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4.4
197 Reviews (197)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.2
84.9%
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189 out of 197 reviews
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4.0
1 Reviews (1)
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Conditions
3.0
Value
3.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
5.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
3.0
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4.3
8 Reviews (8)
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Conditions
4.0
Value
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Layout
4.5
Pace
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Amenities
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StaffFriendliness
4.6
75.0%
Recommend this course
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 71
Length 6330 yards
Slope 128
Rating 69.2
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The Natural Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1992
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/15 Closed: 10/31
Architect Jerry Matthews (1992) Ray Hearn (1992)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Lounge, Sauna

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Minigolf

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Pace of Play in the U.S. (2022 #23)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Layout in the U.S. (2022 #18)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Michigan (2015 #18)

Reviews

4.4
197 Reviews (197)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 6
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 15
Water Hazards 10
Bunkers 9
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 13
Advanced Golfers 8
Group Getaways 8
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 10
Convenient to the City 7

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Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice Surprise

I had played here a few years ago and it wasn't in good shape at all. This was a totally different experience. Course was in great condition, well watered despite the dry weather and well manicured. The only area requiring improvement would be that the traps needed raking and care.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very enjoyable

Really was pleased at this course and its conditions. Greens were true and maintained well.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Track

Had a group of 8 and came across this hidden gem. Great track for the price. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable about their course. The course is pretty tight and short, but definitely some reachable and challenging eagle opportunities if you can stomach it. The greens were in pristine condition and rolled true. Some quirky par 3s playing at around 100 yards but fun shots that you can find yourself in trouble if you miss the turf.

Would recommend this course to anyone and hope I get up there again. The starter even let us return to hole 1 to duel it out in a playoff #classact

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

great tight course, challenging

We had an awesome round of fall golf. course was in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Challenging

Course was wet due to some showers, but was in great shape. Would recommend but not for the faint of heart.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Really enjoyed playing this course. Fairways are narrow making it.challenging. Should have used irons more often but still had a great time!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very scenic and challenging course

Absolutely loved it . The course and the staff were outstanding. I will be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good course, great value

This is such a fantastic course for the money. Compared to what I'm used to around Chicago, I think this was a really great course. I'm glad I found an amazing deal on GolfNow. Staff are so nice and friendly. The holes are well designed, well maintained, but have a lot of trees. When we went out, there weren't a lot of people, so we finished 18 in about 4 hours, after taking 15-20 minutes on the turn to snack and drink. Next time I fly to Traverse City, I'm driving up here and playing another 18 for sure.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

staff is outstanding. Check them out for stay and play

Conditions Excellent
Value 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

Great value and a great experience!!

The Natural is a very well maintained, challenging golf course in beautiful northern Michigan. We played all 18 holes, it was challenging and there is alot of variation. Its quiet and the facilities are pristine. The staff was very friendly and accomodating. I will go back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course.

Challenging course. We had a fun day. You must keep it in the fairway hard course to scramble for par. A few greens were sanded. I'm guessing they were being repaired. But all the other greens and fairways were in excellent shape. I was not sure why some of the sand traps were rocky considering sand is so abundant. That is a cheap quick fix. Great golf value!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful coarse

Beautiful coarse, well groomed, challenging, amazing staff, and facilities

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Vacation golf

Searched Golf Now for course in N MI area for nephew & I to play. Stumbled on to this great course. Lots of hills but they actually tend to drain ball back towards most fairways Greens in excellent shape semi-fast. Real sand in bunkers and a few surprise hazards. Had a great time there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hidden gem

First time to play this course.. Staff friendly got us in and out early due to a group going out that they knew would slow play down..
Greens were in great shape. Glad I had my GPS with me for some of the water holes!!

Matt

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

Enjoyable

Really nice course... If you are in the Gaylord area, make sure to put this one at the top of your short list... We where the only ones on the course. Maybe because I was the only one dumb enough to play in those conditions... The weather was my only complaint.

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

Will be back

Had a great time and the staff was very friendly. Beautiful course and great rates

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

Excellent round of golf

The course is in great condition. The stAff does a great job

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

A day to remember

Beautiful course with a fun and slightly challenging layout. Greens tees and fairways all in excellent condition, just keep it in the fairway because the rough was exactly that. Worth the trip everything about the day was perfect.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A great place to play

Staff very friendly and accommodating. The food is good albeit a buck or two pricey. But as to the golf...a very nice course. Challenging but not extremely. Greens were tracked up by our late round but still able to roll the ball well. Tee boxes also got a workout but very nice views from the back set. Golf here, you'll enjoy it very much!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Find in Gaylord

What a pleasant find while on a golf trip to Gaylord, Mchigan. The staff was very accomodating and the course was in great shape...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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