Marlette DGC

The course had perfectly maintained greens and filled with beautiful scenery. One of the most peaceful courses I have ever played. The setting is glorious, and I had a lot of fun. Easy to follow pins ... show more ›

The course had perfectly maintained greens and filled with beautiful scenery. One of the most peaceful courses I have ever played. The setting is glorious, and I had a lot of fun. Easy to follow pins and tees. First course I have played where golf and disc golf co-exist!! Fair mix of scattered trees, sand traps, and few small water hazards that bring a balance of challenge, but not overly difficult. The baskets were MVP Portals. Accommodations included golf carts and an open clubhouse for food and drinks. Santa/John makes the place an A. His hospitality is second to none!!! I scored a Zuca cart for $100.00 as he was closing out all of his inventory, unbelievable Pro Shop!!

I’m not sure how old these reviews are, but this was a huge disappointment. As part of a 4 day disc golf trip we added this to our trip based on description and reviews. Where do I start?!!! There ... show more ›

I’m not sure how old these reviews are, but this was a huge disappointment. As part of a 4 day disc golf trip we added this to our trip based on description and reviews. Where do I start?!!! There was only one course not the 2-3 advertised. Ball golfers and disc golfers cross paths often. The day we were there, ball golfers seemed not to like disc golfers being there. Several occasions we had long waits waiting on ball golfers. They have the right of way? I don’t know, we paid too. Course layout was basic. Very open, playing along the ball course. Natural tees. Baskets were set up near trees to add some challenge. We took carts since they were available but were not needed. Course was very wet so carts couldn’t go everywhere anyways. Club house was nice. I did not see the huge pro shop but was later told it just wasn’t opened. Really on a Saturday afternoon?!! Any who I would never recommend playing here. I am still trying to figure out how this is top 50 in the states. Not in to 20 of the 30 or so courses I’ve played. One word sums it all up: BOOOOO!!!!!

This is hands down the best disc golf course that is on a ball golf course. Nice bomber holes with some ace shots as well. The course is laid out to where I never felt I was in the way of anyone who w ... show more ›

This is hands down the best disc golf course that is on a ball golf course. Nice bomber holes with some ace shots as well. The course is laid out to where I never felt I was in the way of anyone who was playing ball golf. Make sure to check out the pro shop while you’re here as well, there was so much more in there than I expected.

The staff john santa herman and the owner were more than willing to give us the layout of the course. Great prices in the pro shop and using a cart for the round was the most fun we have had on a cour ... show more ›

The staff john santa herman and the owner were more than willing to give us the layout of the course. Great prices in the pro shop and using a cart for the round was the most fun we have had on a course in a long time. Well placed water hazards and well manicured fairways makes this a definite course to put on your list.. Overall no complaints.. Great overall experience

Unique course to say the least. I haven't seen anything else like it. Course is designed with fairways along side or down the middle of the ball golf course. Many lines are very different to the eye ... show more ›

Unique course to say the least. I haven't seen anything else like it. Course is designed with fairways along side or down the middle of the ball golf course. Many lines are very different to the eye and there is water hazards and sand trap and greens hazards. There are some pretty cool holes. This is pay to play and we payed 20 bucks for all day with a cart. I didn't mind the price at all. It's a bit more on days other than mon and fri. I loved the cart!. Very unique and quite challenging course. It was well worth the trip and the price of admission. Having said that, its not something that I would do again unless I am in the area. The course isn't that great to make a long drive and pay. We found ourselves playing big hyzers and anny's on many holes out to the ball golf fairways, and then a putter or mid into the circle for a 3, over and over again. Kinda boring when avoiding the weird and hard lines to the basket and playing for the best score on those holes. I highly recommend playing this course but not if you have to drive a long way.

My wife and I had a great time here as usual. It is a two hour drive but well worth it every time. The course seems nicely divided for disc and ball golfers. Although the course is open there are many ... show more ›

My wife and I had a great time here as usual. It is a two hour drive but well worth it every time. The course seems nicely divided for disc and ball golfers. Although the course is open there are many challenging lines to work with. It is very well maintained and manicured which is not the case for many disc golf courses. Bill and John and staff are friendly and accommodating. This course is definitely worth visiting anytime you are in the Thumb of Michigan. Get a cart for added fun! Hopefully cement pads are installed in the future.

