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4.6
271 Reviews (271)
5 Stars
174
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
264 out of 271 reviews
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4.6
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
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
23
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.9
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.9
97.1%
Recommend this course
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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Reviews

4.6
271 Reviews (271)
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 32
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
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Sam

No starter. Very confusing when crowded. Was supposed to be others at my tee time. Never saw them. Other than that super golf course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 38
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A Well Maintained Course, Good Value

I’ve played here a half dozen times and have always enjoyed the experience. Though not a long coarse it will challenge you in a variety of ways. The novice golfer could go away a little frustrated while a good player might walk away having left shots out there or wanting to revisit some decisions. It’s kind of out in the middle of nowhere.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

It has been a dry summer so far and yet the fairways and greens were in excellent shape. I will definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course

Fairways and greens were in excellent condition. The pace of play was a bit slow as they were just finishing up an outing but that was to be expected for a weekend day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a pleasure

I've brought friends to this course numerous times and have never been disappointed.

Limited boarder rough speeds up play while the fairways remain challenging and the greens are well maintained.

The staff are pleasant and helpful and clubhouse prices are fair.

Great value!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 32
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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 Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Play pace

People who are not decent golfers will not let you play bye.They hold every one else up. I was playing by myself and no luck of that..Paid for 18 holes but it took me two and a half hours to play the first seven holes. I just had to leave.What a waste to bad it’s a nice course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Great shape, nice greens, challenging layout. Love this course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/09/2022

We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at Tamaracks Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Descent course through the woods

Nice course... little difficult, fast greens... will definitely b back

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great shape

Course is in very nice shape, greens are very nice. Overall really nice lay out. I will definitely play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 24
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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