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4.8
224 Reviews (224)
5 Stars
182
4 Stars
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3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.7
94.5%
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215 out of 224 reviews
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4.8
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
0
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.9
94.1%
Recommend this course
16 out of 17 reviews
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4.8
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
5.0
95.5%
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21 out of 22 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Par 71
Length 6852 yards
Slope 143
Rating 74.7

Harbor Shores boasts a Jack Nicklaus Signature layout that plays through a stunning landscape of forest and wetlands. The golf course tumbles across hills and ravines blanketed with hardwood trees, providing a round that is as scenic as it is challenging. Thanks to the massive white sand dunes that edge along the water, the course has a truly links feel. When combined with the trees and natural water hazards provided by the landscape, the golf course becomes a truly formidable test. The seaside location also guarantees that some holes will be played into the prevailing wind. The trio of holes from the seventh through the ninth plays along the water and offer scenic views of Lake Michigan. There are 10 holes that border the Paw Paw River, Ox Creek, and their surrounding marshland.

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Course Details

Year Built 2010
Architect Jack Nicklaus (2010)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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4.8
224 Reviews (224)

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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course in West Michigan

We went in November on a cold cloudy day, and the course was in surprisingly great shape. The staff was very friendly and great to talk to. Every hole is excellently designed and very memorable. My only criticism is that the signage could be better to direct golfers from hole to hole to keep golfers from getting lost.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great fall round

Amazing course, great conditions, great afternoon of golf. Staff are super attentive. It’s a little strange when all is shut down before players are off the course, but as a whole it is an amazing golf experience. Cost is high for late fall golf, but it was an awesome afternoon, and I’d pay it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Classic Golden Bear course

Harbor Shores is a must play if you are in the area. The price is a little steep but Golfnow makes it easy to find reasonable rates. Make sure to take in all of the views and enjoy the experience at Harbor Shores.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ban the Eight-somes

Staff needs to control golfers.

5 hour round

Otherwise a delightful course

Some green complexes were a bit over the top.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Immaculate Conditions; Lackluster Course Design

First time playing Harbor Shores, and let me first start with the course is immaculate. One of the most well-keep courses I’ve ever played. Greens are truly insane (I’ve never in my life seen a green like #10!). Hole 7 is everything you read about…breathtaking view!

I was left wanting a lot more on the last few holes. 16-18 felt like a huge letdown of a finish after some really excellent holes 1-15. For the price, this is one that I’m glad I checked off the list, but will probably only play here again on a discounted rate.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course great layout

Challenging course, interesting greens and good use of the environment.

Also it seems the course had a sense of humor I like that!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Extremely tough!

Very hard! but well laid out course. greens where very fast this is a course for shooters or people that want scenery and don’t mind shooting 16 over as I did. But it was nice playing such a beautiful and well maintained course. I got paired with a member, his wife and son they where extremely welcoming, courteous and knowledgeable of the the course and helped me from shooting 20 plus over if you have the chance to play it, PLAY IT! Hopefully you get paired with the family I did.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Beautiful course

One of my fav courses in Michigan

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
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 22
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
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course was in great shape practice area the best in the area. They sent me out early to catch a single to pair up with . Ran into a group of 5,group of 6, and a group of 8. Not great for pace of play

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

Fast Round

Went at 11:00 on a weekday as a solo. Groups let me through and I finished the last three holes with a nice couple who were members.

3 hour round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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