The Meadows at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan, is the home of the Grand Valley State Lakers men's and women's golf teams. The links-style championship course was designed by Michael John Hurdzan in 1994.[1] The course has hosted six NCAA National Championships since its opening and will host the women's National Championship in the spring of 2011.[2] The Meadows has been explained as "One of the first West Michigan golf courses classified as upscale," by Michigan Golf.[3] The course is located on the northwest quadrant of GVSU's main Allendale campus.
Rankings [edit]
The course is ranked the 22nd best college golf course in the nation by Links Magazine.[1]
Tournaments [edit]
The Meadows has played host to both NCAA and Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) tournaments.[2]
| Year |
NCAA |
MHSAA |
| 1996 |
DII Women's National Championship |
none |
| 1998 |
DII Women's National Championship |
none |
| 2001 |
DII Men's National Championship |
none |
| 2002 |
DII Women's National Championship |
none |
| 2003 |
none |
Boy's State Championships |
| 2004 |
none |
Boy's and Girl's State Championships |
| 2005 |
none |
Boys State Championships |
| 2006 |
DII Women's National Championship |
Boy's and Girl's State Championships |
| 2007 |
DII Men's National Championship |
Girl's State Championships |
| 2008 |
none |
Boy's State Championships |
| 2009 |
none |
Boy's and Girl's State Championships |
| 2010 |
none |
Boy's and Girl's State Championships |
| 2011 |
DI Women's National Championship |
none |
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Coordinates: 42°58′00″N 85°53′55″W / 42.96667°N 85.89861°W / 42.96667; -85.89861
