Whittaker Woods GC: #12
Autumn view of the 12th hole at Whittaker Woods Golf Club
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3.0
299 Reviews (299)
5 Stars
122
4 Stars
85
3 Stars
45
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
23
Conditions
2.7
Value
2.7
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
51.6%
Recommend this course
226 out of 299 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.2
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
5 out of 5 reviews
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3.2
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.0
Value
2.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.2
59.3%
Recommend this course
16 out of 27 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns top marks, offering a genuinely tough and scenic challenge with abundant wildlife throughout. Friendly, attentive staff make the overall experience welcoming from the first tee to the clubhouse.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7072 yards
Slope 144
Rating 74.3

Formerly known as Whittaker Woods Golf Course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1996
Golf Season High Season: 5/01 Closed: 9/31
Architect Ken Killian (1996)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Lodging

Lodging Available

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Showers, Locker Rooms

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Golfers' Choice (2014 #46)
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Reviews

3.0
299 Reviews (299)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 21
Forced Carries 20
Bunkers 16
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 18
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 16
A Weekend Splurge 15
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 18
Near Local Attractions 11

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Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great layout and views

Course has challenging holes and excellent views. Great fall golf with all the colors. Pure Michigan for sure..

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

Gorgeous views, Ridiculously "fun" greens, large with undulations and multi levels. Wide, pristine fairways, but miss the mark and you'll pay the price with lost balls and/or tough lies in the rough.

I'm surprised they didn't have a starter or a ranger on the course the day we played. I played as a twosome. There were s-l-o-w groups in front of us. Waited and waited, until finally 2 groups let us play through, but then caught a threesome on 16. Took almost 1 hour to play 17 and 18!!!! REALLY????

I have no problem with "beginner" players, but I do have a problem with NO golf etiquette and no course monitoring.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Tough course

greens were pretty quick and I ended up losing a few balls on decent shots. Lots of forced carries without much room between ob and greens either in front or some holes behind (just over green) . Playing to center of greens is very much advised instead of going after pins. Would like to play the course again after gaining some knowledge of it.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful challenging course

Excellent condition; beautiful natural setting; challenging and interesting course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

nice for value of 39$ golf now price

Wet conditions that day, cart path only. Great greens. Nice fairways. Lay out, ok. Good club house.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course, not for beginners

Tight front 9 and opens up a bit on the back. Played as a couple with another gentleman. Nice people all around.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bring your A game!

Great track, challenging and tight. Course is well maintained. Many forced carries with ungelating greens.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 88
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A bit overprices

The course is fun and challenging, but I would never pay the full rpice to play here. If you can get the HOT Deal at Golf Now, it is worth it. Fairway conditions were pristine, greens were mostly OK, but a few bare and bumpy spots were out there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Marty

Price was right and speed of play was good . The front nine is tight but fair. Did not eat there this year but I have in the past and would recommend highly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Hit 'em straight

We decided to play Whittaker Woods while visiting New Buffalo. We found the staff to be very friendly, and they gave us good advice about the course. The front nine is very tight. If you don't hit the ball straight, into the woods it goes and you will never find it. The water hazards are somewhat long and you definitely need to connect to carry them. The back nine is much more forgiving.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Michigan Golf Get-Away!

Went with a golf buddy, needed a new course to play. We heard good things about Michigan. So we played two courses. This was the second.
It rained the night before heavy, so in the morning the course was very wet, but by midway through the front nine fairways had dried up a little, greens were drying out.
Over all design is a good design, tight fairways and challenging drives on front 9 back 9 is easier, due to wider fairways. Overall great round for the price. Staff was super friendly. Would play this again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Much Enjoyed

We very much enjoyed our round. Played on the 4th with friends, Greens were excellent and had American Flags...Very Nice touch.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging Course

Great track cut through the forest. Right fairways and lots of trees. Great shape and fast pace play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Play this course!

Whittaker Woods is a great course to challenge yourself with. The front nine is a bit tight in spots, so hit it straight. The back nine opens up, but still challenges you. Greens are large and roll true and fast. Staff was very friendly from the time we pulled into the parking lot until we left. Nice golf experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Great value for money. The course is very challenging especially from back tees.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amazing Course

Despite having to reschedule twice due to rain the freindly staff carried over our discounted rate
The food was good but not world class but also reasonably priced
The course was in good shape but since all of the rain they didn't mow for a couple day. I anticipate coming back here

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

pleasant surprise

Great golf course. Greens were excellent. Will be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

It doesn't get better than this!

Whittaker Woods is just as good as any private course. Greens were lighting fast and rolled true. One of the most challenging and beautiful courses you will ever play. By the way, bring a lot of balls with you to this course. The fairways are tight and has many trees.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great day, Great Course, Great Cart Girl

The highlight of our day was Amy the cart girl she came around early and often. The course was excellent, Slightly over watered but apparently a must due to the weather. Other than that Whittaker woods is a classic old school course cut out of the lush wooded areas and marshes

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Challenging greens amid beautiful setting

Whittaker Woods is a lovely course. Its set-up makes you feel like you are alone on the golf course, with each hole as its own little island. The front winds through trees with challenging landing areas, while the back is longer and more open.

A round of golf at Whittaker is everything you would want it to be, and the green fees, especially for seniors, are very reasonable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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