5780 Shanty Creek Road, Bellaire, Michigan 49615, US
(866) 486-7790
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About Shanty Creek

The 5,000 acres of Shanty Creek Resorts are spread among three villages - Cedar River, Schuss and Summit, each with at least one golf course, restaurant and accommodations galore. The Summit is arguably home base with the Lakeview Lodge housing the Lakeview Restaurant, the spa and the Legend and Summit golf courses. The resort added the Hawk's Eye course and accommodations across the street in 2021.

Facts

Price Range$$$
Property Class★★★★
Acres5000
Year Opened1963
Number of Units100-300

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Casual
Room TypesRoom, Suite
PoolIndoor
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Kids ProgramYes
Room ServiceYes

Rules

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

Golf courses at Shanty Creek

Images from Shanty Creek

Golfer Photos

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
1007 Reviews (1007)
Reviews 5
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Commented on 04/21/2021

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give us another try in the near future. Thanks for choosing The Summit at Shanty Creek.

Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful course

I have played Schuss many times over the last 22 years. It has gotten better as time went on. It is maintained meticulously. Guys are working everyday on the course. Greens are large and in great shape. Typically the keep the greens about a 10 ( not too fast) and they run very true. The layout requires using every club in your bag. Lots of dog legs working both left and right. You will enjoy this course and it’s budget price. I think it is way under priced but Shanty really likes having this beauty at a budget price.

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 5.0
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Cedar River is a gem

Cedar is consistently in great shape and plays quickly. The layout is unique hole to hole and please to play. Some grip it and rip holes and some placement holes. Weiskopf laid out a gem with this one. You won’t forget 13 and 14. It is the course’s signature short par 4 and dramatic drop par three.

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 5.0
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Played

Refused to close to deny us refund

Weather was terrible yet course refused to close or reschedule our tee time denying us a refund unless we played. Weather was too bad to play through, literally snow/sleet rain mix 43 degrees and 20 mph winds yet refused to work with us, left after 3rd hole complete waste of money. Course looks nice but if this is the way they do business there's plenty of other courses around.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented on 10/27/2020

Follow up*

They did end up comping my round. I'll give it another try next year. Thank you

Commented on 10/16/2020

Hello, Jake. Thanks for the review. We are sorry to see that you rated the course 1 star. We take single star feedback very seriously at our course. Please reach out to our management team at (866) 695-5010. Thank you for playing The Summit at Shanty Creek.

Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Not What We Expected

(Played on 6-12-20)... We prepaid for all 16 of our guys rounds via phone about a week before our tee times. We showed up around 20 min before our tee time and there was nobody there to greet us when we arrived. Our tee times were from 3:40-4:10pm on a beautiful Friday afternoon and we never saw one attendant from the course. We have played this course several times over the last 10 years and this was also by far the worst condition the course was in compared to all the other Shanty courses (Cedar River (the best one) and the Chief) in the area we played the same weekend. The greens were fuzzy and not fast like they usually are and the tee boxes and fairways were also unusually long. The fairways were also somewhat brown in spots which we have never seen before and the was not manicured how it typically is. Definitely an very underwhelming experience for usually such a fantastic course and layout.

Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
T O P 500
Reviews 128
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Nice course but expensive

Unique layout using the natural terrain well. Greens were good speed and true but many golfers did not repair their ball marks. Several holes will be better played after first time. Should not be so expensive - surrounding courses are just as good but less than half the price.

Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played

Awesome place

Highly impressed with the course. In great shape. Everyone was friendly. Staff was very courteous. Would recommend as a must play. Beautiful scenery. Awesome layout. I have nothing bad to say about out it. Only reason for 4 stars on price is because I am a tight wad. If you are a golfer you will enjoy.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 3
Recommended
Played

Excellent course

Very good experience and enjoyed playing this course with family.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
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 3.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
T O P 1000
Reviews 60
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Very Nice Course

The course was in excellent shape as well as perfect weather for golf. The fairways were clean - a little soft but nice. The greens were fair and a little on the fast side but readable. This is one of my favorite courses within 50 miles - and we have a lot of courses.

Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
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 3.0
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Nice Vacation Round

Played on a Monday. Friendly staff, nice layout, not crowded at all mid-day. Fairly long (Senior gold tees were 5600 yds). Red tees shorter. Would not hesitate playing there again.

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 2.0
Commented on 09/25/2020

James8100487, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Hawk's Eye Golf Resort.

Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
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 4.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful course! Second year in a row to play it.. Did NOT disappoint again!!

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 3.0
Commented on 09/25/2020

bentnails3922121, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Hawk's Eye Golf Resort.

Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Gorgeous Course!

My husband and I absolutely loved this course! Stunning views, great elevation, excellent greens! We have played several courses in the area and Hawk’s Eye is one of favorites, if not our favorite. Play here!

Verified Purchaser
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
Commented on 09/18/2020

MaryVanOordt, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Hawk's Eye Golf Resort.

Reviews 38
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Commented on 09/18/2020

Thank you for visiting us at Hawk's Eye Golf Resort. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
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
Reviews 58
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Commented on 09/14/2020

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, Jimmie6302762! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Hawk's Eye Golf Resort!

Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Will be back

I made a good choice with this course. I loved the layout and the elevation changes. Beautiful course. Can't think of a negative so good in my books. It was a very cool with some rain at the end of the round but had the course to myself pretty much. It was a cold Tuesday midday tee time and I got there early and they let me go off alone.

Previously Played
Cold 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
Commented on 09/18/2020

Your feedback is important to us, Tsizzle. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Hawk's Eye Golf Resort.

Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
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
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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