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4.6
163 Reviews (163)
5 Stars
98
4 Stars
55
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.9
97.3%
Recommend this course
155 out of 163 reviews
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4.7
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
7
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3
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0
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0
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0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.9
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
10 out of 10 reviews
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4.8
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
16 out of 16 reviews
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Course Highlights
Schuss Mountain delivers exceptional value with a scenic pine-tree layout, well-maintained greens, and a challenging course that rewards repeat visits. Welcoming staff and a smooth pace of play consistently elevate the overall experience for golfers.

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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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

Fitness
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Reviews

4.6
163 Reviews (163)

What Golfers Are Saying

This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 6
Worth the Drive 6

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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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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
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 124
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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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
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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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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Reviews 126
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Excellent course

Played this course again because we liked it and it’s in excellent shape! Pace of play was perfect! Plan on returning next year for repeats! This part of Michigan is beautiful in early June! People at all the courses have been helpful and fun including the staff!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 126
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing

Wow, Michigan golf!

We are from Mesa, AZ the courses there are turning into summer hard pan and it’s getting hot so playing golf is not as fun. You have to play at the crack of dawn and so does everyone else so ? tee times. The weather is perfect, the course is beautiful and the fairways are plush velvet! The staff was very nice! They had a league play going on but didn’t seem to hold anything up. Beauty is you can play golf up to 9pm! Course does require well placed tee shots to avoid tromping in the woods! Hope to play again soon!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great day of golf

Perfect weather. Greens immaculate as rest of course. Dry in mich but couldn’t tell it by schuss! Great day of golf with no pace problems on a weekend. … unlike chief last week. Great value at 60!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course conditions

Very friendly staff, course is in great condition and beautiful scenery

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

An upnorth favorite

This is a beautiful scenic court with plenty of changes in elevation. Also has a full practice area to work in your game. Holes can be challenging but aren’t tricked out. This a regular stop for us when we are in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A great track!

The course was in very good shape and has a nice layout. Not overly challenging for a high handicap golfer like me, but still plenty challenging. Staff was friendly and helpful, from starter to ranger to snack shop to beer cart girl. A beautiful day! Can't wait to play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A fine ride

My son and I fully enjoyed our round. It is an engaging course, with a balance of appropriate and challenge. The course is in great shape. Staff was very helpful. We look forward to play ing the course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Terrible Experience

The course allowed a 5-some to play. When I called the Pro Shop and asked them if that was permitted he (Colby) said "no". When we spoke after the round, Colby indicated that "his Manager had approved the group and it was a bad idea". After the Ranger allowed us to go through the 5-some, we came across 4 young adults who were literally doing donuts in their carts on tee boxes! A homeowner came out and yelled at them. Ranger/course did not kick off these delinquents. In speaking with the homeowner they said "this stuff happens a lot". When I went in after the round and complained to the Pro Shop, they said "there hands are tied" in expelling people from the course. They offered no reimbursement for the round. Absolute disaster and will not be back!

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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