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 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
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.

Verified Purchaser
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.
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Hawks eye cc

Took almost 6 hours to play. Way too slow to enjoy rather good course.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented Jun 5, 2017
We're so sorry to hear about the slow play. We absolutely understand how frustrating that can be and we will certainly look into this further.
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Excellent experience!

Had a great time playing this course, and the layout was amazing. The course was in great condition and the greens played pretty fast. I recommend it to anyone with any handicap, well worth the money. I will definitely be back again.

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 4
Handicap 5-9
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 5.0
Layout 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Commented May 31, 2017
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a great review! We're so happy to hear that you had a fun time with us!
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Northern Michigan Must!

Challenging course with an awesome layout. We played our entire round without seeing or hearing any other golfers.

Verified Purchaser
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 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Day for Golf

Spring course conditions were very good. Green really nice for beginning of season.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
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 May 4, 2017
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a great review! We're certainly looking forward to an excellent season and we hope to see you again soon!
Review 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Will visit time and time again.

I picked Hawk's Eye as a last minute/play on the way home venue for our year end golf trip. Now I find myself planning our 2017 trip around playing this course again! Each person in our 12 player group thought it was the best course we played all weekend (and we played The Legend just two days before!). Was a wet morning with a little drizzle at the beginning of play but we stuck it out and the course held up nicely.

First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Commented Jun 5, 2017
What a terrific review, TyJay2! We're thrilled that you and your whole group had a great time with us and we can't wait to see you again during your next visit!
Reviews 10
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

A "must see" course in Northern Michigan.

Hawk's eye is one of my favorite courses in Michigan. Every year, my golf league takes an up north golf trip and this is a course we always make sure to play!

The layout of this course is spectacular that is surrounded by beautiful scenery on every hole. Expect visually appealing, dramatic elevation changes that will test all of your skills. Once on the putting green, be careful not to three putt, because Hawk's eye's greens are perfectly maintained and lightning quick.

Check out Golfnow to see if Hawk's eye is offering any Hot Deals. Chances are, you can get a round of golf on a amazing course relatively cheaply.

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 4.0
Reviews 34
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

OFF-Season play was perfect

Nothing fancy here, you get what you see. The front 9 moves along the gently rolling terrain with no real significant elevation changes. Alot of doglegs, nestled between the Michigan hardwoods and pines.

The Back 9 really speeds up with a short par 4 and then much more seclusion to follow with scenic lookouts and drastic elevation change. For the month of May conditions were excellent. Fairways were mighty green and the greens were luscious, as if it were July. If you want a more challenging layout, head over to The Legend or Cedar River, but this course will definitely make you feel good.

First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 34
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Cedar River is a MUST PLAY

Played C.R. as a replay to The Legend, which I had played earlier that morning. I didn't think this course would top the Legend, but I was wrong. Although I enjoyed the layout better at Legend, I was no disappointed at CR.

Every hole is cut from the deep forests of Northern Michigan. WIDE Fairways, and tough green complexes. Some raised, but all guarded by huge bunkers. Some forced carries off the tee, but overall very playable and I still can't get over how well it was maintained for mid October.

Great value - played 36 holes for $85 that day and can't wait to return. I was thrilled to shoot in the 70s on both courses as I was challenged immensely. Shanty creek - You're doing alot of things right up there!!!

First Time Playing
Good 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
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 34
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Northern Michigan at its Finest

My first round at the Legend was an enjoyable one. I was absolutely astounded at the elevation changes and overall course conditions - pristine and manicured perfectly. Given the month of October, there was nobody else on the entire course. Fairly wide fairways and challenging, yet extremely playable greens. This is in my Top 3 favorite Michigan courses, and I've played many.

First Time Playing
Good 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
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 10
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Wonderful Greens!

We had heavy mist in the morning for about 8 holes. The course was well maintained and the greens were impeccable! Couldn't hardly find a ball mark on them and they rolled beautifully and true even wet. They were pretty fast for a moist day. A real treat. They are going to close the course on the following Sunday and it was still in such wonderful shape! There were only 2 twosomes on the course that day. It was great. They only had the proshop open, no drinks or food available since closing in 5 days.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Perfect

Course was in the best shape it's been in all year. Had the entire 18 to my self. Love playing here!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Awesome

Best course there is! Everyone need to play it!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Tough course

Course was soft in mushy in spots. Excellent green conditions. Nice northern Mi experience.

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Very enjoyable round of golf

Couldn't complain about a single thing. Perfect day on a beautiful golf course in perfect condition.

Verified Purchaser
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 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Very Nice Course

Great layout with some real challenging holes....lots of uphill shots to the greens....often requiring 1 or 2 clubs extra. Played long after recent rain. Surfaces.....tees and fairways were excellent; greens rolled true and VERY FAST....but with heavy play, numerous ball marks that hadn't been repaired. Great price with a "Hot Deal" on GolfNow.com.

First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great Course-Great Price

Awesome course that will challenge any player. Wide range of tees from which to play...and course played long with the damp (following a rain) fairways. All surfaces were in superb condition...the best of all the courses we played in the Shanty Creek area. Pace of play was outstanding.....we owned it for the most part...and we got a great deal on a "Hot Deal" at GolfNow.com.....35 smackers.

First Time Playing
Excellent 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 4.0
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