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

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Reviews

4.4
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Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Palmer designed course. Excellent layout

I thought the GC was great and challenging. The most undulating (hilly) I have ever played. The one rather flat hole par 5 will also eat your lunch. Views were great. ARNY DID A GREAT JOB IN THE LAYOUT.. IAM from a Country Club background in Florida and was disappointed in the Tee boxes conditions. Nothing flat. A good grounds keeper would address the issue in off season. I realize there are five golf courses but hire golf grounds keepers not landscapers. Will play again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great place

Very good condition. Not too busy so pace was great. Definitely will play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 07/07/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

just what the doctor ordered

layout and the pleasant drive through the woods made the slower pace of play almost non existent. it was an great day all around!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens perfect. Fun layout. Water too much in some areas.3 hrs 30 minutes.

Friend and I got a GolfNow deal for $55 at 8am Fairways soggy in some areas but greens perfect. I really like the back nine variety of holes with elevation changes, woods, and some fairly open holes. Whomever is taking care of the greens should get a raise - rarely find an unrepaired ball mark. Staff friendly,, halfway house good breakfast sandwich. Pace of play 3 hrs 30 minutes! Will be back!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent

Easiest course of the shanty courses but best greens fairways of all. Love this track. Have played many times and always enjoy and score well. Have fun

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 07/04/2025:
Thank you for the awesome review! We're so glad to hear you had a great experience and look forward to having you back again.
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Love this course

This is my third year playing this course and it’s one of my all time favorites. The conditions, pace of play, layout and beauty of the course are first rate. Can’t wait till next year. Thanks

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Schuss mountain

This course is well maintained and the greens were great I would recommend this course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Mixed feelings

Some very soggy fairways, greens in excellent condition.

Course is difficult but knew that , soggy fairways prevented some roll out, some tee boxes could use some better conditioning.

No drinking water on course. $13 turkey wrap at halfway house. Friendly employees at halfway shack and cart pick up/ return.

4 hour 15 minutes - we were a twosome waiting on n foursome. Moved along OK.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Amazing course

Many great courses in the area but this is a must play. Great layout,challenging but fair,and fantastic condition

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 116
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Slow Pace

Played on 6/20, not paired. Front nine went slow but after the turn it slowed a lot. Saw 8 guys on the green that were in front of the twosome in front of us! We were wondering why we had to wait at almost every tee box. Did not see any marshals so called the pro shop to let them know. Saw the marshal shortly after then pace of play picked up but it was a 5hr round. Golfers need to be reminded to fill divots and fix marks ball marks. This course is in great condition and enough of a challenge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 55
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course and friendly staff

The fairways were great, greens were true and fast and pace of play was excellent. A bit pricey but worth it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 116
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Love this course

Played on 6/18, not paired. Rainy day but not enough to not play. Course in great condition! Golfers need to be more involved in filling divots, fixing marks on the greens, picking up garbage, and run the rake in the bunker after hitting. Pace of play perfect. No beverage cart but a little stopping spot after the 9th under the pro shop. Staff has always been great! Course is enough of a challenge with multiple tee boxes and then the beautiful scenery makes for a great round!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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