Tullymore Golf Resort

I was blown away from start to finish, and what I mean by start is even the initial phone call I was treated with such kindness and respect! Without making this long and drawn out Tullymore knocks it out of the park. The best way I could describe it would be if "Pilgrim''s Run somehow got even nicer in every area and moved to Traverse City and that is how you feel as you play Tullymore, IT WAS GOOSEBUMPY! Enjoy and hit em straight because if you get sloppy it can be a long day but if you stay disciplined you can light it up a bit. Only complaint is the greens were basically unplayable because they aerated them and they were just caked in sand so putting was impossible. Would have been nice to know that however we were never told but I also am guessing why it was such a great deal! It didn't take away from my appreciation of this beauty, instead all it did was make me want to come back even faster to see how much better this place could potentially be! ENJOY!

Regards,

Coach O (Grand Rapids Mi)

First time playing the course and we were not disappointed. Great course and conditions were excellent. Fun and challenging, would definitely go back.

While moderately challenging to hit fairways most holes have a small preferred landing area that if you miss you may be blocked from the green. The real challenge is the approaches into greens. Most greens are narrow and well guarded by narrow and very deep bunkers. Tullymore is routed through wetland and woods. Tall reeds grow in the wetlands and make the course play more challenging by obstructing views and disturbing depth perception. Tullymore is located in Stanwood, MI and was halfway between Detriot and Traverse City. The course was in immaculate condition and played relatively firm and fast which is surprising for a course with wetlands.

The Courses- the courses at Tullymore (Tullymore and St Ives) were absolutely awesome! The course at Tullymore is very challenging, yet fair. The greens and fairways were in excellent condition, and lets be honest folks that's all that really matters. The course at Stives is more rolling hills and tree lined and that course was fun to play and prob 3 or 4 strokes easier than Tullymore. But overall both courses were in good shape.

With 16 guys we elected to reserve to cottages side by side to sleep the 16, and boy was that a perfect setup. Post round you can sit around drink, play cards, walk outside chip and putt, hit the pool or hot tub...it was just a great setup. Bathrooms were clean and functional, beds were clean, I mean as long as your not some country club snob the accommodations are more than good enough.

The greens at this course are in terrible condition, I don't think I've ever played on greens worse than these. 9 of the 18 greens have spots where there is no grass and the 17th green literally has 100 piles of goose crap on it. I can't believe they charge $120 for a weekend round, especially with no GPS on the carts. To top it off, we tried to order lunch after the round at 1:30 in the clubhouse only to be told they cannot find the chef to cook any food. We won't be back and I urge you to find any other course in the area.

Many Gimmicky holes/ At bestthere are 2 holes where my wife could not reachchch the play area and one of them has no bailout.We had early tee time and the range was not available for warm up.

The staff cart person/starter were excellent and informative .Lunch,was great and rhe service great.

This place has a long way to go to be a world class Golf Resort.

The course/Staff are outstanding.,but in order to be a world class resort many amenities are lacking.No tees/No bag tags/

No GPS. . The after hour amenities /Staff pale in comparison to what's offered by the golf course/Satf.

Tha people greeting you were not. Friendly or very helpful and the in room facility is tired.However very clean.

Tullymore is definitely a bucket list course for any Michigan golfer. There is a reason it is in the Golf Digest top 100 public for so many years running. Conditions are pristine, facilities are top notch, and course is very memorable. In my time playing it i did find the layout of the entire course to be a bit wonky. 3 out of 4 holes on the front nine are par 3s, and the hole inbetween is a very very target golf par 4. There are at least 3 other target golf par 4s that i thought effected the playability and enjoyment i had. It was def a players course, very strategic. Course plays very difficult for the first time player. By the end of my rounds i was happy it was over, but also intrigued to play again as i felt i had a better idea of how to play the course. Would def recommend this course to anyone. Could possible be one of the cheapest rounds inside the Golf Digest Top 100 Public

The Good: Excellent design from Jerry Matthews may be his best Michigan work. Has a true "Pure Michigan" feel with significant elevation changes for a course in central Michigan. Superb course conditions and very slick greens, along with a very tight layout make for a challenging round. Track has some of the best Par 3's in the state and some of the better Par 5's that you will find. Beautiful clubhouse and inn with on-site lodging available. Excellent layout with nice variety in holes enough challenge for the best of golfers. Good practice facility. Pretty decent value at $120 during peak season and even better for seniors and juniors.

