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4.6
286 Reviews (286)
5 Stars
216
4 Stars
50
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
97.9%
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270 out of 286 reviews
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4.5
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
97.8%
Recommend this course
45 out of 46 reviews
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4.5
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5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
97.8%
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45 out of 46 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6836 yards
Slope 137
Rating 72.8

Eldorado, located just south of Cadillac, has built a reputation as one of the best golf values in the Great Lakes area. Conveniently situated at the US-131 and M-115 interchange, the course has a scenic northern Michigan setting that is easily accessible. The championship layout sprawls across rolling hills laced with flowering wetland areas. The golf course features elevated tees and generous green complexes with subtle but tricky undulations. Most of the greens are sloped back to front. The opening nine is more forgiving the back. There aren't as many forced carries and you won't be as severely penalized for missing the fairway. Eldorado's final hole is one of the toughest. This par 2 requires a long and accurate tee shot and the approach across a sizeable water hazard leaves little room for error.

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Course Details

Year Built 1996
Greens Bent
Golf Season Open: 5/01 Closed: 10/31
Architect Bob Meyer

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Lodging

Lodging Available

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4.6
286 Reviews (286)
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El dorado

My wife and we’re on vacation in Michigan and we’re looking for some places to play , then we stumbled on to this excellent course. From start to finish this place was great. From the pro to the cart girl we were treated like we were members of a private club. Course conditions were excellent from the tee boxes thru the greens. If this corse were in my neck of the woods, Philly, you could easily charge over a hundred bucks.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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4.0

Great Experience

From the minute we arrived to the time we left the staff was outstanding. Everyone me met was friendly and helpful. Loved the course. Would recommend to anyone looking for the total golf experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
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5.0
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First Time Playing

Solid Hidden Gem

Course was in great shape, greens were smooth and fast,

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 188
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

PACE: Was the first one out and never say anyone behind me. Enjoyed my morning exploring this course.

CONDITIONS: Tee, fairways, greens, and bunkers all in excellent conditions. Yardage markers seemed a bit sparse... this course is "begging" for a 150 barber pole.

STAFF: Incredible. Very helpful and sociable.

VALUE: At this price point I've played courses with GPS in the carts. If you're not going to do a 150 barber pole, maybe GPS?

LAYOUT: Lots of fun. Very few blind tee shots. Forced carries do occur, but they are manageable. Good use of elevation. Everything is good... except for the 18th hole. As I said when I was leaving: "that hole needs a safe word." Go give it a try.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fantastic !!

Played this course on my way to Arcadia Bluffs and I thoroughly enjoyed every bit about this is place. Fairways and greens were in immaculate conditions.

Pace of play was terrific- never ran into group ahead and finished under 4 hours.

Really big greens and fast, but that is also the challenging aspect of this course.

For $50 range you’re getting a championship caliber course. Will play here again for sure

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

All Positives

Nice variety. Course is in great shape. Large greens that roll true. Friendly staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Hidden gem

We played this course on our way to Traverse City and are so glad we did. The course condition was excellent. We were going off at 1000 and arrived early to warm up. We teed of early as there was no one in front of us and finished the round in just over 3 hours. Great tee box and yardage choices but they definitely didn't make any if the Par 3's easy as you had to carry some kind of hazard on all if them. Still had a great time and would definitely come back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/09/2022

We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at Eldorado!

Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging

Course is in great shape, it was a little windy, the Course played tough I'll play it again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Beautiful golf!

My wife and I have played here a few times over the years. Each time the course is in great shape. We live a few hours away, but try to make the trip every year or two. Definitely one of our favorites.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course

Nice layout, course was in great shape. Greens were perfect. Well maintained course. You need to play it.

Good value. Make sure to visit the restaurant too!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Large group excellence

24 golfers and full service dinner after golf In my group stay and play.

Quick checkin. At pro shop Yes. Quick and flawless

We pre selected our dinner at checkin am so the chefs and servers could serve us all of us at 530 pm during their restaurant rush. Just remarkable ! Staff. On course service and brawts at the turn. Don Smith leads the golf service team and restaurant view with chef Jeff is remarkable.

The course is a masterpiece. It’s a pleasure to leave this review

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course next to expressway

Love playing Eldorado. Have played 4 times this year and love the greens and fairways. Rough is lush but not punishing and with 5 sets of tees it can be played by anyone. Will definitely play again this year and thinking hard about becoming a member next year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Everything was 5 STAR, except we directly followed a small outing and we waited on most holes. It was beautiful out and got a great deal so it was OK.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course

Course was in very good shape. Large greens which were a pleasure to putt on. Well laid out course. Looking forward to playing it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Golf at Eldorado

Everything was great, the greens, the fairways, the weather not my game so much. We had a wonderful time, love the course. We'll be back next time we're in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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