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The Chief
About The Chief
The Chief is one of three golf resorts within close proximity of one another in Bellaire - Hawk's Eye Golf Resort and Shanty Creek Resorts the others. It offers several accommodation choices. The golf cottages along the fifth fairway are executive quality with upper and lower units. Each one sleeps eight (four double beds total) with a kitchen and living space. The five-bedroom Valley View home is located across the street from the course. A four-bedroom cabin called "The Roost" sits on the 18th fairway close to the Pelican's Nest restaurant. For all three options, passes to the Shanty Creek Resorts pool facility are included. The Blue Pelican Inn & Restaurant, run by the same owners, is roughly 10 miles away in Central Lake.Facts
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Golfer Photos
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Hole 4 Photo submitted by wmoller on 06/29/2025
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Photo submitted by u183373765 on 08/27/2022
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Photo submitted by u183373765 on 08/27/2022
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Photo submitted by noahjurik on 09/24/2018
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Photo submitted by noahjurik on 09/24/2018
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Photo submitted by noahjurik on 09/24/2018
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Photo submitted by noahjurik on 09/24/2018
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Awesome sign! Photo submitted by TheWeaz on 09/25/2012
Reviews
Great Value for this course
Great fall golf trip! Fall rates, but course was in very good shape!
We will be back!
Husband and I agree this was one of our favorite courses we have played in Michigan. It was definitely challenging! Beautifully layed out and maintained. We had perfect weather - pace was perfect. Enjoyed our play there immensely.
Great course, but a challenge
The course was in great condition, but I agree with other reviews. Small greens, with not much room for error. Tough on some of the approaches also.
Otherwise it was a great course, and I will go back again.
Phenomenal golf course
I love the challenge and diversity of the different holes on this course. On top of that, it is beautiful and scenic.
Nice layout with some very challenging holes. Course was in excellent shape. A hidden gem.
Friday 18
Nice staff, good fairways and greens. Very tight with lots of blind shots which were fine except 18 which was just not a good golf hole. Good course for a casual round. Plays much longer from blues than stated 6400 yards.
One and Done
This is a challenging track. Visually intimidating with several forced carries over valleys, a number of elevated greens and, by the way, those greens are tiny. The first hole is an indicator of what to expect with a dogleg right and a severe downhill approach to a postage stamp green. Three of us moved up a tee box. We all love to golf but won’t return to the Chief. We felt punished.
Very challenging
If you want to be challenged this one will. Good condition but you have to be very precise on the landing areas.
Fun course in very good condition
Highly recommend. 1 of my favorites. Pace of play early in the morning is a bonus
Chief is a challenge, needs a few improvements to get 5 stars.
New clubhouse is nice but the range is pretty far away, really need new range balls. The course itself has always been a challenge due to the sharp corners and elevation. Greeans were a touch slower than expected, bunkers are showing their age and could use some newer sand. Some of the paths could use repaving. Overall good value but only because of hot deal rate, not sure this pushes $115 peak season in the current condition. No cart girl on a Friday was unfortunate. And the turn is at 8 now, not 9 like it used to be so make sure you stop between 8 and 9 if you want food! Good prices on food and drink, well stocked. Nice simulator setup for the off season!
Very Friendly Staff and good course conditions
The golf course conditions, especially the greens were in great shape, and the staff was super friendly and helpful