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Coyote Preserve Golf Club
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| Black | 71 | 6912 yards | 74.4 | 140 |
| Blue | 71 | 6580 yards | 72.4 | 138 |
| White | 71 | 6123 yards | 69.3 | 132 |
| Gold | 71 | 5563 yards | 71.5 | 131 |
| Red | 71 | 4851 yards | 68.0 | 122 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 73.6/139 | 566 | 348 | 412 | 396 | 447 | 156 | 567 | 214 | 408 | 3514 | 409 | 449 | 173 | 426 | 174 | 406 | 589 | 221 | 551 | 3398 | 6912 |
| Blue M: 71.2/135 W: 78.0/143 | 536 | 324 | 380 | 388 | 420 | 140 | 566 | 203 | 389 | 3346 | 381 | 417 | 158 | 408 | 174 | 391 | 575 | 205 | 525 | 3234 | 6580 |
| White M: 69.6/131 W: 76.0/139 | 516 | 298 | 357 | 372 | 396 | 120 | 508 | 173 | 339 | 3079 | 370 | 389 | 143 | 371 | 156 | 369 | 551 | 196 | 499 | 3044 | 6123 |
| Gold M: 66.7/125 W: 72.3/131 | 473 | 265 | 317 | 349 | 376 | 103 | 486 | 148 | 259 | 2776 | 347 | 360 | 130 | 359 | 141 | 354 | 483 | 162 | 451 | 2787 | 5563 |
| Red M: 64.2/114 W: 68.4/122 | 438 | 241 | 244 | 284 | 319 | 80 | 436 | 133 | 259 | 2434 | 301 | 324 | 102 | 283 | 129 | 335 | 416 | 121 | 406 | 2417 | 4851 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 6 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 3 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
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Golf Advisor: Top 25 Value Courses in the U.S. (2018 #24)
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Photo submitted by Smk48506 on 08/10/2025
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Photo submitted by chbhag0 on 08/08/2025
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Photo submitted by u000006382910 on 06/12/2025
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Photo submitted by Corey1758346 on 05/10/2025
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Photo submitted by Corey1758346 on 05/10/2025
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Photo submitted by Corey1758346 on 05/10/2025
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Photo submitted by KJGbird on 04/29/2025
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Photo submitted by Mattw14 on 07/18/2023
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Photo submitted by Mrgolfcraig on 07/06/2023
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Photo submitted by hagman1012 on 08/07/2019
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#17 par 3....club up! Photo submitted by Remmy1974 on 06/15/2016
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#1 par 5...hit your drive over the white post. 2nd shot left of bunkers Photo submitted by Remmy1974 on 06/15/2016
Hidden Gem
The course was a great value and it being fairly far away from Metro Detroit I havent played it before.
First off, its actually not that far. Living in Berkley it was a 45 minute drive. Yes its 47 miles away, but its all Highway.
Secondly, the course is in great shape and the greens putted very true.
Third, there were some picturesque holes on the course. I was surprised on how great the course was and cant wait to play again.
Whether at full price, or a value on Golf Now the course is one that should be played.
Would definitey gold this course again!
Challenging course with some beautiful holes. Considering the hot, dry weather we've had the course was in great shape. Play was a little slow but considering the course was full and some of the challenging holes, it was to be expected. All this combined with the great price obtained from Golfnow . . this is a definite "play again" course.
High quality golf course
Coyote preserve is a very high quality golf course. Well manicured, interesting layout, and quite difficult. Not for beginner golfers by any means. My only complaint is pace of play, and a lot of that has to do with the difficulty of the course and talent level of those playing it. Make sure you play appropriate tees when you are out there. This is not the course to be a hero and play the tips. I am a 5 handicap and the blue tees are plenty challenging for me!
Great Layout
This course used to be five stars. Still my favorite layout in SE Michigan. Course conditions have suffered lately. Very memorable holes, great shots rewarded, bad shots harshly penalized. #16 is a very bad hole. The remaining 17 are well designed and very picturesque. Overall, definitely worth playing.
As Advertised
This was a great course, kept in amazing condition, Once I got out on the course it felt like i was up north golfing. I had a great time and plan to play there many more times
Cool layout!
To quote Gary Player on Arnie's course designs for the common man "he was just way too good of a player!"
Coyote Preserve got more difficult for me around the greens/par 3's, tee shots were plenty playable and fair.
Up North type experience
Couse does live up to their advertising of Up North golf
Beautiful course with elevation changes and awesome views
Several forced carries.
Excellent course, well-manicured, great time!
A great course in a beautiful setting. Well maintained. Tough but fair. Several tough holes. I will definitely play this course again!
one of the better courses in Michigan.... great value, great layout.
Having played the course many times, great layout, peacefull, challenging... and a lot more... ill be back...
Great course. The Proshop staff were very friendly and pleasant. Will defintely play again.
Great course. The Pro-shop staff were very friendly and pleasant. Will most certainly play again.
Destination Kohler - Champions' Trail Golf Package
