1365 S Main Street, Frankenmuth, Michigan 48734, US
(844) 330-1715
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About Zehnder's Splash Village Hotel & Waterpark

The Zehnder's Splash Village Hotel & Waterpark was built for family getaways, but golfers can stay to enjoy a round at the nearby Fortress, long considered one of mid-Michigan's toughest and best tracks. The Zehnder's family has transformed Frankenmuth into a vacation getaway convenient for metro Detroiters. The chicken dinners at Zehnder's Restaurant have become a Michigan staple.

Facts

Price Range$$$
Property Class★★★
Year Opened1992
Number of Units100-300

Amenities

RestaurantsCasual, Fine
Room TypesRoom, Suite
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes

Services

Kids ProgramYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Zehnder's Splash Village Hotel & Waterpark

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
272 Reviews (272)
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great conditions not exactly my type of layout

Course is in great condition. We started out on the back nine which if I remember correctly was more individual holes but the front 9 had a few of go down one side turn around and come back down the other side.. just prefer courses that have individual holes without the holes being right next to each other.

The greens also had some tricks to them based where my approach shot ended. usually I appreciate, this but I didn’t putt well as I was not reading them correctly.

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Excellent golf course. The maintenance is impeccable. My only recommendation is for players to repair their divots in the fairway and repair ball marks on the green -- keep the course beautiful and playable for other players.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Commented Jul 10, 2026
We truly appreciate your support and kind rating. It's great to hear you had a positive experience, and our team looks forward to seeing you again for another round.
Reviews 49
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 26
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Bring your mini driver.

The fortress is a very nice course. I cannot say that there’s one thing wrong with the course at all. The greens are great. The fairways are good. The teasers are good. The scenery is good. The only thing I would say is bring your mini driver because if you are wild off the tee with driver, it’s going to be a very long day.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented Jun 12, 2026
We truly appreciate your support and kind rating. It's great to hear you had a positive experience, and our team looks forward to seeing you again for another round.
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

The Fortress Delivers

I played with my two bff's on a beautiful Monday afternoon. Staff was above helpfull and gracious. I love the electric cart! Additional bucket of range balls at no cost! Fairways impeccable. Fescue was fiesty. Traps are strategic and deep. The different tees brought several unique variations to the holes. Water hazards were not plentiful, but when in play they became a factor. Greens were about an 11 and ran true . Many different levels on several greens brought increased ball placement consideration. Well worth the trip. I must return, left my wedge and towel on the coirse, and they are keeping it for me.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented Jun 3, 2026
We’re so glad you had a great experience! Thank you for the support — we’ll be ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Reviews 49
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Amazing day at our favorite course

We had a blast yesterday. When we came into the facility getting met by cart attendants to the pro shop then the golf course was in great conditions. We will be coming back soon!

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented May 21, 2026
Thank you for the great review! We’re thrilled you had a positive experience and look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Foretress

Course was in very good condition. Greens were smooth and rolled pure.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

First time @ the Fort

Aside the cold windy and rainy start ( we got soaked ) it turned out to be a fun round. It started out bumpy, playing golf in 40 mph winds with heavy rain coming down sideways never helps much but the sun came out and so did the good shots eventually. The staff was very kind, the facility was cool, the course was in great shape and the greens were fast. We will be back.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented May 13, 2026
We truly appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to hear you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working hard to make every experience just as memorable.
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

1st Time

I had heard really good things about this course since moving to Saginaw, and recently getting into golf.

The course was set up really nice, but the app used to select my tee time wasn't really coordinated with the office, so I got stuck between 2 groups and felt a little rushed.

Other than that, I'm excited to go again as it gets warmer and not playing into a minor freak snow storm lol

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Best Golf Course in the tri-city area

This course is always kept up, beautiful and challenging course, highly recommend it.

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented Apr 21, 2026
Thank you for the great review! We’re thrilled you had a positive experience and look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Very nice, well maintained course. Due to lots of rain the day before cart path only. 😥

Due to rain the day before it was carts only. Nice course and fairways and greens and lay out. Challenging course and Beautiful views in most all directions. Only draw back at the turn NO hot food.. Just chips and.drinks. this course is special!!!❤️🎯💯

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 49
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Course is Great Shape

Probably one last go around here at the fortress for the year, but this course never disappoints. We love playing this course! Can’t wait for next season to come again!

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented Oct 22, 2025
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Fantastic Fall Golf

Beautiful setting with well groomed greens and friendly staff. Great Saturday in the fall in amazing surroundings.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented Sep 29, 2025
Thanks for the glowing feedback! It’s always a pleasure hearing that guests had a fantastic time. Hope to see you again soon!
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a year
Recommended
Played

Still a great course!

Had a great time….pace of play was way too slow with a group of scramblers in front of us and unfortunately they decided to aerate the fairways during the middle of the round. Still a solid course…probably not a $100 course though

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Fortress

was a bucket list. Fun, great pace and great staff. Was a bit expensive for the course layout and experience. but had a great time.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Worth the trip

Drove 90 minutes to play on a Wednesday and it didn’t disappoint. Food and drink offerings were great and the course was in excellent shape. Top notch course if you live in the Saginaw or flint areas! I’d play it all of the time.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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