Forest Akers East
Plan your round at Forest Akers East
The East Course at Forest Akers is one of two 18-hole courses run by Michigan State University in East Lansing, and it is home to the Michigan State men's and women's golf teams. It was redesigned in 1997 and plays as a par 72 of 6,452 yards from the Black tees (70.5 rating, 127 slope). The Golf Center practice area sits next to the clubhouse.
- Public
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Opened 1968
Course strategy
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Walk the course
Forest Akers East hole by hole
Hole 1
335
yds ·Green
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
363
yds ·Green
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Hole 3
494
yds ·Green
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Hole 4
144
yds ·Green
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Hole 5
396
yds ·Green
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Hole 6
540
yds ·Green
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Hole 7
341
yds ·Green
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Hole 8
163
yds ·Green
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Hole 9
361
yds ·Green
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Hole 10
278
yds ·Green
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Hole 11
187
yds ·Green
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Hole 12
514
yds ·Green
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Hole 13
188
yds ·Green
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Hole 14
383
yds ·Green
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Hole 15
483
yds ·Green
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Hole 16
510
yds ·Green
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Hole 17
350
yds ·Green
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Hole 18
159
yds ·Green
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Black | Green | White |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 17 | 355 | 335 | 313 |
| 2 | 4 | 3 | 379 | 363 | 315 |
| 3 | 5 | 1 | 516 | 494 | 482 |
| 4 | 3 | 15 | 153 | 144 | 133 |
| 5 | 4 | 5 | 403 | 396 | 330 |
| 6 | 5 | 11 | 552 | 540 | 430 |
| 7 | 4 | 9 | 360 | 341 | 329 |
| 8 | 3 | 7 | 173 | 163 | 156 |
| 9 | 4 | 13 | 368 | 361 | 286 |
| Out | 36 | 3,259 | 3,137 | 2,774 | |
| 10 | 4 | 18 | 301 | 278 | 252 |
| 11 | 3 | 4 | 200 | 187 | 181 |
| 12 | 5 | 6 | 531 | 514 | 459 |
| 13 | 3 | 8 | 201 | 188 | 175 |
| 14 | 4 | 2 | 399 | 383 | 333 |
| 15 | 5 | 14 | 488 | 483 | 442 |
| 16 | 5 | 16 | 523 | 510 | 420 |
| 17 | 4 | 12 | 360 | 350 | 329 |
| 18 | 3 | 10 | 190 | 159 | 146 |
| In | 36 | 3,193 | 3,052 | 2,737 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,452 | 6,189 | 5,511 | |
| Rating / Slope | 70.5 / 127 | 69.4 / 124 | 66.3 / 112 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Call the shop at (517) 355-1635 to make a tee time
- The East Course clubhouse is at 2231 S. Harrison Road; the West Course is a separate address on Forest Road
- Keep pace to two hours per nine holes and play ready golf
- Warm up at the Golf Center practice area next to the clubhouse
Carts & walking
Walking is allowed on the East Course.
Practice facilities
The Golf Center at MSU is a 20-acre practice area opened in 1997. It has a three-acre bentgrass practice tee, two teaching tees, practice bunkers, target greens, 18 heated and covered hitting stations open year-round, and a 20,000 square foot putting green. PGA-trained instructors teach through the Spartan Golf Academy.
Pace of play
The scorecard asks for a maximum pace of two hours per nine holes. Play ready golf, keep up with the group ahead, let faster players through, and replace divots, fix ball marks and rake bunkers.
Quick answers
Forest Akers East at a glance
Is Forest Akers East open to the public?
Yes. Forest Akers East is a public course.
How many holes does Forest Akers East have, and what's the par?
Forest Akers East has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 5,511 to 6,452 yards depending on the tees.
When did Forest Akers East open?
Forest Akers East opened in 1968.
What are the cart and walking rules at Forest Akers East?
Walking is allowed on the East Course.
What practice facilities does Forest Akers East have?
The Golf Center at MSU is a 20-acre practice area opened in 1997. It has a three-acre bentgrass practice tee, two teaching tees, practice bunkers, target greens, 18 heated and covered hitting stations open year-round, and a 20,000 square foot putting green.
What's the pace of play at Forest Akers East?
The scorecard asks for a maximum pace of two hours per nine holes. Play ready golf, keep up with the group ahead, let faster players through, and replace divots, fix ball marks and rake bunkers.
How do you book a tee time at Forest Akers East?
Call the course at (517) 355-1635.
Where is Forest Akers East?
Forest Akers East is at 2231 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing, MI 48823.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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