Nile Young Photography
Nile Young Photography
Nile Young Photography
Nile Young Photography
Nile Young Photography
Nile Young Photography
Nile Young Photography
Nile Young Photography
Overview
Black Lake is a scenic Rees Jones-designed northern Michigan layout that was previously ranked for 12 years on our 100 Greatest Public list. The challenging tree-lined track is a ball-striking test, with numerous forced carries over ponds, marshlands and bunkers.
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Awards
100 Greatest Public: Ranked from 2003-'14. Highest ranking: No. 25, 2005-'06.
Best in State: Ranked inside the top 5, 2001. Ranked inside the top 10, 2003-'05, 2009. Ranked 13th, 2011-'12. Ranked 15th, 2013-'14. Ranked inside the top 15, 2007.
Panelists
Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES
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Reviews
Review
“Another really good public course in Michigan."
Read More2024
Review
“A fun Rees Jones layout and a beautiful setting. A good course to include on a golf trip in Michigan. A fairly generous layout but a lot trees come into play if you stray too far from the fairways. A good use of terrain to create a nice mix of long and short holes and couple really good par 3's with great views!"
Read More2023
Review
“Only serious drawback to this course is its location, which is a long ways from nowhere. It is worth the effort to get here, however, with holes winding through Northern Michigan woodlands and wetlands to great advantage. Strategic holes and many stunning views."
Read More2021
Review
“Great Rees Jones layout with wood lined fairways, undulating greens, and lots of bunkers. Very well manicured course that requires your "A" game from tee to green. If you can break 80 from the tips - quit your day job! You'll probably have trouble shooting your handicap here unless you play shorter yardage than you're used to. Just depends on if you want a challenge, or want to have fun. If you're single digit handicap, white will be fun (6,391), blues will be tough (6,736). Pace of play is very dependent on the level of golfers - high handicappers will need extra time to look for errant balls, rake traps, and three putting - consequently expect to see the ranger several times during your round if you don't keep up. With the tree lined fairways and strategically placed bunkers, you definitely need to pay attention on the tee box and with most greens well protected on three sides your approach shots need to be precise. One of my favorite Michigan courses - would definitely play here again. Staff was great!"
Read More2018
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