Loon Golf Resort - The Loon Golf Course
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About
The Loon reaches all levels of golfers with a combination of multiple tee areas and well designed bunkers. Since its opening in 1994 this golf course has been what "Friendly Championship Golf " is all about. The Loon has generous landing areas gently rolling fairways large greens and some of the most scenic views Northern Michigan has to offer.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6677 yards | 72.0 | 140 |
| Blue | 72 | 6367 yards | 70.5 | 134 |
| Silver | 72 | 5580 yards | 68.9 | 130 |
| Silver (W) | 72 | 5580 yards | 73.9 | 136 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4890 yards | 70.3 | 120 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 72.8/139 | 370 | 188 | 482 | 176 | 530 | 426 | 407 | 491 | 209 | 3279 | 431 | 590 | 173 | 538 | 212 | 414 | 401 | 241 | 398 | 3398 | 6677 |
| Blue M: 71.0/136 | 343 | 174 | 471 | 156 | 510 | 410 | 391 | 480 | 194 | 3129 | 403 | 532 | 163 | 525 | 212 | 395 | 384 | 238 | 386 | 3238 | 6367 |
| Silver M: 68.6/124 W: 73.9/136 | 304 | 150 | 447 | 136 | 443 | 361 | 312 | 434 | 173 | 2760 | 321 | 508 | 148 | 487 | 131 | 325 | 327 | 203 | 370 | 2820 | 5580 |
| Red W: 68.5/123 | 254 | 134 | 370 | 126 | 434 | 314 | 267 | 414 | 137 | 2450 | 261 | 461 | 136 | 433 | 115 | 289 | 286 | 193 | 266 | 2440 | 4890 |
| Handicap | 11 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 8 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 11 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 6 |
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Nice course!
We had a great time playing the course and it was beautiful. Only real complaint was the greens were a little beat up and there were some weeds growing here and there in the fairways, fringe, and even occasionally on the greens.
Beautiful course
Only complaint. Greens were very slow. Everything else as excellent!
Thank you for your feedback, we are taking the necessary steps to improve the hardness of our greens.
Excellent greens
Received a great price booking through GolfNow.com. The course was in great condition just very busy so play was slow. Would definitely play there again
Thank you for playing at The Loon! We truly appreciate your business. Northern Michigan’s summer season is always bustling, but we’re continually working to improve the pace of play for our guests.
Tight/Narrow Fairways
Fairways were extremely narrow and several holes are doglegs with blind shots. May enjoy it more if I were play it again.
Thank you for your feedback! We’ve initiated a tree removal plan across all three of our courses, starting this fall. By the 2025 season, you’ll notice significantly wider fairways. We hope you’ll give us another try and experience the improvements firsthand!
There was a sixsome in front of me but the ranger was on top of it.
Thank you for the review, Ryan! We’re glad to hear the ranger was able to help maintain the pace of play!
Fun Test
Fun test of golf. Beautiful clubhouse, and a fun layout. Good mix of challenging holes and ones that aren't too difficult. Great conditions, this place is very well taken care of. Clubhouse staff was friendly and attentive. I ordered lunch on the patio and everything came out delicious. Server was attentive and friendly. Highly recommend to someone thinking about coming. Great addition to the Golf Mecca.
Great course with a great golfing experience for our entire group of 20. We have visited this resort 5 times and the course is always in great condition and memorable.
Thank you again.
Not your typical Northern Michigan Course
This course layout is unique to Northern Michigan as it has no elevation changes more typical you would see with Treetops or Otsego. But still great layout and can be hard. There have been some improvements, most noticeable was the 9th hole since we last played. The tree and junk that covered up pretty good part of the hole was trimmed back and down. This made this hole much more playable. Greens ran great the only one that was in below average condition was number 13 looks like it had some mold issues attempting to fix. The only other issue if I recall was the 7th hole. Missed the hole to the left and chipped on the green (typically would have stayed on the green) and as it picked up speed rolled off the green and then rolled down to the water. Not sure what can be done about the right side of the green as it is grass bare but shouldn't run off into place out of play for ball that hits the middle of the green for average non professional player. I guess just don't miss left but don't over compensate and miss right either.
Thumbs up for the Loon
Our group of 8 golfers played an afternoon scramble here, and had a great time. Everything was in good shape, and pace of play was alright. Loved the cheering from the restaurant deck as we tried to make one last birdie on the 18th green.
The Loon Golf Resort Stay & Play Package
SentryWorld Stay & Play Package
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