Mt. McSauba Recreation Area

Prepare to hike! Fun, challenging, picturesque course nestled among the dunes. Lots of great elevation changes, but it would be nice to have more downhill shots. I know the tee signs have QR codes to ... show more ›

Prepare to hike! Fun, challenging, picturesque course nestled among the dunes. Lots of great elevation changes, but it would be nice to have more downhill shots. I know the tee signs have QR codes to look up hole stats & layout, but for those of us who don't like to use our phones throughout the round, some simple arrows near the baskets indicating the next tee box would be super helpful. Some holes were missing signs which made it hard to navigate. Otherwise, I'll be back to play again for sure. Props to Ric and anyone else that helped make this course a reality!

We visited this course while it was still in develop so we played about 12 holes. Loved the ski slope holes. Come in good aerobic condition. Hopefully their course direction signs have improved, we ... show more ›

We visited this course while it was still in develop so we played about 12 holes. Loved the ski slope holes. Come in good aerobic condition. Hopefully their course direction signs have improved, we got lost a few times. Some unique holes, no just the ski hill but also some along creek beds. Will plan to return someday when we are back in the area.

Wonderful view, beautiful course! Definitely some of my favorite holes on this one. Hole 5 starts at the middle of a hill and works its way to the top. There, you will see a forest at the bottom of th ... show more ›

Wonderful view, beautiful course! Definitely some of my favorite holes on this one. Hole 5 starts at the middle of a hill and works its way to the top. There, you will see a forest at the bottom of the hill and the endless lake right behind. The next hole then goes strait back down the same hill. That is a lot of fun! There are a few long walks to the next holes like 2-3 and 3-4. I highly recommend that you take a picture of the map in the parking lot with you phone so that it doesn't take you twice as long as it should. In the summer some holes are closed due to the summer camp that is being run close by. Because of the lake being so close, I usually bring my family there and let them relax wile I go through the beautiful course. If your near Charlevoix or Traverse City check it out. You won't be disappointed.

Pros - Hole difficulty was up there on nearly all the holes. To score well you need a great shot on almost all the tighter lines here. But a good scramble game can get you the 3 but not like ... show more ›

Pros
- Hole difficulty was up there on nearly all the holes. To score well you need a great shot on almost all the tighter lines here. But a good scramble game can get you the 3 but not likely a 2.
- Views were outstanding. The topography here is nasty. Hiking boots highly recommended.
- Vortex baskets are very nice, even though a couple were mangled at their tops from fallen trees but were still somewhat playable.
-Well defined teeing areas. Some were concrete and some were not but they were still ok.
- Signs were very descriptive and located on almost every hole.
- Navigation was EASY because there are course maps online and a course volunteer handed me a vivid color copy of one when I got there. Also there are arrows everywhere pointing you where to go.

Cons
- Lots of seemingly unnecessary walking but hey thats what you do every time you go disc golfing is walk.
-Lots of walking uphill.
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- Some holes could use some work throughout the year but that's just because the winter took some branches down. Not really a con but thats what was bothering me today.
- Sometimes the holes did not flow perfectly into each other. A couple design changes could resolve that and later in the course you feel a bit of frustration after playing simple holes and then working your way back up the hill to play a blind putter hole with rollaway capability at it's maximum.

Overall I liked the course and I think I will be back. It is a lot easier to enjoy your round after you know where to go. The holes I liked most were 1,2,4,9,15. Some holes left a lot to be desired as they are not very well designed. This course is still young and has tons of room to be developed into more and I think it will grow into a great course even if nothing is changed. I enjoyed the challenge each hole presented. It's not the most physically demanding course I've ever played but it requires a bit of hiking from you on occasion. OUTSTANDING VIEWS frequent you on this course. Located only yards from Lake Michigan. Great place!

Although this course has amazing views and some good holes, the signing is VERY poor and difficult to follow. Went with my brother recently and had very difficult time find the next tee pad with just ... show more ›

Although this course has amazing views and some good holes, the signing is VERY poor and difficult to follow. Went with my brother recently and had very difficult time find the next tee pad with just one arrow pointing the general direction towards a path in the woods with multiple other crossing paths. Even the signage at the tee pads were designed upside down. With the basket at the bottom and the tee pad on the top of the sign it made for more confusion. Only thing saving this rating from a D or worse is the spectacular views from the top of the mountain.

