Lakewood Shores Golf Resort – Blackshire Course Golf Course Photos
Not every golf course we play is going to be my cup of tea.
The Blackshire was one of those courses.
We headed over to the Sunrise Side for a weekend golf getaway at Lakewood Shores Golf Resort in Oscoda. We booked a stay and play package with rounds on Blackshire and Serradella, along with some time messing around on the The Wee Links.
Going into the weekend, I really didn’t know what to expect from Blackshire.
It didn’t take me long to figure out that this was going to be a very different golf course than what I normally enjoy playing.
Blackshire was designed with a rugged feel, including large sand waste areas throughout the course. Those areas are intentional and part of the character of the course.
I just didn’t like them.
To me, a lot of those areas felt like dirt, sand, and rocks, and visually it wasn’t the kind of golf course I enjoy.
That’s not necessarily a criticism of the design. There are golfers who love courses that look and play like this.
I’m apparently not one of them.
And that’s okay.
One of the fun things about playing so many different golf courses is figuring out what you like. Give me trees, green fairways, elevation changes, water, and a beautiful Northern Michigan view, and I’m usually pretty happy.
Blackshire challenged my idea of what I want a golf course to look like.
It won.
Our entire Lakewood Shores visit was a bit of a mixed experience. At the time, we felt that the accommodations, restaurant, and parts of the property were showing their age. Since our visit, however, there have been changes at the resort, and ownership has talked publicly about improvements being made. Sadly, the clubhouse and restaurant we visited were destroyed by a fire in May 2025. Thankfully, no one was injured.
So keep that in mind when looking through our pictures and reading about our experience. They represent Lakewood Shores and Blackshire when we played them, not necessarily what you’ll find today.
Would I play Blackshire again?
Probably not.
But that’s based much more on personal preference than anything else. The style of the course simply isn’t for me.
And considering the number of golf courses still sitting on my list, I’ve learned it’s okay to admit that.
Not every course has to become a favorite.
Sometimes you play one, experience something completely different, take your pictures, and move on to the next tee time.
Blackshire was that course for me. ⛳
Read about our weekend golfing in our July 2022 newsletter. Make sure you don’t miss an issue by clicking on Golf Up North Newsletter and subscribing to our monthly newsletter.
Lakewood Shores Golf Resort, Oscoda, Michigan
The Blackshire Golf Course – Oscoda, Michigan
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