TX, United States
Eldorado Golf Club is a 7,003-yard, par-71 course located in Cadillac, Michigan, featuring a layout that utilizes five sets of tees ranging from the "Comfort" tees at 3,005 yards to the "Steel" tees at 7,003 yards. The course is characterized by its automotive-themed hole names, such as "Cimarron," "Showroom," and "Pink Slip," and is set on a landscape described as featuring flowering wetlands and panoramic views. The design incorporates significant elevation changes and mature trees, with large, challenging greens that slope back to front or feature crests and tiered surfaces. The front nine begins with the par-4 1st hole, "Cimarron," where a 300-yard hazard guards the green from the steel tees, followed by the accessible par-4 2nd hole, "Showroom," which offers an early birdie opportunity with a short approach to a sloping green. The third hole, "Tailfin," is a 216-yard par-3 that requires careful club selection due to west winds. The fourth hole, "Designated Driver," features fairway bunkers that funnel shots to the center and a two-tiered green guarded by mature trees. The fifth hole, "Cruise Control," is a demanding par-4 with trees clustered in both roughs and deceptive greens, while the sixth hole, "Power Steering," is a par-5 that can be reached in two shots, rewarding players who keep their ball in play. The back nine opens with the 10th hole, "Straight Pipe," a 551-yard par-5 that effectively plays as a long approach shot to a large green sloping left to right. The 11th hole, "Cadillac Style," offers a large fairway and a second shot that appears longer than it is, leading into the 12th hole, "North Star," a 220-yard par-3 where short shots are penalized. The 13th hole, "Biarritz," requires length from the steel tees and features the course's smallest green, with water guarding the right side. The 14th hole, "Accelerator," allows for a longer drive down the left side to ease the second shot, while the 15th hole, "Stainless Steel," encourages a center-cut tee shot to leave a mid-iron approach. The closing stretch includes the 16th hole, "Redline," a 582-yard par-5 where keeping the tee shot down the left provides the best chance to reach the green in two. The 17th hole, "Drop Top," is a 173-yard par-3 with a green featuring a crest running through the middle, demanding precise placement for birdie opportunities. The course concludes with the 18th hole, "Pink Slip," a 487-yard par-4 described as one of the best finishing holes, where finding the fairway allows for a second shot with a fairway wood or long iron, favoring length. The course also features a full grass practice range with a short game area, allowing players to warm up on the same turf as the course.
