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4.1
303 Reviews (303)
5 Stars
118
4 Stars
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3 Stars
23
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
20
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
84.7%
Recommend this course
266 out of 303 reviews
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4.5
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.3
93.3%
Recommend this course
14 out of 15 reviews
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4.5
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
94.4%
Recommend this course
17 out of 18 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 74
Length 6928 yards
Slope 139
Rating 74.8
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Rattle Run Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1977
Fairways Blue
Greens Bent
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 10/31
Architect Lou Powers

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker No
Golf School/Academy No
Golf Simulator No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area No
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole No

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill
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4.1
303 Reviews (303)
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Reviews 1
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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 Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great time! Great price!

Storms had just ripped through the area the previous day and the course was in great shape still. I play this course every year in an outing and it’s always a good time. Staff is great course is great!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Awful Design

This course was designed by the original owner that had little knowledge of golf architecture. The results reflect this novice approach. At lease two holes that are completely unplayable. Go to a driving range for a much more worthwhile outing.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/13/2019

Sounds like someone wasn’t playing very good that day

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked

Miserable

Awful design.

Goofy routing.

Some of the worst holes in the state.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

It doesn’t get any better!

Spectacular layout.! The par fours collectively are as tough as you will find on any course anywhere! I’ve played courses around the world and this Is still my favorite and it’s right in my backyard. Thank you Rattle Run...!!!!

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

Revamped

First played course 25 years ago and it was great. for some reason it started to go downhill to the point it was no longer a place to play. Heard that they were trying to fix it up and 3 years ago started playing it again. While it isn't the place it was as new it is certainly trying. Staff is friendly in pro shop, grounds crew will tell you about the improvements they have seen and are eager for more. Rangers are helpful and informative while maintaining pace of play. Although not the perfect course yet it is one that is competitive and fun to play. And the main part is it improves every year. Will be back

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Gorgeous course!!! Great staff. Wonderful golfing experience.

Amazing layout. Nice greens. Lush fairways. Tree lined nirvana!!! Great value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 164
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Feel of northern Michigan

Course was in great condition except for a few tee boxes. They need some TLC. On many of the holes it felt like I was up north. Wonderful! The staff is very nice and the food is good!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Course

I really enjoy playing this course. I just wish I was a better golfer because it is fairly challenging. Sort of what you find in northern Michigan.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent condition except for the bunkers

Very nice lay-out ( was on the list of "top 75 you can play" a couple decades ago). Greens and fairways are in quite good condition. Some tee boxes(too little grass) and the bunkers (mud, not sand) need attention

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

First time playing the course with my husband and I'm anxious to play it again! The course had the feel of an "Up North" course----scenic, wide fairways, challenging and fun!!! The course was green and lush with the exception of a few of the tee boxes. We'll definitely be back!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent layout; improved conditions

Course is in much better shape than a few years ago. Back to the quality it was when it made "Golf Digest's top 75 you can play" when the course opened up years ago

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A beauty of a course

I really like this course - the course is among the forest -?trees, streams, nature (grey heron) and a great day away from it all. Lots of elevation changes- water hazards etc. Excellent course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Layout

Played this course on a busy Sunday afternoon. Found the pace of play was reasonable. The important things, the greens and fairways were in great condition. Some of the tee boxes were beat up but playable. The cart path is rough in places and we found some little things that would improve the course's image like, filling dry ball washers and replacing the towels on the ball washers were neglected. The staff was friendly and accommodating.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Rattle Run

The course itself is a decent layout and was in playable conditions. The greens were smooth but extremely slow.

The pace of play was atrocious. Prior to the start of our round I overheard the starter in the pro shop say.”I’m the starter today and I’m not going out there.” The resulting incompetence showed. We had a twosome and a foursome attempt to jump in front of us while we were on the tee box! Groups were tied up all over the course. Golfers were jumping onto the back 9 to speed up due to a lack of management. I would not recommend this course of pace of play is important to you.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Response from on 09/13/2018:
Hello, thank you for taking the time to review us, Rattle Run Golf Course, in Saint Clair, MI area. We're very sorry to hear you may not have had the best recent customer experience with us due to the pace of play, and we greatly appreciate your feedback. We also appreciate your dedication to playing our course over the years and hope we can continue to provide you with a valuable golf experience. Thank you for golfing with us, and we hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Wow! Superb Course!!

This is just a fantastic course and hidden treasure. It is challenging and beautiful. Every shot is important. You will never be bored.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It was hot so the ground was pretty hard and fast. Greens were in good shape!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course!

My wife and I played Rattle Run last week - and thoroughly enjoyed it! We arrived a little late because of bridge construction, but the staff were very understanding and accommodating. Course conditions were excellent...Greens were a little slow - but it had rained pretty hard the night before...The break given for the forward tees was greatly appreciated...All in all, a very pleasurable experience...We'll be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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