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4.6
153 Reviews (153)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.9
96.4%
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4.7
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
21 out of 21 reviews
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4.7
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
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21 out of 21 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 7031 yards
Slope 130
Rating 73.5

In the colder months, Shanty Creek is a winter wonderland complete with more than 50 ski runs, but in the summer it offers 72 holes of championship golf. Shanty Creek's four golf courses are all distinct. The Schuss Mountain Course was ranked as one of the top public courses in the state. The layout offers a two-in-one package with a front nine that is mostly flat and a back nine that features dramatic elevation changes. The fairways are generous but bordered by dense forests. The layout also features abundant wetlands that come into play. The greens are lightning fast and there are many that are open in front, allowing easier approaches. It is no wonder this scenic and challenging course is one of northern Michigan's most popular golf courses.

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Schuss Mountain Golf Course at Shanty Creek Resorts
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Course Details

Year Built 1972
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/27 Closed: 10/7
Architect Warner Bowen (1972)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Spa

Available Sports

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4.6
153 Reviews (153)
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Conditions Good
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Perfect weather
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Perfect Course, Perfect Day

This course was great despite that they just aerated the fairways. Temperature was perfect in the mid 70’s and not too many people on the course. It was a little wet from overnight sprinkling but that did not detract from the overall game and playing strategy. I will definitely play this course again when I am back in the area.

Conditions Good
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Conditions Good
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Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 15
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5.0
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Previously Played

Great course

We have played Schuss Mt for years and always enjoy the well maintained course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
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3.0
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Always average.

It’s you run of the mill average Up north course. Very limited bar/grill… larger company now owns all the courses there and the new policies are silly. I’d only play any of these courses at a discount. So…it’s just a so/so experience. Not horrible, it just “fine”, nothing to write home about.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens great condition! Great pace of play.

Teed off 1020am as twosome. Played through a foursome and finished in 3 hrs 15 minutes. Greens perfect condition. Fairways needed some divots replaced . Good layout., like the back nine better. Will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 44
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Quick greens. Fun course.

This course is in outstanding shape. Tee boxes, fairways, greens all top notch. The greens are very quick but putt true. Flat front nine and hilly back nine. But the back was still very fair. We were stuck behind some slow players on front but they only played nine. Thank goodness. Played back nine in 1 hour and 45 minutes while playing at a comfortable pace. You should not miss this course at Shady Creek as it is also their cheapest one - other than Summit.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Tight but fair

Played here twice this past weekend after a 3 year hiatus.The white/silver tees on Friday (several of the players were over 65) and the white tees on Sunday (5 team 4-person scramble).

Overall the course was in fine shape, the green speed was average. The entire resort went cashless last year which was one small hurdle to address. The resort does offer reverse ATM machines in which can feed cash for a prepaid debit card you can use throughout the resort.

The beverage cart sightings were few and far between though. Other than that, no issues. We will be back.

Keep wide on all the dog legs so that you've got a shot at the green on your second shot.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
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 113
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyable!

Played with my wife . We both enjoyed the layout and the shot shaping required (multiple doglegs). Every holes isolated from others which is nice. . Well kept, true greens. Played in 3 1/4 hours as ne group wanted us to play through. Will/ be back! WAY better than Summit course!

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

I played in a scramble, and it was all of our first time playing the course. The course was in great shape, and the greens rolled true. Everyone was very friendly too. I would play here again for sure! We actually won the scramble too, so that was a bonus.

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