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4.2
211 Reviews (211)
5 Stars
72
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
4.3
Value
4.6
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
94.2%
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189 out of 211 reviews
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4.1
8 Reviews (8)
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.6
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.5
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
8 out of 8 reviews
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4.2
11 Reviews (11)
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.7
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
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11 out of 11 reviews
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Course Highlights
Recent investments in new carts, repaved paths, and well-groomed fairways and greens reflect a course that keeps improving. Elevation changes, long par 3s, water, and a lakeside tiki bar make this a genuinely rewarding and affordable round.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6055 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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Paw Paw Lake Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1918
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 9/30

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Master, Discover, Diners Club
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Tank tops are not permitted.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

4.2
211 Reviews (211)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 10
Elevation Changes 8
Narrow Fairways 7
This course/club is great for:
Beginners 7
Locals 7

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

Be aware of leagues and hole jumpers

Very disappointed that pace of play was slowed by hole jumpers then leagues started on hole 17!!! We were just finishing 16 and 3 league golfers pulled up and teed off on 17 right in front of us. Why is their money more important than mine? League or not this should never happen. They were so slow so we gave up 17 and 18 as we were tired of the slow play and then this happened. Nice course but all leagues should start on 1 or 10. Ask before you start 18 at 1pm.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
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
First Time Playing

PACE

Two 4 somes in front of us (2 some) never let us pass took us 4.5 hrs to get the rd in

Conditions Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun short course!

The course is in beautiful shape; greens in excellent condition. Friday afternoon was crowded as expected. Hot dogs and beers at the gazebo or clubhouse 👍👍

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Try Paw Paw Lake Golf Club

My friend and I played the course for the first time on Sunday after the rain stopped. The only recommendation we would have is better marking for where the next T box is.

Because it was our first time at the course we had to search and turned around a couple of times because we had taken a wrong turn for what we thought was our next T box.

The staff is extremely friendly. And the gazebo in the middle of your round is such a delight. Try the course you’ll love it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Had A Great Time

I had a great time on Sunday playing at Paw Paw Lake golf course. The course was in really good shape, especially considering the lack of natural rain that we’ve had, but they’ve kept it up very well. I’ve always enjoyed going there from my early teen years until now, it’s a fun and very challenging course. You better bring your best game because this is not a pushover course, it has plenty of challenges for every level of golfer. The staff was super friendly and I would recommend playing there to anyone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 61
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Fun Afternoon Golfing

Vacation in SW Michigan. Found on golf now. Nice course with lots of elevation changes.Greens werr smooth not overly fast. Fairways were very firm lots of toll. Traps were well maintained. Rough was long but not terribly ling you could find your ball with a little effort. Would play again if in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging for mid to high handicap players

Challenging with elevation changes and trees with enough water for everything you need. Always enjoyed the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Decent Course, but Short

Course was very short except for 3 of the par threes were 200 or more. . Course was laid out all over the place. You had to drive over a 100 yards from green to tee on a few holes. Greens were medium to small. They hadn't mowed that morning so a,little slow but rolled nicely. Not for big hitters.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Short but Sweet

This is a shorter course, but the fairways and greens were in great shape. There is ongoing work that doesn't affect play, but does show a commitment to making it better. The tiki bar in the middle of both the front and back is really nice and has a great view of the lake. The greens are smaller which adds a little to the challenge. We plan on going back soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course was great

The course was great many new updates . Looks like they put money back into the course.

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