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Lake Doster Golf Club in Plainwell is ranked as one of the top 25 golf courses in Michigan. The layout has undulating greens and watered fairways that will test even the most experienced golfers. The course is home to the affectionately nicknamed "Little Monster," its third hole, which boasts a reputation as the toughest par 3 in the state. This infamous hole features a tee that sits high above a treacherous green that is surrounded on three sides by water and even further protected with three sand traps. The hole is also completely isolated thanks to the surrounding mature trees. There is another par 3 on the golf course that is almost as equally tough, the 15th. There is a pond to the right that is seemingly out of play but it's still intimidating enough to push you too far left, risking a landing in the sand trap.
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Doster
Played behind a threesome which didn't bother me they offered me to play through twice and I did the second time. If you get off the fairway some of the grass is quite long makes if hard to find your ball. Slows you down a little. Worst part was the greens ,doesn't anyone who plays there ever fix a ball mark? I could fix three or four besides mine on every hole and I'm sure I left some.
pace of play
Third time there,.and all three times,.the pace of play was terrible,.. four and three qurters hour on a Friday at 11 am,. VERY slow each time,.don't recommend this for that reason,.happened three years in a row,.
Nice course, tougher than it is on paper
I've been to Lake Doster several times now and I'm always pleased with the course. Every now and again it can get a little backed up pace-wise but that could also be due to the amount of trouble on the course! Lots of areas to waste strokes here, and the greens are pretty tricky to read..generally quite speedy too. Don't get careless on the really short holes but don't get greedy either because you might write a triple down on the card!
Great value...below average maintenance
Fun course. But slow pace, and chewed up tee boxes
Fair
Great lay out but needs improvement with course maintenance and on staff service
Very unique course
Not the longest course, but challenging enough with frequent elevation changes. Hole #3 "little monster" is the shortest yet most intimidating par 3 I've ever played. After making the turn you'll have plenty to talk about, as well as after you pack up your clubs. Beautiful weather, staff seemed a bit inexperienced, but very friendly.
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The course was dry but demanding. However the greens could use some TLC., pin placement was duff
Really fun course LOTS of elevation change
Really liked this course and I wish I had played it years ago. I love elevation change and holes in a variety of terrain and Lake Doster has it. Course knowledge is definately helpful, but with a SkyCaddie and the yardage book it was enough to get by. I drove 80 miles to play and will definately be back this year. The staff here was hands down the friendliest and nicest out of any course I've played in years. They were some younger guys and girls working and unfortunately I don't have any of their names. There was no one thing in particular that they did better than other courses. Its just not being as dissmissive and grumpy as seemingly every other course employee I've encountered. Good guys difficult course I'll be back.
Course is coming back...
Ran into a lot of problems LAST YEAR (a 6-some of women *really* slowed down play... 4 groups waiting to tee off at about #14... called clubhouse but nothing was done... 5 hour round almost kept our group from ever coming back!). Not so this year. Pace of play was excellent and course was pretty nice (actually, very high praise considering this year's weather...!). Hit GolfNow for excellent rate on two of our group's rounds, and an add-on paid a fair rate to join us. Overall, it was a great time and the course seems to be returning to it's once prestigious rating. Thanks!
A good value
I had forgot how tight some of the driving holes were. I played the back tees. The rough was 3 1/2 inches or more so there was a heavy penalty for missing the fairways. I found the course to be challenging and in good condition.
sharpen your game
nice lots of elevation changes challenging has stood the test of time
tough but fair
this course throws about everything at you its very challenging lots of elevation changes greens are very sloped really good practice for your game one of the best designed golf courses in Southwest Michigan has stood the test of time
Not a friendly course
round was going good except the greens had a lot of dead spots. Then caught a group of unfriendly women members that said they don't have to let anybody pass cause they are playing a tourney and they are members( stroke play not scramble style tourney). We then talked to the pro shop manager who pretty much didn't say anything and backed the women members up. DEFINITELY not going back since there are soo many better courses close
Good round of golf
Really enjoyed playing Lake Doster. Greens could have been in a little better shape.
Gourgeous golf course and tough as nails.
If your not a 2 or 3 handicap you should play the front tees.
9 beautiful holes followed by 9 very average holes
The first nine holes on the course are great, and the little monster really is a fun little hole. The second nine is very average with lots of homes on it, it also is not in as good of shape as the front. Overall a fine course for the price.!
The couse was angry we booked through GolfNow......duh...
We arrived after a rain. There were 6 cars in the parking lot. We asked if we could start earlier than our tee time and were told, "No, we totally dislike GolfNow and you have to wait until your time." That would have made sense if they were full, but we stood around looking at each other waiting until our time. Really dumb of the course personnel. No one was there. We left with a very bitter taste of how customer service has gone SO BAD. Yes, those were the rules....but dumb, just dumb. No, I will not return there and will not recommend. Not your fault GolfNow....the fault of course personnel that could care less about making the customer's experience good.