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Loon Golf Resort - The Ridge Course
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The Ridge (formerly know as Marsh Ridge Golf Course) spans acres of unspoiled marshland, tumbling across dramatic elevation changes that provide tees that are as high as the treetops. The course was carefully carved from mature forests and with trees framing most of the holes, accuracy is essential. Although the trees provide a peacefully secluded feel, the hilltops still allow for panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The five par-3 holes are especially scenic. Strategically placed bunkers come into play throughout and there are water hazards on four holes. The par-3 14th is one of the most challenging holes thanks to a triple-tiered green that is narrow and deep. It is followed by the golf course's longest hole at 483 yards. Although it is seemingly narrow, the hole is more forgiving than it appears. There will definitely be challenges in store on this course but it is also quite playable.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 71 | 6231 yards | 71.2 | 132 |
| White | 71 | 5842 yards | 69.0 | 128 |
| Gold | 71 | 5237 yards | 66.4 | 121 |
| Gold (W) | 71 | 5237 yards | 71.8 | 135 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 4495 yards | 67.1 | 119 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 70.6/137 | 301 | 136 | 573 | 371 | 370 | 415 | 423 | 147 | 458 | 3194 | 172 | 483 | 334 | 168 | 391 | 591 | 353 | 167 | 378 | 3037 | 6231 |
| White M: 68.6/128 W: 74.0/142 | 289 | 120 | 482 | 352 | 354 | 389 | 393 | 130 | 432 | 2941 | 150 | 463 | 329 | 161 | 366 | 584 | 340 | 143 | 365 | 2901 | 5842 |
| Gold M: 64.2/121 W: 68.8/129 | 264 | 116 | 438 | 333 | 335 | 346 | 381 | 117 | 381 | 2711 | 129 | 418 | 300 | 94 | 333 | 446 | 316 | 133 | 357 | 2526 | 5237 |
| Red W: 66.9/123 | 241 | 113 | 383 | 313 | 298 | 275 | 308 | 92 | 317 | 2340 | 118 | 387 | 279 | 94 | 303 | 360 | 293 | 110 | 211 | 2155 | 4495 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 4 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 13 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 6 |
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Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Michigan (2024 #22)
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Very scenic and challenging golf course. Not a good course for the average golfer.
Course is very beautiful view of Northern Michigan. A lot of holes have forced carries and dramatic drops of elevation. Many holes ball in fairway is either above or below your feet not many flat lies. Which could cause the average golfer a lot of challenge. Some hole have blind shots or dramatic elevation changes off the tee adding extra stress on tee shots. Greens are rather small and if you go off the back often in the woods.
Nice 2nd tier course
I played black lake and marsh ridge this weekend. For 60 dollars, black lake is head and shoulders above this course. We payed 45 for marsh ridge and it was worth it. Greens were well maintained as well as the bunkers. Course condition was great. The course starts to get good after the 6th hole on. I would recommend playing this course as a higher end second tier course if you are giung on vacation. Staff in the pro shop, beverage cart and dining room is very friendly.
Great Deal, but other courses are better
Marsh Ridge is a decent course, but when compared to others in the area, it is second rate. The tee boxes look like they have been through a war.
Nice Course for the money
Had a great time with my Dad there on Fathers Day, overall great experience. Couple tough tee shots, which would of been fine if I was driving the ball good that day, but I wasn't. Couple traps had a different consistency than the rest which caught me on one hole. Not sure if it was the rain we got the night before but mosquitos were out, they were fine the front 9, which is the farthest away from the marsh area, bring a little spray and it would be fine, we just didn't have any. I love coming down to Gaylord to play golf and I'd definitely come here again.
Beautiful corse and senery
Loved the rolling hills. Staff was more than accomadating. On a rainout had us come back next morn.(sat) and fitted us in to finish up. Great greens, fairways, and tee boxes
Seen better days, inexpensive but abused, still has potential with help
Has potential to be a nice place but just a bit too beat up. Tee boxes looked like they were hit by land mines. Too bad, cause it really could be a nice place to play if it were better maintained. Prices are great but value lacks because of condition. Disappointed visit.
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