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4.1
595 Reviews (595)
5 Stars
147
4 Stars
284
3 Stars
89
2 Stars
40
1 Stars
35
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
93.1%
Recommend this course
498 out of 595 reviews
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4.1
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
16 out of 16 reviews
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4.1
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
34
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
96.3%
Recommend this course
52 out of 54 reviews
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Course Highlights
Well-kept fairways, true-rolling greens, and a thoughtfully designed layout consistently reward golfers who enjoy a strategic, engaging round. Friendly staff and strong value for money make this course a reliable, welcoming choice.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6402 yards
Slope 118
Rating 68.9

Golden Hawk Golf Club is an 18-hole course in Casco Township, which is just south of Richmond. You won't find too many elevation changes throughout the course but you will encounter plenty of water. There are also 36 bunkers coming into play on 12 holes. The course isn't particularly long at 6,117 yards from the back tees, but the par 4s offers some good length and the ample room off the fairways gives the course a spacious feel. The fairways are generous and quite forgiving, but golfers will face tough approaches to the greens, which are often nestled into the woods or bordered by ponds. The slightly elevated, undulating putting surfaces require accuracy. Golden Hawk Golf Club is a fair test but it's player friendly enough for high handicappers to approach with confidence.

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Course Details

Year Built 1996
Fairways Bentgrass
Greens Bentgrass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/30
Architect John Grissim

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.1
595 Reviews (595)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 13
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 15
Bunkers 12
Forced Carries 9
This course/club is great for:
Locals 15
Beginners 12
Seniors 11
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 16
In the 'Burbs 10
Convenient to the City 7

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Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Fall Golf - A Good Value for the Money

Fall golf is always tricky. From inclement weather to course changes (e.g. leaves and green aeration), there is a challenge awaiting on every hole. This is however a good time to practice as the different conditions force you to play different clubs for the same shot result. This is a nice layout and a good value for the money.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course

Nice pace , beautiful course. Not too challenging. We will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 168
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Slow Play Again

5 1/2 hours for a twosome to play 18 holes is ridiculous.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 10/02/2023

We apologize for the long wait time you experienced during your round of golf and understand your frustration. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Another Fall Round

For the amount of play this course receives, it is in remarkable shape. Weather was typical Fall Michigan - overcast but mild. Greens were still true despite the precipitation received the night before. All in all, a good day of golf.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

go get the hawk

It was a blistering 90 degree day. There was still a moderate amount of play. Surprisingly, 3 groups allowed me to play through - a novelty these days. Course was in very good conditions and the greens were consistent all the way around the course. Good time and great value for the money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 54
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 54
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart

worst sand traps

ALWAYS VERY CROWDED. WORST SAND TRAPS IN SE MI. WE JUST TAKE THE BALL OUT.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 08/31/2023

We apologize if you found our facility to be crowded and if you were not satisfied with the sand traps. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

Played On
Reviews 168
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Water damage

To bad that all the rain did so much damage to the grass. Traps were ponds and low areas in the fairways were little lakes. I'm sure all will be repaired in due time.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Good value

Despite the heavy rains that we had just had this course was very wet and the pace of play was very slow. I don’t want to give it a negative rating because of the weather which is beyond their control. It appears to be a very nice course, and I would like to play it again when the conditions are better.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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Commented on 09/25/2023

We apologize for the wet conditions and slow pace of play during your visit. We appreciate your understanding that the weather is beyond our control and we would be happy to welcome you back when the conditions are better. Thank you for leaving us a review.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice Course!

Nice course for the money. Rained a lot that week and course held up well other than a few bunkers here and there. Really enjoy playing this course and will be back soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was in great shape

I would go golfing there again. Everything was great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Great Value

Great value for the area. Course in good condition and pace of play was fine.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time at Golden Hawk

The course was well maintained and fairly challenging with all of the water. Pace was a little slow; could have used a ranger to keep it moving. Overall a good course and would recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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