Golf Course Photo, Genesee Valley Meadows, Swartz Creek, 48473
Genesee Valley Meadows
Played on May 2011
5499 Miller Rd, Swartz Creek, Michigan, 48473
2 Rankings
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Brian Clark
Swartz Creek
2013-04-29

$21 (cart included), played on Wednesday, May 2011 at 2pm

Being located just off I-69 and can see if its busy, make it a quick stop for a afternoon tune-up. The yardage is very fair in length and with a west wind can play ALOT longer than the card. Always stop in the afternoon before leagues for a quick walking 9 holes and have never been disappointed. Shot 40/16putts with a 15mph west wind in 1hr 45minutes walking at a steady pace. Never have tried food or anything else in the clubhouse, just golf.

Would travel: 20-30 Miles
Bottom line: I would play again, Average course for the area, Fair priced based on quality and competitive area pricing
 
Condition of Course, Difficulty, Layout, Price, No Houses on Course, Pace of Play
None worth mentioning
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Rank ID # : 019730
Brian Clark
Swartz Creek
2018-08-23

$16 (cart included), played on Friday, August 2018 at 10:30 AM

I found myself back in this area, saw the sign "18 hole w/cart for $18" and made the no-brainer stop. The parking lot was full but the front 9 was open to #6 so I gladly paid my $18 and away I went.

Even though we've been in a drought, everything was green from tee to the large holding greens. Playing from the Blues/tips at 6,867yds / 73.2 / 133 this straight-forward, tree-lined Links layout will have you hitting 3 iron - 3 wood on 2nd shots into the seven (7) 380yd par 4's. Greens are very friendly from the front, up and downs can help save face on your score.

The only two holes that play a little tricky are #8 and #18 as the others are mostly straight away. Number 8 is #1 hcp par 5 @ 542yds with a creek crossing about 420yds from the tee box. I hit driver, 5 iron then 7 iron to the green as 2nd shot landing area is tight. Number 18 in the #2 hcp par 5 @ 576yds to an elevated green that is just plain.......Long. Enjoyed my 3hr loop and shooting 39/39 w/30 putts, having driver and long irons finding good landing areas.

Worth the stop, if looking for good conditions at low prices and located just off I-69 west of Flint.

Would travel: 10-20 Miles, Not Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Bargain priced based on quality and competitive area pricing, Fair priced based on quality and competitive area pricing, Ranks with the best in this price level
 
Condition of Course, Price, Pace of Play, No Houses on Course
None worth mentioning
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Rank ID # : 029268