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3.6
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.4
79.5%
Recommend this course
22 out of 28 reviews
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3.5
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.2
80.0%
Recommend this course
12 out of 15 reviews
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3.5
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.2
80.0%
Recommend this course
12 out of 15 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6477 yards
Slope 134
Rating 72.3
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Timber Wolf Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Fairways Bluegrass
Greens Bent grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect Bruce Matthews III (1997)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

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Reviews

3.6
28 Reviews (28)
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Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Loved it

Great time playing here. Very fun track. Met the owner. Very friendly guy! Staff were very nice. Will definitely be back

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wanted to leave in the first 2 minutes

The woman at check in made me feel so unwanted and uncomfortable I should have left without playing

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course review

Nice course l would play it again. Very friendly staff

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Over priced, and over booked

I purchased the round because it was a decent hot deal, $31.00 dollars for 18 with a cart on a Saturday is a decent deal for the course. When I arrived, the lady at the pro shop informed me that there would be a 20 dollar rider fee for my five year old son which was something I’ve never encountered before. I could see if he was a little older and had a bag but given that he’s 5 and just has a wedge and putter and just hits his ball when I do and then we pick up his and drop it at mine so really just experiencing golf, not really playing a round yet I felt that was an over charge. Then we get out to the first hole and it’s jammed packed because of an golf outing which happens however almost every course I’ve played in the past 30 years either blocks out tee times around the outing or has the other golfers play the back nine first to avoid the outing. After 4 hours of golf we had only made it through 13 holes and my five year old son was ready to go home since it’s not much waiting 10-20 minutes in between shots. When we got back to club house the lady asked how it went, I informed her that we only made it 13 holes and her response was “ ya it’s busy out there. No apologies or any attempt to make up for us losing 5 holes of golf that would have taken us another 2 hrs to play. I’m just disappointed in the course and I can say my son and I won’t be back. We’ll definitely be playing twin birch or Bellaire Centennial or any of the other courses around Bellaire and Shanty Creek. Definitely not worth 50 some odd dollars for I’d call a basic nothing fancy course.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Dissapointed

Course over all waz nice ,but I was no informed until arriving at the course that I had to do the back nine twice to do 18 holes.that waz a tad disappointing would have been nice to know in advance ,I wouldn't have drove so far.other than that course is nice and challenging.cart baths are pretty beat up and so hang on .lol.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

1st time playing - foursome and pace was good. The course is challenging, so you need to hit it straight. Greens were fair and putting was good. Will be back to play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course for the price

Really nice course, especially for the price. Really fast pace and the course is in great condition. Will definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent Value for a Great Course

I have played this course several times with having a cottage near by. I keep returning because I can not find a better course in the area for the price. Pace of play has always been good especially if you get out in the early morning. The staff is always friendly and greets you graciously.

The course appears to always be in great shape. As other have noted, Timber Wolf has some of the best greens in the area. I enjoy the seclusion of not seeing other golfer on other holes and the views are great. This hole is fun and challenging for the average golfer.

The only item I would see as draw back is their food and beverage service. Many times there is only one person working the counter and food/beverage. It take a little bit of time to get your order. I always call ahead before the turn so there are typically no issues.

I would recommend this course to anyone that enjoys a nice local course and a great value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 94
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Michigan Advisor
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Great value and scenery

Timber Wolf is one of the best values in the area. It is a nice course with some elevation changes and tough greens. Sometimes conditions can be a touch on the rough side, but you won't find a better course for your money only 30 minutes from Traverse City.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent Golf Course for Beginners as well as Seasoned golfers

Excellent Golf Course, I play twice a week in the morning. Things have changed drastically since Gordy has Been THe Owner, It Used To Be A Pasture, Now It Is One Of The Most Manicured courses In The area. Friendly Staff And Very Respectful When You Hit your Ball. I Became A member THis Summer And HAve Always Felt WElcomed. The FRont nine Is A Challenge, But THE back nine Will Give Anyone A Run For Their Money, No Matter WHat Skill LEvel You ARE. Sorry ABout My Typing, Have NOT Learned this skill Yet... Shot my best GAme Today, but still have a little room for improvement, but then don't we all..lol

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

MEDIOCRE at best

18 hole layout spread over 120 acres. Decent fairways and pretty nice greens gets my 3 star review. Tree-lined fairways keep the holes separated. Only problem is the trees are very bushy and cluttered, with no chance of recovering once you enter those areas. Major TURN-OFF.

The price is a bit steep ($25/9 holes) but given it was a sunday I guess its understandable. We were the only ones on the course around 10am which was a surprise, so pace of play was perfect. Short layout from white tees, play blues for more Driver friendly golf. Decent course, but if you want a bit nicer for the money, go play Grandview just 5 miles away.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

The course isn't groomed very well

Four of us played this course and it was the worse course that we ever played. The grass was so long that you couldn't find your ball. As I was leaving I ran into the owner or a worker and he told me that because of the rain they couldn't cut the grass. It rained one day,Sept 8 ,2015 and grass doesn't grow that fast. I doubt that I would golf if they were all like this course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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