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4.2
460 Reviews (460)
5 Stars
195
4 Stars
209
3 Stars
41
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
94.1%
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426 out of 460 reviews
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4.1
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
7 out of 7 reviews
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4.0
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.3%
Recommend this course
24 out of 26 reviews
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Course Highlights
The wooded back nine offers a genuinely challenging and scenic layout, with well-maintained greens that consistently roll true. Exceptionally friendly staff and strong value for afternoon golfers make this course a reliable choice.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6114 yards
Slope 130
Rating 69.8
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Course Details

Year Built 1994
Golf Season Weather Permitting
Architect Bill Newcomb

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted MasterCard Visa card(s) Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
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4.2
460 Reviews (460)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Forced Carries 11
Bunkers 8
Water Hazards 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 9
Advanced Golfers 8
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 6
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 6

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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

October 2021 Whitmore Lake Golf Links

I had lunch and drinks at the course before , and after, my 9-hole round. It was a bit difficult to get started with the Pro Shop / Cart guy covering two positions. The starter was very friendly, and helpful. The course was in very good shape, especially for early October. We played nine holes in just over 2 hours! We weren’t pushed, and didn’t have to wait long on any tee box. I would play this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/05/2021

Thank you so much for the 5-star review. We are glad you had an great time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Whitmore Lake Golf Links.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/20/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Whitmore Lake Golf Links.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course was in good shape and pace of play was good

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/21/2021

Thank you for reviewing the course. We're glad you found the pace of play during your round excellent. We work hard to accommodate everyone who visits our course and to best control pace allowing everyone to finish in a reasonable amount of time. We are glad to see you also rated the course conditions to be good during your game. Thank you for playing Whitmore Lake Golf Links. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Better then the last few years

The last few rounds I’ve played this course have been horrid. I decided to give it another shot. It has improved but it’s still in rough shape. The entire course was soaked like we had flooding when there hasn’t been any rain in a week. Cups hasn’t been moved in days and weren’t cut, balls were just rolling over the entire cup. It’s an average course at best, a step up from the cow pasture courses out here but nothing to brag about.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/08/2021

Hello! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Whitmore Lake Golf Links!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/22/2021

We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Whitmore Lake Golf Links. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/11/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Whitmore Lake Golf Links!

Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/09/2021

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Whitmore Lake Golf Links!

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amazingly friendly staff. Beautiful course. Front nine is easy, back nine will eat your lunch.

The course is beautiful, and the staff are all so friendly. Playing there is definitely a tale of two halves. In all fairness, the extremely friendly starter warned me that the back nine was much more difficult than the front. And boy was he correct. I had a fairly enjoyable front nine, shooting more or less appropriate to my handicap, but the back nine absolutely tore me up. The lesson is don’t attack the back nine at all. Play for pars and bogeys, or you run a high risk of losing quite a few golf balls. Anything less then a 100% perfect shot on the back nine results in a lost ball, guaranteed. Additionally, the tee box on number 13 is utter nonsense. They should try to turn that into grass in some way.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/09/2021

Thank you for visiting us at Whitmore Lake Golf Links. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/09/2021

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/23/2021

Thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Whitmore Lake Golf Links.

Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/04/2021

Hi, We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Whitmore Lake Golf Links!

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

An excellent course.

We went after a rain at 11:30, so we were lucky. No traffic, we’ll maintained fairways and greens. There are many hazards on the back nine which was fun. They let us play nine more at a reduced price. Overall, a very good experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/04/2021

Hi, Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Whitmore Lake Golf Links.

Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/23/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Whitmore Lake Golf Links!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/29/2021

Hi, we appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Whitmore Lake Golf Links.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/27/2021

Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star!

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/27/2021

Hi, we would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Whitmore Lake Golf Links!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Only could finish 9 holes.

Putrid. 3 groups on one tee box waiting at one point.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/23/2021

We apologize for the pace of play issue you experienced. We always try to keep a great pace when having our golfers on the course. Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback as we will use your review to better the experience going forward. We hope you give us another try in the near future!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Only Got 9 Holes

Could only get 9 holes in. 3 groups waiting on one tee box.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/26/2021

Hello, thank you for reviewing the course. We apologize for the delay of play during your round. This is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. With that in mind, we are working to best control pace and allow everyone to finish in a reasonable amount of time. We will continue to look for ways to improve. Thank you for playing and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/21/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Whitmore Lake Golf Links!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Back 9 is fun and interesting, good overall

1st time playing this course. Front 9 is a bit too much back and forth and you'll have folks from other holes in your fairway and you'll be in other fairways with wayward shots. Front nine easier than back, which is cut thru woods after 10, tough tee shots, and from the tips, a lot of carry to make fairway... lovely drives thru woods and doesn't feel like southeastern MI on the back. Worth the play just for the back 9 in my opinion, and I want to go back to score better on that 9 now that I know the course! Having course knowledge helpful. Course has tough par 3s. If you choose to play the tips because it's short, beware of long carry holes on back 9... 16 and 17 I believe... you'll need to have over 210 carry at least as 3 of us hit good drives and couldn't carry it. Play the blues on those holes if you know you can't carry or combination blacks/blues from the get go.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/14/2021

Thank you so much for your feedback. We are glad you had enjoyed your time at Whitmore Lake Golf Links, and pride ourselves on delivering the best experience possible. We hope to see you again soon!

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