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Rackham Golf Course
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
77
4 Stars
137
3 Stars
66
2 Stars
38
1 Stars
28
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.4
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
Course Highlights
Rackham's Donald Ross-designed layout delivers large, undulating greens and a challenging back nine that rewards skilled golfers. Exceptionally friendly staff and strong value make this historic Detroit-area course a standout public option.
About
Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 71
Length 6555 yards
Slope 129
Rating 71.6
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Rackham Golf Course
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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back/Blue | 71 | 6555 yards | 71.6 | 129 |
| Middle/White | 71 | 6268 yards | 69.9 | 124 |
| Silver | 71 | 5774 yards | 67.9 | 118 |
| Silver (W) | 72 | 5774 yards | 74.5 | 132 |
| Forward/Red (W) | 72 | 5316 yards | 71.4 | 126 |
Scorecard for Rackham Golf Course
Metrics:
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 70.8/128 W: 77.1/134 | 530 | 326 | 376 | 364 | 166 | 322 | 507 | 185 | 420 | 3196 | 451 | 424 | 348 | 213 | 519 | 387 | 220 | 349 | 448 | 3359 | 6555 |
| White M: 69.3/125 W: 75.2/131 | 515 | 315 | 365 | 348 | 153 | 311 | 502 | 150 | 387 | 3046 | 442 | 418 | 333 | 204 | 511 | 369 | 215 | 299 | 431 | 3222 | 6268 |
| Silver M: 67.0/113 W: 72.2/124 | 492 | 315 | 291 | 300 | 135 | 311 | 439 | 132 | 365 | 2780 | 415 | 353 | 333 | 181 | 473 | 346 | 180 | 299 | 414 | 2994 | 5774 |
| Red M: 65.3/109 W: 70.1/120 | 446 | 262 | 291 | 263 | 108 | 273 | 439 | 102 | 321 | 2505 | 368 | 353 | 319 | 163 | 449 | 319 | 144 | 282 | 414 | 2811 | 5316 |
| Handicap | 3 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 1 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 3 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 14 |
Course Details
Year Built 1923
Fairways Bent/Poa Grass
Greens Bent/Poa Grass
Golf Season Year round
Rentals/Services
Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes
Practice/Instruction
Driving Range No
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Policies
Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Food & Beverage
Bar, Snacks, Grill, RestaurantAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet FacilitiesAccolades
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Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2019 #13)
Reviews
3.9
Reviewer Photos
I Recommend This Course
5 Stars
The course was in great shape. We finished 18 in 4 hours. Staff was friendly. Facility is classic as ever. Will be coming back.
Conditions Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
For a Detroit city course. Very reasonable price . Course is in good shape. Greens were lightening fast
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
I Recommend This Course
Great Value
This course held up extremely well given the rainy weather, with staff making sure that it was drained and playable. Location is great for Metro Detroit golfers.
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On 06/01/2026
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Pace of Play
It was a beautiful day to be outside but the pace of play was not great. Ranger was out trying but you can't force people to play faster than their abilities. Loved seeing the giraffe at the zoo on 15!
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On 05/11/2026
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
The course had an outing and I was only able to play 6 holes. I wasted gas going to a course that I could not play. Not acceptable.
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On 05/02/2026
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
I Recommend This Course
I would like a refund, please.
I made a reservation for November 24 at 10:52 and went to the golf course, but it was closed. Please issue a refund.
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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