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 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Awesome course

Not crowded, great service, phenomenal course, absolutely must play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

AP

This is probably the best track in lower Michigan. AP design is tough but fair. Price was fair given the condition of the course. It is not immaculate.

My only gripe is an ongoing theme with many courses... they dont trim trees and vegetation to keep with original design. The course just gets slowly smaller as the stuff grows in. Number 16 in particular I think Arnie envisioned a possible second shot to the green,(risk/reward) but because they have let it all grow in and up it's not possible anymore.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
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 29
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Love this course!

We had a beautiful day, beautiful round, and a wonderful experience! The course was in great shape! We make it up here at least once a year- it’s always a treat!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Poorly ran, great views

For a tee time that averages between 50-90$, this course was very underwhelming. One practice green that was overran by the 300 golfers warming up for the day. Set off by a starter that helped the pace; for one hole. After the par 5 first each hole lasted about 25 minutes per. Not realistic no matter the course.

Fairways were poor, stringy, uncut and littered with divots. Bunkers unraked and ran through, maybe I just set my expectations too high. Bar girl gave everyone in my group an attitude and walked out when I asked for a brat, which she was sure to correct me, "it's a hotdog" before breezing out.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

Truly beautiful course that was really fun to play. I can’t wait to play here again after all the foliage fills out. One of my most memorable rounds I’ve had with my son. Highly recommended!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of Play Issue

One of my favorite courses but yesterday was disappointing. Had a hour and 15 minute frost delay (understandable) and everyone was patient with the delay. Someone permitted a foursome of 9 holers to tee of on the back 9. They completely shut down the course when all the 18 hole groups made the turn. 9 holers on a weekend morning shouldn't happen!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great price, great condition

Greens, fairways, and tee boxes were all great and it’s a beautiful course overall

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
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

Course was great for being late April. Green and fairways were in great shape and even the bunkers were soft. Can’t wait to play here late June time. Course had a great layout and definitely is a challenge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Always a challenge.

Great course, tough layout and a challenge for all levels.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

early golf

I booked thru golf now and paid $35.99 plus booking fee making it about $41.00 dollars. The man behind the counter told me to call the pro shop and book thru them at $35.00. He was appalled we paid $5.00 dollars too much this early in the year (April 14).

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course, friendly staff, overall really nice day. After 2hrs on the front, we had a 3hr back nine, at least 10 mins wait on every tee.

From blue tees ~6500yds with many forced carries and little or no bail out so it seemed longer. Overall worthy of 4 stars

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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