Wawashkamo

Wawashkamo Golf Club is certainly one of the more unique rounds available to American golfers, on account of getting there, if nothing else. The course is located on Mackinac Island, which requires a ferry ride from the north tip of mainland Michigan. Unlike other island destinations, such as Martha’s Vineyard, there are no automobiles allowed on Mackinac, meaning you’ll need to arrange either a horse-buggy taxi to arrive for your tee time, or make a significant hike (the island is eight-miles around).

Once there, your round will be just as unique as your commute. Designed by Alex Smith, a prominent club pro from Carnoustie and two-time U.S. Open champion, Wawashkamo features nine holes with alternate sets of tees to arrange for a proper 18-hole round.

The style of golf is historic as one would expect from a turn-of-the-century Scot, but the landscape is even more historic, dotted with cannons and other remnants of the island’s role in the Battle of 1812. It is the longest-operating golf course in one of the nation’s premiere golfing states.