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4.6
275 Reviews (275)
5 Stars
178
4 Stars
83
3 Stars
10
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%
Recommend this course
268 out of 275 reviews
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Average Rating
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5.0
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
5.0
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
4 out of 4 reviews
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4.6
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.9
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.9
96.8%
Recommend this course
30 out of 31 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
275 Reviews (275)

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 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent Shape

This is a fantastic course, greens and fairways are perfect. Will definitely play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

This is a hidden little gem, excellent Fairway and greens. The course is challenging with smaller greens, surrounded by water or bunkers. Bring plenty of extra balls!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Lovely course

Everything was in perfect shape and the staff is very friendly.

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

Friendly staff and excellent course

The staff are always friendly and welcoming.

The course is fair and very well conditioned and maintained.

Always a joy to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

The Tamaracks

Easily my favorite course. Very well kept. Greens are immaculate. Pretty challenging course with all of the water and tree trouble. Staff is extremely friendly and the rates are the best around. Love the Tamaracks

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a pleasure.

Was in great condition and is always a pleasure to play on this course.

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

Tamaracks

Decided to play a round of golf for the first time by myself on Labor Day. My brother in law recommended this course. Greens were in great shape. Staff was very friendly. Would definitely go here again. 0 complainants

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 59
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Course in good condition

Fairways generous - but "leak" to the right so keep the ball left most of the time. Fairways and greens in very good condition - tee boxes could use some maint. good markers and sand boxes for par 3's. If you can hit the ball straight and where you want too -- then the course should be easy to handle.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Golf, Friendly Staff!

This golf course is in great shape and had the best staff!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent value

Another great experience playing Tamarack. Staff were wonderful and the course was enjoyable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course was plush

The course was in great shape and pace of play was very good

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of my favorites

For the money, this course can't be beat. Very well maintained.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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