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

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Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The greens are in outstanding condition

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

the price was right

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

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

The Legend and. River are a Great Combo

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Used cart

Cedar River is a Must Play

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Schuss is the beginning not the end

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Add to your list of courses to play in Northern Michigan

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!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/17/2016

Thanks for your review! We are happy to hear that you have had an all around good experience with us and are thrilled you have recommended us as a must play course in Northern Michigan! Come back and see us soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

One of the best

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

AWESOME DAY IN THE SUN

YOU COULD NOT HAVE ASKED FOR A BETTER DAY!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Outstanding Value

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great for kids

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Spring golf

Fair course for average golfer enjoyed our day

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

View from above

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

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very Green For The Money

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

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 324
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Texas Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
Previously Played

The best of the Shanty Creek foursome

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Top notch course

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Hawk's Eye Great

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
5863606f-784b-5762-87c7-ddbc5db29069
Commented on 10/14/2015

Hi SueRansom,

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review! We are happy to hear you think so highly of us! We can't wait to see you back!

Best Wishes,

HawksEyeManagement

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

The Legend lives up to its name

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great time as always

Played in great conditions at a great pace of play at a great golf course. What more could you ask for. Only criticism would be pin positions were not clear and varied from what graphics on card indicated. Other than that, it's a go back destination.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
5863606f-784b-5762-87c7-ddbc5db29069
Commented on 10/14/2015

Hi Vaughn3129624,

Thanks for leaving a great review. We are happy you found the course in great condition, we try our best to keep it that way! We can't wait to have you back!

Best Wishes,

HawksEyeManagement

Played On
Reviews 57
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course Up North

Very good condition. True Greens. Real nice course to play - can be a little tough if you don't use the fairways!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Course

This is a really nice golf course. The fairways are kept up beautifully. The greens are large and well manicured. It was fun golfing here. The trees were just starting to turn for fall and it was quite cool and breezy, but we enjoyed it none-the-less.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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