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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
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
19
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
76.9%
Recommend this course
40 out of 52 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
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 73
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Good target golf vourse

Cart paths and some Fairwsy areas are in pretty bad shape! Club house is closed - not a big deal but inconvenient. Staff very nice

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
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 Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Unique and challenging

I shoot 95-105 regularly. And this course was the good kind of challenging. Very unique with the links style layout. Some elevated tee boxes and low chance of losing a ball were bonuses. A bit pricey but I’d definitely play this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course

Always fun course to play. Unfortunately the rain came in and we got soaked so we had to quit after 13 holes. The guy inside the clubhouse was very cool, he gave me two nine hole rain checks.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Good to get out

Great to get away form the “quarantine “ nonsense and hit the course. Conditions were pretty decent, considering March weather in Michigan. Will be back in the summer

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Late winter gem

Had the pleasure of getting out on this golf course in early March, which was quite the luxury this time of year in Michigan. First time playing here and absolutely fell in love with the layout. Every hole is unique, and requires a thoughtful approach both off the tee and into the green. Tee shots on par 4s and 5s, for the most part, are pretty forgiving, but there are most definitely areas that can spring up trouble in a heartbeat. Plenty of elevated tee boxes as well as some uphill tee shots. Even with the dormant grass coming out of the frozen conditions, the surfaces played pretty fairly. Greens were understandably slow, but no complaints given the time of year. Still plenty of shelves and undulation on these greens to make them challenging. Biggest problem was the lack of care from the players not fixing ball marks. Be better people!

Pace of play was good. Clubhouse has basic amenities, and quite honestly, hot dogs and beer at the turn is about all I need to keep me happy. Overall, I'd highly recommend this course, and am very interested to see the conditions of this course in peak season. I have a feeling this could become my new favorite track if those greens firm up and get a little faster!

If you haven't had the chance to play this track, I'd highly recommend it. I drove from downtown Detroit (45 min drive) and I would do it again any time!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun year round course

The off season price was a good price. The course was still fun in the winter conditions. The course was maintained pretty well for being off season as well.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
4.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Wonderful Fall Saturday round

The course wasn't as packed as I thought it was going to be and the round moved really nicely and everyone there was very courteous and respectful!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fast Times at Sanctuary High

I love this course and the staff. Pace of play is always right on point. Craig and Brandon are very friendly and helpful. We did get rained out but they gave us half our money back which was nice. Very nice course and staff overall.

Don Godard

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

IMPRESSIVE!!! Beautiful Course

Got this on golfnow for $34. I’m about 30 miles away and played with a buddy in the afternoon. This is the nicest public course I’ve played in a 50 mile radius. Long course playing blue or gold. 6000+ plus yards. TONS of elevation and greens are true. Pretty small greens and very hilly. Had a blast. Pace of play was fantastic for a Saturday. We will absolutely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Fun Course ..... but.....

Pace of Play was terrible we paid for 18 started at 4:30pm and never finished, there were always 2-3 groups waiting at every hole. The course itself is fun and challenging but dont think I will return.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Seeing improvements and getting better.

The course was in great condition. tee time was on time and the pace of play was much better than in the past. Still not a quick round at 4:50 but better. They had a ranger pushing people along and the staff was very friendly and helpful. You can tell they are making improvements.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 73
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Tough and some very long holes for women but in fairly good shape and beautiful topography!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Surprising & good course.

We had a fun time . Moved right along. Played in 4 hours. Some of the holes were surprising. Had some of the “up north” features. Everyone was cordial from the check in to completion. Could not stay for drinks after, but enjoyed the day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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