The Schuss Mountain at Shanty Creek
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About
In the colder months, Shanty Creek is a winter wonderland complete with more than 50 ski runs, but in the summer it offers 72 holes of championship golf. Shanty Creek's four golf courses are all distinct. The Schuss Mountain Course was ranked as one of the top public courses in the state. The layout offers a two-in-one package with a front nine that is mostly flat and a back nine that features dramatic elevation changes. The fairways are generous but bordered by dense forests. The layout also features abundant wetlands that come into play. The greens are lightning fast and there are many that are open in front, allowing easier approaches. It is no wonder this scenic and challenging course is one of northern Michigan's most popular golf courses.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 7031 yards | 73.5 | 130 |
| White | 72 | 6463 yards | 70.9 | 126 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6463 yards | 77.3 | 139 |
| Silver | 72 | 5611 yards | 66.9 | 119 |
| Silver (W) | 72 | 5611 yards | 72.1 | 127 |
| Red | 72 | 5370 yards | 65.4 | 116 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5370 yards | 70.7 | 124 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 73.5/130 | 355 | 373 | 410 | 240 | 586 | 438 | 483 | 466 | 209 | 3560 | 407 | 592 | 369 | 376 | 479 | 186 | 463 | 181 | 400 | 3453 | 7013 |
| Blue/White M: 72.2/128 | 340 | 373 | 397 | 209 | 586 | 416 | 483 | 409 | 209 | 3422 | 384 | 592 | 355 | 376 | 479 | 172 | 412 | 160 | 400 | 3330 | 6752 |
| White M: 70.9/126 W: 77.3/139 | 340 | 319 | 397 | 209 | 534 | 416 | 465 | 409 | 187 | 3276 | 384 | 530 | 355 | 370 | 427 | 172 | 412 | 160 | 377 | 3187 | 6463 |
| White/Silver M: 68.9/122 W: 74.0/133 | 286 | 319 | 337 | 163 | 534 | 352 | 465 | 365 | 187 | 3008 | 331 | 530 | 355 | 337 | 427 | 162 | 412 | 108 | 301 | 2963 | 5971 |
| Silver M: 66.9/119 W: 72.1/127 | 286 | 308 | 337 | 163 | 494 | 352 | 407 | 365 | 152 | 2864 | 331 | 484 | 274 | 337 | 345 | 162 | 405 | 108 | 301 | 2747 | 5611 |
| Red M: 65.4/116 W: 70.7/124 | 278 | 293 | 317 | 155 | 486 | 344 | 395 | 357 | 136 | 2761 | 323 | 476 | 258 | 331 | 291 | 154 | 395 | 92 | 289 | 2609 | 5370 |
| Handicap | 17 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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Perfect Course, Perfect Day
This course was great despite that they just aerated the fairways. Temperature was perfect in the mid 70’s and not too many people on the course. It was a little wet from overnight sprinkling but that did not detract from the overall game and playing strategy. I will definitely play this course again when I am back in the area.
Great course
We have played Schuss Mt for years and always enjoy the well maintained course.
Greens great condition! Great pace of play.
Teed off 1020am as twosome. Played through a foursome and finished in 3 hrs 15 minutes. Greens perfect condition. Fairways needed some divots replaced . Good layout., like the back nine better. Will be back.
Always average.
It’s you run of the mill average Up north course. Very limited bar/grill… larger company now owns all the courses there and the new policies are silly. I’d only play any of these courses at a discount. So…it’s just a so/so experience. Not horrible, it just “fine”, nothing to write home about.
Quick greens. Fun course.
This course is in outstanding shape. Tee boxes, fairways, greens all top notch. The greens are very quick but putt true. Flat front nine and hilly back nine. But the back was still very fair. We were stuck behind some slow players on front but they only played nine. Thank goodness. Played back nine in 1 hour and 45 minutes while playing at a comfortable pace. You should not miss this course at Shady Creek as it is also their cheapest one - other than Summit.
Tight but fair
Played here twice this past weekend after a 3 year hiatus.The white/silver tees on Friday (several of the players were over 65) and the white tees on Sunday (5 team 4-person scramble).
Overall the course was in fine shape, the green speed was average. The entire resort went cashless last year which was one small hurdle to address. The resort does offer reverse ATM machines in which can feed cash for a prepaid debit card you can use throughout the resort.
The beverage cart sightings were few and far between though. Other than that, no issues. We will be back.
Keep wide on all the dog legs so that you've got a shot at the green on your second shot.
Enjoyable!
Played with my wife . We both enjoyed the layout and the shot shaping required (multiple doglegs). Every holes isolated from others which is nice. . Well kept, true greens. Played in 3 1/4 hours as ne group wanted us to play through. Will/ be back! WAY better than Summit course!
I played in a scramble, and it was all of our first time playing the course. The course was in great shape, and the greens rolled true. Everyone was very friendly too. I would play here again for sure! We actually won the scramble too, so that was a bonus.
Excellent course
Played this course again because we liked it and it’s in excellent shape! Pace of play was perfect! Plan on returning next year for repeats! This part of Michigan is beautiful in early June! People at all the courses have been helpful and fun including the staff!
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