Myth Golf & Banquet - Regulation
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3.5
601 Reviews (601)
5 Stars
131
4 Stars
256
3 Stars
106
2 Stars
57
1 Stars
51
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.5
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
3.8
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.2
68.7%
Recommend this course
450 out of 601 reviews
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3.9
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.0
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.2
90.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 10 reviews
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3.4
85 Reviews (85)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
35
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
12
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.3
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
3.9
67.1%
Recommend this course
57 out of 85 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout earns consistent praise for its rolling hills, tight fairways, and entertaining par 3s that challenge golfers of all skill levels. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make for a rewarding round on this engaging track.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Links
Par 71
Length 6327 yards
Slope 129
Rating 69.5

The Myth Golf & Banquet, formerly known as Beaver Creek, tumbles across rolling hills. Situated next to Lake Orion, the golf course sits on protected land that is home to an abundance of wildlife, including sandhill cranes. There is both an 18-hole championship course and a nine-hole par-3 course. In 2007, when the Myth was established, several improvements were made to the championship layout, improving its conditions and making it more challenging. The scenic golf course features boardwalk cart paths that cut through beautiful pine forests. Don't get too distracted by the scenery though because there is plenty to keep you busy including multi-tiered greens and water hazards on almost every hole. The 13th is the golf course's signature hole. This par 3 plays from an elevated tee over water to a generous green, offering a great opportunity for a birdie.

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Course Details

Year Built 1990
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 5/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect Dave Calhoun

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.5
601 Reviews (601)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 14
Narrow Fairways 12
Undulating Greens 11
This course/club is great for:
Locals 16
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 8
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 7

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Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Poor service

Usually service at a golf course doesn't matter too much to me (check in and move on) but I stopped at the pro shop at the turn because all of a sudden they threw a group out in front of us on 10 on an already packed course. The pro shop insisted they were in front of us the whole time which was a blatant lie because I interacted with the 3 who were in front of us throughout the front 9. When I called him out on his lie he responded with "they won't slow you down they'll play faster than you guys". I was paying a low rate and was having fun with my friend so I just swallowed my pride and moved on. Every tee box on the back 9 we were forced to wait for the "faster" group. The service was classless and patrons should be treated better.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/27/2015

We are deeply saddened to hear of your experience at The Myth and we hope for another opportunity to give you the Vargo Experience you deserve. Please shoot an email to our PR manager at nash@vargogroup.com and we will get you a discounted rate at one of the 9 Vargo properties in Metro Detroit. Please find them here at www.vargogolf.com. We look forward to hearing from you and in the meantime remember to Live, Laugh, & Golf!

Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Well groomed, but dont let that fool you

The course was well manicured, and the clubhouse was very nice, I cannot deny that. However, the design of the course was not enjoyable. Great if you are close to the course, but not worth the drive from the suburbs.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Excellent Course

This course was challenging and fun! Not very long, but if your not careful, you'll end up with a very high score. Greens are very challenging.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Not sure if they are trying to keep this open...

Can't beat the rate of $14 for 18 and a cart. I would never pay the full rate. The golf cart sounded like and ran like a battle tank. The wooden bridge trails looked like they are in dire need or repair. The steps up and down to many Tee Boxes were an accident waiting to happen. The food was gross...old hotdogs and burgers that were probably sitting around all day.

However, my 9 year old son thought it was beautiful, especially the front nine and all of the trail leading to the next hole.

Greens rolled nicely and were in good shape.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Nice course

Nice course. Plays nice. Lots of boardwalks to zip you to some of the remotely located holes. Only complaint: quite a few of the tee boxes need attention. Definitely will return

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best condition in a while

This is the best condition I have seen the course in in a while. Some tee boxes still need a lot of work, but fairways and greens were nice for the most part. We finished our round in about 4 hours, but were constantly waiting for groups in front of us. Overall I like this course for the price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun time

If you want to go out and play a fun round with friends this is the course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging course but fun to play

I have been golfing the myth for a few years now. It's a really fun course but can be challenging. Need to use your muscles as well as your brain. If you play safe, you can shoot a good score.. A few holes when you think to hit driver, try laying up with a long iron or a rescue club to set up a second shot at the green. The pace of play is good. The course is rather empty. If someone ever hits up to us, we let them play thru because there usally is a space between them and the group (if there is one) behind them its a few holes. Great course, great staff!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Journey through Wetlands

The Myth is a nice shortish course that winds through forests and wetlands. The course is fair with plenty of holes which you can score. The par 3's are long and #15 is especially long with a tee shot through a tight window & a forced carry over a pond all the way to the green, tough hole! The greens were nice but slow. AND please, can people repair their ball marks on the greens! There must have been 50+ ball marks on each green that weren't repaired.

