Public · 18 holes
Wildcat Golf Club (Lakes)
Houston, TX — Shanty Creek Resorts' Cedar River course, a magnificent Tom Weiskopf design nestled in Bellaire, Michigan, stands as a masterful integration of golf and the natural environment. Weiskopf's profound philosophy for this expansive 536-acre canvas was to fully embrace and highlight the dramatic landscape, which features towering oaks, majestic beech trees, and over 200 feet of captivating elevation change. The course is uniquely distinguished by its seamless transition zones between rugged, dense forests and open, sweeping meadows, offering a visually dynamic and strategically fresh experience throughout the round. Weiskopf's signature 'steak-and-potatoes' architecture on the front nine provides ample landing room off the tee, though approach shots are consistently demanding and require precision. The par-3 4th, an uphill 170-yard hole, cleverly utilizes a sprawling maple tree to challenge depth perception, while the par-4 5th demands both a powerful drive and a deft iron shot to a well-fortified green. The dramatic par-3 14th, with its exhilarating 75-yard descent, and the challenging pond-protected 18th green, perfectly exemplify the course's exquisite blend of natural beauty and strategic challenge, culminating in a truly engaging and memorable round of golf.
Type
Parkland
Region
South Central
LooperScore
80.0
Holes
18
Par
72
Design & architects
- Dan Proctor — architect
- Dave Axland — architect
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