After playing Briar Ridge for years, I felt it was finally time to put into words why this place…read morekeeps me coming back season after season. Whether you're a scratch golfer or just looking for a solid Saturday out with friends, there's a reason this course holds such a special spot in the local rotation.

Best golf course in the northern part of genesee county, well maintained and a very fair price for…read morecourse condition (which is very nice). Love golfing here, with nice par 3s and some tighter fairways and a couple tricky holes.

-- A Hidden Gem in Mid-Michigan…read more The Emerald in Maple Rapids is an absolute treat to play. The greens are phenomenal -- smooth, consistent, and running about a 14.5 on the stimp the day I played. The entire course is lush and green, with an interesting layout that keeps you engaged from the first tee to the 18th green. Pace of play was spot on, and the value is outstanding. My round cost $50 walking or $74.99 with a cart -- easily one of the best deals for a course of this quality in the Lower Lansing / St. Johns area. Service was just as impressive. The cart girl came by at least seven times during my round, always friendly, helpful, and accommodating. The staff clearly knows how to run a golf course right. Bottom line -- fantastic conditions, excellent pace, great value, and a welcoming atmosphere. I'd call The Emerald one of the best courses -- and best bargains -- you can find in mid Michigan

I don't know why some of the reviews are lower than expected for this golf course. We're very…read morefortunate in Michigan, to have such amazing golf courses to choose from. We don't have to drive far to get that 'up north feeling' on any of the courses around us including The Emerald Golf Course. I'm excited to have played this course a couple weeks ago and we're heading back today for another round. If for some reason, our experience isn't as great as it was last time, I'll update my review but I don't think there's any reason to expect anything different than our last visit in terms of amazing experiences. People were very friendly at this course and the course maintenance was excellent given that it's not an exorbinantly expensive place to play. Will also post pics from today's visit when we're finished.

I was a member for years and it is a great course. When I signed up in the early 2000's it took…read moreme around 3 years to get into the club due to the wait list. I am no longer a member as I no longer play golf due to an unrelated injury that makes it painful to play. My kids and wife really did not have much interest in golfing, so I decided to drop my membership. The other poster who said that the pro said "you will never get in" was talking about the fact there was a 4 year wait list around that time, not about his attire. When I was a member, the people were always friendly and I could usually strike up a game by myself, or get together with someone else who was playing by themselves or less than a foursome. This is a GOLF Club more than a "Country Club" as there is no swimming pool, or tennis courts...

Me and my friends received a free 18 hole outing from a benefit to Clio Country Club. We were…read moretreated poorly and chastised twice. Once for driving the cart to close to the rope surrounding the greens and then told to let members play thru no matter how many behind us . We were very respectful of the course being seasoned golfers ourselves. The course is beautiful but I would not feel comfortable golfing there again.

Swan valley.... I love this course. It's beautiful and reasonable, yet challenging enough for the…read moremore advanced players due to the tee placement. This is most definitely my "home course" as I practically grew up here and even worked there while in college. This is a family owned establishment and the family is great. They also put on beautiful weddings! I have been to a few here and each one was made unique to the couple even if they did use the same place. Sherri is awesome to work with. :)

The uncut grass on the outskirts of the course that back up to the condos is not a good look and…read morehasn't been in a couple years for now, it appears unkept and sloppy, someone needs to address this landscape issue so it doesn't appear as a swamp or grazing grounds.

Great local course at a great price. Always trying to better the golf course, greens and fairways…read moreand enhance the golfers experience.

Beautiful course, the owner is great and really takes care of the junior golf program and the…read morestaff is super friendly. Play the tips for a more challenging course, there are several holes with water and tight fairways, especially the front nine.

Came for Friday fish fry tonight and was not disappointed! Both Cod and Perch were excellent and…read moreplentiful. Atmosphere was very welcoming and the owners take a personal stake in their business. We will be back!

