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4.6
227 Reviews (227)
5 Stars
124
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
7
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
96.3%
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211 out of 227 reviews
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4.7
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
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2 Stars
0
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
29 out of 29 reviews
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4.7
34 Reviews (34)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
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34 out of 34 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6919 yards
Slope 128
Rating 71.9

Timber Trace Golf Club sprawls across the rolling countryside that surrounds Lake Wallaby in lower Michigan. The location seems rather remote, giving the course an isolated feel, but the round is well worth the trip. The layout is routed through tall pines and the fairways effortlessly flow across the gently rolling hills. The wooded terrain is one of the course's major draws. Golfers from as far as the metro Detroit area come to enjoy this scenic round. The layout has an interesting mix of holes that offer plenty of variety. There are some tricky spots but you won't come across any carries over wetlands or ponds. Golfers will face long and challenging back-to-back par 5s starting with the 15th. This duo has the potential to ruin your score.

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Course Details

Year Built 1998
Golf Season Open: 3/20 Closed: 10/15

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

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4.6
227 Reviews (227)
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5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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4.0
Previously Played

Awesome track

Best conditions I've ever played for the lowest price on a weekend.

Only downside was pace of okay as there was a group of 6 playing together holding everyone up. A 5 hour and 23 minute round is not much fun. Hard to keep a rhythm going.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 60
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

5 hour round is not acceptable. Nobody from the course out trying to move slow players along. Hit your shot then drive to your ball then wait again. Hit your shot then drive to your ball then wait. Recreational golfers do not play ready gold anymore. They are watching too much professional golf.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 72
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3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Need to space pace of play further apart.

This course is one of my favorites seeing how I've been playing it as a kid. I've seen it grow into something it had potential to become, that being said the 3 times I've played it this year it was almost a 6 hour 18. That's about an hour longer than average due to I am always having to wait for groups in front of us and having groups right on us from behind. Because of the area covered by this course space between groups need to be increased by at least 5 minutes from what they are now. That would create an ease of play for many many people

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played

Very very Slow

The golf course keeps on putting new groups on 10th hole. We were four groups back after 9th hole. We quit because we can see it will be painful to wait.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Timber Trace is in unbelievable shape.

Couldn’t say enough great things about how this course is being managed and maintained over the last couple years. Hats off to the new owners! Would recommend this course to anyone in the area! 10/10 for the value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 72
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Northern Hospitality

- Pillowtop fairways

- Super fast greens that weren't rock hard and very receptive of long approach shots

- comfortable indoor and outdoor dining area with excellent burgers on the menu

- excellent practice facilities

The distance between #12 and 13 makes the course unwalkable. It's a legitimate 20+ min walk. If you're a walker, you don't mind the distance but walkers would certainly cause issues with pace of play.

Michigan Golf near its finest!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Perfect Afternoon

Was pleasantly surprised that their GolfNow review score was right on.

Course was in excellent shape and layout was enjoyable.

I will definitely play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun round

The course is in great shape. It's a fun track with reasonably placed hazards. They have made some modifications with sand traps, so they all have fresh sand. Even the rough is in good condition. We ended up playing with Jamie, the course pro, and she was very enjoyable to share the round with. The other staff members were all friendly. The clubhouse is clean and well appointed. Timber Trace is at the top of the courses I like to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

I really enjoyed this course. It was in great shape and we finished in 3 1/2 hours.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Amazing conditions at Timber Trace

Timber Trace Golf Club truly stands out as a gem for golf enthusiasts. One of the most remarkable aspects of the course is the greens. They are some of the truest I have ever played on, offering a consistent and fast roll that can challenge even the most seasoned golfer. The fairways are meticulously maintained, providing lush and forgiving lies that make every shot a pleasure.

The recent bunker renovations have added a new level of sophistication to the course. These enhancements not only improve the visual appeal but also the playability, ensuring that every sand trap is fair and well-positioned.

Overall, Timber Trace Golf Club offers an amazing golfing experience, combining pristine conditions with thoughtful course design. Whether you're a local or visiting, it's a must-play for any golf lover.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great local course!

Well kept and clean in the club house and on the course. Pace of play was slow however it was a busy day. Staff were friendly. The layout of the course is open and pins were well placed allowing every level of golfer some variation to their play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Worth the Trip

This is a course that should be in your rotation. It’s a very playable course that gives you some room of the tee. I’ve played here many times in the past but moved to a different state 3 years ago, so it’s been some time since I last played it. Course conditions get very high marks from tee to green. Person I spoke with in the Pro shop was very helpful with a special request I had for the group I brought out. If he his reflective of the new ownership the course is in great hands.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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