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During the winter Shanty Creek offers more than 50 ski runs but in the summer it becomes one of northern Michigan's top golf vacation spots. The club boasts four championship courses, one of which is designed by Arnold Palmer and another by Tom Weiskopf. The Summit Course is the club's original layout. The golf course has a similar terrain to the other three but it is not as dramatically hilly. The layout has a traditional design that incorporates player-friendly elements including putting complexes with open fronts that are more accessible to those who can't hit high, soft approaches. The greens on the seventh and eighth, two of the course's most memorable holes, are an exception though. They require both accuracy and a soft touch. The golf course is approachable for all skill levels, but tight, tree-lined fairways keep it challenging.
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Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses(2024 #11)
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Conditions3.8
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Value4.1
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Layout4.0
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Pace4.3
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Amenities3.4
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We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We would love to know how we can earn those last two stars next time! Thanks for playing The Summit at Shanty Creek.
Left a bad taste
The day started out great, we were greeted promptly as we arrived. The gentleman who took our clubs helped my wife check in, very pleasant experience. The course was not crowded, felt like we had it to ourselves. Very good course conditions. Upon completion of our round we drove to the bag drop area. There was a young man practicing his chipping behind the registration booth and a young woman seated in the booth playing on her cell phone. Neither acknowledged us I unloaded our cart, put the clubs in the car and left. Put a bad taste in our mouths after a perfect day. What ever you pay those two is too much.
The most absurd review I have ever read. Your day was ruined by a couple of young employees, getting minimum wage, and they failed to jump and kiss your cheap rear end the minute you finish your round?? Did you want them to clean your K- Mart clubs and put them in your car, then water your lawn?? Do us all a favor & take us fishing, Time for the nursing home Gramps!!
Summit course
Not bad. Fairways very good. Greens are wildly inconsistent. Hopefully, that’s a May thing. Some of the greens are HARD and fast, others are softer and SLOW.
Multiple par 3s OVER 200 from the Whites is a bit much. That’s something you see back on Blue and Black tees.
Arnies grill could sure use some freshening.
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Really nice course, strange layout on the back 9 at Summit- could use more markers, especially for first time players- but I would recommend and play again if I was in the area
The course is challenging but a lot of fun. In great shape and super nice people working there. Cheers
Nice Little Course
We had a great round at The Summit. It's not as picturesque as Cedar River, Hawks Eye, or The Chief, but it's a nice little course for the money. Staff is super friendly and helpful too.
Too backed up!
At least a ten to fifteen minute wait on every hole. Nine holes took over three hours.
Bag drop people asleep
We came off the course, parked the cart at the bag drop, got the car. While I was gone the kid asked my wife if we needed help. She said we did. Got out of the car, opened up the back end and watched the bag attendant ignore us. Ended up schlepping our clubs to the car. End of story, end of thoughts of tipping.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give us another try in the near future. Thanks for choosing The Summit at Shanty Creek.
Refused to close to deny us refund
Weather was terrible yet course refused to close or reschedule our tee time denying us a refund unless we played. Weather was too bad to play through, literally snow/sleet rain mix 43 degrees and 20 mph winds yet refused to work with us, left after 3rd hole complete waste of money. Course looks nice but if this is the way they do business there's plenty of other courses around.
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They did end up comping my round. I'll give it another try next year. Thank you
Hello, Jake. Thanks for the review. We are sorry to see that you rated the course 1 star. We take single star feedback very seriously at our course. Please reach out to our management team at (866) 695-5010. Thank you for playing The Summit at Shanty Creek.
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We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We would love to know how we can earn those last two stars next time! Thanks for playing The Summit at Shanty Creek.