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4.2
212 Reviews (212)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.7
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
96.3%
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190 out of 212 reviews
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4.2
9 Reviews (9)
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.6
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 9 reviews
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4.3
12 Reviews (12)
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
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12 out of 12 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.

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Clubhouse
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Reviews

4.2
212 Reviews (212)

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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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course is unique layout, but good value

the par there's play difficult because they sit long, the course is score able if you manage it safely.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nothing too special, just ok

For the price, it was a fun day of golf but if you are searching for a nice course, this is probably not it. The bunkers are terrible, zero actual sand and most tee boxes resemble parts of the rough. However, there are some cool holes throughout with views of the lake and two of us were able to play 18 in just about 3 hours so pace was great even for a Sunday morning. I thought the reservation said GPS included but this course does not have that feature on their carts. It's also relatively short from the white tees, lots of par 3's, so if you're set on playing this course but want a challenge, play the blue tees.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Challenging little course

Bring your short game. If you can't chip and don't have a 40-70 yd club in the bag it's gonna be a long day or you'd better hit a lot of irons off the tee. They had people jumping all over the course, starting on the back 9 right in front of us another twosome comes out of nowhere plays part of the 10th hole then jumps to 16. Most greens were in good shape nice little place to play

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

challenging course! and friendly staff!

Second time there I like the course and the friendly staff.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Enjoyable course

Got a great deal on golf now(hot deals). First two holes pretty straight forward and boring par 3s and after that the course was generally more interesting. The remaining par 3s are challenging. A couple of drivable par 4s were fun (not much longer than some of the par 3s). The stretch of holes near paw paw lake had some nice views...Good times

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

GREAT DAY!!

We played very quickly and the course was in GREAT shape!! We ran into a 7 some playing in a BIG group around the 12th hole by bypassed them at 14. They played quickly though, Otherwise weather was GREAT and had a good time!! Will come back for sure.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

formerly nice course getting run down

one of the two carts the GPS did not work. Course conditions mostly average. Compared to other courses in the area they are over priced.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Well Maintained, Challenging Course

Nothing fancy about this course, but it is well maintained, and the small greens, narrow fairways, and topography of the course make it challenging and fun. And if it gets too challenging, there is always the lakeside bar by Hole #7 to take a break.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

This course is in perfect condition

It was a perfect day, except our golf playing, that could be much better. Other than that is was great!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Paw paw lake

Excellent course for the $18 hot deal. Look forward to playing again !

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun course

Fun course with many scenic views, good greens and accommodating staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 75
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Mark the holes!

Played the course after a heavy rain which meant cart path only, the course has some interesting holes and the greens are in decent shape BUT the course is very poorly marked and my golf Garmin could not figure out the changed holes.

As a result I could not gauge the holes adequately and my score suffered.

It is an old course with a good group of mature trees and views of the lake - just mark the holes!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Awesome Course

The fairways and greens were in excellent condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course

Overall pretty decent course. A little confusing with trying to find the holes, but overall good course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Great staff that looks to help you all the time. Beautiful views of the lake.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Paw Paw Lake Golf Course

This is an interesting course in southwest michigan.
I spend some weekends in the south end of South Haven and this course is 20 mins away. It has some fairly straightforward holes but also has a several very interesting holes with significant elevation changes. There is a par 3 downhill to a small green with water to the left. Not an easy par. Another par 3 is straight up a hill and that
one isn't an easy par. Several striking views from elevated tee boxes looking across to Paw Paw lake. You'll see a variety of birds and other wildlife. Worth a try if your in the area.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Chalenging short holes

This is an older course that has been maintained very well. Has water, elevated green and tee boxes some narrow fairways, not a long course. You can be rewarded with good shots but if not played well can cost you strokes. The staff was really friendly and the food was good.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Have u ever putted on sand

the course was nice short but nice until u get to the greens. golfnow should of had something to tell u that every green was covered thick with sand. the staff/maintenance was friendly. The only other problem was that the next holes were difficult to find and had no yardages on the par 3's on the tee boxes. Definitely wont be coming back

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Always challenging

Always a challenge. Very scenic, well groomed, fantastic personnel.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

fun course. great location.

had a fun round of golf. could have done without the six-some in front of us chatting with the ranger on the green. standing on the tee box, waiting for six guys to putt out while the next group is standing behind you is less than pleasant. thats how the last 6 holes went.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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