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4.5
78 Reviews (78)
5 Stars
50
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
89.9%
Recommend this course
71 out of 78 reviews
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4.4
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
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0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.9
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.9
85.7%
Recommend this course
6 out of 7 reviews
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4.4
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
84.4%
Recommend this course
27 out of 32 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 71
Length 6668 yards
Slope 133
Rating 72.0

Formerly known as Kings Challenge Golf Course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 10/30
Architect Arnold Palmer (2009) Ed Seay (1997) MacCurrach Golf

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Michigan (2019 #6)

Reviews

4.5
78 Reviews (78)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 7
Bunkers 6
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 6
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 6

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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course

This is one of three beautiful golf courses in the area,
The course layout is challenging for all skill sets,
The club house is nice and the staff is very friendly.
Will definitely play here again.
All carts have gps on board.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
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 Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Northern Michigan Best

A little pricey for seniors who play a lot… But a real treat to play…Always enjoyed the course!!

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 week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/24/2023

Thank you!

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 07/17/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing us.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Course was great, but the conditions could have been better.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Green Fees:

Yes, the course is beautiful and the layout is nice. I’ve been coming up to Leland/GlenLake area since I was a child, I am now 70years young. As a child I remember when SugarLoaf mountain was built as a down hill ski resort. So playing the course is pretty cool seeing the old ski lifts coming thru over grown forest. My only complaint is that I feel a round of golf whether it be Manitou or any other golf course. one should see a reduction in green fees surely after Labor Day. I religiously come back up to Leland area every Labor Day week. I was shocked to see week day rates as high as they were. I live in southwest suburbs of Chicago, and we have high rated courses around here also. The green fees are quite reasonable in the spring and the fall. Something to think about moving forward. I love golf, but rates pointing towards $100 don’t quite cut it with me. I understand during prime summer months, the area being a sought out destination to visit for many may merit the higher green fees. Again it would like to see a reduction in the fall. I saw you also did away with the Labor Day special. $50 was a real pleasure!
Like I said the course is very nice and well taken care of. Think about a reduction in the fall.
Thanks for opportunity to comment.
Paul Kott

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
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 Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Northern Michigan bargain.

Excellent layout, accommodating staff. A great Northern Michigan bargain.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is carved out of some beautiful wooded, hilly terrain.

Course is tucked into some beautiful wooded hilly terrain. Most holes play fairly with not much blind trouble.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 64
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

You need to try this course out when up North MI

I had been hearing about this course for a while and assumed it was too high end for my $$$ until I started to see it on GolfNow. I played it 3 times this week and each time got a better and it is a fun course. The people are great, carts are nice, course is in fine shape, challenging but not killer and much better than other courses that are listed for the same price. Weekends and holidays will be more but, a weekday hotdeal is well worth it!

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

Great day for golf

.Beautiful day. Friendly check in at the car. And inside. Not too crowded. Nice pace. Three t boxes were being redone. Course absolutely beautiful. Clubhouse a.and amenities are very nice. Thanks

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