Black Lake Golf Club in Onaway, Michigan, USA

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All Time
Last 6 Months
Last 12 Months

4.8

239 Reviews (239)

5 Stars

196

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.8

Value

4.7

Layout

4.9

Friendliness

4.9

Pace

4.5

Amenities

4.6

97.0%

Recommend this course

229 out of 239 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.7

9 Reviews (9)

5 Stars

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3 Stars

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Conditions

4.7

Value

4.6

Layout

4.9

Pace

4.3

Amenities

4.4

StaffFriendliness

5.0

88.9%

Recommend this course

8 out of 9 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.8

24 Reviews (24)

5 Stars

4 Stars

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2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.8

Value

4.7

Layout

4.9

Pace

4.5

Amenities

4.5

StaffFriendliness

5.0

95.8%

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23 out of 24 reviews

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About

Holes 18

Type Public

Style Traditional

Par 72

Length 7046 yards

Slope 143

Rating 74.8

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Tees

Tee	Par	Length	Rating	Slope
Gold	72	7046 yards	74.8	143
Blue	72	6743 yards	73.4	140
White	72	6401 yards	71.9	137
Silver	72	5831 yards	69.0	126
Silver (W)	72	5831 yards	74.2	142
Green (W)	72	5058 yards	70.2	131

Track Rounds

Scorecard

Scorecard for Black Lake Golf Club

Metrics:

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	In	Total
Gold M: 74.8/143	515	427	396	453	236	375	421	179	560	3562	430	351	174	373	206	515	443	391	590	3473	7035
Blue M: 73.4/140	499	409	380	440	216	357	403	159	548	3411	412	335	159	354	190	497	428	377	573	3325	6736
White M: 71.9/137 W: 77.4/148	483	387	362	424	197	335	386	146	533	3253	396	317	136	336	163	481	411	358	540	3138	6391
Silver M: 69.0/127 W: 74.2/142	445	368	342	406	163	312	352	133	436	2957	353	272	109	304	135	467	388	346	492	2866	5823
Green M: 64.9/121 W: 70.2/131	415	322	268	342	145	273	299	113	389	2566	327	207	90	267	110	387	358	287	450	2483	5049
Handicap	11	5	17	1	15	9	7	13	3		6	16	12	14	18	4	8	2	10
Par	5	4	4	4	3	4	4	3	5	36	4	4	3	4	3	5	4	4	5	36	72

Course Details

Year Built 2000

Fairways Pennlinks & Providence

Greens Providence

Golf Season April - October

Architect Rees Jones (2000) Greg Muirhead (2000)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees

Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes

Bunker Yes

Golf School/Academy Yes - "Mc's Golf Academy"

Teaching Pro Yes

Pitching/Chipping Area Yes

Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, MC, AMEX

Metal Spikes Allowed Soft spikes only

Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Lockers

Accolades

Golf Advisor: Top 25 Friendliest Courses in the U.S. (2025 #11) (2024 #18)
Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Michigan (2024 #10) (2022 #5) (2021 #24) (2018 #2) (2017 #25) (2016 #24)
Golf Advisor: Top 25 Off-course amenities in the U.S. (2024 #5)
Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Layout in the U.S. (2023 #14)
Golf Advisor: Golfers' Choice (2022 #26) (2018 #6)
Golf Advisor: Top 25 Course Conditions in the U.S. (2018 #15)

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Reviews

4.8

239 Reviews (239)

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Played On 08/26/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

2.0

First Time Playing

Black Lake

Arrive early for what I hoped would be a great day of golf. Once we were on the course we never saw a ranger except by the clubhouse. The green were shaggy and appeared not to have been cut. Also there was some damage on the greens. Overall the greens need work. Pace of play was brutally slow. Lots of electronics in the cart...even a clock telling us how far behind pace we were. At the turn we were 27 minutes behind. At 14th tee we were 34 minutes behind with 3 groups on the tee. We left at this point with plans never to return. Far better golf available in Northern Michigan.

Conditions Good

Value Fair

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Poor

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u103507008

Played On 08/22/2023

Reviews 3

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

n8king21

Played On 08/18/2023

Reviews 2

5.0

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

rbfirman

Played On 08/14/2023

Reviews 7

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

raidersfan55

Played On 07/19/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

Comment

u9930909

Played On 07/18/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Average

Pace Fair

Amenities Average

Comment

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Played On 07/13/2023

Reviews 1

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Black Lake Golf Course

Every hole could be on a post card. The holes are lined with trees, but fairways are wide enough to be fair.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

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Bell1960

Played On 07/11/2023

Reviews 158

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

u331477265

Played On 07/06/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

ZackCummings

Played On 06/28/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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rmaynar2

Played On 07/04/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Previously Played

Nice track

Fairways were heavily watered and green, but slightly soft due to excess watering.

Bunkers were well maintained

Greens rolled true and fast.

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Photo submitted by rmaynar2 on 07/05/2023

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u314162876321

Played On 07/03/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Northern Michigan Gem

I wanted to leave a bad review so no one would come up and play….the course is well maintained and absolutely gorgeous. Course is tough but playable. Woman’s tee placement were excellent. Staff was super friendly.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

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Played On 06/27/2023

Reviews 5

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Windy weather

Used cart

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

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u000006468924

Played On 06/09/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

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drewlkwd

Played On 05/28/2023

Reviews 13

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Previously Played

Tough course

Fast and unpredictable greens, breathtaking layouts, great staff, the starter was a little grumpy, love the course!

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Friendliness Average

Pace Good

Comment

regalacz

Played On 05/29/2023

Reviews 3

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Kamysiak123

Played On 05/21/2023

Reviews 136

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

u314163937505

Played On 05/27/2023

Reviews 1

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Fair

Amenities Good

Comment

u410969270

Played On 05/22/2023

Reviews 3

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Previously Played

Always great

This is one of the best courses in Northern Michigan, Championship caliber, greens were great and fast!! Enjoy

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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Kamysiak123

Played On 05/21/2023

Reviews 136

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

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FAQ

What is the address of Black Lake Golf Club?

Black Lake Golf Club is located at 2800 Maxon Rd, Onaway, MI 49765, Cheboygan County.

Is Black Lake Golf Club open to the public?

Yes, Black Lake Golf Club is open to the public.

What year did Black Lake Golf Club open?

Black Lake Golf Club was built in 2000.

Who designed Black Lake Golf Club?

Rees Jones (2000) and Greg Muirhead (2000) are the architects of Black Lake Golf Club.

What type of grass does Black Lake Golf Club have?

Black Lake Golf Club has Providence greens and Pennlinks & Providence fairways.

What is the par of Black Lake Golf Club

The par of Black Lake Golf Club is 72.

What is the length of Black Lake Golf Club

The length of Black Lake Golf Club is 7046 yards.

What is the rating of Black Lake Golf Club

The rating of Black Lake Golf Club is 74.8.

What is the slope of Black Lake Golf Club

The slope of Black Lake Golf Club is 143.

What are the course conditions at Black Lake Golf Club?

Based on reviews, other golfers are saying that the course conditions at Black Lake Golf Club are excellent.

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