There are 14 golf courses in Grand Rapids, Michigan and 1 is a municipal course. There are also another 39 golf courses within 20 miles of Grand Rapids, including 31 public, 1 municipal and 7 private courses. The oldest course in the Grand Rapids area is the Kent Country Club which was designed by (R) Donald J. Ross, ASGCA and opened in 1896. The longest course is Thousand Oaks Golf Club, which is 7,128 yards. Meadows Golf Club At GVSU is rated the best course near Grand Rapids.