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

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Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

Noisy Play

Thought maybe a nice quite time on the course but event going on in the town and there was a helicopter flying a banner in circles over he course the whole time! Pretty annoying for four hours! I think hey have something going on every weekend in Frankenmuth so hope the planes don’t fly every weekend!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/23/2024

Hello, u000004283075. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing The Fortress Golf Course.

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Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course!!

Highly recommend this one if you never played here. One of favorite course in the entire state hands downs. Green are pure, course is always in great shape and the course is tough but fair if you hit correct shots!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course

To much grass laying around the cart path made my roll my ankle multiple times, actually have a doctors appointment set for it tomorrow.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 61
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 61
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Gorgeous Course

Well worth the drive to play. As though as you want to make it by choice of tee box. Absolutely gorgeous course however heavy rain during the week meant the fairways were saturated and pace of play was very slow otherwise would have rated a five. Would definitely play again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fortress is a Great Course

Had a great time playing this challenging course. Although the greens had been aerated, it was still alot of fun. All Michigan courses are probably aerated by now. Look forward to playing this course again next year.

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

Beautiful course conditions

The Fortress was an awesome course. Well manicured and in great shape. Weather was very windy and temps were cold. Front nine was great with no waiting. Back nine was brutal with slow play. 3 hour on the back. Unacceptable. Other than that, will go back without question.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best course in Michigan

Third time this summer to play here. One of my all time favorite courses in Michigan

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course in fantastic shape.

Visiting from California to my native state.

Enjoyed my day and played with a nice couple

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Fortress

Course in good shape. Unfortunately, it rained heavy, and pools of water started to form in some areas of the course in dry conditions this course is a must play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
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
Previously Played

Gorgeous

Gorgeous but expensive. Immaculate course with GPS on carts

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Best venue in Michigan

Not enough superlatives to describe The Fortress. What it may lack in off-course amenities, it offers in terms of the city of Frankenmuth in walking distance. Shoppes, hotels, restaurants.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fantastic Round at The Fortress

First time playing The Fortress. 1 hour drive up I-75 and was greeted by friendly staff and welcoming fairways. Greens rolled consistent and true. Very attackable course if your driver and wedges are working well. Conditions were fantastic, the course is well manicured, plays absolutely pure and the layout is great. I have played many of the top courses in the state and this course is easily in my personal top ten. Modest family owned vibe but just a fantastic, fair and fun course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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