It was a decent course but completely wide open. Not worth the money. Only hyzer shots and only one tighter line shot. If you’re going to practice upshots, it’s good, but if you’r ... show more ›

It was a decent course but completely wide open. Not worth the money. Only hyzer shots and only one tighter line shot. If you’re going to practice upshots, it’s good, but if you’re there for practice on drives or skill shots it’s not really worth the money. Definitely not one of the better courses I’ve played.

Not sure how you can give a course an A+ when there's no teepads or permanent signage. This course is average at best. Design is lacking variety and quality. Quite a few holes have the wrong distan ... show more ›

Not sure how you can give a course an A+ when there's no teepads or permanent signage. This course is average at best. Design is lacking variety and quality. Quite a few holes have the wrong distances, I for 1 can't throw a putter 390' but sure as heck watched one land in the circle on a hole marked around 390' also landed circle 2 on a 570' hole when I struggle to hit 450' normally. Definitely could use a few more challenging holes and more OB. Course is beautiful and maintained extremely well and the pro shop nice, MVP baskets are great, and also being able rent golf carts is a plus. A lot potential for this place become something spectacular

Not sure how people can give this an A+ when compared to Flip City. They feel it is equal to that? Imo it is not and a few notches below. There are some fun holes but also a few that need tweaking. Ca ... show more ›

Not sure how people can give this an A+ when compared to Flip City. They feel it is equal to that? Imo it is not and a few notches below. There are some fun holes but also a few that need tweaking. Carts are a bonus and John and his pro shop are great. Very good pricing on discs and accessories ($2-$5 cheaper than everywhere else) Definitely stop in and play the course if you're in the area and hopefully meet John.

Good course maintenance, great clubhouse, nice baskets, and fun to use the carts. Course is fun, and has some challenging holes but it could be a lot more challenging. A good number of the holes leave ... show more ›

Good course maintenance, great clubhouse, nice baskets, and fun to use the carts. Course is fun, and has some challenging holes but it could be a lot more challenging. A good number of the holes leave something to be desired. For example, with hole 17 there was more of a challenge by putting the basket on the hill. But then the teepad moved way closer to the basket making it an arguably easier hole. Fairly expensive at $12.50 for only 18 holes. If you want to play more with a cart it is an additional charge. Also some of the hole distances are definitely long. I remember a hole that said 340 that was definitely under 300, others seemed off.

Cement teepads and more challenging holes would make this course A rated for sure!

I just played Marlette DGC yesterday and I already can't wait to play it again. The layout provides a challenge but without getting you lost. Once you putt out its pretty simple to find where the next ... show more ›

I just played Marlette DGC yesterday and I already can't wait to play it again. The layout provides a challenge but without getting you lost. Once you putt out its pretty simple to find where the next teepad would be. The teepads are not cement but at this style of course I like it better the way that it is. Two other important aspects of this couse are the baskets and the carts. Dragon's Lair had MVP baskets and the "Alien's Landing" short course had Dynamic Discs baskets. It was great to putt on a basket at a Michigan course and it not be a chainstar. Having golf carts was the icing on the cake. It makes the experience more unique and easier to bring all the stuff you might normally not be able to fit in your bag.
This course is well maintained and you can tell, when talking to the staff, how much they truly care for this course. They also have a full bar where you can get some cold beer in a cooler for the course. Next to the bar is a disc golf proshop with some great deals and lots of disc golf stuff. I highly recommend you play at this course and I know I'll be looking to see when they will have upcoming tournaments. I'm excited to see what they do with the "Alien's Landing" course as well. It's a small 18 hole course for beginners with holes between 100-250 ft. Check out Marlette DGC, I know I'll be back soon enough.

THIS COURSE ROCKS. Amazingly groomed Well designed disc golf course laid beside a ball golf course. Very nice to play on such a well maintained course. Staff was wonderfull and so were all the ball go ... show more ›

THIS COURSE ROCKS. Amazingly groomed Well designed disc golf course laid beside a ball golf course. Very nice to play on such a well maintained course. Staff was wonderfull and so were all the ball golfers we encountered throughout the day. Longer course yet plays to all skill levels.Pads are grass but ALL level. Also has a very decent size pro shop with a lot of different plastic selection on site. Also John Herman was very helpful showing us around and telling us what's in store in the future.

