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3.7
324 Reviews (324)
5 Stars
99
4 Stars
113
3 Stars
48
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
36
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
73.0%
Recommend this course
234 out of 324 reviews
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4.0
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
3.8
87.5%
Recommend this course
7 out of 8 reviews
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3.7
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.1
73.3%
Recommend this course
22 out of 30 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
324 Reviews (324)

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
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
2.0
Previously Played

Greens

Airated greens ruined my experience, most diviots not filled in and other spots overfilled with sand. Putting was impossible. Pace of play was atrocious. 4 hours for a twosome

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Great Value for the Money

Rate with cart was listed at $2 per person so I reserved for 2 people for a total cost with fess of $8.98. The fees booking were more than the green fees!!!

Must have been a typo but I took advantage of it which is why I rated 5 stars for "Value for Money". Realistically if you could play this course for $30 or less (including cart) I would say that's a good deal. Course conditions could be better (par three tee boxes pretty beat up, lots of crab grass around the greens, etc) but overall not too bad.

The course is challenging. Every hole is tree lined on both sides and pretty tight. Luckily I was hitting my driver very well and managed to shoot 3 over for 17 holes (ran out of daylight due to having to stop multiple times for ran delays), but if you spray your driver you will be spending ALOT of time in the woods on this course as there is no where to bailout. Most of the holes are very similar, uphill tee shot to a tree lined fairway. Three of the par 4's require irons off the tee and only need to go 165 -175 yards or so. LOTS of out of bounds stakes on this course since it winds its way through a subdivision. I played when it was pretty wet but I could see the greens becoming pretty quick. It was a good experience and I'm happy I played well but this course is a challenge!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course and Great Value

Love this course. Very challenging!! The staff are very friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Fun round, enjoyed my time

Played on a Sunday afternoon. Was a bit warm but otherwise pleasant. Pace of play moved along. Played 14 holes in 2 hours (was playing solo), then ran into a foursome who had no concept of ready golf. Played last 4 holes in a bit over an hour.

Course is in reasonable shape. Greens ran true and were consistent in speed. Fairways were in decent condition. A few soggy spots, but the area has had a lot of rain of late.

My only complaints. 1) Tee boxes on the par threes are just beat up. Not a lot of grass or flat space. 2) I think they invested in poison ivy :) It lines so much of the wooded areas.

Staff were pleasant, carts were clean and had no issues. Local knowledge of the course is helpful as there are several holes where target golf is a must. Will definitely continue to play here.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slow play.

Very slow play. Layout is just kind of weird. Definitely tough to know what to do first time out. Seemed understaffed.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Not a fan

My take is that the course management really wants this to be a private club, but can’t make it happen. It’s a tough course made harder by fairways left long, some fast greens, some slow greens, etc….all to keep the high-handicap riffraff away. Some other players on the course amplified this sentiment.

Message received loud and clear…they won’t have to worry about me coming back.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not my favorite course

Poor design. Blind shots on many holes makes it a danger to other golfers.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Fun track keeps you on your toes

Great staff (Aaron) great customer service .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Hidden gem

Course is in good shape. Course features some narrow fairways, elevation changes, blind shots, tough pin placements. Staff is very friendly. Cart paths and the carts can be a little rough but otherwise, really enjoyed playing here and highly recommend it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice little hidden course

Nice course, friendly staff. For some reason Apple Maps took me to a nearby subdivision so be mindful of that. Course was in decent shape but some of the rough Haden been maintained. Many of the parent sidewalks were in bad shape and desperately need repair. But for 30$ on a hot deal I can’t complain.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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