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4.8
224 Reviews (224)
5 Stars
182
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.7
94.3%
Recommend this course
215 out of 224 reviews
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4.7
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.9
90.9%
Recommend this course
10 out of 11 reviews
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4.8
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
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1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
5.0
95.5%
Recommend this course
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 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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The most challenging course I've played

Plan on playing this course many times. It's in perfect condition, will challenge your distance control and frustrate you on the greens if you put the ball in the wrong spot. You will use every club, and enjoy great views of the rivers, rolling country and most of all the Lake Michigan shoreline.
The tee shots look intiimidating to the eye, but fairways are generous & the greens are extremely severe. From some spots it's impossible to stop your putt within ten feet of the hole, so play your approaches with great care.
I'll be going back for the third time in the very near future.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Beautiful course that plays difficult and is too pricey.

Unfortunately the course had been totally aerated and the 17th green was being reconstructed because the PGA deemed it too severe so that particular green was a temporary green playing 40 yards shorter than the distance the actual green plays.
The course was beautiful, difficult, to play, and too pricey. A few of the holes and some of the greens were definitely built for single digit handicappers although womens tees were quite fair. The on-course staff was very helpful and friendly. The clubhouse staff was friendly but a but stuffy. Some of the areas surrounding the golf course seemed unsafe because of older factories.
Bring your A-game, take full advantage of the practice area and putting green and plan on putting a few big numbers on your scorecard. A camera may also be a good idea to snap a few photos of beautiful Lake Michigan.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

the course was fun to play but tough

Great course watched PGA seniors play it had to try it. It is a very nice course but greens are very unforgiving if you land in wrong spot. No other course like it around here. Landing areas from tees are very fair on most holes. Price is very high so can't play it often but if you get a golfnow deal not so bad will play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

For better golfers.

You need accuracy to play this course. Driving area is open, but then closes down near the green. Most all greens are undulating and quick. It's a rider, as it's about eleven miles around by cart.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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