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4.1
126 Reviews (126)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
53
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.5
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.0
85.2%
Recommend this course
100 out of 126 reviews
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5.0
1 Reviews (1)
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1
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
5.0
Value
5.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
5.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
1 out of 1 reviews
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4.3
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
91.7%
Recommend this course
11 out of 12 reviews
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Course Highlights
This scenic course delivers outstanding value, with a challenging and thoughtfully designed layout that rewards strategic thinking on every hole. Friendly staff, smooth pace of play, and well-maintained facilities consistently impress recent golfers.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 71
Length 6260 yards
Slope 131
Rating 70.4

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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Course Details

Year Built 1965
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/20 Closed: 10/21
Architect William Diddel (1965)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Spa

Available Sports

Fitness

Accolades

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Reviews

4.1
126 Reviews (126)

What Golfers Are Saying

This course/club is great for:
Beginners 6
Locals 6
Seniors 6
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 7

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Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value, good course for new players

We had a great time from drop off thru pro shop to the finish.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course for the $$$

Great fairways and greens. Some rough and some hardpan off the fairways. Good value with twilight rate after 1 PM.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Don't let the price fool you.

Very difficult layout with many trees and twisting greens!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

course good for male or female.

This course is more open and somewhat easier to play then other courses in the general area.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course with varying terraine

Can't beat this course for the money and location to the surrounding resorts. Enjoyable to play for all ages.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

You just can't beat this course for the price

This is part of a 4 course complex - the Summit is the cheapest to play, but still worth the time.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Golf Packages

Shanty Creek Stay & Play Package

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BELLAIRE | Enjoy lodging accommodations at Shanty Creek's Lakeview Hotel or Lodge of Cedar River and golf at Shanty Creek - Cedar River, Hawk's Eye, Legend, Schuss, or Summit Courses.

Destination Kohler - Champions' Trail Golf Package

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KOHLER, WI | Enjoy 2 nights’ accommodations at The American Club or the Inn at Woodlake and 3 rounds of golf at Blackwolf Run (River or Meadow Valleys Course) and Whistling Straits (Straits or Irish Course)

Destination Kohler - To Dye Four Golf Package

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KOHLER, WI | Enjoy 3 nights’ accommodations at The American Club or the Inn on Woodlake and 4 rounds of golf at Blackwolf Run (River & Meadow Valley Courses) and Whistling Straits (Straits & Irish Courses).
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