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3.9
560 Reviews (560)
5 Stars
166
4 Stars
255
3 Stars
95
2 Stars
25
1 Stars
19
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.8
81.6%
Recommend this course
476 out of 560 reviews
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3.9
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.7
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.4
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
88.9%
Recommend this course
8 out of 9 reviews
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3.8
50 Reviews (50)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.5
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.2
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
78.0%
Recommend this course
39 out of 50 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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Sanctuary Lake Golf Course
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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
560 Reviews (560)

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 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Course

Overall the course is in good shape. Given it's November and you can still play in Michigan is a blessing and also course condition was good. There are a few challenging holes which keeps it interesting and a fun course to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always solid!

I try to play here 2-3 times a month. Always in great shape! Great staff, beautiful course and a solid value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course layout.

Great course to play any day of the week. Holes are long enough for a challenge. Green are well groomed and well kept. Will definitely be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens Keepers Revenge

The course had a Greens Keeper’s Revenge scramble tournament yesterday and forgot to put the pin positions back into their normal spots on the greens! It was virtually impossible to make a putt as all the cups were on crowns or downhill spots on the green! The clubhouse staffer was fair and gave us a free complimentary round good until next year!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 10/27/2020

Don’t you think this a silly reason to give them a 1 Star?

Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course

Bit wet today with all the rain yesterday.

2 half was good. Nice weather made it better.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Great Course

I would definitely rank this course as one of my better experiences in the Detroit metro area. Preface: There was a light drizzle, and we were the first group to play so hard to comment on pace. The course has a myriad of holes ranging in difficulty, but all have a spectacular view. At the price point, I was very pleased with the course maintenance, scenery, and course layout. What more can you ask for?

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fall days

Extremely well managed. Frost delayed early tee times but the staff called and let me know. Handled well. Got out early and pace was excellent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good course

Second time I've played this course and it won't be the last. I really enjoy the openness and despite the good wind life its a really user friendly course. Not gonna lose a bunch of balls here.

Pace of play was doable and they were packed today. Still finished in 4:15.

Greens are a bit sandy from repairs, fairways are in good shape considering its Mid October. Tee boxes are beat to heck.

Its a bit stinky at times due to the vents from the trash its sitting on, but only here and there do you get the whiff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

bad conditions

worse conditions ever. holes and dirt in fairways,,some greens were sandy some were fast,,,overall ver bad

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Entire course was aerated. Nothing was posted about it and no discount was given. Greens were like putting on a plinko board, and most fairways your ball would be resting in a hole. Course has been decent in the past for me, but I have no desire to replay it after my last few experiences.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

great day for golfing

great course and in a beautiful early fall day. Enjoy every hole in the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Review of Sanctuary Lake Golf Course

The course has amazing views and is very challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Very enjoyable

The course was amazing for the eye as well ad the play. The white tees provided adequate yardage for my skill level. It was unfortunate that the course got quite a lot of rain the night before and they had cart path only in play. Slows play down for everyone. Other than the wet conditions, the course was in great shape. Nice fairways and greens. Enjoyed playing the course. Will return shortly to play the course again. Hopefully with dryer conditions.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course for the Price!

Friendly staff, nice amenities and a beautiful course. Would recommend playing any day!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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