FEGC SW Michigan Trip

Registration Information

Due to the small size of our field on this trip, we will be instituting a lottery for the 32 spots available. Lottery entries will be accepted from Noon ET on Wednesday, January 14 until midnight on January 15. Winners will be announced on Friday, January 16.

When entering the lottery, enter either as a single or two person entry. Or both if you'd like to come regardless of whether or not your number is called with a partner. Entering for multiple spots as a single does not increase your odds. We will eliminate duplicates before conducting the lottery.

Included in Registration:

18 holes at Lost Dunes Golf Club

36 holes at Dunes Club

Caddie fees and gratuity for 36 holes at Dunes Club

Lunch and drinks at Lost Dunes

Private dinner with drinks at Journeyman Distillery

Breakfast, lunch, pizza, snacks, and plenty of cold beverages at Dunes Club

Tee gifts and prizes from Fried Egg Golf and our partners

Itinerary

May 20, 2026

11:30 a.m. - Arrivals at Lost Dunes, Lunch in Clubhouse

1:00 p.m. - Tee times at Lost Dunes

7:00 p.m. - Private dinner at Journeyman Distillery

May 21, 2026

8:00 a.m. - Breakfast at Dunes Club

9:00 a.m. - First round at Dunes Club

1:00 p.m. - Lunch

2:00 p.m. - Second round at Dunes Club

6:00 p.m. - Pizza and beers on the back patio at Dunes Club

Format

Our event in SW Michigan is a 54-hole extravaganza. Playing in two-man teams, we'll play a "qualifying" best ball round at Lost Dunes before shifting over to match play for two rounds at Dunes Club. All rounds will be best ball. Once your team loses in the match play bracket, you'll continue to play throughout the day and get the most out of our trip.

Course Information

Dunes Club

The Dunes Club was Mike Keiser's foray into golf and offers an intimate hangout and the ultimate match-play layout. There are no tee markers, just nine holes and unlimited possibilities.

"The Dunes Club provides a terrific experience because it’s all about the golf. It’s a walking-only club with charming food offerings, a friendly staff, and a relaxing atmosphere. This is a place you visit to appreciate its intrinsic beauty and its historical significance in the modern era of golf development. Without the Dunes Club, we probably wouldn’t have gotten Bandon Dunes." - From Andy Johnson's Fried Egg Golf Club Course Profile on Dunes Club.

Lost Dunes

Right down the road, Lost Dunes is a Tom Doak original and offers a look at some of Doak's biggest and boldest. The course greets you with massive fairways but demands accuracy in your approach. Its green complexes are classic Doak, and may even be among his most daring. But while they are wild, the greens all play into the strategic nature of their hole and reward a properly struck shot. Even with the green complexes that need to be seen to be believed, the property's sand dunes steal the show, highlighted in a dramatic finish that navigates some of the most undulating parts of the property. It's a tremendous place to spend a day and will make for the perfect start to our trip.

‍Around New Buffalo

Experience Small Town Michigan - The Southwest coast of Michigan is one of of the most beautiful areas of the country. With boutique hotels, small downtowns, and many mom-and-pop establishments, the entire region is a joy to visit. Make sure to get a burger at Redamak's.

Warren Course at Notre Dame - While the travel isn't all that direct, making a trip to see Coore and Crenshaw's Warren Course at Notre Dame is a must. It is less than an hour drive from New Buffalo to Notre Dame.

Travel Information

Airports - The Chicago airports are your best bets if you plan to fly in for our event. O'Hare (ORD) is about a 90-minute drive and Midway (MDW) is just over an hour to New Buffalo.

Hotels - Lodging is available at Lost Dunes for the night of May 20. You can request single or double occupancy during the lottery entry. Each room is $295/night.
Other hotel options in the area include the Fairfield Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn, and The Neighborhood Hotel. Or treat yourself with a stay a The Harbor Grand Hotel in New Buffalo.
Please note that both golf courses are in the Eastern Time Zone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sign up as a single? - Yes! Historically, about 30-40% of our fields are singles who we pair up based off similar skill levels and competitive interest.

How long does the lottery last? - We will accept entries for the lottery from Noon ET on January 14 to midnight on January 15. Winners will be announced on Friday, January 16.

How many spots can I request? - Each FEGC member can request up to two spots in the lottery.

Is there a handicap requirement? - Absolutely not. There is a pace requirement, but as long as you play quickly we are happy to have anyone and everyone participate in our events.

Can women enter? - Of course! When we said anyone and everyone, we meant it.

What is your refund policy? - Refunds for the SW Michigan trip will be issued when your spot is filled on the waitlist. Your registration will be refunded minus a 5% processing fee

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