Can't wait to get back out there again!!!!!!

What a great course! I drive though Marlette a few times a year on my way up north to Port Austin, I finally made the time to stop and play a round this year. Great mix of long open shots and shorter ... show more ›

What a great course! I drive though Marlette a few times a year on my way up north to Port Austin, I finally made the time to stop and play a round this year. Great mix of long open shots and shorter technical ones, pro shop, and extremely friendly staff. Plus, a bar at the clubhouse? Oh yeah. Great course and can't wait to play it again.

Hidden gem, well worth the hour drive and the fee. This long course is well maintained. Grass tee pads are good and firm, no slippage. MVP portable baskets are great and have red tape on the bottom sp ... show more ›

Hidden gem, well worth the hour drive and the fee. This long course is well maintained. Grass tee pads are good and firm, no slippage. MVP portable baskets are great and have red tape on the bottom spokes that point in the direction of the next hole. Numerous challenging long and short holes with water hazards, bridges, roughs, sand traps and plenty of trees bushes and shrubs to strategically navigate through.Only minor elevation changes, but great use of the outskirts and intertwined portions of the disc golf course. Very little traffic on weekdays. John was very helpful and willing to take input on improving the course. Always a plus to have access to restrooms, food/beverages and optional golf carts.

Deceivingly tough course, with a variety of holes and shot requirements. There are some very long par 3's and nice cover for the baskets on shorter holes. Both the disc golf store owner and course own ... show more ›

Deceivingly tough course, with a variety of holes and shot requirements. There are some very long par 3's and nice cover for the baskets on shorter holes. Both the disc golf store owner and course owner were extremely friendly and made the course more enjoyable. Easily walkable for one or two rounds, any more and I would get a cart.

Beautiful course - well manicured fairways, great use of the land and ball golf obstacles, enough big drives that you can air out your arm but enough tighter, technical shots to keep the course fresh ... show more ›

Beautiful course - well manicured fairways, great use of the land and ball golf obstacles, enough big drives that you can air out your arm but enough tighter, technical shots to keep the course fresh and fun. There is a good mix of virtually all types of challenges and shots so it does not reward one style of play over any other. The new Portal baskets are a nice addition as well. Lastly, the clubhouse and pro shop staff were exceptionally friendly and pleasant; John was great to talk with and genuinely cares about both the sport and the people who play it.

The only thing detracting from an A+ rating at the time of writing this review is the lack of dedicated, physical tee pads (only grass currently), which is being sought to be corrected by course management. Once corrected, this will easily be an A+ rated course, and is already a fantastic road trip destination.

Awesome course, keep up very nice, tough but fun layout. I played the midsummer glow tourney, the only thing that I can think to improve the course are a few benches, if you don't have a cart you coul ... show more ›

Awesome course, keep up very nice, tough but fun layout. I played the midsummer glow tourney, the only thing that I can think to improve the course are a few benches, if you don't have a cart you could be standing awhile waiting for the group ahead to finish. Overall it's a awesome course highly recommended.

The natural setting and clever layout makes this an outstanding course. The course is challenging but not so difficult that my 11 year old son couldn't enjoy his round. The highlight of his day was wh ... show more ›

The natural setting and clever layout makes this an outstanding course. The course is challenging but not so difficult that my 11 year old son couldn't enjoy his round. The highlight of his day was when he found his disc underneath a bridge stuck in the mud with a large frog right beside it. Also, the disc shop has an amazing selection of discs and the disc manager was extremely helpful and knowledgable about his craft.

Excellent course, challenging with length of some of the holes, and water hazards. Not a lot of hills but not flat either. Well maintained. MVP baskets are nice! Of course, great to take a golf ca ... show more ›

Excellent course, challenging with length of some of the holes, and water hazards. Not a lot of hills but not flat either. Well maintained. MVP baskets are nice! Of course, great to take a golf cart around. John and the gang very eager to assist, and the owner even came out to greet us as we set off. Nice sunny summer Sunday but not that busy, although cool in the morning, windy, and rain was in the forecast. 18 holes was perfect for my wife, but for me, I would like to see them get to 24, and apparently plans are in the works. From all of the recent rain there were wet spots but I imagine that is unusual. As I wiped out and fell on the first tee on a small patch of mud, I would definitely vote for concrete tee pads! Also great lounge and disc golf shop! Great course map at the clubhouse, but the map on the back of the scorecard was hard to read, and we accidentally played one hole to the wrong basket. I shot a 75 and perhaps 10 of that was due to the wind. Looking forward to coming back!

