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4.2
463 Reviews (463)
5 Stars
197
4 Stars
210
3 Stars
41
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
95.1%
Recommend this course
429 out of 463 reviews
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4.3
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
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2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.6
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
10 out of 10 reviews
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4.2
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
95.5%
Recommend this course
21 out of 22 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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Whitmore Lake Golf Links
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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
463 Reviews (463)

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 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Great Course, Especially Early in the Year

This is my course of choice for the early spring. It seemingly is always open, and always offers a great golf experience. You would be hard pressed to find a better 18 holes for the price, so if I've got the itch to ever play 18 on short notice, this is my go to choice.

The front 9 and back 9 are drastically different, which I love, because it gives the round a cool feel, almost like you are playing two separate rounds. It's always great fun.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 04/01/2019

Wow - Thank you for the five star review! We are happy to have exceeded your expectations. Our playing conditions are very important to us and we are glad you enjoyed them. We look forward to having you back again soon! Until then, take care!

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

January Golf

This course is always soaking wet, but what can you expect in January in Michigan. If the sun is shining (or it’s not snowing), this will be the one course that’s open. While the staff is minimal, they are always friendly and willing to help. I’ve only played 3 times in the area and this is the course I keep coming back to

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 01/08/2019:
Hello u321972505, thank you for the four-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course and found our staff friendly. Thank you for playing Whitmore Lake Golf Links and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 12/26/2018:
Hello Akkiykoy, thank you for the four-star rating. We are glad you had a great experience at Whitmore Lake Golf Links. Thank you for visiting us and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 12/18/2018:
Hello u181611021, thank you for the four-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course and had a great experience. Thank you for visiting Whitmore Lake Golf Links and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Greens were in fantastic shape for this time of year in Michigan!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 11/06/2018:
Hello JAB1123, thank you for the four-star review. We are glad you enjoyed the conditions of our greens and had an excellent experience. Thank you for playing Whitmore Lake Golf Links and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Beautiful Course with Beautiful Price

The Links of Whitmore Lake is hands down one of my favorite courses to play in the area. It is always in amazing condition and at a very reasonable price. The icing on the cake is the friendly and inviting staff.

A group of 4 of us played this past Sunday, it is the end of the season and we are trying to get in as much golf as possible. We only made it to hole 16 before it started getting really dark. The ranger came out to check on us but was extremely friendly, saying we could play 18 on the way in if we think we could see. Usually courses are rushing you to get the carts in and sort of snobby. Our experience here was the complete opposite. Even though we choose not to play 18 and just go in, it was the kindness of the ranger that left a lasting impression.

We will most definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 10/10/2018:
Hello, thank you for the five-star review. We are glad you had an excellent experience at Whitmore Lakes Golf Links. Thank you for visiting us and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overbooked!!!

Took me over 3 and half hours to play a round by myself. I waited on EVERY single shot. I’ll never go back!!!!!!

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Response from on 09/26/2018:
Hello, thank you for taking the time to write a review of our course. We appreciate your feedback on the pace of play. Thank you for visiting Whitmore Lake Golf Links and we hope to earn your business again.
Played On
Reviews 126
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Response from on 09/20/2018:
Hello, thank you for taking the time to rate our course. We appreciate your rating on the pace of play and staff friendliness. Thank you for visiting Whitmore Lake Golf Links and we hope to earn your business again.
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Fun Course

I've played this course twice this year -- both outings were a lot of fun. In both cases, the pace of play was quick, the course was in good condition, and the service was excellent.

I will play this course again. Lots of variety with the hole layouts. Fun course to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 09/06/2018:
Hello freeswinging, thank you for the four-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course conditions and had an excellent experience. Thank you for visiting Whitmore Lake Golf Links and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A gem

This course was a lot of fun to play. About 45 minutes from Windsor, it is picturesque, but not a long course. The staff was accommodating and very pleasant to deal with. The starter gave us a rundown of the highlights and he was 100% accurate in his narrative. The front nine is relatively easy (par 35 - 3 par threes), and as easy as it is, the back nine is that hard ( par 36 with only 2 par threes). A few of the fairways were in poor shape (areas of patchy or absent grass with dry cracked soil where there had obviously been standing water), and a few of the greens were struggling (patchy), but on the whole, the course was well maintained and in good shape. The greens held well, and some were deceptively difficult. As noted, the pace of play was slow, with waiting on most every hole. That, however, did not take away from the enjoyment of a really fun outing. A great little course, with very reasonable green fees.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 09/04/2018:
Hello Barrister500, thank you for the four-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course and we appreciate your feedback on the pace of play and the conditions of the fairways. Thank you for playing Whitmore Lakes Golf Links and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Course - Up North Feel

Nice course - play was good kept moving. Greens were in good shape.

