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St. Ives Golf Club
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About
St. Ives Golf Club has received a five-star rating from Golf Digest -- and with good reason. The Jerry Matthews design, which opened in 1995, offers great course conditions amid a beautiful backdrop. Elevation changes that range from 40-80 feet offer up great views of the surrounding area. Water comes into play on 11 of the 18 holes. Several holes are worthy of mention. The par-4, 410-yard fourth hole has a tricky, undulating green. St. Ives Golf Club's final three holes -- the par-3 16th (where you have to carry a lake that almost surrounds the green), the par-5 17th (with a fairway that wraps around the lake) and the par-4 18th (with an upward climb) -- are among the best stretch of finishing holes you'll find in the state.
Accolades:
2010 - Michigan's # 1 Golf Resort - Golf World - Readers Choice Award
2010 - Top 50 Golf Resorts in the U.S. - Golf World - Readers Choice Award
2010 - Silver Medal Winner-Premier Resorts 2010-The Best Destination in Golf - Golf Magazine, 2010
2010 - #1 Judges Choice Award-Restaurant & Chef - Taste of Mecosta County
Merchandiser of the Year for Public Facilities - Michigan PGA, 4-Time Winner
#5 Best New Affordable Public courses, #1 East of the MIssissippi - Golf Digest
2003 - Top 100 Golf Shops in America -- Golf World Business
2001 - Top 100 Golf Shops in America -- Golf World Business
2001 - Top 10 Golf Facilities for Women in North America -- Golf for Women
2001 - Top 100 Golf Shops in America -- Golf World Business
2000/2001 - “Places to Play”, 5 star rating -- Golf Digest
2000 - Top 100 Golf Shops in America -- Golf Shop Operations
1999 - Top 10 Golf Facilities for Women in North America -- Golf for Women
1999 - Best Golf Courses in state of Michigan -- Golf Digest
1998/1999 - “Places to Play”, 4 1/2 stars (Highest rating in Michigan) -- Golf Digest
1998 - Top 10 Golf Facilities for Women in North America -- Golf for Women
1997 - No. 5 Best New Public Course in United States (affordable category), No. 1 East of the Mississippi -- Golf Digest
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6709 yards | 73.1 | 146 |
| Blue | 72 | 6294 yards | 70.8 | 139 |
| White | 72 | 5765 yards | 68.9 | 127 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5765 yards | 74.4 | 143 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 4821 yards | 68.9 | 121 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 72.6/149 | 424 | 176 | 410 | 530 | 345 | 347 | 487 | 171 | 348 | 3238 | 353 | 501 | 395 | 234 | 429 | 369 | 175 | 560 | 448 | 3464 | 6702 |
| Blue M: 70.5/141 | 404 | 153 | 399 | 510 | 312 | 324 | 476 | 143 | 315 | 3036 | 346 | 487 | 368 | 179 | 402 | 346 | 134 | 534 | 415 | 3211 | 6247 |
| Blue/White M: 69.1/130 | 381 | 153 | 333 | 484 | 312 | 324 | 476 | 143 | 315 | 2921 | 346 | 487 | 347 | 151 | 366 | 311 | 134 | 483 | 394 | 3019 | 5940 |
| White M: 68.1/126 W: 73.7/139 | 381 | 150 | 333 | 484 | 290 | 264 | 455 | 116 | 279 | 2752 | 321 | 454 | 347 | 151 | 366 | 311 | 128 | 483 | 394 | 2955 | 5707 |
| White/Gold M: 65.8/122 W: 71.0/134 | 336 | 150 | 281 | 436 | 290 | 264 | 455 | 116 | 279 | 2607 | 321 | 422 | 347 | 108 | 315 | 231 | 128 | 429 | 332 | 2633 | 5240 |
| Gold M: 64.3/112 W: 68.4/125 | 336 | 103 | 281 | 436 | 241 | 229 | 404 | 90 | 214 | 2334 | 295 | 422 | 247 | 108 | 315 | 231 | 108 | 429 | 332 | 2487 | 4821 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 4 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 3 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 6 |
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Staff very courteous and friendly.
Course was in excellent shape. We were there on a Sunday morning so the clubhouse was serving a brunch buffet. We did not partake in it, but the food looked very good. The clubhouse was well stocked with apparel, was clean and the staff friendly. The bag staff and starter personnel were helpful and attentive to our needs and provided good course information. We drove an hour and a half to get to St. Ives and it was well worth the trip. Will do it again.
Nicely challenging with great views
It was challenging but not overly painful. The course was immaculate. We will be back
Great course, somewhat short. A shot makers course.
The course itself was in amazing condition.
We were following a large group of several foursomes playin a scramble that made play slow.
The staff was accommodating and friendly.
Unfortunately the range was irons only due to its small size.
The design of the course is very hilly. A lot of natural terrain was simply made part of the course, which is always the case with a Matthews design. It did seem like the crew has the course set up to be super playable rather than challenging though.
Beautiful layout with plenty of challenges
Playing this course at regular price is to much $. Great deals on golf now make it more appealing. The course was in great shape and the staff was extremely accommodating.
This course is growing on me
I played St. Ives several times a few years ago and thought it was okay. I am starting to appreciate it more and think I will play it more often. The condition was better than the sister course, Tullymore, which I played last week and will be playing again this weekend. It is early in the season still, but St. Ives was in better overall condition.
My favorite golf experience in the state.
The staff at this course is very well trained. From the moment you drop off your bag you are treated with courteous respect.
Course notes are provided for each hole, and I have never experienced an issue with course maintenance. It's always in wonderful shape.
They are on time and during heavy play have strategically placed fore-caddies.
Rangers and Beverage cart drivers are alert to your play.
This is how a course should be run!
great course layout,
great course for what we paid to play, greens were just aerated and needed more attention but over all great deal
Great course that plays fair.
This is a great course for all levels of play. The greens are very big so knowing pin placement is important for scoring well.
Fabulous Course!
This is a beautiful course and was in pristine shape. The course had a good driving range and putting course. We played this course twice using Golfnow prices which were so much more reasonable than the daily rate. Great course using the Golfnow rate made for a wonderful golf experience!
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