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4.4
197 Reviews (197)
5 Stars
115
4 Stars
64
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.2
84.9%
Recommend this course
189 out of 197 reviews
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4.0
1 Reviews (1)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.0
Value
3.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
5.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
3.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
1 out of 1 reviews
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4.3
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
75.0%
Recommend this course
6 out of 8 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 71
Length 6330 yards
Slope 128
Rating 69.2
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The Natural Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1992
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/15 Closed: 10/31
Architect Jerry Matthews (1992) Ray Hearn (1992)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Lounge, Sauna

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Minigolf

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Pace of Play in the U.S. (2022 #23)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Layout in the U.S. (2022 #18)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Michigan (2015 #18)

Reviews

4.4
197 Reviews (197)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 6
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 15
Water Hazards 10
Bunkers 9
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 13
Advanced Golfers 8
Group Getaways 8
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 10
Convenient to the City 7

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Played On
Reviews 734
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Michigan Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Sadly Course Has Closed

Course closed as it was sold and will no longer be a golf course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Beautiful

Nice course with some tight holes and in excellent shape!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

The Natural was Naturally garbage

This course needs some manicuring everywhere… I played the Loon for around the same price and it was night day from a conditions stand point. Very very disappointing to say the least. I wouldn’t recommend nor would I go back unless many upgrades were completed

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

I wouldn’t come back

The course layout is nice, but the course itself needs some work and needs to be manicured much better. The greens were terrible and long and the fairways were not acceptable and extremely to long.. I wouldn’t come here again

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
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 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Rest In Peace Jerry Mathews!

I just read that hall of fame golf designer Jerry Mathews passed away last week. My condolences to his family and friends.
Thank you to him for all the fantasic golf he has have given us here in Michigan. Loved this course! I can see why this is considered one of Mr. Mathews “signature” designs. Gorgeous and tough but I would say - not too difficult.
Hole 1 is a tough start with a lay up or tough carry over water decision right out of the gate. Elevated Greens winding through valleys and rolling hills follow after this with some up hill fairways and some down hills throughout. Hole 8 is another brutal lay up or try to carry over the marsh go for it spot. Loved the par 3s - especially 14 and 17 both from elevated tees requiring really accurate distance. Hole 18 is an epic test to again go for it over the wetlands to the small green or lay up. Can’t wait to play this place again!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
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 Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

This was a beautiful course, very well-maintained. Very forgiving fairways with trees on both sides, but you need to hit a straight ball or you would always be in the woods. Beautiful clubhouse, with a menu of dogs and hamburgers.. Will definitely return to this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Course

Had a wonderful during the week golf experience. Course was in great shape and few others out today. Overall great experience!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice Layout

Good layout, I happened to be there at 3:30 on a Monday and it was DEAD. I never saw another golfer my whole round and only heard a few driver shots here and there

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Tight Course

The course was well kept. You have to hit it in the fairways - trees on both sides. You have to play "smart" golf and layup on the marsh holes. Only problem was the greens were wet from dew, and the worms had come up and left little piles of dirt all over.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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