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    Downing Farms Golf Course

    3.0 (19 reviews)

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    Sarah B.

    This course was terrible. There were literally no cart paths! Free drop zones posted because the bunkers were so bad. People driving over the tee boxes which were not maintained. A bunch of rookies with no golf etiquette. I gave it more than one star cause it was actually a decent layout for beginner golf.

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    1 year ago

    Good value course for the area. Neat lay out with wooded hazards and a bit of water. Club house staff is very nice

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    4 years ago

    For the $$$ and the condition of the course, I always have a good time playing this course. $28 for 18 holes, all day long.

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    I have no idea why anyone even plays this course. Staff is clueless and the course is so poorly managed.

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    The service is fast and the food is great, and the pro shop and getting your cart takes no time at all.

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    Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center

    Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center

    4.2(66 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    Large group friendly
    Walk-ins welcome

    Excellent golf courses! They have some very challenging holes that are well maintained at golden…read morefox also a very cool par three course! I have always enjoyed playing these courses and find them to be a great value I will be back!

    Wow a fantastic venue for an outdoor wedding! I think anyone who plans for an outdoor wedding &…read morereception are brave individuals, especially living in Michigan. The actual ceremony took place under a beautiful tree to the back of the golf course. I guess there are few places throughout the center to host events. This area was considered the the Summerhouse. The ceremony was beautiful and so was the bride! After the ceremony, we were escorted to the event space for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. This was was actually round two for us celebrating back2back weddings, so we were in desperate need of energy and stamina to keep up with event. lol Everything was beautifully decorated and I really liked the fresh flower centerpieces. The entire space had lights strung from one rafter to another with large rustic chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. I estimated seating for close to 200 people. They did a nice job keeping up with the strolling appetizers and the two main bartenders were great. The dinner was buffet style, and I wasn't quite sure what to expect as I'm not familiar with this venue. I was so impressed by the layout of food. Everything looked delicious and very fresh. The menu consisted of rolls, salad, green beans/carrots, potatoes, pasta (my favorite), chicken piccata in a lemon sauce with capers, and roast beef with gravy. The food was fantastic; I'm not typically a fan of buffets but I would most certainly come back for the food. The DJ did a great job entertaining the crowd and we enjoyed the space dedicated to an open air patio with a huge area for lawn games. We decided to play a few games of corn hole, which everyone was enjoying. I was shocked to see the bugs stayed away, which of course was a bonus. This was by far the best outdoor wedding I've ever been to. I've been told that the golf course also does an amazing brunch. I will most certainly be back to give it a try.

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    Carl’s Golfland - Happy birthday Max

    Carl’s Golfland

    3.1(20 reviews)
    6.6 mi

    This place is so beautiful. Parking is convenient. Service is excellent. The people are very…read morefriendly and nice. I love where this is located since it's easy to get to. Highly recommend for any of your events

    AAA Zero Rating…read more Scenes of Chaos + Disorder Tapes preventing your entry or exit are truly bizarre and confusing, leaving cars to head straight for you coming down the wrong sode of the road because the lack of managerial skills here are on display for themselves. I have never seen anything so awkward in my entire life. You are not the only hotel on the planet with a road, but you are the king of chaos. AAA deals with roads. And check oit these roads. The Incompetence on display here speaks for itself. its as if though PUNKED show on MTV was tasked with blocking path of hotel guests walking into and out of the hotel. Blocked. Driving into and out of the property. No guides - no signs - noexplanations. Clearly the staff in charge of this has no idea what rhey are doing, posing a significant liability to the safety of guests. AAA would be wise to know this is not even basic competence. Who is minding the store here ? Who !? Did everyone just walk off their job ? This is the horror show greeting a AAA hotel guest ? AAA Hotel Ratings brining in folks would be wise to take a look at thesw scenes of chaos and disprder with no managerial oversight. All this random tape everywhere is like a mad demented clown were tasked with causing chaos and discomfort to guests. iIt is a chaotic scene reserved for clowns at a 3 rimg circus. Not for a hotel of class and competemce. See a single staff member here guiding you ? No. See any signs saying what is going on pr procidong guidance ? No. None. As if though someone who was fired, deliberately caused chaos, and walked off the job. This is hell on earth. You feel like a mouse in a maze. cant go left. cant go right. cars driving in opposite side the road veering on to you for a head on collission. Astoundingly bizarre and findamentally disappointing. This is mot how you run a hotel. This hotels chaotic scenes are puzzling and unacceptable. Very clearly the management is in need of being replaced. These scenes of chaos add to no ones enjoyment during their stay and serve to discourage any and all future visits. Take a good look. If this clown show is what you want for your special stay. Gross incompetence and managerial deficiencies make St Johns a special place to better avoid.

