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3.9
562 Reviews (562)
5 Stars
166
4 Stars
256
3 Stars
96
2 Stars
25
1 Stars
19
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.8
81.0%
Recommend this course
477 out of 562 reviews
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3.8
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.6
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
81.8%
Recommend this course
9 out of 11 reviews
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3.8
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.5
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
76.5%
Recommend this course
39 out of 51 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout earns consistent praise for its interesting design and scenic views that keep rounds engaging. Friendly staff add a welcoming atmosphere that golfers regularly highlight as a standout feature.

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Holes 18
Type Municipal
Style Links
Par 71
Length 6554 yards
Slope 133
Rating 71.9
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Course Details

Year Built 2004
Fairways Bent grass
Greens Bent grass

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.9
562 Reviews (562)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 12
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 26
Bunkers 19
Thick Rough 14
This course/club is great for:
Locals 15
Advanced Golfers 12
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 10
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 23
In the 'Burbs 20
Worth the Drive 8

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Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun Time

Had a great day on the course yesterday! Pace of play was great except for a slight backup on the final 4 holes. Looking forward to to playing here again and will be back soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Amazing

One of my favorites to play in lower MI!! Absolutely love the layout

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Twilight = Slow, Slow, Slow

Don't expect to get in 18 holes during twilight... No rangers or starters on the course. Course is nice but pace is slow.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Everything’s great, EXCEPT

Love playing here, been here a few times this summer. Everytime the staff is friendly in the pro shop and I love the course layout. However, the starter is always rude and unpleasant and truthfully I’m not sure why he’s still there. He’s always annoyed that he has to do his job. Other than that great course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Rude Starter

Challenging layout in pretty good condition. I won’t be back because of the starter. He interrupted me in the middle of my swing on the first tee to inform me that I was going off one group early. The Pro shop had told me just to go off. He was extremely rude, and of course the two guys behind me didn’t mind if I went first as a single. I don’t understand why you would hire someone with such a vile temperament to serve in a customer service role.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Started has a really poor attitude!

Course is nice but the staff is less than friendly (especially the starter that was extremely rude to me and then my playing partner). He does not seem to like his job very much!

Pro shop staff was much nicer, but the damage was already done.

Restaurant / concessions were closed at the turn during twilight, so stock up on beverages & food.

Course is in good condition but pace of play is quite slow so don't expect to get 18 in before sunset (probably a result of the starter hanging out at the bag drop treating people like a nuisance rather than paying customers).

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Didn’t play today but play often (rained out)

This is a great course. Lots of scenic views lots of lakes (obviously) and even if your not a great golfer you’ll still have fun, just make sure you bring lots of balls if that’s the case lol.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Beautiful day for golf!

The course was in good shape. The fairways were nice and green. The greens were in good shape. Except where people didn’t fix there ball marks. Come on we can do better! The carts were clean and worked nicely. The only complaint I would have is the person working the club house was asked to do too much. The phone was ringing off the hook and they were checking people in. No way can one person do both of these things at the same time. Overall I would play this course again and again.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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