Staff was extremely accommodating. They were short on cooked hot dogs - cooked them out and brought them out to the 10th hole.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 08/27/2018:
Hello afolas, thank you for the five-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course conditions, pace of play, and found our staff friendly. Thank you for playing Whitmore Lake Golf Links and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Nice course - up north feel

Nice course to play - gives you the up north feel.

Nice distance between the holes - not that congested feel.

Definite worth playing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 08/22/2018:
Hello afolas, thank you for the five-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course and had an excellent experience. Thank you for playing Whitmore Lake Golf Links and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Good course, one weird quirk

Good course in great condition. One weird tee box where you hit off turf on a bridge on the hardest hole. Staff was great and played in 4hrs. Great pace

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 08/29/2018:
Hello, thank you for the five-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course conditions and had an excellent golf experience. Thank you for playing Whitmore Lake Golf Links and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

a great MI experience

In MI for wedding. Picked course from reviews. Greens were in great condition considering drought and heat conditions of July. Front nine was a great warm up to the back nine which required precision. Gotta say the rides thru the marshes on the boardwalk cart paths were delicious. A wonderful course and value. Great course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 08/08/2018:
Hello SDDeac, thank you for the fives-star review. We are glad you enjoyed the conditions of our greens and our affordable rates. Thank you for playing Whitmore Lake Golf Links and we hope to see you again the next time you are in Michigan!
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 07/16/2018:
Hello, thank you for the five-star review. We are glad you had an excellent golf experience at Whitmore Lake Golf Links. Thank you for your business and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 07/09/2018:
Hello hetu1d, thank you for the four-star rating. We are glad you had a great golf experience at Whitmore Lake Golf Links. Thank you for playing our course and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 184
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/21/2018:
Hello alanbossman, thank you for the five-star rating. We are glad you had an excellent golf experience at Whitmore Lake Golf Links. Thank you for playing our course and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Short and fun

Not a long course but fun and nice atmosphere. Holes 4-6 all run together so it got a little crazy with people hitting from the wrong fairways. Also, no beverage cart out on Sunday morning.

Overall enjoyed it and would probably go back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 06/13/2018:
Hello muckje, thank you for the four-star review. We are glad you had a great golf experience and we appreciate your feedback on the beverage cart. Thank you for playing Whitmore Lake Golf Links and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course, great value

Overall I like the course and usually when I got here the pace of play is not an issue but it was a significant problem the last time I was there. Paid for 18 but only played 9 because that took over 2.5 hours and left only 1 hour to play the back 9 before dark. Disappointed and frustrated because I was looking for a nice, quiet evening on the course (which it usually is), I just went home. Will likely be back but it might be a little longer before I return.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Response from on 06/13/2018:
Hello chaput32, thank you for taking the time to write a review of our course. We are sorry your were unable to finish your round and we appreciate your feedback on the pace of play. Thank you for visiting Whitmore Lake Golf Links and we hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Moderately tricked up

Course accommodates wetland areas. There are 2-3 long forced carries over wetland, one hole requiring artificial turf platforms along the wooden causeway. Played Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, so not too crowded. It did take a while to play (over 4 ½ hrs); we were tight behind the group ahead and never saw the group behind, which means either no one went behind us or the pace of play behind was horrid. It had recently rained and bunkers were affected. Greens were pretty good. Starter very helpful and courteous.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Response from on 06/05/2018:
Hello jim17145, thank you for the four-star review. We are glad you enjoyed the conditions of our greens and found our staff friendly. We also appreciate your feedback on the pace of play. Thank you for visiting Whitmore Lake Golf Links and we hope to see you again soon!
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