Offensive Symbols Found Drawn in Dew at Shanty Creek Resort’s Golf Course

Traverse City Cadillac, MI, September 29, 2026 —

Bellaire, MI – Shanty Creek Resorts, located in Bellaire, is currently addressing an incident involving offensive symbols that were discovered drawn into the morning dew on a golf green. The symbols were found on the Cedar River Golf Course, one of the resort’s properties.

According to the information available, the symbols were not natural occurrences but were deliberately created. The specific nature of the offensive symbols has not been detailed.

The discovery prompted action from the resort management. Officials at Shanty Creek Resorts are handling the situation. The exact timeline of when the symbols were drawn or discovered was not provided. Further details regarding the steps being taken by the resort to address the incident, investigate its origin, or communicate with staff and guests were not immediately available.

The Cedar River Golf Course is a significant feature of the Shanty Creek Resorts complex, attracting golfers to the Northern Michigan area. Incidents of this nature can impact the guest experience and the reputation of the resort and its facilities. The resort’s response is focused on addressing the symbols and the implications of their deliberate placement.

The contractor involved in the incident, if any, was not specified. The method of drawing the symbols into the dew suggests a temporary, perhaps overnight, act. Details regarding any potential impact on course operations or specific disciplinary actions were also not provided.

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