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4.6
271 Reviews (271)
5 Stars
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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
97.8%
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264 out of 271 reviews
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4.5
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.9
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
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16 out of 16 reviews
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4.6
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.9
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.9
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30 out of 31 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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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Coarse

Beautiful coarse! Can't wait to golf there in the fall!! Very friendly staff. Great food! Definately will go back & have been telling others.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great for the $

The course is in good shape exspecially the greens. Got a great rate ! Has some tough holes , lots of water to shoot over not great for short hitters women mainly. Played it twice both times slow pace of play but regulars said it usually isn't . Well worth the money nice course

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great up north course without the great cost.

This was my second trip up there in as many weeks, took my new to golf son the first weekend and my best friend this past Sunday. My son loved the place and he had a blast. Me and my friend both agree this course is well worth the drive we took and will be going back again.

The layout is nice with some easy holes and some not so easy. The course was in excellent conditions. bunkers were all raked clean, greens and fairways were also in great shape. The staff when we arrived was very friendly as always and they appreciated the fact we drove an hour and a half to visit them (again). Give this place a try you might find a new favorite like I did.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The staff is great,

The course was keep well and is a great course to play .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good Value

First time playing this course, I was happy with it and would consider playing again.

It wasn't in the best condition but there was some challenging holes that were well groomed. Lots of water.

Sprinklers were on when we played, it was obvious that the grounds keeper knew we were playing, along with other groups on the course, so we had do dodge them on the tee boxes and greens, other then that we were satisfied.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good golf

Had a great day playing. Course was in great shape I do like the course. But today on the back nine there was some slow player and they wouldn't let any one play thew had 6 people's back up. They cloud use a ranger

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course!

Course in good shape. Very friendly staff!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

well placed water and sand

What a beautiful experience, not only was the course a fun time but Mike the owner was awesome and

showed us 4 a good time, "we are mid 70's age" and

will return !!! We traveled about 100 miles to get there and will go back. the Smith's

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great place to play, plenty of fun!!!!!

I have played this course for years and quite simply it is a great golf experience every time. The staff are jovial and eager to make the experience enjoyable. The course is in wonderful shape and quite challenging yet fair to golfers of all ability. It is a shot makers course so if you are on you can post a pretty good number. If you are a little errant it can bite you. You will not be disappointed if you choose to experience the Rack!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Bang for your buck

I live in Arizona and am no stranger to awesome golf all over the US. I got a smoking deal of $10 a person, instead of the $32 they usually get. My 6yr old was able to borrow clubs. Thank you very much. My son and I are hotdog snobs. The hotdogs were excellent and everything was properly priced. the greens and the fairway were in great shape. They were working on #9 green so that was down, but thank goodness, because that hole looks like a bear. The rough was challenging and some of the greens were actually very challenging with approach and undulation.

If I was asked to go back and their was no golf now god forbid, I'd definitely pay full price and bring my own clubs so I could enjoy even more. That's saying a lot for me. I've payed over $100 a round before, numerous times, and have enjoyed the challenge and felt most have been worth it. For the original price of $32 there isn't a better value around. For $10 there might not be a better value anywhere in world. Just wish they had a beer cart yesterday.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice layout Nice owners

Great layout with nice greens

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Staying Dry

We have played here before. The staff are always very friendly and the coarse is good. They ask if your afraid of a little water.... not if your good!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very nice!

Nice course, staff!

Everything was so good!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Hidden Gem!!

Tamaracks is a great hidden gem in Mid Michigan. If you're looking for a course that has a wonderful landscape, and a good challenge this course is second to non. Ive been coming here for a long time and I'm always amazed by how many people don't know about this course. I golf often and this course is 100% in my top five favorites! I would highly recommend!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Nice Course Nice People

Nice course, great value. Fun and challenging. The greens were in great shape and the course overall was in good condition. We played 18 on a Saturday afternoon in about 4 hours 20 minutes. Had a drink in the clubhouse after. The staff and other patrons were very friendly and welcoming. We'll be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I love this course!!!!!

This was my second time playing this course and it was even better than the first time. The course is challenging as you need to be accurate with your shots, but I really like the fact that you should be able to find your ball if you hit an errant shot in the rough. The staff is very friendly and food and drinks are inexpensive as well!! I'm playing this course every time I come back to Harrison and definitely bringing friends if possible!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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