Lives
Northwestern lower Michigan
Handicap
10-14
Age
55-64
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

4.8
4.8
Total 12 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

12 Reviews
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
12
Not Recommended Courses
0
Helpful Votes Count
1
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
09/01/2013
Last Review
09/11/2022

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Reviews

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I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A fun track, super friendly staff!

Not my first round at this course, but my last round here was 25+ years ago. It’s better overall now than it was then.
Fairways and greens in very nice condition, rough and tees a bit “squidgy around the edges” (thin rough, sorta chewed-up tees).
They’ve been working on improving conditions and it shows. They’ve removed 400+ trees, making the course more playable overall
Staff was super friendly and accommodating.
It’s a bit of a drive, but worth it for the value and experience.
Oh, and you can see Lake Michigan (Grand Traverse Bay) from the clubhouse, which is pretty cool.

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

Alpine at Boyne Mountain Resort

Played On 09/05/2022
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

One of the best in the area

A very picturesque layout, running around/across the backside of Boyne Mountain. Excellent course conditions and a really fun track.
Thumbs way up!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Unique track!

Very interesting layout with amazing elevation changes throughout. Some blind/semi-blind shots that for me as a first timer made it play even tougher.
Good conditions overall and a good value in the realm of Northern Michigan golf.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Simply spectacular!

Golf courses simply don’t come more beautiful than Bay Harbor.

Links and Quarry are 2 of the most unique nines you’ll ever see.

Must play if in the area.

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

Pilgrim's Run Golf Club

Played On 08/14/2020
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fantastic track - can’t recommend highly enough!

Just a beautiful layout from start to finish fantastic conditioning interesting holes beautiful vistas just a first class experience all the way around. And the value is off the charts. Complete hear you’ll be happy you did.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/26/2020

Thank you for taking the time to review us. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Pilgrim's Run Golf Club thank you!

Quivira Golf Club

Played On 12/27/2019
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Incredibly scenic, almost justifies the cost!

The course is so scenic that it's distracting, but pay attention, because it's challenging enough to require your full commitment!
The layout is the most spread-out of any course I've ever experienced, leading to some crazy drives from greens to tees. Like many modern courses, it's absolutely un-walkable, which is a shame.
Conditions were wonderful overall, even with a few aerated greens (they discounted the substantial greens fee as compensation).
The elevation changes are dramatic, so think carefully about club selection to avoid nasty surprises. As an example, number 12 is a 565-yard par 5 from the Blue tees, yet I had 112 yards to the green for my SECOND shot! I hit the drive well and it caught the slope perfectly and ran probably 200 yards. Crazy.
The only thing that prevents me from giving it 5 stars across the board is the cost. It's hard to give a 5-star value rating to a course whose rack rate is nearly $400. That said, if you're in the area and have the means, you absolutely MUST play here - it'll be a round you'll never forget.

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

Shoreacres

Played On 07/10/2019
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

One of the best in the country - as witnessed by its many appearances on "Best Courses" lists over the years...

The course isn't long, but it's tight and challenging, and is always in outstanding condition. It's an old-school club in the best possible way, with gracious employees and nice membership.
If you're ever invited or have the chance to play here, DO IT!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

Little Traverse Bay Golf Club

Played On 08/19/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Stunningly gorgeous track!

About LT Bay, Golf Digest said "Probably not a more beautiful golf course in the world...". Sounds like hyperbole, but it's true. (yes, really)

If you're in the area and like to golf, you simply MUST play here.

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

Prairie Isle Golf Club

Played On 04/15/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Hidden gem...

Prairie Isle is the very definition of a hidden gem. Surrounded, as it is, by many other well-known tracks, it doesn't get the attention that it so richly deserves. The conditions are always excellent, and the layout offers a great variety of challenges. Holes 8-13 in particular are just plain great golf holes, with water, woods, wildlife and views in abundance.

At the prices they are now charging, this is the best golf bargain in the NW suburbs, without a doubt.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 07/05/2017:
Hi David, we're happy you enjoyed our excellent course conditions, challenging layout and great views. Thank you for playing Prairie Isle Golf Course!

Reflection Bay Golf Club

Played On 02/16/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout!

Beautiful track, challenging but fair. Good elevation change, nice greens, wide fairways, but with bunkers guarding the front of many greens.
Will definitely play again next time I'm in town.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/21/2017

zcd1,

Thank you for the kind words! We look forward to seeing you back!

Little Traverse Bay Golf Club

Played On 07/07/2014
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Stunningly beautiful course!

As good as public golf gets.

Incredible views, challenging track, in great condition - a "must play" if in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent

Whisper Creek Golf Club

Played On 08/24/2013
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice track

Nice-looking course - challenging enough to keep it interesting, but won't beat you up. Staff was very friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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