Coyote Preserve GC: #16
A view of the 16th hole at Coyote Preserve Golf Club
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4.4
454 Reviews (454)
5 Stars
254
4 Stars
146
3 Stars
38
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
90.4%
Recommend this course
414 out of 454 reviews
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3.5
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.7
Value
3.8
Layout
5.0
Pace
3.3
Amenities
5.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
75.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 4 reviews
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4.3
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
88.6%
Recommend this course
31 out of 35 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high praise for its moderately challenging design, with well-maintained fairways, soft bunkers, and greens that reward careful reads. Friendly staff and strong overall value make this a top pick among Michigan public courses.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6912 yards
Slope 140
Rating 74.4

Coyote Preserve Golf Club in Fenton is one of the only courses in the area designed by Arnold Palmer. The course has a hilly terrain that provides plenty of elevation changes a well as stunning views. Tumbling across deep ravines and native wetlands, the layout requires many carries over dramatic depressions and water hazards but many are seemingly intimidating but actually quite reasonable. Massive, finely sculpted bunkers strategically frame the greensides of many holes. While some of them are manageable, others are deep and sod-faced. The tricky hazards in conjunction with the dramatic elevations demand both accuracy and creative shot-making. The golf course has a memorable finish with a par-5, risk-reward hole. There is ample room off the tee on this downhill, dogleg left hole and it presents a few different options for the second shot. With some thought, scoring par is definitely a possibility.

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Course Details

Year Built 2001
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Seasonal
Architect Arnold Palmer (2001) Ed Seay

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared shirts are required. Shorts need to be 'Bermuda' length. INAPPROPRIATE ATTIRE: Tank tops, T-shirts, Tennis shoes, Denim jeans, and cut-off shorts are NOT permitted.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.4
454 Reviews (454)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 14
Dinner 7
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 36
Bunkers 32
Forced Carries 30
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 27
Advanced Golfers 23
A Bucket list/Top 100 Pick 14
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 26
Convenient to the City 10
In the 'Burbs 10

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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 26
Handicap 5-9
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5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Reviews 26
Handicap 5-9
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5.0
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Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Awesome course

Absolutely love this course. It's not terribly long but makes you think and it challenging. Excellent views

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great and could improve

Great course, but the bunkers were in bad condition (hard and weed filled). Overall great course condition though.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course!

Absolutely beautiful course. Great views, challenging holes, all maintained wonderfully. Will be back for more!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Trek

Everything in great condition except bunkers. Probably too many too maintain.

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

Great course!

This track is beautiful. I live close by and this is always a go to. Recently took some out of town relatives here and they loved it. It’s in great shape and the course has a ton of character. Plays tough, but a ton of fun!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Used cart

Not What I Expected

With this being an AP course, I had high expectations. Guy at counter very annoying. Golf Cars were filthy, had to go back in for scorecard & pencil. Starter was first and only professional we spoke to that day. Will not go out of my way to play here again.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fantastic shape

Challenging course in the best shape it’s been in years. I will definitely be playing there more this season.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Mow Please

You can see that at one point this was a much nicer course. Maintenance hasn’t been kept up and prior to a memorial weekend it didn’t look like Fairways or greens had been mowed in days possibly weeks on the fairways. Tee boxes were dying and general maintenance was obviously lacking. Course has some forced carries that are awful and #17 might be the worst hole I’ve ever played. Won’t go back and would never recommend it to anyone for the cost.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 51
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Hidden Gem

The coyote preserve is a wonderful example of classic arnie design..place your shots well,keep in play,be smart,and it still is HARD!not sure why this place feels like a hidden treasure,but wasn't busy at all .awesome layout,very friendly staff,definitely a do over

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
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
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Very Challenging

Came here on invite of a friend who lives in area. Have played many upscale courses and this one ranks right up there. Only issue was condescending young man in Pro Shop (assistant pro?) who needs a few lessons on humility and learning how to talk to people who know a lot more than he does. Usually if i want advice on how to play, I will ask for it.

Other than that, very enjoyable day, beautiful course, and very nice grill room staff. My friend suggested we play later in the day next time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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