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The Schuss Mountain at Shanty Creek
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 7031 yards | 73.5 | 130 |
| White | 72 | 6463 yards | 70.9 | 126 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6463 yards | 77.3 | 139 |
| Silver | 72 | 5611 yards | 66.9 | 119 |
| Silver (W) | 72 | 5611 yards | 72.1 | 127 |
| Red | 72 | 5370 yards | 65.4 | 116 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5370 yards | 70.7 | 124 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 73.5/130 | 355 | 373 | 410 | 240 | 586 | 438 | 483 | 466 | 209 | 3560 | 407 | 592 | 369 | 376 | 479 | 186 | 463 | 181 | 400 | 3453 | 7013 |
| Blue/White M: 72.2/128 | 340 | 373 | 397 | 209 | 586 | 416 | 483 | 409 | 209 | 3422 | 384 | 592 | 355 | 376 | 479 | 172 | 412 | 160 | 400 | 3330 | 6752 |
| White M: 70.9/126 W: 77.3/139 | 340 | 319 | 397 | 209 | 534 | 416 | 465 | 409 | 187 | 3276 | 384 | 530 | 355 | 370 | 427 | 172 | 412 | 160 | 377 | 3187 | 6463 |
| White/Silver M: 68.9/122 W: 74.0/133 | 286 | 319 | 337 | 163 | 534 | 352 | 465 | 365 | 187 | 3008 | 331 | 530 | 355 | 337 | 427 | 162 | 412 | 108 | 301 | 2963 | 5971 |
| Silver M: 66.9/119 W: 72.1/127 | 286 | 308 | 337 | 163 | 494 | 352 | 407 | 365 | 152 | 2864 | 331 | 484 | 274 | 337 | 345 | 162 | 405 | 108 | 301 | 2747 | 5611 |
| Red M: 65.4/116 W: 70.7/124 | 278 | 293 | 317 | 155 | 486 | 344 | 395 | 357 | 136 | 2761 | 323 | 476 | 258 | 331 | 291 | 154 | 395 | 92 | 289 | 2609 | 5370 |
| Handicap | 17 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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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!
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!
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!
Great course conditions
Very friendly staff, course is in great condition and beautiful scenery
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.
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.
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.
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!
Great Course, Good Value, Great Shape!
Staff was courteous, welcoming, polite, sincere and helpful from bag drop to finish. Course is in great shape and mostly forgiving. Rates are really reasonable which makes it even better!
Schuss mountain
Really like this course. Play a few times a year and it is pretty much in great shape. This past Saturday was probly our most disappointing outing. There were 2 foursomes and a twosome in front of us. We figured it was going to be kind of slow. Well, by the 6th hole the 2 foursomes decided to “join up since they were all friends.” Luckily someone called the pro shop and the ranger went out and split them up. Apparently they were very rude to the ranger. He indicated to us they not only were friends but members. Shame on them who think rules don’t apply to them. I applaud the ranger for calling them out. Thankful they only played 9 holes. We got the back 9 done in less than 2 hours.
Golf Boards
Had an excellent round on the Schuss Mountain course. My son and I used the Golf Boards, which were a fun way to navigate the course. The conditions were excellent and, after the ranger came out, our round was under four hours. The back nine has a lot of elevation changes, so it was much different than our local, flat course. Will play again next year when we are back in town.
Beautiful Day
Course is in great shape. Nice track for any skill level. You can't go wrong.
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