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4.4
226 Reviews (226)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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3
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
73.4%
Recommend this course
212 out of 226 reviews
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4.2
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
3
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Conditions
4.4
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
60.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 5 reviews
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4.2
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
60.0%
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3 out of 5 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6954 yards
Slope 140
Rating 74.2

Pohlcat Golf Club in Mount Pleasant has a winding layout that crosses the Chippewa River multiple times. The course sprawls across a diverse landscape that includes mature woodlands, rolling grassy meadows, and natural wetlands. It's a challenging layout with water coming into play on 14 holes and 56 bunkers strategically placed along the tree-lined fairways and greens. The tricky slopes and undulations on the greens, which can range from subtle to dramatic, add another challenging element to the golf course. The unique design goes back and forth between wooded holes and open, links-style holes, offering plenty of variety throughout. In addition to the golf course, there is also a practice facility available that includes a spacious grass range, two putting greens, and a short game area for putting and bunker practice.

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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Fairways Bent
Greens Bent
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect Dan Pohl

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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4.4
226 Reviews (226)
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Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Worth the drive but not great.

Had heard a lot about this course so was excited to get the opportunity to play here over the summer. I thought pace of play was on the slow side. Was also disappointed in the number of unrepaired divots in the fairways. Interestingly, we saw no sign of where divots went. Just found deep gouges. Sad. Did enjoy the course layout.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Do you want a challenge?

Most difficult course played. Tight greens, difficult to read, and very hard ground. If you want a challenge this course is it.

Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great layout with fast true greens

Great layout with some tight holes greens are great and just fast enough. Play was a little slow but they did have a ranger out on the course. The price was excellent for the great quality of the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful!

Wonderful course, but very tough the first time you play it. I lost plenty of balls, but also found others. When I play it a second time, I'll be able to judge yardage to the hazards a little better. Some of the men's tee boxes have markers showing distance to the water, but none on the ladies tees. Greens are quite fast, but fair and hold well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Zuella

Excellent service from staff. Great food. I was surprised at how poorly the front 9 fairway was maintained.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great value

Course was in excellent condition and greens were FAST. Fair course with some tight holes and challenging greens all around. Not really a course for the novice golfer. Excellent value. This will likely become a regular on our groups annual 4 day golf weekend in Central Michigan.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

A great golf course

If this place was in Petoskey or Traverse City you'd pay at least $100.00.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Must Play

Great course, fast greens and friendly staff, cute beer girl.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Enjoyed the course. Lots of variety.

Enjoyed the day - great course - super people! A challenge for most golfers but worth it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Pohl Cat

Lots of water, Take lots of balls. Beautiful and challenging

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Good course, too expensive!

Booked through Golf NOw for reduced rate, regular rates are too high! Course was wet and caused me to hit my divots farther than the ball.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great friendly environment and hospitality.

Great place to golf never had a bad experience here staff is always friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

A great evening round of golf!

We played the Pohlcat right after a big outing. The course was pretty empty so the pace was outstanding. It had been set up extremely hard, with difficult pin locations....this made it fun for our group. Some might not have thought so. The greens were lightning quick and in great shape! It's a great course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hot Deal Bargain

11:00 hot deal. Saw no one for 9 holes and then course came to a dead stop. We quit after 16 because we tired of waiting.
However, course was in very good condition with fast greens. No complaints of course conditions at all.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Pohlcat - July 2014

Very nice course - the greens held approach shots and rolled true and fast. The only complaint and it's minor is that some tee boxes were not very flat - why do so many course's not pay attention to this? Also - if you hit in the rough, you probably lost a ball - very thick rough. Several visible course marshalls keeping play moving.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Interesting and challenging course

Well worth a visit. Interesting and challenging course

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tough course in great condition

My buddy and I golf Pohlcat July 10 for 8: 20 am tee time. We owned the place, so the pace was outstanding. We couldn't believe how well the fairway and rough was kept, making finding your ball very easy. The greens were all cut early to remove the dew. Cutters were vey courteous shutting down equipment and clearing out so they were not distracting. Stopped in for a drink and hot dog after round. Appreciate your score being 1st beer price. Cart girl and club house staff very pleasant and professional. 3 hour drive to Pohlcat but a define replay when we are in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

What a gem of a course

This is a terrific golf course. We drove an hour to play the Pohlcat and I'd do it again today! Fantastic in every way, great condition, superb greens, we saw a couple deer, one with a fawn. Just wonderful

It's not too hard and it's not too easy, just right.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Play wt your own pace

No one in front or behind us to slow us down or rush us

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

The Cat Saved the Day!

A large group were to play in Saginaw with a tee at 9am- rain rain rain - we waited for over 1 hour - then I said the storm is away from Mt.Pleasant, MI , lets play the Cat. As we drove the rain stopped and the sky was blue and the temp was 72 with a slight wind.
Called the course and booked a tee time via Golf Now.com.
What a great day of golf?

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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