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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 71
Length 6330 yards
Slope 128
Rating 69.2

The Natural at Beaver Creek Resort sits along the western shore of Otsego Lake. As its name implies, the course blends seamlessly into the beautiful surroundings. The challenging layout requires accuracy so don't let the scenery distract you too much. Trees line the meandering fairways and water hazards come into play throughout. Strategically placed bunkers lurk along the greensides as well. The front nine is somewhat tight but the back nine spreads out nicely. Before finishing the front nine, golfers will face one of the course's toughest holes, the par-4 eighth. This tricky risk-reward hole has trouble everywhere, including tall pines, two water hazards, and bunkers. You can play it safe with a long iron or 3-wood down the right but you'll be facing an intimidating and long carry over wetlands.

Course Details

Year Built 1992
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/15 Closed: 10/31
Architect Jerry Matthews (1992) Ray Hearn (1992)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Lounge, Sauna

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Minigolf

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Pace of Play in the U.S. (2022 #23)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Layout in the U.S. (2022 #18)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Michigan (2015 #18)
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4.3
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

natural fun

very nice course challenging northern MI course. with some tlc could easily be a 5 star course. would definitely play here again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/13/2021

Thank you for taking the time to review us. Your feedback is valuable, and we appreciate your business. The Natural at Beaver Creek Resort thanks you!

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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/13/2021

Thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing The Natural at Beaver Creek Resort.

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Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/13/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing The Natural at Beaver Creek Resort!

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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/13/2021

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing The Natural at Beaver Creek Resort!

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Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

The natural

Great course layout, great condition and not a super long course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/13/2021

Your feedback is important to us. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing The Natural at Beaver Creek Resort.

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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/13/2021

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience and what we can do earn that last star! Thanks for golfing at The Natural at Beaver Creek Resort!

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great Day at The Natural

Greens and fairways , pristine. Many fun holes lots of hills, undulations. Some holes need to be strategized. Will remember that if I get to play again. Only hole I took exception with is 18, for the average women golfer, this par 5, layout, makes your third shot to green, too long because all is carry over marsh/water. Had a great day of golf at The Natural if ever in area will play again. For a Floridian golfer it was a treat.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/31/2021

We're happy you chose to play at The Natural at Beaver Creek on your visit from Florida! We're glad you enjoyed your overall experience.

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Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/12/2021

We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at The Natural at Beaver Creek Resort. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/30/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing The Natural at Beaver Creek Resort!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 06/29/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing The Natural at Beaver Creek Resort.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/24/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, kmchurch11! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing The Natural at Beaver Creek Resort!

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Average

For an up north course and the price I expected better. Primary concern was the course conditions. Spring aeration still present on greens, rocks in bunkers ungroomed, patchy fairway and just in rough conditions. Layout was less interesting on front than back.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 07/20/2021

Hi, JOSHUA7557245! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at The Natural at Beaver Creek Resort!

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Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Used cart

ACE on #17!!!!!

First time playing The Natural and first round of the year produces my first hole in one! Made this the round i will never forget. # 17 130 yards with a PW

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/20/2021

We're glad you had a great first experience at The Natural at Beaver Creek! Congratulations on your hole-in-one, you should be very proud!!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/10/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us such a great rating! Be sure to book your next tee time at The Natural at Beaver Creek Resort soon.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/11/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing The Natural at Beaver Creek Resort.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/10/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing The Natural at Beaver Creek Resort!

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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 10/01/2020

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, u314160850416. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing The Natural at Beaver Creek Resort!

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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pure beauty

Everything I thought it would be. Course conditions were perfect. I definatley will be back and also recommend anyone to go play here if you want a true "North" experience, absolutley amazing!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/23/2021

We are incredibly grateful that you took the time out to leave us a 5-Star review.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/23/2020

We appreciate your 4-star rating! Be sure to book your next tee time with us very soon.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/23/2020

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, tecahill. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing The Natural at Beaver Creek Resort!

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