EXHIBIT 23.1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Macatawa Bank 401(k) Plan

Holland, Michigan

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S‑8 (333-116914 and 333-203901) of Macatawa Bank Corporation of our report dated May 18, 2018, relating to the financial statements and supplemental schedule of Macatawa Bank 401(k) Plan which appears in this Form 11-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.

\s\ BDO USA, LLP

Grand Rapids, Michigan

May 18, 2018