Coyote Preserve GC: #16
A view of the 16th hole at Coyote Preserve Golf Club
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4.4
465 Reviews (465)
5 Stars
263
4 Stars
148
3 Stars
38
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
90.3%
Recommend this course
425 out of 465 reviews
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4.5
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
93.3%
Recommend this course
14 out of 15 reviews
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4.3
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
86.7%
Recommend this course
26 out of 30 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
465 Reviews (465)

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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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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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
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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
Played On
Reviews 63
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Ontario Advisor
First Time Playing

Great surprise

We decided last second to take a long shot and play here. Went totally by pictures and reviews. Greens were very smooth and quick. Lots of interesting holes with generous fairways. Dont live anywhere near this course but will try and get back to the area to play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good shape for early spring

This course is very challenging but if you place your shots and don’t be too aggressive you can shoot a pretty good score. Played early spring and though it was wet it was in really good shape. The greens are very undulating and challenging but rolled really well. Fairways were great and the rough was still pretty short. Most fairways slope quite a bit so you need to land your shots on high sides or you will roll off. The bunkers are deep and could all use more sand and a little work. Did find the cart paths are getting pretty rough. All in all this is a great course with nice elevation and a real northern Michigan feel.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great round

My first time here. Challenging but not impossible. Really fun round. Beautiful course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
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 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Don't read this!

See the problem is if your reading this, then more people are going to find this diamond in the rough and come to play the course.

This course isthe best all round course we have played all year.

We keep coming back because ofthe course, price, conditions and staff.

Great greens for speedy insulated greens...a few are inconsistent but that is most likely the time of year.

Bring some extra balls if you're are good or a hack.

Under 80 here is a great round. Juniors and families are more then welcome here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great course

Excellent traditional course with plenty of challenging holes.

16 17 18 are a lot of fun if you make par

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Great course staff and all around great golf

Yes I would play this place again. The course has an up north feel with some generous size fairways and greens.

Greens were a bit inconsistent, but probably because the first 2 weren't cut yet.

Tee boxes for all abilities. I played from the tips and was challenged on all of the holes. My son 9 year old played from the reds and almost made a couple of pars.

This is one of the best courses we have played this year. Very happy with the driving range and practice area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Layout is awesome!

Love this course, greens are fast and true! I will be back again and again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Coyote Preserve has good golf value

The overall layout is modeled after up north Michigan with sequential and adjacent fairways never touching. Elevations vary hole by hole with much sand and water Challenging tee box locations throughout Greens are difficult to read and true to putt the course is well maintained everywhere. Highly recommend this challenging course. Not for the very high handicap golfer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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