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Lake Doster Golf Club
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6540 yards | 72.7 | 134 |
| White | 72 | 6112 yards | 70.7 | 127 |
| Gold | 73 | 5530 yards | 67.7 | 120 |
| Gold (W) | 73 | 5530 yards | 72.8 | 126 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4828 yards | 68.5 | 117 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 72.0/129 | 338 | 426 | 100 | 300 | 393 | 474 | 394 | 154 | 535 | 3114 | 340 | 515 | 136 | 523 | 431 | 190 | 400 | 427 | 405 | 3367 | 6481 |
| White M: 70.1/124 W: 76.2/136 | 325 | 392 | 96 | 283 | 353 | 462 | 377 | 135 | 515 | 2938 | 327 | 476 | 125 | 510 | 413 | 182 | 382 | 414 | 365 | 3194 | 6132 |
| Gold M: 66.7/118 W: 71.6/126 | 313 | 269 | 88 | 267 | 262 | 422 | 294 | 115 | 448 | 2478 | 316 | 448 | 118 | 450 | 384 | 172 | 373 | 276 | 292 | 2829 | 5307 |
| Red M: 63.7/111 W: 67.7/118 | 301 | 265 | 75 | 190 | 253 | 388 | 287 | 84 | 381 | 2224 | 237 | 418 | 105 | 421 | 255 | 162 | 268 | 274 | 292 | 2432 | 4656 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 11 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 8 |
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The course was ver the
We were very impressed with the course layout and scenery. We would like to have played it when it was not as wet from all of the recent rain. The only negative was the availability of a restroom until after the 8th hole. We will definitely be back to play again.
25 years later
Had last played here 25 years ago, the layout is still one of the better ones in w Michigan.
Greens were in good condition - B+
Fairways were thin & weedy. - C-
Tees were very poor - F
Roughs were ok but weedy - B-
Traps were just average - C
Clubhouse was pretty bare bones, seen better days
The owners are either unwilling or unable to spend a modest amount of $ to bring this course back to what it was 25 years ago.
A hidden gem
My father and I got to play the course in a bit of rain and still had a lot of fun. The greens and fairways were well taken care of. Tight tee shots from the blues. Was sad about the tee boxes on the first par 3, but hopefully they will be healed and repaired, soon. Only blemish on this otherwise fun and challenging course.
Labor day
Course was challenging and interesting but they let a six sone of members play ahead of us the whole eighteen holes was not happy about that changed the whole pace of the game. Course talked to them once but not much changed. Poor decicion on a holiday.Waited every hole.
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
Lake Doster
Nice course, great price and the staff was very friendly!!!
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.
Excellent customer service and friendly staff
Very challenging course and greens are excellent and
Fair way are in great condition
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.
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.
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