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4.6
281 Reviews (281)
5 Stars
182
4 Stars
84
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
98.1%
Recommend this course
274 out of 281 reviews
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4.7
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
5.0
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
10 out of 10 reviews
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4.6
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.9
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.9
97.0%
Recommend this course
32 out of 33 reviews
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Course Highlights
This hidden gem delivers a northern Michigan feel with tree-lined, water-rich layout and consistently excellent course conditions. Exceptionally friendly staff and outstanding value make it a top mid-Michigan destination.

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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

Accolades

  • 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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Reviews

4.6
281 Reviews (281)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 9
Bunkers 7
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 8

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Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Pound for pound one of the best courses in the state when you add in value course layout and scenery what a fun track definitely coming back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/15/2026:
Thank you for the five-star review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate you choosing to spend your time with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fantastic round of golf

Great course, 2nd time there will definitely be back, 45 min trip to course was well worth it 👌😀

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/12/2026:
Thank you for the five-star review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate you choosing to spend your time with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace

Two groups of 8, first group let play through and around them. Second group did not slow I’ve never seen groups like this on the golf course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Experience, Will Return

This is a well maintained course, very friendly staff. The layout will challenge most players while not particularly long. Somewhat of a hidden gem.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 05/27/2026:
Thank you for the great review! We’re thrilled you had a positive experience and look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tamaracks

Unusual but fun layout. Tee boxes, fairways and greens in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/20/2026:
We’re so glad you had a great experience! Thank you for the support — we’ll be ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Greens

Fairways were in great shape greens need a little bit of work but overall in good shape

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/06/2026:
We truly appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to hear you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working hard to make every experience just as memorable.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent Course!

Best Bang for your buck in central Michigan!

Fun and challenging course!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
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 13
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 33
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 13
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
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