The Woodlands Course at Whittaker

This is easily the least maintained course I have ever played (except for the greens).

The fairways were decent, at best. The greens were pretty nice. The tees boxes were not good at all.

My main issue with this course is OFF the fairways. It runs completely through deep/thick woods, and on the front half and most of the back half, they have let all of the natural growth invade what was probably once rough, long ago. They are now left with some pretty tight fairways, about 10 yards of rough on the sides, then THICK woods, on nearly every hole. On top of that, the sliver of rough you do have to work with looked like it had not been cut in many weeks. You also have to tee off (sometimes pretty far) over overgrowth/water/swamp on nearly all holes.

What we were left with was A TON of lost balls and drops on the other side of swamps, 10 foot overgrowth and woods any time we did not hit and stick the tight fairways/greens... My buddy and I hit multiple drives that landed in the fairway and bounced into the rough about 10-15 feet off, where we ended up finding 2-3 other balls in the area, before giving up on ours and just dropping. I honestly don't think I found a single ball of mine I hit in the incredibley long rough... You also need to hit and stick the greens on the par 3's, because it is swampy, 10 foot overgrowth surrounding much of those as well.

The one good note was the VERY friendly staff. Kuddos to them!

Very overpriced, and was expecting much better.

Unless you do nothing but hit and stick fairways and greens, all day, every day, and enjoy overpaying for a minimally maintained course, I would stay away.

Everything about this course was excellent. We were late because we forgot about the time change but the staff was accommodating to our tardiness. For early May and in Michigan the course conditions were very good. Great lay out and a challenging course. Definitely a course to play if you find yourself in SW Michigan.

Have played this course through the years and it’s simply gone downhill. People are nice but fairways, greens and bunkers are all in poor shape. Also, its pace of play is terrible and it’s a magnet for bachelor party outings.

Its early April golf, and it was very wet, but the course was still in very good condition. Greens looked great. Staff, as always, friendly and courteous. At $55, this is a STEAL. Cant wait to come back when it dries up.

Only issue I had were the tee boxes needed mowing. It’s early in the year though.

Crabgrass in the fairways. Fairways torn up by Racoons. No grass in the rough close to greens. Tree lines not maintained for at least 3 years encroaching on the fairways and rough. Greens were not in very good condition. Lots of unfilled ball marks. Staff outside were not pleasant as they were in the past!!

Great course, fun layout and in great condition. The staff was beyond friendly, pace of play was good considering we were a 2 some on a Sunday morning. My only disappointment was all the unrepaired ball marks on the greens. Shame on the people who play there regularly and are to lazy to fix a ball mark and help keep such a great course pristine. The greens rolled nice. They were quick and true but not overly fast. Look forward to playing there again soon

First time to the area for us… took my soon to be college girl out. Loved the course, the staff, the woodsy path rides and the amazing homemade breakfast burrito at the turn! Great spot, little pricey but worth it.

Golfed here 15+years ago Front 9 so overgrown

Forced carries so overgrown vertically almost as if tee boxes should be 5 ft higher so you can see the hole. Greens and fairways good. Bunkers poor No one fixing ball marks. Driving range is worn and weathered Not worth 125$

Stay near course several years ago and play it. Came back with family for long weekend and decided to play again. Didn’t remember much about the course. Enjoyed the round and course. Thanks

When we arrived, the course had NOT RECEIVED our tee time reservation via Golf Now booking.

Fortunately, it was midweek and a couple times were still available.

Very well manicured course and challenging.

Roughs are extremely long. It makes higher handicap players even hrder to make good contact so if you hit in the rough it will cost you at least one to two strokes per hole. Will only play if the group wants to play there.

Course has unfairly tight fareways on 4 holes. The rough was so long that it was painful to hit some shots out of the rough. The greens were in good condition.

This course used to be nice and well taken care of. Was a bit pricey but overall was worth it. Now they charge even more and the course is in despicable shape. I would pay more than $35 for this. It’s sad to see the fall from grace and will be bought out for Pennie’s on the dollar by four winds eventually