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The Fortress Golf Course
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The Fortress was inspired by classic Scottish golf courses, incorporating fescue-covered mounds and a liberal smattering of bunkers, 75 to be exact, around the large, sectioned greens. The expansive greens average 7,500 feet, providing golfers with some challenging putts. Patches of rough that are several inches thick and strategic mounding separate the winding fairways. The back nine holes are where the course really shines. It becomes especially interesting by the time you reach the par-4 13th hole, a dogleg left that is bordered by two large ponds. It is hard to decide which is worse: landing in one of the four bunkers or the deep gorse on the mounds behind the green, but both are better than losing your ball to the water. The signature hole of the golf course though is the 17th, known for its challenging island green. There is little room for error on the long, narrow green.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6813 yards | 73.8 | 140 |
| Maroon | 72 | 6271 yards | 71.3 | 135 |
| Gold | 72 | 4837 yards | 69.2 | 128 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 74.2/142 W: 80.3/150 | 522 | 167 | 456 | 149 | 353 | 501 | 437 | 409 | 453 | 3447 | 369 | 391 | 209 | 443 | 523 | 350 | 380 | 172 | 529 | 3366 | 6813 |
| Maroon M: 71.4/139 W: 77.4/145 | 494 | 140 | 431 | 119 | 324 | 467 | 390 | 378 | 437 | 3180 | 336 | 363 | 181 | 410 | 496 | 309 | 333 | 153 | 510 | 3091 | 6271 |
| Combo M: 67.1/127 W: 72.7/137 | 415 | 140 | 342 | 119 | 324 | 390 | 288 | 278 | 325 | 2621 | 336 | 363 | 181 | 315 | 398 | 309 | 333 | 153 | 436 | 2824 | 5445 |
| Gold M: 64.3/115 W: 69.4/129 | 415 | 82 | 342 | 83 | 275 | 390 | 288 | 278 | 325 | 2478 | 272 | 254 | 109 | 315 | 398 | 239 | 247 | 89 | 436 | 2359 | 4837 |
| Handicap | 6 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 3 | |||
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
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Photo submitted by Blake5355960 on 10/13/2024
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17th hole an absolute beautiful hole Photo submitted by Michael6064109 on 10/15/2021
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Photo submitted by thomaskvincent1 on 09/27/2021
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Photo submitted by Simpson85 on 06/19/2021
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Photo submitted by Kathy6050012 on 10/04/2020
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#17 Photo submitted by RG2341 on 06/09/2020
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Photo submitted by u314160118166 on 06/01/2020
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Photo submitted by jasonhoy on 08/19/2019
Tight course
Beautifully manicured but the holes are right next to each other. Had multiple balls come at us from other holes even in the tee boxes at times.. Each hole itself is beautiful, but it was so packed that the pace of play was slow.
challenging course
The course was in great shape and the greens were perfect but fast.
Great course
The Fortress is ALWAYS in great condition! The driving range is a real treat to warm up prior to the round (the practice is area is as good as hitting from the fairways). The staff is always friendly. The pace of play was a bit slower than normal however the ranger made three different passes prompting the slow 4-some to speed it up. You will not regret playing The Fortress!
The Fortress
Course was in pretty good shape, a few fairways were aerated. Main issue was the 3 4somes in front of us were playing their own scramble and were very slow. Round took 5:15, cart path only adds some time, but they had lost a hole to the course after their 4th. Did not see a ranger on the course, maybe pace of play is not a concern for them looked like they were a few hole behind by the time we finished.
Fantastic Gem !!
I don’t know where to start, there are so many great things about this golf course.
Driving Range - the grounds were perfect. Large area to warm up and the grass was PRISTINE. I have not seen a nicer driving range.
The course is a championship caliber course with many options for fun and challenge. The fescue or rough areas are very punishing if you don’t hit them straight but that’s what’s fun about this course. You can’t just pull out your driver on every par4 and par5.
Hole #13 lived up to billing. It’s very intimidating but actually not tough if you’re smart off the tee. I was tempted in hitting driver and put it in the drink twice. Hey why not go for it right ?.
Overall pace was great and will definitely come back. The town is also vibrant with many places for relaxation and great food.
Best course I have played in Michigan.
Fortress in Frankenmuth MI
Course was in excellent shape even after early morning downpour
Lots of natural areas. Greens roll true. Liked the "combo" tees playing some gold & some maroon. Mostly generous fairways. Challenging for all golfers with water and sand in play. Full course cart paths with connections to next tee. Will definitely play again
Very nice - feels like a real course
Where I normally play, this was far and above those. Really enjoyed this course, will definitely be back.
Best Conditioned Course in the Area
I play in a league at the Fortress. It is as well conditioned as any course in MI, it is a little bit pricey but not when compared to other great courses like Arcadia Bluffs. It favors a straight and long driver. The heather is tough and the greens are very fast. It is a beautiful course. The staff is friendly and there are many places for excellent food in Frankenmuth.
First timer
Five stars. First time I’ve ever played it after years of hearing how good it is. Set up is challenging but very fair. Fairways are pretty generous. Lots of bunkers but I felt that 70% of them help save your errant shots rather than being penalizing. Greens run fast and true. Tee boxes are flat and well maintained, not a mine field of divets. Landscaping and maintenance details galore make the round a joy.
Excellent golf course
Perfect shape and awesome track...Absolutely one of our favorite courses to play. The greens are fast and it’s very challenging course that’s beautiful and very relaxing. Looking forward to my next round.
Awesome Track
5 Star course that’s in excellent shape with fast greens
The Fortress is one of my favorite courses and is totally worth the hour drive to play. I finally pared #13...#1 handicap hole with water on both sides of the fairway. I love the course and the workers are all friendly and attentive.
Good job
great day of eighteen holes
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