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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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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Must see if you are in the area

This course is a must see if you are golfing in northern Michigan! The golf pro was extremely accommodating and friendly. The course had the views you expect when playing in northern Michigan as well as a good mix of challenging holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
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

Great Day

This course is awesome. First time playing and will definitely be back. Course was in great shape for early spring in Northern Michigan. The course conditions would have gotten a 5 star in another couple weeks once the weather breaks. Holes were all unique and greens were in great shape. Considerable water but generally friendly. 20' high wooden truss cart bridge with the Maple River bisecting the course. Staff was very helpful and friendly. This is a must play!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Place to be.

I play here every week and it's just as challenging every time around. The conditions are always excellent and the scenery is always changing but never the less awesome. Price, value, friendliness, professionalism,...If you're planning a trip to the areas, make time to get up here and try it out. You won't be disappointed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

This course is already in mid-summer condition!

The condition of this course is absolutely unbelievable and it's only mid-April! The fairways and greens look and play as if it was mid-July. The greens have no winter mold whatsoever and roll very true with good speed. The head pro and clubhouse staff were so friendly, the way they treated my friends and I completely exceeded my expectations. I would give Hidden River Golf and Casting Club 6 Stars if this site would let me. Highly recommend!!! If you have the opportunity to play this track, Do Not pass it up...one of the Top Operations in Michigan...Period!

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

Great course.

Excellent staff., course was in excellent shape, accommodations were far more than we expected!
Can't wait to go back in the fall!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

A Great Golf Course for Northern Michigan

I have played Hidden River three times and I will be back again. One of my favorite golf courses in the north western Michigan. The course is in excellent shape. The holes are very challenging. I would recommend this course to anyone and any playing ability.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

An enjoyable course with some challenging holes

The first three holes are relatively easy, then there are some challenging holes. The course is in excellent shape and seems to play longer than the yardage on the card. Greens are large and it can be difficult to read the breaks on some holes. A good mix of fair holes and some that are quite difficult. Some of the shorter holes can be quite challenging, so beware!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Nice course

We had booked 18 but it started storming after nine holes. Golf Now was very easy to work with to get the back nine credited to my account. Pleased with the experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

fun

it was tricky at times, easy at times and very challenging at other times

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hidden Gem

You can'take go wrong here. Wonderful condition and lots of tee options. Plays well for a 7 And 17 handicap. Women love it.

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

Immaculate

Immaculate is the term that comes to mind with this Northern Michigan hidden gem that not too many people seem to know about. No one in front of us and no one behind on a nice Sunday afternoon. Fairways and greens are in perfect, beautiful condition, as always. Very playable; fair greens, with some quite challenging holes. 1 of my very favorite courses!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

As Good As I Remember

It had been a while since I last played the course. It's still one of my favorites up North still. Everything was just as I had remembered. Can't say enough about the course and staff! A must play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Lay out was great. The greens were amazing. I could not find one weed in the fairway. Having a water station at the club house would be nice. We are going back!

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

Super

Outstanding course .... Augusta National like in manicuring & appearance Great Job guys'

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

My Favorite Northern Michigan Course

I like this course the best of all the great Northern Michigan courses. Scenic views are abundant, course is in fantastic shape, each hole is unique, very friendly staff and nice club house with excellent food.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hidden River

Fairways and greens in excellent condition! Staff is very friendly. Highly recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good time.

Shot the best is several years at this course. Actually outplayed my wife for the first time in years!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great Golf Course in Upper-Michigan

If I lived in this area I would probably golf here at least once or twice a month. Very upscale feel to the course. Had early tee time, two of us were done in little over 3 hours (even probably spent normal amount of time looking for wayward shots) Maintenance staff very courteous,while mowing fairways, greens, etc, as soon as they saw us they would move out of way and turn mowers off.Clubhouse staff very professional and helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

This course is fantastic with the challenge

We love this course and play it every time we are in the area. The first couple holes are pretty straight forward and then comes the challenges. Overall if you keep your ball in the fairway you are good. It is a beautiful well maintained course. Love it!

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