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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
Great course
Overall a great experience. Friendly and helpful staff. Kyle took a few minutes as I was paying to let me know the features and local rules for the course. That doesn't happen all of the time these days. Played with 2 others that had booked tee times as singles and had an enjoyable round. Course can be quite challenging if your game is off a little. Greens have a lot of undulations so proximity to the pin on approach is key. Definitely would play again.
Played course first time.
I am from out of town. Great course to play. Well maintained greens. Challenging course. Staff very friendly. This is not a beginners course. I would definitely play again.
Great course in fabulous condition. Hilly layout with scenic views. In great shape from the tee boxes to the speedy greens. Decent pace of play and good staff round out this gem in Frankenmuth. Highly recommended.
Great condition
The course was in great condition despite the lack of rain.
Beautiful, Challenging and Forgiving
This is a well kept and maintained course! Beautiful views and challenging holes. Looking forward to my next time playing.
Great place to play golf
Everything at this course is top notch for playing golf.
The course was full today so the 4hr. 45 min. Round was understandable.
Will definitely play here again.
It is a darn good value.
Favorite From a Distance
This is by far the best course I play an hour away from home. Course has always been in good shape every time I have played over the last three years. And I will always make it a point to play.
Always a Good Course
Every time I have played this course over the last few years it has been in great shape, the staff has been friendly, and it seems like owners are taking steps to improve things also.
Magnificent
Excellent course conditions as usual and great staff as usual, we'll be back in August
First time in Michigan
My wife and I both loved this course. The course condition was excellent, better than our home private course. We found the course playable, especially with the tee box choices. The greens rolled true and were super fast. Will definitely come back, this time play more than one round and visit the charming town of Frankenmuth.
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