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Loon Golf Resort - The Loon Golf Course
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
50
4 Stars
42
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.8
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Course Highlights
This course consistently impresses with well-maintained fairways, fast but fair greens, and an excellent layout worth experiencing. Friendly and professional staff contribute to a welcoming atmosphere that keeps golfers coming back.
About
Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6677 yards
Slope 140
Rating 72.0
The Loon reaches all levels of golfers with a combination of multiple tee areas and well designed bunkers. Since its opening in 1994 this golf course has been what "Friendly Championship Golf " is all about. The Loon has generous landing areas gently rolling fairways large greens and some of the most scenic views Northern Michigan has to offer.
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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6677 yards | 72.0 | 140 |
| Blue | 72 | 6367 yards | 70.5 | 134 |
| Silver | 72 | 5580 yards | 68.9 | 130 |
| Silver (W) | 72 | 5580 yards | 73.9 | 136 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4890 yards | 70.3 | 120 |
Scorecard for The Loon Course
Metrics:
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 72.8/139 | 370 | 188 | 482 | 176 | 530 | 426 | 407 | 491 | 209 | 3279 | 431 | 590 | 173 | 538 | 212 | 414 | 401 | 241 | 398 | 3398 | 6677 |
| Blue M: 71.0/136 | 343 | 174 | 471 | 156 | 510 | 410 | 391 | 480 | 194 | 3129 | 403 | 532 | 163 | 525 | 212 | 395 | 384 | 238 | 386 | 3238 | 6367 |
| Silver M: 68.6/124 W: 73.9/136 | 304 | 150 | 447 | 136 | 443 | 361 | 312 | 434 | 173 | 2760 | 321 | 508 | 148 | 487 | 131 | 325 | 327 | 203 | 370 | 2820 | 5580 |
| Red W: 68.5/123 | 254 | 134 | 370 | 126 | 434 | 314 | 267 | 414 | 137 | 2450 | 261 | 461 | 136 | 433 | 115 | 289 | 286 | 193 | 266 | 2440 | 4890 |
| Handicap | 11 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 8 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 11 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 6 |
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Course Details
Year Built 1994
Fairways Pencross Bent
Greens Pencross Bent
Architect Mike Husby
Rentals/Services
Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs No
Practice/Instruction
Driving Range Yes
Bunker No
Golf School/Academy No
Golf Simulator No
Teaching Pro No
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole No
Policies
Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Accolades
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Golf Advisor: Top 25 Course Conditions in the U.S. (2025 #24)
Reviews
4.5
Reviewer Photos
I Recommend This Course
Nice course.
Nice, challenging course; very pretty. Friendly staff and a great view from the club house.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On 7/31/2012
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Beautiful corse, quite busy
Well maintained, A little flatter than I liked. Beautiful corse as are the rest in this area.
Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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