"The Old Course" at Sugar Loaf
Plan your round at "The Old Course" at Sugar Loaf
"The Old Course" at Sugar Loaf is a public par-72 layout in Cedar, about 30 minutes from Traverse City and a few miles from Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes. Designed by C.D. Wagstaff in the style of early 20th-century course architecture, it plays over rolling hills lined with mature hardwoods, specimen spruce and native grasses, past old farm structures and windmills, with sunsets behind Sugar Loaf mountain.
- Resort
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by C.D. Wagstaff
- Opened 1966
Course strategy
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Hole by hole
Walk the course
Hole 1
405
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
320
yds ·White
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Hole 3
320
yds ·White
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Hole 4
141
yds ·White
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Hole 5
402
yds ·White
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Hole 6
162
yds ·White
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Hole 7
461
yds ·White
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Hole 8
340
yds ·White
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Hole 9
460
yds ·White
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Hole 10
382
yds ·White
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Hole 11
355
yds ·White
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Hole 12
478
yds ·White
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Hole 13
293
yds ·White
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Hole 14
401
yds ·White
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Hole 15
350
yds ·White
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Hole 16
135
yds ·White
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Hole 17
540
yds ·White
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Hole 18
173
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Blue | White |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 6 | 429 | 405 |
| 2 | 4 | 8 | 340 | 320 |
| 3 | 4 | 14 | 357 | 320 |
| 4 | 3 | 18 | 155 | 141 |
| 5 | 4 | 2 | 422 | 402 |
| 6 | 3 | 16 | 195 | 162 |
| 7 | 5 | 10 | 468 | 461 |
| 8 | 4 | 12 | 355 | 340 |
| 9 | 5 | 4 | 565 | 460 |
| Out | 36 | 3,286 | 3,011 | |
| 10 | 4 | 7 | 410 | 382 |
| 11 | 4 | 9 | 414 | 355 |
| 12 | 5 | 11 | 499 | 478 |
| 13 | 4 | 15 | 322 | 293 |
| 14 | 4 | 1 | 433 | 401 |
| 15 | 4 | 5 | 443 | 350 |
| 16 | 3 | 17 | 179 | 135 |
| 17 | 5 | 3 | 618 | 540 |
| 18 | 3 | 13 | 183 | 173 |
| In | 36 | 3,501 | 3,107 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,787 | 6,118 | |
| Rating / Slope | 73.6 / 130 | 70.3 / 120 | ||
Scorecard data: OpenGolfAPI, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Carts & walking
Walkers are welcome.
Practice facilities
A natural-turf driving range (no mats or nets) long enough for drives of about 300 yards, two practice bunkers, and a putting and chipping area for short-game work. A range season pass is sold through the online pro shop.
Quick answers
"The Old Course" at Sugar Loaf at a glance
Is "The Old Course" at Sugar Loaf open to the public?
"The Old Course" at Sugar Loaf is a resort course — check with the course for who can book tee times.
How many holes does "The Old Course" at Sugar Loaf have, and what's the par?
"The Old Course" at Sugar Loaf has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 6,118 to 6,787 yards depending on the tees.
Who designed "The Old Course" at Sugar Loaf?
"The Old Course" at Sugar Loaf was designed by C.D. Wagstaff and opened in 1966.
What are the cart and walking rules at "The Old Course" at Sugar Loaf?
Walkers are welcome.
What practice facilities does "The Old Course" at Sugar Loaf have?
A natural-turf driving range (no mats or nets) long enough for drives of about 300 yards, two practice bunkers, and a putting and chipping area for short-game work. A range season pass is sold through the online pro shop.
How do you book a tee time at "The Old Course" at Sugar Loaf?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call +1-231-228-2040.
Where is "The Old Course" at Sugar Loaf?
"The Old Course" at Sugar Loaf is at 4512 South Townline Road, Cedar, MI 49621.
Info last reviewed October 29, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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