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4.6
271 Reviews (271)
5 Stars
174
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
98.0%
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264 out of 271 reviews
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4.6
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.9
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.9
96.8%
Recommend this course
30 out of 31 reviews
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4.6
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.9
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.9
97.1%
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34 out of 35 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 5960 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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Course Details

Year Built 1981
Fairways Bluegrass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect Steven Hawkins

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro No
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed Yes
Fivesomes Allowed Allowed Weekdays & Slow Play Day
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Dress code Shirts/Pants/Shorts Required

Food & Beverage

Snacks

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  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Michigan (2023 #11)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Value Courses in the U.S. (2023 #5)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Short Courses in the U.S. (2023 #3)
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4.6
271 Reviews (271)
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Great course

This course is in great condition, greens putt true and are a good speed. Not much for food options and there isn’t any cart on the course. Overall it’s still a great value and a nice place to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful and interesting.

Even though there was a down pour the same morning the course was amazing and full of fall color

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 09/26/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great track

Sleeper course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Played 18

Fairways were in great condition, greens were in great condition. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The Tameracks is a true, Mid-Michigan Hidden Gem

The Tammeracks in Harrison is an amazing hidden gem and although it’s located in the middle of the state, it truly feels like the good courses one only finds in northern Michigan, but without the drive. The owners/staff are exceptionally friendly and accommodating. They’re a small facility so their food selection is limited, but other than that, they have become my favorite mid-state golf course, especially for the money. If you’re after some fun, challenging golf with ample trees and water, add on terrific course conditions, you can’t go wrong playing this course. Exceptional value and course for the money!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Surprisingly nice and great value

Traveling up through Michigan toward the upper Peninsula I wanted to find a decent public course to play on after a long drive and motel stay found this little gem on golf now and paid $15 for a hot deal. For about the cost of a bucket of rain balls I played 18 holes on a delightful day. The course is not difficult, not long but a few of the holes are extremely challenging and the course condition was absolutely impeccable . The greens were as good as any high-end course , perfectly manicured and cut . Friendly staff, courteous foursomes let me as single play through . Highly recommended !

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

Rainy day

Even though it rained most of night and was misty through first half of 18, the course for the most part drained very well. Pace was also very good as there wasn’t many golfers being a Tuesday and rainy. The course was nice and challenging for never having been here before. Would definitely like to return. Very reasonably priced and good Hot Deals on Golf Now.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Golf carts

Course condition was great. Staff super nice. There weak spot is there golf carts. They need to update as they are in rough shape. Our cart was so loud you couldn't talk to your partner while driving..

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

The course is in excellent condition and the greens were challenging to putt on! A must golf course for this summer!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Response from on 08/07/2025:
We’re thrilled you had such a great experience! Thanks for the support — we’ll be here ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tamaracks

The owner Mikes a great guy. Very personable and makes you feel like a regular. Staff is very friendly and professional. Nice course well maintained. Would suggest you bring a few extra balls if you dont play well around water. LOL I love the 18th if you hit a long drive you might want to drop down to a 200 yard iron and you will still only have a 150 shot into the green.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Mid Michigan Hidden Gem

I think this is probably one of the best courses in Mid-Michigan for the money. It is truly a hidden gem. Feels like golfing up north without the drive. Lots of water lots, lots of trees, plenty of challenges. It’s become one of my favorites in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 112
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Extermely slow play

The course is nice but will never play again as it took 5 hours to play. This is not the first time that I have played the course and it is really slow play every time I have played. They do not give enough time between tee times and thus you are backed up starting on the very first hole and it only gets worse as you go.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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