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4.1
312 Reviews (312)
5 Stars
117
4 Stars
132
3 Stars
38
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.6
86.7%
Recommend this course
279 out of 312 reviews
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3.3
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
3.3
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
75.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 4 reviews
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4.1
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
85.7%
Recommend this course
24 out of 28 reviews
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Course Highlights
Galen Hall's century-old layout delivers a uniquely quirky, character-filled round with memorable elevation changes and challenging par 3s. Exceptionally friendly staff and outstanding value make this historic course worth the drive.

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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6271 yards
Slope 127
Rating 69.1
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Course Details

Year Built 1910
Fairways Bentgrass
Greens Bentgrass
Golf Season Year round
Architect A. W. Tillinghast (1917) Alex Findlay (1910)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge

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Reviews

4.1
312 Reviews (312)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Dinner 9
Amazing Food 7
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 26
Undulating Greens 17
Water Hazards 17
This course/club is great for:
Locals 20
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 16
Advanced Golfers 15
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 18
Worth the Drive 18

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Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A Hidden Gem!

It is clear that many of these holes were designed by the great A.W. Tillinghast, Galen Hall is well worth the price, and I especially love that the tee times start early.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not a great design

This course is difficult to find your way around and no signs to point you in the right direction. The cart paths are very rough. Hole 7 was under repair and they don’t have signs to tell you how to skip it and get to #8. Not only should there be a notice for this, they shouldn’t be charging full price either. There are 2 holes that cross a roadway without you even knowing it. Do not recommend and will not return.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/16/2025

Thank you for your review. I’m looking into a serious injury that may have involved the cart path at this course. If you had any issues or concerns with the cart path during your visit, please reach out to me with information about your experience. Your input could be very helpful. You can contact me at jmorace@mtvlaw.com or (267) 581-6226.

Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value course

Good value for money. Play was a little slow. Need to play it a few times to really understand the course. Especially the front 9.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Super fun and challenging course

What a fun little course!! Although short in length it packed a punch with small/tricky greens. Course was in great shape, fairways were great as well as the greens. Definitely some unique holes that were interesting to say the least. Par 3’s were all very tricky yet fun and score able. I will definitely be back!!.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pretty Course

Great views of the valley. Awesome snack shop at the turn. Quite Hilly but fun. Greens were awesome.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Sand traps

Worst sand traps around. They say it’s pga grade sand. No course in America has sand that is this bad.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cold windy day

Cold, windy. mid-march day course was very well. kept, bunker's well-groomed.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Stay away.

Sand mounds in the traps. Fake green on number 4. Some of the tee boxes are in awful condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

tough course

this is a challenging course. most holes not too long, but there's almost no level lies in fairways on this course. course was in ok shape for winter play.

I did not like finding out at the 1st tee i was partnered with 2 other guys. I signed up as a single golfer, i play as a single golfer. turns out these guys must have been a 50 handicap, not a good match, and glad i wasnt polaying with them. The guy should have said something when i checked in though.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1158
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Michigan Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
First Time Playing

Quirk Quirk and More Quirk

Love this course: it has blind shots, an island green, wild greens and great conditions.

Must play for the fan of old school courses.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always worth the trip

Course was in great condition, grounds crew have been doing a lot of work on keeping dropped leaves picked up and making property improvements, looks great!

Staff is very helpful, going above and beyond when I realized I had dropped my wallet in the parking lot. Brian went back to the course to look. Thank you!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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