The Bad: Jerry Matthews didn't believe in starting you off easy at St. Ives: one of the most challenging opening holes in the state. No GPS and very limited yardage markers. Staff is good but not great for a resort course. Many uphill or forced carries that are too challenging for the average golfer. Will not be enjoyable if you don't appreciate target golf.

The Verdict: St. Ives is arguably one of the most beautiful courses in all of Michigan. If you love golf with no houses and pure scenery, this is your course. St. Ives is a great compliment to Tullymore and a top 20 caliber public course in Michigan in its own right.

Best Hole: While all the Par 3's are fantastic, the Par 5 17th is as pretty as you will find. Winding around a marsh area with sand traps ready to gobble up an errant shot, this is truly a hole worthy of a camera shot. Gorgeous!

The Good: Fabulous design from Jim Engh is "Pure Michigan" at its finest. Part of a slowly developing residential community (no houses!!), Tullymore slithers through woodlands and marshes in as peaceful of an arena to play golf you'll find. Superb course conditions and massive, difficult greens that putt pure. Superb Par 5's, great variety in Par 4's, and some nice Par 3's on the closing nine. The signature Engh bunkers are devilish and the sentinel trees are a unique touch. Beautiful Scottish clubhouse with upscale restaurant and bar. Excellent driving range and good putting green. Great staff and on-course hospitality. While steep at $160 during peak season, often has great deals and off-season rates that are absolute steal.

The Bad: Lack of GPS and abundance of yardage markers is an annoyance. Limited signage throughout the course can make your trek on the cart paths a little confusing. The back-to-back Par 3's on the front half are fairly unmemorable. Short game practice area is not accessible by the 1st tee.

The Verdict: Quite simply, a top 5 public golf course in Michigan (which is saying something!). Although it lacks the elevation change of some "up-north" Michigan courses, Tullymore has a visual appeal like no other course in the state. A truly unique, tranquil and fair golf experience for all skill levels. Outstanding!

Best Hole: There are so many great holes that many could be signature holes, but nothing compares to the Par 5 18th. Arguably one of the best closing holes in the Midwest.

Great experience! From facilities to the course you will not disappointed. Designer is same as True North in Harbor Springs area. Just go.

Tulleymore and St. Ives great courses and accmendations even better, great well trained staff.

Thank you Marty

This is the sister course to Tullymoore. The elevation changes are spectacular. The front nine is a bit easier than the back. Either way, bring your camera and YOUR "A" game to this course, you'll need both.

The course was groomed and a pleasure to play. The staff was outstanding and accommodating. I would recommend this course to everyone who is a serious player and enjoys a well maintained venue.

St. Ives is a beautiful coures that is very natural. I don't think they had to move very much dirt to create this layout. It is a nice mix of tight and open fairways, the greens are in excellent shape and putt fast and true. There are many elevated tees. The only negative thing I can say about the course is that all par 3's required forced carries, which made it impossible for my fiance, who is a beginner. Tee options that would allow the beginner to play to an area where they are not required to get the ball off the ground every time would be nice. But for me, it was a wonderful combination of beauty and challenge while being fair to the accomplished golfer.

Course was in excellent condition as usual, pace of play on the Friday and Saturday I played was excellent (both rounds less than 4 hours). Clubhouse facilities were excellent and the staff, starters and rangers were friendly. Some might find it a bit pricey in prime season but worth it.

We played Tullymore GC on November 2nd. That time of year is iffy whether you will get good playing conditions. I was very pleased with the conditions! Greens were pretty fast and rolled smooth. Fairways were cut short and plenty forgiving from the tee. Five sets of tees makes it playable for everyone. This is Jerry Matthews best design by far. Fun course to play and I highly recommend it to all!

$22 through golf now on 10/31/2013, great way to see this wonderful course for the first time. I will definitely pay more to see in its full bloom of summer. Fairwys great, rough fair to the player and greens challenging but roll very nice.

We had a great time. We have played other courses in the area this time of year and found a lot of leaves on fairways and greens but not on the Tullymore. The course was very well maintained and I loved the greens.

For being the last day the course was open, the grounds were kept nicely (of course fall leaves can't be helped). The personnel everywhere were so friendly EVERYONE I MET WAS GREAT! and I would say this is the first golf course I found this to be true of everyone!