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3.7
320 Reviews (320)
5 Stars
97
4 Stars
112
3 Stars
47
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
36
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.4
72.5%
Recommend this course
230 out of 320 reviews
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3.8
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.5
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
3.5
75.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 4 reviews
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3.6
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.8
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.1
69.7%
Recommend this course
23 out of 33 reviews
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Course Highlights
This challenging course delivers elevation changes, sloping fairways, and recently refreshed bunkers that reward accurate tee shots. Friendly staff and strong value make it a compelling choice for golfers seeking a true northern Michigan feel.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6440 yards
Slope 126
Rating 69.8
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Course Details

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

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2023 #16)
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Reviews

3.7
320 Reviews (320)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 6
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 9
Forced Carries 8
Water Hazards 8
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 10
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 10
Locals 8
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 11

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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
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

The course was in good shape for an early spring round

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tight and hilly

This course is recovering from years of neglect. Greens and fairways almost fully recovered. Cart paths still horrible. If you can’t hit straight, bring lots of balls. Very tight, sloping fairways, and difficult greens. Prices need to drop to fill lots of open T-times on sunny, warm weekend days.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs attention

Greens are well-cared for and in great shape, but fairways, rough grass, and trees require long-overdue cutting, repair, and maintenance. Sand traps also need significant attention.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Rough

This course is in very rough shape. Dead grass on the fairways and plenty of divots on the greens . The trash cans were overflowing, and the cart return was full. A good indication of lack of effort and care. The first 10 holes are lined with housing, and I did not know that Michigan had so many hills.This course is definitely a one and done.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Place

Pleasantly surprised by the very up north feel and look of the course. Greens were in good shape with respect to the Pinckney rednecks that are too lazy to repair ball marks. What made it challenging were some of the holes with hills and uneven lies relative to your ball and feet location. To score well you really need to be able to come off the tee well. In my opinion.

I did have a flat tire on my cart and had to change it after 9, and the guy woking the pro shop needs a better attitude. Tee time was 11am Saturday Aug. 30 if anyone wants to figure out what his problem was that day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awful

How can a course with such potential be so run down?

Fire the grounds keeper if there even is one. Brutal...wouldn't play there for free.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Difficult course / in rough shape

Very difficult course made even more difficult by the poor condition it's in. The tee boxes were beat up, the fairways were rough in spots and the trees surrounding the course needed trimming or to be removed. The greens were in good shape, however, and the staff was friendly.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Challenging course. Good condition

Great course. Greens in good condition. Challenging course. Very tight fairways.. Different elevation changes. And sloping fairways. Sand is taken care of.Fairways great condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course and challenging

Great course. Greens in good condition. Challenging course. Different elevation changes. And sloping fairways. Sand is taken care of.Fairways great condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Has Potential

This course has some real potential. Fairways and greens were in pretty good shape. Hole layout is good with some pretty challenging holes. Tee boxes and cart paths definitely need work. With some investment this could be a great course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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