This course is what anyone trying to mix ball golf and disc golf course should go for. Beautiful course, long holes, water, short holes and some nice variation shots. The owners of the course are wo ... show more ›

This course is what anyone trying to mix ball golf and disc golf course should go for. Beautiful course, long holes, water, short holes and some nice variation shots.
The owners of the course are wonderful people that want all golfers to enjoy their time. Disc 2 Basket the new disc pro shop is also a great spot to find your next favorite thrower.

On a winters journey thru the thumb of the mitten, I had the honor of having a guided tour of the winter layout from none other than Santa, Ducky & Keith (Santa's helpers?). For a wide open bolf cour ... show more ›

On a winters journey thru the thumb of the mitten, I had the honor of having a guided tour of the winter layout from none other than Santa, Ducky & Keith (Santa's helpers?). For a wide open bolf course, the strategy of placing baskets amongst the few trees is key to making the layout fun. And this layout certainly did that. Everything was well within reach from the tee, making it aptly named, Acey Deucey. Fun layout. Looking forward to trying out the longer summer layout.

Super fun course with plenty of space to air it out. Course is always in perfect shape and condition. Food is pretty dang good. Bar, lounge, pro shop and more. Perfect place for tourneys and disc ... show more ›

Super fun course with plenty of space to air it out. Course is always in perfect shape and condition. Food is pretty dang good. Bar, lounge, pro shop and more. Perfect place for tourneys and disc golf events. Owner and employees are super cool. Just a mile from MVP HQ. 36 Holes by this summer! Overall a really nice disc golf course.

The course is on perfectly maintained greens and filled with beautiful scenery. The setting is pristine with a fun atmosphere. Easy to follow pins and tees. Fair mix of scattered trees, sand traps, an ... show more ›

The course is on perfectly maintained greens and filled with beautiful scenery. The setting is pristine with a fun atmosphere. Easy to follow pins and tees. Fair mix of scattered trees, sand traps, and few small water hazards that bring a balance of challenge, but not overly difficult. They are installing the 30 chain MVP Portal baskets in 2017. Accommodations including golf carts and an open clubhouse for food and drinks. Easily one of my favorites to play.

This is a wonderful long and challenging course for the summer and they have moved some pins to make a shorter, more complex, winter course that shaves 45 min. off a round. Definitely a favorite place ... show more ›

This is a wonderful long and challenging course for the summer and they have moved some pins to make a shorter, more complex, winter course that shaves 45 min. off a round. Definitely a favorite place to play.
Update; Spring 2018. The short course helps to avoid the water hazards but does not reduce the difficulty of the course. This is a great course for the Rec. player and the novice. They have completed the "Aliens Landing" and offers another level of play.

Great job offering shorter family friendly, mid range moderately challenging for the Rec. and Intermediate players, and Wide open long holes for the Advanced and Open players.

This is a great course. Well manicured. Long challenging baskets. With the MVP Portals this is an A+ course. With the addition of another 18 holes, this is a great course to play whether you ar ... show more ›

This is a great course. Well manicured. Long challenging baskets. With the MVP Portals this is an A+ course. With the addition of another 18 holes, this is a great course to play whether you are looking for some serious long drives or if you are looking for a shorter, challenging course. This is a destination course. Bring the family, they can enjoy the day at the great pool at the Marlette Park and Pool and you can play a great round of disc golf. Pro shop on site. Bar, snack bar. Golf carts available for rental.

We chose not to play this course after seeing it. This course is the worlds best women, children, and beginners course EVER! Even with natural teepads I give it an A+ for that. Flat, no trees or obsti ... show more ›

We chose not to play this course after seeing it. This course is the worlds best women, children, and beginners course EVER! Even with natural teepads I give it an A+ for that. Flat, no trees or obsticals, short distances, and nice baskets. SUPERB! But if you are an adult and been playing over a year, don't bother. I give it a D- for everybody else.