Had a great time. Very challenging course, in decent shape- considering the dry Michigan summer…read more Check in easy - with friendly staff. Ranger explained the entire course. Could not beat the Groupon price of $20 ! Definitely would golf here again !

It is a top notch golf course with a wonderful clubhouse and good people. It is a semi private…read morecourse well worth trying while in the Thumb of Michigan. Ubly is another great golf course

An absolute pleasure of a course. It's hidden away in the town of Frankenmuth so many wouldn't…read moreexpect to find a place of this stature in a tourist trap, but it is. The fairways are extremely well manicured and thick, but not heavy....if that makes sense. It's pricey, but worth it. It's always been worth it.

Have never been more disappointed with a round of golf in my life. Half the course was closed due…read moreto cart paths being under construction and I received no advance notice. No push carts available for the holes that didn't allow carts. No food available in the clubhouse and there was a six-some of teenagers playing in front of us and no ranger to facilitate the course. Clubhouse employees were defensive and provided no customer service. Was still charged the full $80 rate. Atrocious.

Solitaire does a fantastic job with customer service. Course is well maintained. Carts are in…read moregood order. Everything is great for a hometown course. Solitaire makes a very fun organized experience

Value Course that really delivers! Gravel cart paths, laid-back attitude, a little on the short…read moreside, but offers a good challenge with a lot of woods, multiple river hazards & undulating greens. We'll be back. Small kitchen, beer cart, friendly owner!!

I have played a lot of golf all over the State of Michigan and the country. This course ranks up…read morethere with the best of them. The course is kept in immaculate conditions, the greens roll well, and the service is excellent. The course provides great views and is fun to play in the summer and equally as nice in the Fall when the leaves start to turn. In addition to the nice golf, they have a great facility for dining and a very good pro shop. The venue can host large groups and over looks the 18th green an a large lake providing a great backdrop. All around, a great place to play golf and entertain.

I recently attended a function at Bucks Run, and we had a buffet-style meal. The meal consisted of…read morea garden salad, 2 different noodle salads, bread, mixed vegetables, potatoes, chicken legs and thighs, and roast beef. Dessert was a variety of cheesecakes and cakes. Cons: 1. They ran out of food. No cheese or cucumbers for the salad. No veggies, no potatoes, and no meat-chicken or beef. 2. Once they replenished the food, which took about 10 minutes, the veggies (now sliced carrots) were raw, the chicken was undercooked-still pink, and the roast beef was replaced by what I can only assume was some form of industrial grade rubber, in that it was tough, overcooked, and left an odd taste in the mouth. The potatoes were cooked well, though they were cold. The gravy that accompanied the "meat" was decent. 3. The texture and flavor of the desserts were...odd. The texture was just dry....like swishing sand around in your mouth dry. It was obvious that the desserts were bought not made, so I expected lower quality to begin with, but the texture made the desserts inedible. The flavor was hard to put a finger on. Seriously, chocolate cheesecake and layered chocolate cake are pretty straight forward, but the aftertaste left by both was almost mildewie and both left an almost oily film on the tongue. Given my dinner experience, I was excitedly hopeful for dessert, but, unfortunately, that was a let down as well. 4. Where was management? The poor kids running the buffet were not equipped to handle upset customers. Management needed to step up and handle the situation. We were not offered any compensation for our inconvenience let alone have that inconvenience acknowledged in the first place. 5. The waitresses seemed completely overwhelmed. Too few servers for the number of people in attendance. My drink was completely empty, and I had to flag one of them done to get it refilled. Not once did I see a smile or welcoming demeanor from any of them. Pros: 1. The grounds are beautiful. 2. They carry Coke products. Overall, I would not return to this establishment outside of having to attend because of a function. Having almost 20 years in the restaurant industry, I know too well the various factors that go into operating a restaurant and what needs to be done to guarantee happy, return customers. Based on my experience, I would suggest that Bucks Run reevaluates their management, wait staff, and kitchen crew to maximize efficiency and customer satisfaction.