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3.9
433 Reviews (433)
5 Stars
125
4 Stars
192
3 Stars
70
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
16
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.7
76.2%
Recommend this course
348 out of 433 reviews
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2.8
5 Reviews (5)
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Conditions
2.4
Value
3.0
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
3.2
60.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 5 reviews
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3.8
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.7
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.2
72.4%
Recommend this course
21 out of 29 reviews
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Course Highlights
This challenging layout rewards repeat visits, with tricky shots around cattails and angulating greens that keep the course interesting. Friendly staff and an impressively smooth pace of play make each round consistently enjoyable.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6436 yards
Slope 131
Rating 72.1
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Course Details

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

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - mandatory
GPS No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code All golfers are expected to wear proper golf attire

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

3.9
433 Reviews (433)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 8
Course Challenges Include:
Forced Carries 17
Undulating Greens 15
Bunkers 8
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 15
Locals 15
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 12
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 11
Convenient to the City 7
In the 'Burbs 7

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Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Cattails GC is a good track for the money!

Course was in great shape, pace of play excellent on the front 9, and painfully slow on the back 9.

The pin placements were brutal the day we played, they added 10 strokes to my score, lol!

All in all, a good time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 10/12/2017:
Thanks for the great review! We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon for another round.
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Tough

Very tough course. Hole 1 should be a par 4 instead of a 360 yard par 5 from the white tees.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Response from on 09/11/2017:
Hi AlexaTrebek, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We appreciate the feedback and hope to see you again soon for another round. Thanks for playing Cattails!
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

nice day for 18

course was in good shape, challenging pin placements with lots of sloping greens

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 09/11/2017:
Hi scottmccarter, thanks for the great review! Come back and see us again soon.
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 09/11/2017:
Thanks for the 5-star review, f1robbo! We appreciate the feedback and hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Response from on 09/09/2017:
Thanks for the great review, John! We hope to see you again soon at Cattails.
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Track, Slow Dry Play

We've played here many times before, and Cattails remains one of the areas most scenic courses. It is in great condition, and the greens were pretty fast as usual. This layout makes you think!

Two downsides to Cattails. One is that the difficulty tends to create slow play, and on the weekend day we played most recently not a ranger was in sight. A fivesome was observed ahead of us, and the back nine was a slog.

The second nit is an old one. I know they discontinued the water coolers some time ago, but it still seems cheap. Especially when we only saw the cart girl once, from a distance, on a Saturday afternoon. Bring your own beverages

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/29/2017:
Thanks for the review, u790674159! We appreciate the feedback and hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Ok course, poor management

Prior to tee off, we specifically asked the course manager if there were any events that day since we had a beginner in our group and we were going to play a little slower than normal. He said there wasn't anything going on that day, so we played the front nine (while letting other groups play through) and stopped for lunch in the clubhouse instead of just grabbing it and continuing. We spent a good amount of money on drinks in the bar (8 beers and 4 shots plus food), then bought $60 worth of beer for the back nine. Before we could start the back nine, the front desk told us there is a golf league that night (apparently there are leagues every night of the week) and they told us we couldn't resume for another 2 hours, or they would write us vouchers for 9 holes. The fairways and tee boxes were good, the greens were only ok, the staff were apologetic but uninformed, and the course manager blatantly lied to us and was apparently unaware about leagues that happen every weeknight at his course. I will never be returning to this course.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First Time

This was our first time at Cattails, we certainly were not sure what to expect. The greens, fairways and tee boxes were will taken care of. The cart paths are slightly confusing but can be navigated. Certainly would return for another round!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/23/2017:
Thanks for the kind words! We're looking forward to your next round with us!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 08/09/2017:
Thanks for the kind words!
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Response from on 08/09/2017:
Thanks for the great review! Come back and see us again soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/02/2017:
Thanks for the great review! We hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times 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
Response from on 05/25/2017:
Thanks for the great review!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Slow Play!

Was disappointed with the pace of play and helpfulness of the staff. We were put behind a 5-some that was extremely slow. At one point, i could see the group in front of them clearing the next green while they were putting on the prior green. I could count 5 groups (we were the first) behind them waiting. We finally found a ranger (only saw 1 out there the entire day) that we flagged down and said something. He indicated he told them they had to split up on the 8th hole. They didn't. When we made the turn I said something to the pro shop. His comment was "they are not playing slow." My jaw dropped and i told him that there were 5 groups behind them. He told me that we should pair up with someone to slow us down. They were "members" so they didn't want to make them mad. It was ridiculous. We had to tell the group to split up and the back 9 went much faster. Never saw another ranger on the course the rest of the day. Too bad too, since this was a very nice course but i wouldn't go back just because of the staff's indifference.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Diasappointing Pace and Service

We were extremely disappointed playing on Sunday February 19th at Cattails Golf Course. After 1.5hr and 4 holes in we called it a day. The club did not want to give us a rain check as they said they don't do that on busy days. Unfortunately they don't have a Ranger out there either on busy days to ensure a proper pace. Very disappointing answer too. The flights in front of us ( and not only one) were playing multiple balls and no one cared. Don't plan to play there again.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 02/21/2017:
This past Sunday was indeed a very busy day, and given that it was a holiday weekend and was one of the warmest days that we’ve had in months, we tried our best to accommodate as many guests as possible while maintaining an enjoyable pace of play. In order to keep up with demand, we in fact did have both a starter and ranger on the course. According to our records, this golfer played 9 holes in 2.5 hours and wanted a rain check after 9 holes. We stand by our decision to decline this golfer’s request for a rain check, as there was no reason to do so. This review is just simply untrue.
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great first round of year

Can't ask for much when it's still February! Packed day so we were late to tee off despite being there early. The fairways and rough weren't too mucky/wet but a few sand traps had remnants of water from the off season. Greens are still in process of aerotation but they are a playable two putt. Regardless of course conditions and pace of play off tee box, we still had a good time and enjoyed playing this tough course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Nice course and layout...overbooked and slow

Must be an area gathering place...I was impressed with layout and conditions, minus the unfixed ball marks. A challenging and beautiful course that brought out all clubs. Had to play back 9 twice because they allowed the others in my time slot to tee off without me despite being on time (they let them out early) so I paid the price

For staff letting them go early. I was suppose to Golf front but when making turn they had 5 groups waiting...poorly managed! Won't tolerate as time is precious! So I was disappointed and may not visit again given options available elsewhere and management not making right what they wronged.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

November 27 Golf - Course Looks Great

For the end of November, in Michigan, the course was in great shape. Very impressed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 11/29/2016:
Thanks so much! We're glad you joined us as we begin to close out the season. We hope to see you back soon for indoor golf!
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

Entrance Road Is Awful!

First time at Cattails. I liked the layout and condition of course. We played on a day where it rained the whole time so it was mandatory cart paths. Big negative was the very poor (third world) condition of dirt road the last half mile to the course entrance. As much as I liked the course I will not come back to play again until road improvements are done. I'm not screwing up my tires, wheels and suspension for a round of golf. If you must go...drive your off-road vehicle.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/04/2016

Thanks for your review. We're sorry that you found our entrance to be bothersome but are happy that you still had an excellent round at our course. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

GOOD ROUND OF GOLF ON A HOT HUMID DAY

WE PLAYED 18 ON A BEAUTIFUL COURSE. ON PROBLEM WAS THAT THERE WAS NO WATER ON COURSE. WE DID GET WATER AT THE TURN. HOLE 10 IS EXTREMELY CHALLENGING.. LOVED THE COURSE.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/28/2016

Thank you so much! We appreciate you playing with us and hope to see you again soon!

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