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Manitou Passage Golf Club

4600 Club Dr, Cedar, Michigan 49621, Leelanau County
(844) 313-0427, (231) 228-6000
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4.7
170 Reviews
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About

Formerly known as Kings Challenge Golf Course.

Holes 18
Par 71
Length 6668 yds
Rating 72.0
Slope 133
Type Resort
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Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Golf School Academy
Teaching Pro
Pitching & Chipping Area
Putting Green

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes
Walking Allowed
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Snacks
Restaurant
Beverage Carts
Year Built 1997
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 10/30
Architect(s) Arnold Palmer (2009) Ed Seay (1997) MacCurrach Golf

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4.7
4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 170 reviews
97.2%
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170
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  • Conditions
    4.6
  • Value
    4.6
  • Layout
    4.8
  • Friendliness
    4.8
  • Pace
    4.6
  • Amenities
    4.2
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Course Highlights
Manitou's narrow fairways, strategic bunkering, and dramatic elevation changes create a layout that consistently earns top marks from recent visitors. Welcoming staff, smooth pace of play, and strong value make this NW Michigan track a standout worth booking.

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Golfers Often Mention

Course Challenges:
Elevation Changes 7
Bunkers 6
Best For:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 6
Location is:
Worth the Drive 6

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Golfer Reviews

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tskotzke
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great place to play!

Staff was great! I love playing this course. It’s challenging and rewards good shots. One of my favorites to play in the area.

Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Commented Jun 13, 2025
Thank you for the awesome review! We're so glad to hear you had a great experience and look forward to having you back again.
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LordElm
Review 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u504480846
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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null
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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u4597722
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Manitou Golf June '25

Course was in almost excellent shape. Couple greens had some winter burn damage that was being cared for.

Traps were in great shape (especially for a Tuesday).

Staff was helpful and courteous. A snack/drink cart would have been nice.

Outing in front of us was slow, but the bills have to be paid.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
Commented Jun 11, 2025
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
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steveshull
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Difficulty 4.0
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helphelp
Reviews 19
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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katiemax
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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null
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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steveshull
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u314161217602
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u000002623603
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Manitou Is For You

Great course. Both the Arnie design and quiet setting. Always see some beautiful nature. Yesterday saw three bald eagles soaring above us. We will be back!

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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helphelp
Reviews 19
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Gene9831929
T O P 1000
Reviews 149
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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shomrich
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Believe the Positive Reviews!

After seeing good reviews, I decided to book a round at Manitou Passage. The course design, layout, and condition all exceeded my expectations. The course is a good challenge, but is fair. The greens rolled nice, but do also have slopes that can lead to some 3 putts. There are some big elevation changes on several holes, which only adds to the aesthetic of the course. Another plus we had was playing with the trees having some great fall color!

The carts do have good GPS systems on them. Another nice amenity is the clubhouse which is very nice and has some outside seating with a nice view of the course. It is not a very large clubhouse, so could get filled up when busy. Being an Arnold Palmer designed course, they have various things posted throughout the clubhouse about Arnie and the development of the course.

I highly recommend playing Manitou Passage if you get the chance. I certainly look forward to playing it again when I am back in the area!

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Gene9831929
T O P 1000
Reviews 149
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u000007426513
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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Udallplumbing
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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u314162505416
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u000002623603
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Manitou Is For You

Great Arnold Palmer course. Especially challenging greens. Nice layout and well kept.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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