Kris Shumaker

Hamilton, MI

Diamond Springs Golf Course sits on roughly 250 acres of oak and pine sandhills in Hamilton, Michigan, about 30 minutes southwest of Grand Rapids. Established in 1999, the course was designed by architect Mike DeVries, who used the natural dune-like topography to shape dynamic greens and varied contours. The front nine plays over rolling, sandy terrain, while the back nine winds around a ravine before finishing. Diamond Springs is a public course open to all skill levels, with a driving range, practice putting green, and chipping area on site. The Miller Creek Tavern, added in 2022, offers food and drinks after a round. It is known locally for affordable rates relative to the quality of its layout.