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    Bushwood Golf Club

    Bushwood Golf Club

    3.6(7 reviews)
    8.7 mi

    Nice easy course. Very well maintained. Only 4 stars because I get nervous playing too close to…read morehomes.

    I played a quick solo 9 here today (weekday afternoon) and enjoyed the course…read more Vibe: Definitely a great course for kids and those just learning the game--I noticed a number of parents/grandparents out there giving some lessons (it slows play a little but I didn't find the course too slow). It's a fun place if you have 90+ mins and want to work on your short irons and putting. People seemed like they were learning or having fun--not a place you feel pressure to be good at. Layout: Lots of water, but pretty easy to clear (#9 was a longer carry from the blue tees); sand traps weren't too threatening (some were out of play). The condos are close on 2-3 holes, so you have to be mindful to not end up in a backyards but I generally didn't see that as an issue. While a cart isn't normally necessary on such a short course, a few holes are far apart, which would make for a long walk if you didn't have one. I brought all of my irons but only used about 5 clubs (7i, 8i, 9i, PW, LW) + putter from the blue tees. If I played the whites, it would be 4 clubs + putter. Tee boxes: About the same quality as the general fairways. Good enough shape overall. The yardage figures did seem off a little (a few holes played ~10-15 yds shorter than indicated--I just played down a club). Greens: A few patchy areas but generally pretty decent. Medium speed; a few breaks and undulations to add a little challenge. Other notes: very nice and accommodating staff; restaurant right at the clubhouse; only $10/round (+$5 for a cart). All the water meant lots of geese and goose droppings, mostly on #1 and #9. Overall, a nice little par 3 that I hope to get back to a couple times/yr since it's near my house. They seem like they take pride in it.

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    Saint John's Resort - Ballroom

    Saint John's Resort

    4.0(120 reviews)
    6.7 mi
    $$$

    Excellent service at this resort -- the staff went above and beyond to make our customer outing a…read moresuccess. Jack, the manager, was especially helpful, making sure every detail of our stay was taken care of. Highly recommend for anyone planning a group event.

    This is our favorite hotel when visiting family in the area. It is a sprawling resort, as the name…read moreimplies, and there are plenty of hallways, wings, and cultivated grounds to explore. Its an ideal destination for an extended stay. As a former seminary built in the 1940's, the architectural flourishes are second to none. Design aficionados will be in aesthetic heaven. There are three restaurants on site - an Irish Pub, a wine Bar, and a Steakhouse with a bar and breakfast service. The wine bar is definitely worth a visit, whereas I recommend the other two options primarily for their convenience. Service is exceptional and the beds are firm but very comfortable, nonetheless. The in-room TV supports casting TV & movie apps - Netflix, Hulu, etc. - but not music apps, for some reason. Fortunately we brought a WiFi speaker. A few notes on accessibility follow. For context, I can walk with crutches but need to use a wheelchair for long distances. And this hotel is all about long distances. We had an accessible king room, and while the lanes for navigating a wheelchair around the bed are tight, they are manageable. The bed is super comfortable but also very TALL. It could be tricky to transfer to the bed from a wheelchair without assistance of crutches. There is plenty of space in the bathroom and the roll in-shower has a good set up with an accessible shelf for shampoo, etc. Be careful with the bathroom door - it is a very heavy sliding door with a strange locking mechanism. The public spaces in the hotel, including the restrooms, are generally modern and accessible. I also noticed that the pool has a swing chair for water access. One exception is the Irish Pub, which treated accessibility as an afterthought when it was designed. There is no wheelchair access within the hotel - you'll want to drive around to the back to use its parking lot. Additionally, to get to the restroom or the second floor of the pub you'll need to use one of smallest prefab dumb waiters I've ever been in. Finally, be advised that the entrance to the hotel is at the top of a steep hill, and the porte-cochère landing itself is at a slant. Be agile with your brakes, and let your companion park the car after you've exited if you can. Also note that there are only 4 designated accessible parking spaces. We've seen them all full on multiple occasions; for a parking lot of its size, the hotel should probably add about 4 more.

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