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4.5
308 Reviews (308)
5 Stars
157
4 Stars
129
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.7
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.6
96.7%
Recommend this course
300 out of 308 reviews
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4.6
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.9
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
10 out of 10 reviews
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4.6
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
2
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.2%
Recommend this course
25 out of 26 reviews
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Course Highlights
Tree-lined fairways, smooth greens, and a challenging layout with creative doglegs consistently impress golfers visiting this well-maintained course. Exceptionally friendly staff, strong amenities including a popular restaurant, and outstanding value make every round worthwhile.

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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Reviews

4.5
308 Reviews (308)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Dinner 9
Drinks 9
Family Dining 7
Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 14
Water Hazards 10
Bunkers 9
This course/club is great for:
Locals 16
Seniors 11
Walkers 10
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 11
Worth the Drive 8

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Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyable play - great value!

I have played Twin Birch 2-3 times this summer; each time, the course has been in great shape and the round has proceeded without delays. Overall, a very nice course and the Golf Now prices make play there a great value!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

didn't expect much, but it gave MUCH more.

This course sits just a few minutes East of Downtown Kalkaska, the area is know for its rolling hills and beautiful vista's. The course itself is relatively flat, easily walkable if desired with few well placed bunkers but nothing to worry about. Also it has a portion of the Boardman river than runs through a course on a couple holes, guess i should have laid up, wouldn't have lost a ball there! actually I lost four balls total and still managed to scored a 45 front and 47 back, thats where I lost three of them. though to my desire, I did play the blue tees. Each hole is nicely sucluded which is a plus, and the greens played true anf fast. Anyone playing this course will enjoy the time spent and for the cost thru golf now, it was a STEAL !! I'm still looking over my shoulder, lol

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Really nice shape

The greens and fairways were in great shape this year
We enjoyed our round

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Need more golf balls

Nice course. Narrow fairways lined with heavy brush and trees make this course difficult to play without going through a few sleeves of golf balls. What you save on a tee time you spend on lost balls. But you may also find someone else lost golf balls. Good luck.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great features. River and woods. Friendly Staff

Just challenging enough for an afternoon of up-north golf. Tree lined fairways, challenging "shot placement" holes. North branch of Boardman river sneaks through course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Really nice, accessible course.

We enjoyed this course at an early tee-off. Wonderfully maintained, we had no one behind us and thoroughly enjoyed our day. Only problem was the water jugs were empty.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

very nice

very nice course lots of dog legs still use your driver greens well cap I recommend this course to everyone thank you

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course, Freindly people, No Back ups!

20 minutes from Traverse City, No crowds. The course was in great shape. The greens rolled true and the fairways were lush. Nothin' but good to say for this course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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