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4.0
309 Reviews (309)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.6
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
88.1%
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256 out of 309 reviews
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4.5
2 Reviews (2)
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4.5
Value
5.0
Layout
5.0
Pace
3.5
Amenities
2.5
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4.5
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4.4
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4.1
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Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.8
95.0%
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19 out of 20 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout rewards smart positioning off the tee, with fast, sloped greens and knowledgeable pro shop staff offering helpful advice. Friendly staff and strong value for money keep golfers returning throughout the season.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Woodland
Par 72
Length 6540 yards
Slope 134
Rating 72.7

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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Course Details

Year Built 1966
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 10/31
Architect Charles Scott (1966)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Dress code Shirts must be worn at all times. No cut-off shorts or tank tops.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.0
309 Reviews (309)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 7
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 16
Bunkers 15
Undulating Greens 14
This course/club is great for:
Locals 13
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 11
Seniors 9
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 14
Convenient to the City 7

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Lake Doster

The course was in great condition considering how dry it's been. The greens were receptive and smooth. Tee boxes were not the best but that's as minor detail. It looks like course has had some water damage, but it barely effects play. I would recommend this course to others

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
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Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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Weekends

Don’t play here on the weekends unless you have 5 or 6 hours for a round. I will only play here during the week or maybe not at all.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not great. Not bad.

Bring bug spray. Course is okay. I wouldn’t pay full price for it. Having a hot deal is a must. I’m sure I’ll play a couple more times this year only because of location for my friends that live in kzoo.

Conditions are hit or miss. Lots of rain the course gets sloppy. Their carts suck bad. So slow. We even changed thinking ours was broke. Nope. Just slow.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

It was a fun and challenging course to play. It was a beautiful view all along the course. Well maintained and the play was great. Will be coming back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful Day For Golf

I booked as a single, was added with a twosome and another single. Great guys. Had a great time.

The course was in fantastic condition. Considering all of the rain recently I would say it was exceptional. No issue with mosquitoes either so they must have recently treated for them.

The pins were cut in some pretty tough locations but nothing unfair.

We were told we were behind an outing. Our pace was swift on the front side but the back slowed a bit. Had to wait on each shot but nothing excessive.

I always look for HOT DEALS here. Like the course, friendly staff, affordable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lake Doster

Nice course, great price and the staff was very friendly!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Good course. In great shape.

For the money, this is one of the best courses around. Nice rolling terrain, usually in good condition, strategically placed trees, not too many bunkers. I always enjoy playing this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent customer service and friendly staff

Very challenging course and greens are excellent and

Fair way are in great condition

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overbooked

This course overall is great, it is a fun and sometimes challenging course.

Lake Doster has the best deals this time of the season. The problem is that Lake Doster is so eager to get business that they simply don’t say no. The pace of play was decent at best but really went downhill on the back 9. I was on hole 14 at the tee box. There was a group of 5 about 150 yards into the hole. There was also a group of 4 on the green. From where I was I could also see holes 15 (par3) and 16 (par 4) There was 2 groups of 4 on the tee box and a group of 4 on the green at 14. There was a group teeing off on 16. At this point another twosome pulled up behind us and added to the conjunction. This was the time my brother and I decided that we need to skip holes instead of waiting 25 mins in between tee offs.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Work Needed

Playable with ups and downs. Good greens. Tee boxes need help. Cart paths need repair but for the price. Happy Deal!!!

I enjoy playing 2-3 times a week. On weekends some tournaments. Weekend golf usually no play unless a good Golf Deal. Weekend rates way to expensive to play golf.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Timing

Course was in good condition, arrived early and first tee was empty. Was told we would be on time or late getting off the tee.even though next players hadn't arrived yet. 2hrs50min first nine. No course management.. Left due to pace of play.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Just Average

Not well maintained, bunkers terrible, not maintained.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The course is fun to play.

fairway in great shape ,the greens were rough at best.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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