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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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The course was well maintained.
One downfall was the tee time we purchased was set aside for a golf outing when we got to the course. We only ended up playing 8 holes because it was getting dark. Play was very slow because of the outing.
course was in good shape. but flustrating slow play
course is challenging and in good shape. Unfortunately we were stuck behind a outing that was taking 1/2 hour to play a hole --- we quit after 15 holes
The course was in good shape and play moved reasonably well for a Saturday afternoon with perfect August weather for golf.
My wife and I always enjoy playing the course at Lake Doster. It is challenging but manageable and the setting is quite pleasurable. It is certainly not the most difficult course in Southwest Michigan but it is well maintained and makes for a great round of relaxing and enjoyable golf.
Disappointment at wasted potential
No ranger. Every group in front and behind me for the first 7 holes were hitting more than me ball per golfer. Beautiful layout and excellent use of the natural terrain. However, tees, fairways and especially the greens are in need of serious attention. I had a least 10 putts redirected by spike and ball marks. The most unique putting situation was having to through yesterday's cup (it was 1/2" below flush and and 2 feet from today's cup....
Have never played this course before and will not again. I don't know the history of it but a little bit of rangering, pairing up singles at pro shop/ first tee and of course attention to the tees and greens would induce me to return....I fully understand that the industry as a whole has been hit hard by a bad economy and an oversupply of courses, thus forcing lower greens fees to attract play, but Lake Doster could likely utilize its cash flow for better ROI, like training someone how to move cups.
Fantastic value
This course is better than most public courses. They always offer great deals online. I played there on a Thrusday at 1pm for $11 for 18 holes. You can't beat it. They are friendly and flexible. Always look forward to playing there.
Didn't Score Well, but good course.
This course took it's toll on me. After 18 holes of avoiding trees, reading greens, and navigating long holes, I relented to take my clubs and go home. If you are looking for an easy course, this is not for you. Otherwise, if you are up for a challenge, have at it! Also, I figured my cost was 15 cents a stroke which isn't bad. In addition, the course is hard to find because very few signs.
Course was challenging, but enjoyed.
Course was overbooked the day we were schuduled to play. But we were given a raincheck. Staff were great and understanding. Very friendly. Will play again.
Great course at a GREAT discount price!
Excellent course at an exemplary price! The course was exceptionally maintained- great place to play with GolfNow.com special price!
ex condition
tho iv played this course a few times iv not played here in 2 yrs untill yesterday.and id like to say it was even better then id remembered . take my word its a course to play.
Great Course
Outstanding course with great greens. Not many golfers on a Thursday afternoon and allowed for a leisure round of golf. Must play course in the Kalamazoo area.
Good course
I liked the course a lot. However I went in a dry period of the summer and it was a little hard compared to other nice course in my area. I did like it very much though.
Save your money
The course is not nearly in as good of shape as it used to be. Rough and fairways are not cut too often by the look of it. Greens were super slow and shaggy. Apart from that when I showed up for my tee time nobody was there, (I.e they hadn't showed up yet) and I could have played faster but they were changing the pins on the greens while I played EVERY hole. It didn't seem to bother the man changing the pins that he was holding my group up either. I suggest taking your money elsewhere.
No Water on Course
I don't understand this? a simple thing like keeping the ball washers filled should not be very hard to do, but every hole the ball washers were dry. Now come on guys don't be so lazy its the little things like this that keeps your rating down.
Good times
Had some fun playing. Some nice rolling hills. Fun water hazards lost some balls but a overall good time
Good
Play was slow, but this is one of our favorites.A must play.
Not Bad
Felt like I got what I paid for. Quite a few pitch marks on the green, and there was quite a bit of clover growing in the fairways, and a few of the tee boxes were pretty beat up. But pace of play was great, and the course wasn't overly challenging - on the short end, really. Didn't have to play the driver too often, as a 200-220 yard shot is sufficient to reach the green in 2 with a 7-8 iron. I'd play it again.
Good value for the price
They could use a marshal, played mid morning on a weekend, group in front of us (threesome) finished 2 holes behind foursome in front of them.
nice old course
One of the nicest par 3 holes I have ever played that is almost completely surrounded by water. I though this was a great course for the money and will definitely play there again.
Great Coarse!
Great Bang for Buck and I would play the coarse again!