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Shanty Creek Resort: The Legend
Shanty Creek Resort: The Legend
5780 Shanty Creek Rd
Bellaire, MI 49615-8311
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 Arnold Palmer-designed Legend course is one of the resort’s five 18-hole layouts and features elevation changes, a meandering Shanty Creek and beautiful views of Lake Bellaire.
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Awards
Best in State: Ranked inside the top 10, 1987-'89. Ranked inside the top 15, 1993, 1997-'99. Ranked inside the top 25, 1995, 2001-'23.
Panelists
Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES
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Reviews
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“Interesting layout with a diverse set of holes with varying lengths and multiple shot options off the tee."
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“Scenic northern Michigan woodlands course that is playable for most and adequately challenging for better players. Overall maintenance is somewhat of an issue."
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“The legend was designed by the very famous Arnold Palmer. It is a salad choice with a lot of elevation changes and some interesting views."
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“Good resort course that's starting to tell it's age. Large elevation changes with some good green complexes. Just a nice course to play that won't beat you up."
Read More2023
