Hawk's Eye Golf Resort
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4.6
336 Reviews (336)
5 Stars
207
4 Stars
103
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
95.0%
Recommend this course
320 out of 336 reviews
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4.8
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.8
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
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12 out of 12 reviews
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4.8
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.8
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
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12 out of 12 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Par 72
Length 7011 yards
Slope 148
Rating 75.4

Hawk's Eye Golf Resort in Bellaire is one of the top 15 public courses in the state of Michigan. The championship course is the centerpiece of a tucked away golf community in the northern part of the state. The golf course offers something for every skill level. Beginners are welcomed by the generous fairways and forgiving greens while the more advanced players will enjoy all of the risk-reward opportunities. The back tees are also positioned so that there are more forced carries that require greater accuracy. The layout sprawls across windswept hills and wooded valleys. The towering trees give way to beautiful views of Intermediate Lake and the surrounding countryside. In addition to the golf course, Hawk's Eye offer practice facilities including large driving range and a nine-hole putting course.

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Course Details

Year Built 2004
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season April 15 - November 1
Architect John F. Robinson (2004)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
Pull-carts No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, MC, AMEX, Discover
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire. No denim or tee shirts.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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4.6
336 Reviews (336)
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Delightful Course

Very enjoyable golf course. Very scenic. Got a bit bunched up on the back nine so a slow round but overall I’d go back and play the course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Delightful course with some awesome elevation changes

Went through with my son and only had a chance to play one course out of the group. Very happy with our decision and we had a great time.

The greens were challenging and some of the tea boxes could use a little bit of TLC, but if I have a chance, I would definitely play here again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Out of the way location but worth the drive

We were staying in Traverse City so it was an hour drive for us. The driving range and putting green were not close to each other so you have to allow extra time to go back and forth. That all being said the course is absolutely gorgeous and very well maintained. Each hole felt special. This was a very challenging course with large tricky greens. The fairways are fringed with a thick cut grass that makes it difficult but not impossible to find your ball if you keep an eye on where you landed. I shot 5 over my handicap but truly enjoyed every minute.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/09/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

What a beautiful course

Unreal layout top 5 courses iv ever played def play again

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent track

Loved the coarse. Wide open fairways and scenics with lots of undulating. Only negative for me was the sand traps more like gravel traps BUT I am spoiled being from Florida. Will play again. This and the Tribute in Gaylord my two favorite thus far on this golf vacation. Not playing the high dollar GC

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 07/16/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great place

Very good condition. Not too busy so pace was great. Definitely will play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 07/07/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Love this course

This is my third year playing this course and it’s one of my all time favorites. The conditions, pace of play, layout and beauty of the course are first rate. Can’t wait till next year. Thanks

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Amazing course

Many great courses in the area but this is a must play. Great layout,challenging but fair,and fantastic condition

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 55
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course and friendly staff

The fairways were great, greens were true and fast and pace of play was excellent. A bit pricey but worth it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout not too dificult for older golfers

It’s one of our favorite courses can only play when the fee is on golf now,com cant afford to play otherwise. Thank you

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/14/2025:
Thanks for the five-star rating. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support. Our team looks forward to delivering the same level of excellence next time.
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great layout but could use some work

Hawk's Eye has a great layout and is challenging. However, the course could be better maintained. The sand traps in particular need work as many of them have a multitude of rocks in them.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

I've always lived this track, it's very player friendly, it's i

n tremendous shape, greens we're very receptive and rolled true although they weren't terribly fast. If you're in the area treat yourself to a round at Hawk's Eye, the elevation and views with the trees starting to turn, WOW!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course, too slow play and conditions a bit rough. Greens too tricked up.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

3rd time on this course

Course Layout is great. Also great condition.

Only issue we slow play due to a very slow 4-some 3 groups ahead of us.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/09/2024

Hello, Michael3949414. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing TOP PICK
Hawk's Eye at Shanty Creek.

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Rushed and over booked course.

I’ve been playing Hawk’s Eye almost every summer since 2015 and this course was one of my favorites until yesterday, I will never play Hawks Eye again. If you’re going to charge 90 dollars a round you probably shouldn’t make a four some skip a hole, when the ultimate problem was you scheduled the tee times too close together and a foursome followed by a twosome and then another foursome etc. It’s a beautiful course with epic views but given that most of the courses in the area offer similar views and challenges. I have not been impressed by any of the shanty creek staff or courses. It’s disappointing but for the price I’d rather play the Chief or Aga Ming or Grand Traverse or any of the other amazing courses up here. So disappointed to see the decline is these once amazing courses.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/09/2024

Hello, Michael3949414. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing TOP PICK
Hawk's Eye at Shanty Creek.

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