Coyote Preserve GC: #16
A view of the 16th hole at Coyote Preserve Golf Club
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4.4
453 Reviews (453)
5 Stars
254
4 Stars
146
3 Stars
38
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
91.8%
Recommend this course
414 out of 453 reviews
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4.3
3 Reviews (3)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.7
Layout
5.0
Pace
3.3
Amenities
5.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 3 reviews
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4.4
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
91.9%
Recommend this course
34 out of 37 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
453 Reviews (453)

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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Handicap 10-14
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Plays A few times a week
2.0
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First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Don't Play if you are looking for a quick round

I play a lot of golf around the state at various golf courses. I typically play 2-3 times a week. My round at Coyote Preserve, by far, was the longest round for 18 holes. We saw a ranger on hole 1 and never saw him/her again, which was disappointing because the pace of play was ridiculous. We ended up quitting on the 16th hole. I am extremely disappointed that I spent over $80 to play this course that did not live up to the hype.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

awesome

Awesome course. Friendly staff. Course is well maintained.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Updates needed

On arrival we found the golf cart to be very dirty with ripped seats and bald tires. The sand traps do not drain well and were like cement, especially on the front 9. The pace of play was very slow for a weekday(5 hours for two players). We found the course hilly and challenging but will not return.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout

Course was in fairly good conditions even with all the rain. Challenging but fair

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Nice course & challenging also.

To start with, they let my wife ride with me with no hassles so that was a big plus! (If they wouldn't have I would have went elsewhere.) I played by myself with my wife riding and it was a very nice enjoyable round. I like playing this course & I got a good deal on this day. The starter was very nice instead of what you usually get at places. I have seen the greens better there but this is an over-all very nice course to play. If you haven't played it it is worth playing. We saw some wildlife and some very pretty scenes.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Take on the challenge

The course offers a nice challenge. The changing terrain is interesting. The bunkers were in bad shape and more like cement than sand.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

slow play

love this course but they were sending lots of twosomes out and a couple singles which just slowed play down, no rangers on the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

Beautiful course

We loved the course. It is in beautiful shape and it's very attractive. The greens are challenging but well maintained. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Unfortunately we got rained out after the front 9 but we will definitely go back to use the rain check. This course is very well priced for the quality. Highly recommended.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Coyoto Preserve...

Was disappointed that the course put too many people off the back nine. They let 2 guys with 2 carts off behind us and balls were landing beside us. Not ideal. We left at hole 16 for fear of being hit. The guys behind us were there to play 'speed golf' and not that the two of us are slow. Other than that, it was a nice challenging course.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

michigan vs arizona

I live in scottsdale where the price of golf is out of control!
The Preserve rates up there with $200 plus courses like Grayhawk and Troon North. Great challenging layout, views, carpet-lined fairways, and large smooth rolling greens. Love this course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Course lives up to its tagline.

Up north course feel right on the edge of the metro area. Both pro shop, starter, ranger and beverage cart staff were friendly and helpful. Course is scenic and challenging with great elevations and dynamic hazards. Looking forward to playing there again, especially if we can get another round for the value we paid.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

The coarse was in great shape

We were paired with another twosome , we had a great time and you can,t beat the price $ 25 we got around in 4 hours no delays

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

golf heaven

great views, wide open plush fairways, scenic holes, no suburb houses, plenty of elevation, local knowledge does assist player, i knew it was a nice course, now i really know

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

PLAY IT

FRIENDLY STAFF AND COURSE WAS IN VERY NICE SHAPE. FINAL 3 HOLES A REAL CHALLENGE.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Ready to play again

Golf now hot deal made this course the best for the price we paid that I have ever played. Course is maintained very well. Thick rough and clean fairways. Sand traps were a bit dry and rocky! Staff was very friendly and thanked us every time we saw them

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

Great Place to play

The course has a great mix of holes that made for an interesting challenging game. I will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The perfect course

Beautiful layer out course. Large fairways. Well-groomed rough. Mature trees. A challenging course with hills and valleys. A must play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good Job Arnie

Everything's always in good shape; the greens, ways, facilities etc. Carts could definitely use GPS, as the yardage seems to not be marked in many places. It was fairly early in the season and I thought the greens rolled nice and the bunkers were in surprisingly great shape. The last few times I've gone though, I was only given the option of a few week old sandwiches to chose from out of the fridge. Overall it's a nice place, great design, just not going back particularly for the grub.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging

This course is not for the beginner , you have to know your clubs and how to place a shot. Beautiful course and in great condition.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Need GPS

GPS in the carts would improve the golf experience by 500%. In lieu of GPS, placing yardages on sprinkler heads would improve things by 100%. Both or either addition would decrease playing time by 30 min. (?) easily. Course was in great shape. No sign of winter damage on greens.
The challenging terrain and some distances between greens and tee boxes make walking not an option. The club house hosted a private function that day. We were limited to hotdogs on the patio.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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