I love Mt.Mcauba. MM has the potential to be a championship course. Incredible variety and good use of elevation, tight woods, HUGE downhill bombs, and awesome x link baskets. It hosts extreme hik ... show more ›

I love Mt.Mcauba.

MM has the potential to be a championship course. Incredible variety and good use of elevation, tight woods, HUGE downhill bombs, and awesome x link baskets. It hosts extreme hiking in comparison to surrounding courses.

+Offering two tee sets (red and blue) MM offers accessibility to casuals/ams from red and extreme challenge for pros from blue.

+HUGE TEEPADS!

+Hands down the two best views in a NM disc golf course.

+Some of most aesthetically pleasing fairways/course design I've ever seen.

-Community involvement and support is a problem. To anyone that plays please be sure to respect the property, clean up after yourself, and engage others users of the property in respectful manner.

In it's current state Mt.McSauba is an amazing course. With healthy community support and a chance to grow, it has the potential to be in the top 10 courses in all of michigan.

A great piece of property with a bunch of world class golf holes. Fantastic views and bad scores await you. A few very long walks in between holes. Bring lots of water, bug spray. Playing in a foursom ... show more ›

A great piece of property with a bunch of world class golf holes. Fantastic views and bad scores await you. A few very long walks in between holes. Bring lots of water, bug spray. Playing in a foursome from the longs will take 4-6 hours, depending if you know the course. Not a course for novice golfers, bring your "A" game.

Difficult terrain to walk, many steep climbs and sand. Holes are long and challenging. Am tees are difficult as well. Best view in Discgolf bar none. I cannot spoil the surprise when you get to the ... show more ›

Difficult terrain to walk, many steep climbs and sand. Holes are long and challenging. Am tees are difficult as well. Best view in Discgolf bar none. I cannot spoil the surprise when you get to the top of Mt McSauba...you will have to climb it to see for yourself. Bring your own water and mosquito repellant in the summer months. Must Play!!!

First off, course setting is awesome. Some great scenery and the elevation change is awesome. That being said, some of the holes were simply grip, rip, and pray you miss all the tree clusters blocking ... show more ›

First off, course setting is awesome. Some great scenery and the elevation change is awesome. That being said, some of the holes were simply grip, rip, and pray you miss all the tree clusters blocking the fairway. The ski hill up then down was pretty awesome, makes you feel weak then strong. Some holes felt completely forced and unnecessary. I I played on a Monday at 1pm and had to deal with kids, hikers, runners, and construction(completely blocked a hole 12 I think?). Near my cabin but will likely not be playing there regularly.

Epic ski hill course. Massive uphill holes and downhill bombs. Super tight technical wooded in between. A Hanson Hill type workout, but worth the hike. Fantastic views of Lake Michigan. Elevated and l ... show more ›

Epic ski hill course. Massive uphill holes and downhill bombs. Super tight technical wooded in between. A Hanson Hill type workout, but worth the hike. Fantastic views of Lake Michigan. Elevated and landscaped tees and pads. Votex baskets were catching machines. Long and shorts present very challenging pad and pin placements each. A little tough to navigate, but some play will create paths and the boys up there did a great job on temp signs. Some work to go out there, tee pads are currently being finished up, a few rough pads, a little trimming, permanent tee signs are all being finished up on this 19 hole monster. Don't miss this course. Huge thank you to all the guys up there putting in the hours and work. A course of this magnitude and elevation present additional challenges to the already daunting task of course installation. Between Boyne, Avalanche, Petoskey and the Traverse City offerings, this is a premier disc golf destination.

Baskets are in! Northern Michigan has a top tier course. Wow is the best I have, the par 4's are simply unreal! This course will make you or break you! You will need a full bag and your tricks for ... show more ›

Baskets are in!
Northern Michigan has a top tier course.
Wow is the best I have, the par 4's are simply unreal! This course will make you or break you! You will need a full bag and your tricks for playing the pro tees! Shorts tees are in as well and the looks I had were pretty awesome!
Some of the coolest elevation shots and best lines I have yet to play.
Be prepared to hike and I recommend bring bug spray, good hiking shoes and an Epi-pen if needed. Do not forget your camera either! The layout has taken full advantage of beautiful lake views!
I recommend playing with a partner / spotter
Temp signs are in, baskets for 19 holes are in, almost all the tee's are done. When the permanent signs, benches and tees are done, this is going to be an A+ course!
I highly recommend playing this course!