2620 Hawks Eye Drive, Bellaire, Michigan 49615, US
(231) 533-4295
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About Hawk’s Eye Golf Resort

Hawk's Eye, a very good John Robinson design across the street from Shanty Creek Resorts, was purchased by Shanty Creek in 2021 and brought into the fold, bringing the resort to 90 holes. Its accommodations are a collection of houses and condos surrounding the course and rooms above clubhouse. 

Facts

Price Range$$$
Property Class★★★
Year Opened2004
Number of UnitsLess than 100

Amenities & Services

RestaurantsCasual
Room TypesRoom
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Hawk’s Eye Golf Resort

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
348 Reviews (348)
Reviews 55
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful Course

Very impressed with the staff. Course layout was fantastic. They had just aerated the greens. Did not get to experience the true guality of the greens. The staff did warn us about them. Enjoyed the par 3's. Like to play it again.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented Oct 2, 2017
We appreciate the five stars and kind words! We're very glad that your group was able to enjoy the course despite the recently-aerated greens. Please come and see us again soon!
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Hawks Eye Bellsire Michigan

Beautiful course. Nice layout. We enjoyed playing it.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented Oct 2, 2017
Thank you for the terrific five-star review! It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed our layout and conditions. Please come and see us again soon!
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
Commented Sep 18, 2017
Thank you for the kind words and five stars! Please come out and see us again soon!
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful course

This was an awesome course! It was raining and cold most of the round but I didn't stop because I wanted to keep playing! Rolling hills and elevation drops are the greatest characteristics of this course! Pretty challenging greens as well, some are pretty big in size.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented Sep 18, 2017
We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time with us despite the weather! Thank you for the five-star review and we hope to see you again soon!
Reviews 24
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Mostly Good - some bad

Great terrain and course lay out- I don't know who John Robinson is but this a memorable golf course with some great holes and unlike The Legend has some room of the Tee and most of the holes are right in front of you.

The staff that was there was friendly and the restruant has very limited menu and was understaffed. The chili was good and so were the club sandwiches at the turn, but they took 15 minutes to make them

No beveridge cart on the course and no bag service afterwards

The greens are complex, have a lot of buried elephants and were hard and fast, so some pin placements were impossible to get close with chips and even sometime putts and a few were just flat ridiculous if you get on the wrong side.

My biggest complaint thoough were the bunkers. They are full of rocks! Big, small and tiny and many of the tiny ones end up on the green after people blast out and can knock your putts off line if you don't clean them all. Every bunker needs to be redone with USGA SAND

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 2.0
Commented Sep 18, 2017
Thank you for the excellent feedback! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the layout and the terrain. We will pass along your suggestions regarding the bunkers and we hope to see you again in the future!
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented Sep 19, 2017
Thank you for the five stars!
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Review 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

totally enjoyed playing

We played this course on our 52nd wedding anniversary Aug. 12, 2017 and again Aug. 16,2017.

we thoroughly enjoyed both days. Everyone from check in to finish was friendly and helpful. Would definitely go back. Good value for the money.

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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
Commented Aug 29, 2017
Congratulations on your anniversary! We're thrilled that you chose to spend it with us and we look forward to your next round!
Reviews 17
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Fun course poor conditions

Fun course, poor conditions. The rough conditions were very disappointing, lots of dirt at patchy grass. Sand traps were full of rocks so avoid traps. Pace of play was slow and backed up. I wouldn't recommend paying over 25$ for 18.

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3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented Aug 29, 2017
We're sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy our conditions. We will absolutely pass along your feedback to management!
Reviews 3
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
Commented Aug 16, 2017
Thank you for the five-star rating!
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Worth playing multiple times

I really enjoyed the layout and conditions of this course. Fairways give you plenty of room and if you miss there is room in the rough before you get into major trouble The greens rolled great and the course itself was well maintained. I would def recommend this course if you are in the area.

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented Aug 16, 2017
We appreciate the great recommendation! Thank you for the four stars and we hope you'll visit with us again soon!
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Love this course!

