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Amenities
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7101 yards
Slope 138
Rating 74.3

Course Details

Year Built 1997
Golf Season Open: 5/01 Closed: 10/01
Architect Bruce Matthews III (1997)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Proper golfing attire required: no jeans, cut-offs, tank tops, halter tops, or tee shirts.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

Reviews

4.2
61 Reviews (61)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
19th Hole Scenic Views 6
Drinks 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 8
Bunkers 7
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 8
Playing Multiple Courses 7
Locals 6
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 9

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Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pro not so friendly

Everyone was friendly except the pro. After loading our clubs behind a group of 6, we went in to confirm reservation. We were reprimanded for being 2 minutes late. He never asked why or anything. We were on property and waiting to get loaded up 10 minutes prior. Not very professional.
All other staff were very friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

As good as advertised

Been reading about Hidden River for a few years and finally got a chance to play it. Wow ! One of the best conditioned courses we've ever played. Maybe only Forest Dunes better conditioned. Very playable and pace of play great. Greens were a touch slow but it rained alot the night before so understandable. Great rate on Golfnow too. It's a must play from now on !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Perfect !

Perfectly maintained - really scenic and nice ammenities

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Got the course on hot deals, excellent value. The fairways were will maintained,and the greens were also. Had just the right amount of break on the greens to make them challenging to read.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Immaculate course with scenic 19th hole

Course was in great shape.
Up north Michigan feel with tree lined fairways. Restaurant overlooks a beautiful river.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

One of the prettiest courses I've played in Northern Michigan! The grounds are beautiful and the course is in excellent shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

One of my favorite northern courses

The course is beautiful. Well maintained. Not overly challenging but not easy, from the white tees. Some holes are very interesting. Definitely one of the better courses around Petoskey.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course

If you can get a good deal, this is one of the nicest courses in northern Michigan. Fairways were perfect. Great layout, though quite a bit of distance between holes, I guess for environmental reasons. Staff is nice. Greens beautiful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Best course in Nothern MI!

I have golfed at many courses in Northern Michigan and this by far was the best course I have played. Course layout is great, and the scenery throughout the course is top notch. Staff was very knowledgeable, and helpful about the course. Great food at the turn grill. We played a second round on July 4th because it was such an enjoyable experience. Can't wait to go back next season!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Best in the area

This course is always kept in great condition and is in better shape than all of the Boyne courses (which tend to get beat up from the hordes). It's got a ton of character and uniqueness that will keep you coming back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

The Ultimate Northern Michigan Course

I come up north almost every weekend to play. Hidden River has become my favorite go-to course. Great greens, well taken care of fairways and a professional staff. Five stars, easy.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent Course for ALL skill levels.

Very playable course with tees for a variety of skill levels. Played with my wife and daughter. We all really enjoyed the course conditions, layout, playability and beauty. Facilities are beautiful, with a deck overlooking the Maple River. Great Up North setting. Thank you for posting special deals on Golf Now. It allows avid golfers to play your course during less desirable days and times.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Love this place!

I have played this course many times. The course conditions are always excellent and well maintained, and the greens roll beautifully. After golfing nearly every course in Northern Michigan this one stays at the top of my list. The layout is wonderful, and the location is beautiful. Surrounded by many top notch courses, Hidden River is still the one I tell people to play in our area first. Love this place!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 52
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Hidden Gem

It was the first time playing Hidden River and I was happily surprised by the conditions and layout of the course. Will be playing this course again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Never disappointing - great conditions

Once again Hidden River delivered with no disappointment whatsoever. The conditions were pristine and the round of golf was as always very memorable. A young man named Mitch came out and grabbed our bags from the parking lot and was very helpful in getting us prepped for the round. I will continue to recommend this course to many near and far.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 125
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing

Great shape and traditional Michigan course.

Greens and fairways in great shape. While not the elevation changes of some courses this is truly a great traditional golf course. Played in less than 3 hours and 10 minutes were on drive thru woods between one hole and along trout stream.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

best day

best day of golf i had this season so far . went on golf now and got a discount rate. great deal.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course

Great condition and layout. Staff was very friendly and the day could not have been better. Wonderful restaurant with lovely views.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hidden River

Great Northern Michigan track to play! We are never dissapounted with course condition and pace of play. Great staff and food is a plus.

Keep up the great work!

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