Overall, it's a nice course and I'd probably play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Nice place to practice

This course is a fantastic value, not because of how much you get for the $ but because it is absolutely the least expensive course I've found that isn't a dog track.
Tee boxes are generally uneven, un-level, and often sparsely grassed.
Fairways are very tight and trees encroach on nearly all holes. Fairway condition is probably the best asset.
Greens could be great but never tightly mown. Very slow and shaggy.
Bunkers are rarely raked and machine tilled and therefore play like hard pan.
Always check to see if there are leagues before booking as I've been behind a league several time and witnessed fivesomes playing regularly.
What I like about the course is that it is extremely challenging for a short golf course, some of the holes are borderline unfair with their difficulty. If you can score here you are playing great golf!

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Early 'birdie' gets the worm!

The Myth Golf Course was recently in the news via vandalism to their carts. Why would anyone want to do this when the course, the staff, and overall friendly atmosphere is spectacular here?

It was my first time playing the course. It was 90 degrees when I ended my round (started early around 7:30a). But, if given the chance I would've made another turn and done a second 18-holes.

I will surely be back as the course layout is challenging to the sense of bringing EVERY club out of your bag. It's great not having to hit driver off every hole! There is some distance, but for the most part it's a shorter course. I love the L-shaped holes that really challenge you for par. Some are more forgiving (the ones I birdied) with almost drive-able greens.

I do have a couple cons, but they're out of the course's control really... it had rained the night before and there were a few standing water spots, but hence a free drop. And the second would be the maintenance by the people that play - FIX YOUR DIVOTS! The greens are accommodating to the average player who hits a wedge and sticks it with some back spin.

100% worth my time, 100% worth a look, 100% great cost for what you get... 2016, I'm looking into a membership for sure!

I hope you enjoy it as well and cheers, Vargo, for keeping a great course open to the public and in the best shape you can!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

This course is in excellent condition.

It was my 1st time playing Myth. The golf course conditions were excellent, staff was very friendly, and play pace was good. Beautiful wetlands and wildlife. Some of the par-4 holes are not set up for driver, so you want to get to know the course to perfect a strategy. Overall, very nice experience!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Average golfer? Don't play here.

Narrow fairways and a lot of obstacles. Very challenging. Do not play here unless you are good, have plenty of golf balls, and don't get frustrated very easily. Although the deal is good, the amount of balls I lost cancelled out the cost of the round.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Narrow tee shots

Some tee shots have to be long and straight to score. Lots of bumps on bridges between holes, you will spill your beverage. I'll be back.

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

Great place

Was a really busy day, everyone was really nice but the grumpy ranger driving around the course not saying a word to anyone just staring. But really really well set up course very challenging and the drives between holes are like nothing you've ever seen before with all the wood planks, very cool.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 0-4
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Myth revisited

I just enjoy the course.No easy holes. Only problem is the course is a bit squeezed. Several times we waited because people had hit there balls on our fairway.This is the only problem that I could think of.Lots of hills.One fairway is about 15 yds wide.Accuracy counts more than distance.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ok course to get out and hit.

Tee boxes need some work. Tee box in 5 is a wreck. But if you're looking to get in 9 after work decent value to work on your game.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Myth Golf Course

Decided to try The Myth after a few friends told me to play there. Thought the course was quite challenging, enjoyed playing hole 13. I recommed bring a few extra balls because if you don't hit it on the fairways, your not going to find your balls. The course was kept up expect for the wooden bridges they have to get to the other holes. They were in bad shape and seemed they were about to collapse at any minute. I played during memorial weekend and had to wait at each hole because it was so packed. Overall, I would go back, seemed to be a good value and a fun challenge!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Reminded me of Cedar Point

About half the course is through swamp area, requiring riding on old wooden bridges for most of the paths through the first nine holes. The bridges were being worked on, but could probably use some investment in making them more permanent. Hold your beer in your hand... Course wasn't too difficult, but a bit narrow at times. If you spray the ball, this might not be the best place for you.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hit or Myth

I have been to this course before and I heard of the recent vandalism to the carts at this location. However, I wasn't expecting that they would be charging mid-season rates for a course that is in such disrepair. The fairways were burned out in many spots of the course. The irrigation system was not functioning properly. There were excavation holes in nearly all of the fairways. The wooden bridges that you must drive your cart on from hole to hole are in need of serious maintenance. The greens were not manicured and many had week old goose excrement on them. I called the clubhouse while on 16 to let them know that the complete irrigation housing was laying in the middle of the fairway and water was flooding the fairway completely. Water was shooting in the air like a geyser. They told me that it's okay. The irrigation maintenance crew was just doing their annual spring checks. I let them know that this wasn't a check. They were actually flooding their golf course. This golf course has been good in the past, but that is not the case right now...not at all.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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