Incredible course and at a great value! Hawk's Eye is one of the most challenging and visually appealing courses in Northern Michigan!! In my opinion, it's a MUST play when you are in the area. Better than the Legend and many of the other courses in the area. Absolutely the best value as well.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
Commented Aug 16, 2017
We're so thankful for the kind words and 5 stars! We absolutely love hearing from our golfers and reading such a great endorsement is music to our ears. Thank you for all your support and we hope you'll be back again soon!
Review 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

This was a great course to play. I read many reviews about Hawk's Eye and they did not disappoint. I kept figuring that was going to be something wrong with this course but how cheap it was to play, The course had a great layout with some very pretty holes too, #17 was my favorite. It was one of the most difficult tracks that I have ever played. The greens were the fastest I had played all year. I enjoyed the challenge and this is a must play for any golf enthusiast.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
Commented Aug 16, 2017
We so appreciate the terrific review and feedback! It's wonderful to hear that we can provide our golfers with a challenging, scenic, and still fun round of golf. We look forward to your next round with us.
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
Commented Aug 16, 2017
Thank for the great five-star review and feedback! Please come and see us again soon for another fun, challenging, and fair round!
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful course; slow play

Hawks Eye is stunning to look at, especially the back 9. It is nestled in the woods, has challenging elevation changes, and water comes into play on many holes. Unfortunately, I had a lot of time to view the scenery, because the foursomes ahead of us were so slow. Our round took 5+ hours, which is not conducive to good golf. Where is a ranger when you need one? Still, I would go back because it is fun to play. By the way, there are senior tees, which makes the course more enjoyable for a banjo hitter like me.

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented Aug 16, 2017
We're sorry to hear about the slow play. We absolutely understand how frustrating that can be. We hope you'll come back soon and get to experience some brisker play.
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

One of our favorites in N. MI

Except for requiring 5 hours to play, all was very good as usual. We are always very pleased with this track.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 1.0
Difficulty 3.0
Commented Aug 16, 2017
It's great to hear that your round was a good one, despite some slow play! We hope you'll be back out here again soon for another great time!
Reviews 29
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented Aug 16, 2017
Thank you for the kind words and four stars, Ryan! We enjoyed having you!
Reviews 30
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

great layout

If you like mountain golf, this course is the best value in N Michigan at the price.

First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
Commented Jul 17, 2017
Thank you so much for the great review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your round with us and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
T O P 10
Reviews 449
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Except the Bunkers in Really Good Shape

Hawk's Eye is always a fun play. Lots of elevation changes and challenging golf holes. You have to play this place a few times to get the hang of it. The ball bounds and bounds so you need to pay attention to the slopes and ground rolls. The tees, greens and fairways are in very good shape. Some of the bunkers need attention there are a few that are just rock filled. Welcoming staff and they now do finally have a range but downgrading the range but because it's dead downhill so while you can warm up there's no way to get a feel for how far you are hitting it or the true ball flight that day. Heartily recommend playing this....and note there are several other worth a play courses extremely near by including top 25 you can play in Michigan Cedar River at Shanty Creek which also has the Legend, Schuss and Summit courses. The Chief is also nearby so you could easily make a week out of it and enjoy the beauty and pleasure of NoMi golf with Short's Brewing Co in Bellaire for after round libations/food. Starlight Lounge is also an excellent post round place.

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Top 10 Contributor
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Commented Jun 15, 2017
Thank you so much for leaving us a great 4-star review and terrific feedback! We're happy to hear that you enjoy playing here and we'll certainly pass along your thoughts on the bunkers. Please come and see us again soon!
Reviews 34
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Top-Notch Conditions, Tricked up Layout

Paid $22.50 for 18/cart as part of their 2-For-1 Wednesday deal, no complaints there. Tee to Green is meticulously maintained and putts roll smooth and true everytime. The layout is gorgeous, elevation changes throughout, and surprises await at every tee box.

My only complaints are the green complexes can be a bit Tricked up, with massive mounding, and what appears to be elephants buried under a few of the greens. Also, many of the sand bunkers sit many of feet below the green surfaces. Also, the lack of Red, White, and Blue yardage posts was my biggest gripe, sometimes searching frantically through the fairway for yardage got to be a nuisance.

ALL and all, its extremely challenging and a great value.

First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 5.0
Commented Jun 13, 2017
Thank you so much for the great feedback! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your round overall and we'll certainly pass along your valuable feedback!
T O P 250
Reviews 152
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Nice layout and in good shape.

Played for third straight year.Greens rollef well as did fairways.Coursr has nice views and elevation changes. GO play but do not use Golf Now mapping directions.

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Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented Jun 7, 2017
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a great review and for continuing to visit us year after year! That's such a wonderful compliment! And we will look into the mapping directions issue.
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