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125 Reviews (125)
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.1
Value
3.8
Layout
4.9
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.7
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6501 yards
Slope 129
Rating 71.6

Course Details

Year Built 1926
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 12/15
Architect William Diddel (1956) Wilfrid Reid (1926) Ray Hearn (2007)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker 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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

4.0
125 Reviews (125)
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Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Black river

Half the course was closed due to water. Two groups of five in front of us and another twosome sharing one set of clubs. Had to zigzag course to get nine holes in and then play same holes over. Should have been given the choice to cancel and not be charged. Furthermore at least three foursomes of course members rode past us on our second nine holes further clogging up a already jammed course. Over five hour round. Not impressed at all

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Wet and Rough

Course was very wet and half the course was shut down. Had to start at the 10th hole, go to the 4th hole, back to the 14th and 15th hole and then finish off 5, 6, 7 , 8, 9. We did this twice to play 18, but it was a shame we could not play the bottom portion of the course. It isn't much the course fault though as the river seemed to be overflowing into the bottom portion. Hopefully it dries soon because I would love to go back out and play the bottom portion sometime this summer.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

GREAT DAY

This course was very good condition and playability. The weather was great and staff were helpfull and all was good. I did not shoot a good game but I could not have had a better time........I will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Good course but but greens not ready yet

We played on a cold day. Very good layout but greens were not cut probably because of the cold weather. Tight tree lined course with some tough but fair holes. will play again when it is warmer.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

Would have been nice to post on golf now you are playing the same nine holes twice . This is the second time booking this course on GN . Both times communication was poor . The first time I got out there and the course was closed for the season . Other then that it was a fun day on a nice course.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Good and bad

Tee boxes horrible, greens shaggy and slow. Fairways very good,course layout is very enjoyable. Amenities are very good. Plenty both good and bad about course.

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

Great Course

This course is very nice and challenging for golfers of all skill level.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always Challenging

You can't fake your way around Black River. Conditions today were perfect. Great welcome from Bob in The Pro Shop sets the tone for a wonderful golf experience. Black River is a gem of a course which I highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Great Value!

This course is a true gem. Wonderful staff. Conditions were near perfect today except for a brief shower. Greens are firm and fast. Fairways were just a bit wet but it's October and ir's Michigan! Tip of the hat to Matt in the Pro Shop. Always a warm welcome.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Black River review

Love the course. Greens are in great shape and can be fast. Fairways are lined by old large trees, but are generous. Hole number three is a bear! Sand traps need some work. Course is tucked away where traffic noise is almost none existent. Played 18 holes as a twosome, in 3.5 hours.Great value for your money.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

My round

Very nice course, some leaves, at this time. Lost 1 ball (I feel like someone picked it up) sliced off to the right and lost sight of it. Other then that very nice day with friends.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course..

Challenging, but not crazy, fairways have alot of Hard pan shots, awesome greens, true! Scenery is amazing..Will be back..No cart girl???

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Favorite Course

What's not to like?
Great welcome from Bob in the Pro Shop. Friendly groundskeepers are everywhere. Very courteous.
Just love the heritage aspect of this course which was built in 1926.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great conditions

Black River always provides a top notch golf experience. Staff is friendly and accommodating.
The course is in great shape....and always being groomed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 08/21/2018:
Hello, Thank you for leaving Black River Country Club a 4-star rating. We're glad to have met your overall expectations in the pace of play, staff friendliness, course conditions and the value for the money. Book your next tee time with us soon.
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