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Shanty Creek Resort: Cedar River
Shanty Creek Resort: Cedar River
2400 Troon
Bellaire, MI 49615-9722
United States
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Overview
Shanty Creek Resort is spread across 5,500 acres in northern Michigan and is split into four distinct villages that each deliver a unique experience. The resort offers five championship courses, including the Tom Weiskopf-designed Cedar River, which has relatively small greens and many water hazards in play.
About
Awards
Best in State: Ranked 21st, 2013-'14. Ranked 23rd, 2015-'16. Ranked 24th, 2017-'18. Ranked inside the top 25, 2001.
Panelists
Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES
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Reviews
Review
“Well maintained. Greens will let you make some putts which is nice."
Read More2025
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“Cedar River is a fun course for golfers of all abilities. The course is generous off the tee and playable for the average golfer. The design features a good blend of uphill and downhill holes, and enough topographical changes in the fairways to keep the course interesting for the better player. The classic Tom Weiskopf short par 4s are fun. The 300 yard par 4 13th specifically could be played a dozen different ways. A centerline tree and bunker with a green surrounding by some penal and some less penal sand traps. It can be an easy birdie or a hard fought double if poorly positioned. The gentle contours on the greens roll true and rolling fairways are firm and fast."
Read More2025
Review
“Cedar River is a fun course for golfers of all abilities. The course is generous off the tee and playable for the average golfer. The design features a good blend of uphill and downhill holes, and enough topographical changes in the fairways to keep the course interesting for the better player. The classic Tom Weiskopf short par 4s are fun. The 300 yard par 4 13th specifically could be played a dozen different ways. A centerline tree and bunker with a green surrounding by some penal and some less penal sand traps. It can be an easy birdie or a hard fought double if poorly positioned. The gentle contours on the greens roll true and rolling fairways are firm and fast."
Read More2022
Review
“Great resort to have a golf trip. This is by far the best course of the Shanty Creek courses. This is a must play if your looking to play all of the top courses in Michigan!"
Read More2018
