Stoatin Brae at Gull Lake View Golf Club and Resort

The best links course I ever played. Course was in perfect condition. It took me some getting used to the style (48 on the front and 36 on the back - tale of two nines for me). I thought that the fairways were more generous than what I saw in some previous reviews. However, the greens are pretty difficult and speedy. I could not stick it close to the pin on the front, then took one club less and ran the ball towards the hole on the back. Missing in the correct location is a must. Layout was awesome, will definitely try to play here again!

Very open, traditional style links layout. Incredible views looking down on the surrounding area away from the course. Very tough, yet very fair. Can’t wait to go back!

I personally feel that the course is over priced because it’s not very well maintained. The par 3 tee boxes were chewed up, with no maintenance on the turf. Playing surface outside the fairways are very hard and full of weeds. The Driving range is pathetic tees are the smallest I’ve ever seen in my entire life.
The marketing and advertising is misleading.
It’s not possible for this course to be rated as top 5 in Michigan !!!!.

Feels like Pinehrurst #2. Greens are challenging.. need to play like in Scotland.. run up the ball else difficult to hold the green.. 4 putted the first hole and then realized the difficultly..

fair course..

Different than we normally see....the heather is thick but the fairways are forgiving. The local rule is basically “drive and drop” if you hit in the heather...keeps play moving...our group only hit three balls into it so, it didn’t come into play much. Fairways and greens are very firm which actually turned out to be a fun thing. The greens are big, hard, fast and confusing. But really fun to putt on I would go back here in a heartbeat. Lots of fun holes. Our rate on “golf now” was $54. Normal rate is about $80....we never waited on on group but we teed off at 11. I think the resort guests probably tee off earlier in the day and then early afternoon so they can get 36 in...one thing I’ve never seen in my life. They put yellow “proof of purchase” stickers on their beer to make sure you don’t bring your own! Hahaha. Must have been a problem in the past. And a (or 6) $5 coors light helps pay the bills! Very fun though. 215 yard par 3 followed by a 340 yard par four...

We had the first tee time and it was great. My only complaint is that the snack shop wasn’t open at the turn. It’s available at 3 different points in the round and was not staffed during any of those times we passed it. Thankfully though, the bathroom portion WAS open, which was appreciated.
Overall, awesome course and a tough challenge.

Course was actually pretty playable!! Only complaints were the ground was so hard taking a big divot could break a wrist!! Second they need to better mark the holes because the course is so close together!!The course is definitely not worth the 79 dollar green fee!!

This course is very nice. The atmosphere is relaxing, and it is all about the golf experience. Greens are in excellent shape.

Awesome course layout in great condition. I wish I lived nearby so I could play it again.

Great conditions on the course. Food was lacking, but that was more sue to the pandemic than the facility.

I had heard Stoatin Brae was getting Top 100 hype, so we drove over from the Western Michigan coast. I don't think it was worth the hour drive unfortunately. For a new course, the layout was very simple, save the first few holes on the back nine. More importantly, it feels like most of the holes are on top of each other; you can see most of the course from any one point, and are at risk of incoming errant shots from other holes. For a new property receiving such hype, I'd have expected a more seclusive layout.

Incredible course on an amazing piece of property. I read some reviews about the course not playing as firm as it should and got a little worried, but it seems like they heard the reviews and the course was playing as fast and firm as possible. It was wonderfully baked out and made for a super fun round of golf with all the slopes, especially around the greens.

My only two very minor improvements would be: 1) pin sheets. There are a couple blind shots, and since it was my first time i got fooled by a couple pins. Would be nice to have a pin sheet especially with the awesome greens. 2) maybe it has to do with the grass, but the turf right around the greens didnt seem to be playing as fast as the rest of the course. It almost seemed sticky like bermuda or something. My only complaint with this is that it made some of the slopes off the green tougher to use, but certainly not a big deal.

Overall, amazing course and can't wait to get back

Went on Saturday to learn the course for upcoming tournament. I ended up being a single. 8:30 am. Thick fog for the first three holes, lost 3 balls as I had no idea where it went. Couldn't see anything. I asked a couple in front if I could join them as I needed some local knowledge due to low visibility. Friendly people! Once the fog lifted..absolutely beautiful! I stopped several times during my round just to take in the beauty. Golf is more than just about the score. Now.. about the playing. If you miss the fairway, odds of finding your ball are about 50/50 and odds of saving par probably 20/80. The greens were very slow that day. But its early in the season and with the State shutdown thing going on, I understand. If the greens were shaved and rolled, the undulating greens would probably make it a US Open venue. Not the longest course in the world, but once you're on it you'll be thankful. I played front 9 with a driver and paid the price of barely missing faiways...shot well over. I played back 9 with a 2 iron and shot par. From the fairways, this course is gettable. Perfect fairways and approachable greens will allow you a lifetime low score. Off the fairway and you could be considering a new hobby. Loved this course.

Second time playing the course. Absolutely love the layout. Lot of fun! Only issue for me is is That this is a links style course but the fairways and greens were so long that there was no roll out in fairways and you had to hammer putts. The greens shouldn’t be lightning fast because it would be impossible with all the undulation, but they can’t be so slow you have to hit downhill putts hard still. Medium pace greens would have made it a perfect round.

The course was in great shape and well maintained. It was a nice test of golf. It was playable but still challenging. I would recommend giving it a try.

Absolutely great links style course on a wonderful hilltop setting.Great views,perfect conditioning,fast and firm greens,a unique and fun experience