We played the Chief in the fall so of course there we're leaves on the course which one would expect. However, it appeared that the maintenance had gone down as the course got near it's closing time for the season. The worker who was to open the course was late getting there so two groups were waiting for her to arrive. The green fees were very reasonable and the lay out of the course was good. There were four sets of tees for all age and ability levels. This would be a nice course to play, just get there before all the leaves fall
Visually the course is terrific. Lots of rolling fairways and many times your shooting across gorges from your t-box. After playing all the Shanty Creek courses I was disappointed that this one's fairways were a bit rougher. But still, they weren't bad by any stretch. Fairways are narrow. Lots of hard turn dog legs. You definitely have to plan and place your shots or else you'll be in the woods a lot. Cost was $25 w/cart when we went after 2pm. Can't beat that.
I played The Chief last fall and was just amazed with the course. I'm bringing my wife back for Fall Colors this year. My favorite of the Shanty Creek courses.
We wanted to play 9 before heading home today. Turns out Tuesday is 2 for day so we were able to get it for half price. This course is so beautiful. Play smart and pick your targets and you can have a lot of fun. I definitely want to come back for more.
The course was in great shape and was very pretty, with all the hills. IT was quite a challenge, but still playable (from a senior female player's point of view). The husbands in our group also enjoyed playint it. We would all come back.
An awesome golf course. Its hilly and unpredictable terrain make for a challenging and exciting day on the links.
May 2008: set up a golf outing for 16 players.Stayed at the Hawks Eye golf course condos - TOP NOTCH!!Played the HawksEye golf course - beautiful and funPlayed the CHIEF Golf Course - tough and fun and can't wait to try again.Restaurant at Hawkseye is fabulous, excellent service, friendly, clean and great quality of food at great prices.The staff at The Chief - great.The staff at Hawkseye: Sheri, Dave and Vonda - what fantastic people to meet and deal with...... All of us will return this MAY.Peter of the Hack and Slash Golf League.
Fantastic golf,course , fair and tough at the same time, play smart score well!!! Great scenery throughout
My husband is an avid golfer and he played The Chief three times the week we spent here in Bellaire. I rode but did not play since I am a beginner and this is not a course I would recommend for new golfers. Challenging course with tight fairways and a lot of target golf with excellent greens. Beautiful Northern Michigan scenery. We had a fantastic time!
Played at The Chief on Saturday June 29th. While the greens and the course are in good shape the design of many holes is simply not proper. The second hole is a short downhill par 3 with a green that goes from front to back and just beyond the green is basically out of bounds. Many other holes are not designed well. Could be a nice course but needs to be corrected if it has any chance of competing with many other fine courses in the area.