Shanty Creek

Best course you can play in Northern Michigan for 50 Dollars. Has all you want in a course but a steep tee fee. I would recommend to any level player.

I summer nearby and play this course often. The layout is a little confusing with a lot of travel between holes. The elevation changes make the cart paths through the woods down right dangerous when wet. Be careful. One or two “gimmicky” holes do not overshadow this really enjoyable, deep in the woods course full of wildlife. GREAT value, very challenging & well kept. The #9 hole is my favorite in all of Michigan, one that every golfer should get to play. I always look forward to playing this quirky, likable, beautiful course. Nice people. Good hot dogs. Go play it.

Walked in on a tee time asked how much it was. Staff said 100$ I said but you have 15 open tee times between now and the next two hours. We can go to golf now to get a cheaper rate. They said we would still be charged for tee time I laughed went outside booked a time on your site for 20 minutes later sent my guy in to register and get recipient for starter.

Golf course is very well maintained with fantastic greens.

The course was breathtaking and in excellent condition. We played at a timely pace without rush and its expansive layout allowed for groups in front and behind us to stay at pace also. Fairways and greens were in great condition, greens were super fast. The views from many tee boxes were outstanding and we'd play this course again for sure!

Awesome Course, great views, beautifu! Great condition

Played with my wife . We both enjoyed the layout and the shot shaping required (multiple doglegs). Every holes isolated from others which is nice. . Well kept, true greens. Played in 3 1/4 hours as ne group wanted us to play through. Will/ be back! WAY better than Summit course!

I played in a scramble, and it was all of our first time playing the course. The course was in great shape, and the greens rolled true. Everyone was very friendly too. I would play here again for sure! We actually won the scramble too, so that was a bonus.

Course was in good condition. Greens speed were great. Hole layout was tough but fun.

Decided to play this course as we had already played a couple of the other Shanty Creek ones and it was okay. Some of the tee boxes were a little worn, some patchy areas on some fairways noted. Greens were fast/slow and pin placements made some putts difficult. We did have to wait on some holes because the group ahead were all over with their hits. Greeting guy for carts seemed as if he didn’t want to be there. We were not told there would be no beverage cart which if you didn’t bring your own you’d be without because there is no water on the course. There are portable toilets, didn’t use. 12th green bunkers were not groomed so full of eroding sand. Overall not as nice as the other courses.

Played this course again because we liked it and it’s in excellent shape! Pace of play was perfect! Plan on returning next year for repeats! This part of Michigan is beautiful in early June! People at all the courses have been helpful and fun including the staff!

First time playing and it’s not for the timid player! Course is in excellent shape but definitely a challenge and requires spot on tee shots and approaches to the greens! Pace was initially very slow but at the turn we were able to jump in front the threesome. We did not realize they had stopped for bathroom and food items so we asked if they were okay with our jump. Portapotties were clean! Definitely more than moderately difficult course but we had a great day!

We are from Mesa, AZ the courses there are turning into summer hard pan and it’s getting hot so playing golf is not as fun. You have to play at the crack of dawn and so does everyone else so ? tee times. The weather is perfect, the course is beautiful and the fairways are plush velvet! The staff was very nice! They had a league play going on but didn’t seem to hold anything up. Beauty is you can play golf up to 9pm! Course does require well placed tee shots to avoid tromping in the woods! Hope to play again soon!

This course is a good test of anyone’s skills. Hat’s off to the grounds crew.

Staff was excellent, course was awesome, Loved the rolling train, greens and tee boxes we're excellent, course was in nice shape even after couple days of rain.