Shanty Creek

Me and friends rented out the condos at Shanty Creek for a weekend getaway and we played the Hawks Eye on Saturday and the course was amazing from the greens, to the fairways, rough and the scenery. Bit challenging with some hidden shots but overall what a fun course to play!!! Definitely put it on your list for up north golf!

Dramatic elevation changes, picturesque views and immaculate course conditions earn this course an excellent rating. We played early and had no issues with pace of play because we were the first on the course. I can't address pace of play in normal conditions. It was foggy when we started so we had to send out one player as a spotter on the first hole which we couldn't really appreciate because of the fog. The fog lifted by the third hole, and we really enjoyed the rest of our round. I would like to play this course again if the opportunity arises.

For the average golfer there are some very hard and blind pins. That what makes it hard no to go back to.

I'll keep going back to beat the course.

I was quite impressed with this course. I had played all the Shanty courses except this one so I decided to give it a try and I am glad I did. The greens were in exceptional condition but not so fast to make it too challenging. I can't wait to play this course again.

this was the 2nd 18 of the day, the price was right and the pace of play was perfect. Didn't see anyone until the last two holes

Perfect companion to Cedar River at Shanty. Conditions were excellent and we found everything about the course to be a great experience.

Highly recommend playing this as a match with Cedar River at Shanty.

Outstanding track. This course will not disappoint you or your partners. Challenging but fair layout with large landing areas for drives. Greens roll true and reward well struck putts. Scenic views with the resort feel you desire. Simply put, this course is worth the drive.

So much more to say but just go and play and decide for yourself.

Very nice Shanty resort course to start your outing. Playable but pay attention to the tee boxes. There is a big difference. Make sure egos do not get in the way when choosing. Some challenging holes mixed with some very good scoring holes. Conditions were excellent for June.

Pace of play was impacted by a slow group but the ranger had them leave the course! That was a winner for us. I would recommend this as your first course to play ahead of Cedar River and Legend if you play multiple days.

The course was in really good shape. The greens were consistent, and the staff was friendly. A great place to play a round of golf!

The Legend at Shanty Creek Resorts is always a fun and challenging course to play. The beautiful vistas of Lake Bellaire on the third and fourth holes never fail to impress. Though we had a bargain rate this time, it is worth the usual cost of $45 to $60. While you are there, also get a round at Cedar River, Hawk's Eye, and if you are up for a real challenge, the Chief.

YOU COULD NOT HAVE ASKED FOR A BETTER DAY!

The course was in GREAT shape for May, which made it an outstanding value for the price! The fairways were lush and the greens receiptive and rolled true. The staff was friendly as always and helpful when one of our players lost a wallet.

Played 18 with my 6 year old daughter. Course has forward tees for kids and the green were in great shape. Fun course for a parent child afternoon. We enjoyed the day very much.

Fair course for average golfer enjoyed our day

Very nice elevated tee boxes that makes a true test of golf, when played from the blues. Excellent tee boxes and scenery that's worth the drive

We saw how green the Summit was when we played a neighboring course. So, when an excellent hot deal price came up for this course, it was a no brainer. Plays very long from the blue tees, especially the par 3's. The course is in mid season shape and it just opened, so will definitely play again this year

Tom Weiskopf's better known Michigan course may be Forest Dunes, but an entirely different beast awaits at his Cedar River design, part of the Shanty Creek Resorts in the lil' golf hotspot of Bellaire. I favor Cedar River by a nose over The Legend, the resort's Palmer design, as well as the other two, older resort courses here. There are some really lovely elevated tee shots, and you can really swing away with a driver on a lot of holes. I'm still trying to figure out the short, par-4 13th, which is totally blind with all sorts of trouble. I'm all for the occasional blind shot but there is so much going on up by the green I really think you need to elevate that tee. Having said that, the course is still a lot of fun with great hole variety. It makes my Top 10 Northern Michigan (public) courses every time.

This course is in outstanding condition from tee to green. The fairways and greens are pristine. The course offers a wide variety of holes, with elevation changes, water, and spectacular views, including several views of Lake Bellaire. While challenging, it is very fair to even the average golfer. The greens are fast with plenty of break, but the ball rolls true. Overall, the course is a real pleasure to play, especially as the Fall colors come out.

The staff was not participate friendly or welcoming, however; especially the young cart attendant at the start of the round. They could use a little customer service training in my opinion.

Played Hawk's Eye on a Tuesday afternoon in October.
Weather was great, course was beautiful.

Golfed The Legend at Shanty Creek for the first time October 7, 2015.

Course is absolutely beautiful and very fun to play.

We had the course to ourselves with a tee time @ 12:30pm on a Wednesday afternoon.

Each hole brought a new challenge for an average golfer like me.

Through Golfnow.com we got a really reasonable rate. Fall is the perfect time to play a course of this stature.