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4.5
298 Reviews (298)
5 Stars
151
4 Stars
125
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.5
96.8%
Recommend this course
290 out of 298 reviews
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4.7
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
97.2%
Recommend this course
35 out of 36 reviews
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4.7
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
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1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
97.5%
Recommend this course
39 out of 40 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6285 yards
Slope 125
Rating 71.5

The beautiful setting of Twin Birch Golf Club in Kalkaska features stands of red pine and birch trees lining the fairways and the Boardman River, which winds its way all throughout the course. The golf course is mostly flat with the exception of a few raised greens on the back nine. The greens on the front nine are level with open fronts, inviting players to attach the flags. There are ample landing zones along the tree-lined fairways, making Twin Birch a golf course that will appeal to beginners and high handicappers but there are still challenges in store for the more advanced golfers as well. Some of the doglegs holes can be quite tricky. There are also several strategically placed bunkers lurking along some of the greensides and water comes into play on eight holes.

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Course Details

Year Built 1974
Fairways Blue
Greens Bent
Golf Season Open: 4/15 Closed: 10/15
Architect Joe Roeski

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker No
Golf School/Academy No
Golf Simulator No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole No

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Bar

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4.5
298 Reviews (298)
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Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fantastic course-hidden gem!

I discovered this course while on vacation in Traverse City. Just a short drive away. Course is in excellent condition! Greens were soft and smooth. Fairways were tree-lined but forgiving. Staff was very friendly and helpful for a first time visitor. Highly recommend this course.

Difficulty Fairly Easy
Response from on 10/01/2025:
Thank you for the awesome review! We're so glad to hear you had a great experience and look forward to having you back again.
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Reviews 62
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Another great round of golf

I just reviewed this course. It's one of my favorites. Well-maintained, lovely, a few tough holes. Conscientious staff. Well-placed restrooms. I had one of my best rounds ever because it wasn't crowded, and I didn't feel rushed. You can't go wrong here. The restaurant had live music. It's very popular.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 09/22/2025:
Thank you for the awesome review! We're so glad to hear you had a great experience and look forward to having you back again.
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Reviews 62
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

a lovely day for golf

This course is lovely and well -maintained. Many upgrades since I last played here. I played with a very nice family. We enjoyed playing together. That was fortunate because it was the longest round I have played in awhile. The course has great restroom locations. It has a couple of "killer" holes. It's one of my favorite places to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

South Florida PGA Hope Player

Pretty good shape. Greens had lots of ball marks….obviously the locals dont feel it’s their responsibility to repair. No Military rates….

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

EDDIERAE 56

Good service all the way around good food in restaurant / Clubhouse / Beer cart gal very nice and condition of course very good very friendly staff 👍😎🏌️

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Pace of play

The pace of play was super slow there was 2 foursome in front of waiting for each other to finish than move to next hole. Never saw a ranger or even a beverage cart the course as busy than Dan out of carts

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Slow slow slow you need an ranger during the week please

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Nice scenic course

Course is in great conditions. Not too busy. Always like playing there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 08/08/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
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Reviews 2
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 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Tight fairways

Thought the course was a solid bang for your buck and was very impressed with the conditions. I feel like it was unfairly tight though. You need to be on your A game to score well here. I liked the layout otherwise though and love the clubhouse too. Though the “no clubhouse at the turn” rule really takes away from that.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
First Time Playing

So tight

Average golfer, …. Tight fairways with big greens. Greens made up for penalties. Target golf all the way. Nice place all in all. Nice restaurant.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Value! Fun course!

First time here. Walked 18. Neatly groomed holes, greens were well taken care of. Beautiful layout. Technical with all the trees, you have to stay in the fairway. Friendly staff, great bar and restaurant. The patio is dog friendly, there is a walking trail along the golf course, live music set up and a sand box for the children to play in.

Driving range is a bit short. Being able to hit your driver is not guaranteed. But otherwise nice small range with a chip and putt practice area.

Overall 10/10 would come again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 07/14/2025:
Thank you for the awesome review! We're so glad to hear you had a great experience and look forward to having you back again.
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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