating 66.7 · Par 72Grandville	Grandville	72	117
16	Arrowhead Golf Club Columbine tees · 5,295 yds · Rating 65.6 · Par 70Lowell	Lowell	70	119
17	Boulder Creek Golf Club RED tees · 5,467 yds · Rating 66.8 · Par 72Belmont	Belmont	72	121
18	Watermark Country Club RED tees · 5,224 yds · Rating 66.5 · Par 72Grand Rapids	Grand Rapids	72	124

Kent County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the easiest golf course in Kent County, Michigan?

Indian Trails Golf Course in Grand Rapids is currently the easiest golf course in Kent County based on slope (slope rating 95).

How many ranked golf courses are in Kent County, Michigan?

52 golf courses in Kent County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 18 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the lowest USGA slope rating from each course's tee sets. Only public and municipal courses are included to ensure access. Slope ranges from 55 to 155 with 113 as average; lower is more forgiving.

Can I book a tee time at these Kent County courses?

Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard data where available, architect info, and official contact details. Stymie does not currently book tee times or show live availability, and tee-time alerts are in development.