Cedar River Golf Course at Shanty Creek

5780 Shanty Creek Rd
Bellaire, Michigan 49615
Antrim County

Phone(s): (866) 695-5010, (231) 533-2020
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Tee times from $49 Tee times in this area

Shanty Creek in Bellaire is one of northern Michigan's most popular golfing destinations, offering 72 holes of championship golf. The Cedar River Course was Tom Weiskopf's first design in Michigan. It has been ranked as one of the top 100 resort golf courses in the country. The layout closely follows the natural contours of the landscape, providing a wealth of unique shot opportunities. The dramatic elevation changes define the traditional layout, which gives an excellent rhythm to the course. The course will appeal to low and high handicappers alike offering a mix of generous landing areas and ones that require accurate tee shots and approaches. The 13th and 14th holes are quite unique and located in the most scenic section of the golf course. They play across rolling hills framed by tall heather and fescue as well as strategically placed bunkers and trees.

A view of the 18th green surrounded by tricky bunkers at Cedar River from Shanty Creek

Sunset over the 18th hole at The Cedar River at Shanty Creek

View of the 13th hole at The Cedar River at Shanty Creek

A view from tee #1 at The Cedar River from Shanty Creek

A view of the 7th green at The Cedar River from Shanty Creek

Aerial view from The Cedar River at Shanty Creek

Cedar River Course at Shanty Creek ( B. Tucker )

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Golf course details

Holes: 18
Designed by: Tom Weiskopf
Public/Private: Resort
Year opened: 1999
Golf Season: Open: 4/27 Closed: 10/21
Guest Policy: Open
Tee times welcomed: Yes
Fairways: Bent Grass
Greens: Bent Grass

Facilities

Pro in house: Yes
Driving range: Yes
Rental clubs: Yes
Rental carts: Yes - included in green fees

Green fees price ranges

Week days: $45 - $79
Weekends: $45 - $109
Tee times from $49 - Check prices

Course policies

Metal spikes allowed: No
Dress code: Proper golf attire required.
Credit cards accepted: VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed

Length, slope and rating for each tee

Tee	Par	Yardage	Slope	Rating
Blue	72	6530	131	70.9
White	72	5965	124	68.5
Black	72	6980	135	73.2
Red	72	5315	121	70.3
White (W)	72	5965	136	74.5
Silver	72	5397	116	66

Reader Ratings / Reviews

Cedar River Golf Course at Shanty Creek

by B Keast
on April 30th, 2020 13:20
One of my favorite courses on the planet. Fantastic variety of holes, and the staff is always professional and courteous. Can't wait to get back up there!
Cedar River Golf Course at Shanty Creek

by Daniel Downey
on April 21st, 2015 17:52
The course is in excellent shape and deserves an excellent rating. We have a golf outing every year in northern Michigan and Cedar Rivers is always one of the courses played.
Cedar River Golf Course at Shanty Creek

by B. Tucker
on September 09th, 2009 20:57
This course is back after some extensive renovations a few years ago. Weiskopf built Cedar River just before Forest Dunes, and the two are among Michigan's best. Cedar River is quietly going to regain its spot as one of Michigan's best in the next few years and players start coming back to the resort.