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Rouge Park Golf Course
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Rouge Park Golf Course is the city of Detroit's hidden gem. The course has been a local favorite since it first opened in 1923. Despite the expansion of Detroit's golf offerings in later years, Rouge Park G.C. is still considered one of the best and most challenging of them all. The tranquil setting boasts an abundance of wildlife including deer, pheasants, and herons, making you completely forget that you're in the city. The golf course was carved from rolling hills, providing tricky contours and dramatically elevated tees. The Rouge River winds through the layout, coming into play on six holes. The difficulty of the course is balanced by the wide, player-friendly fairways. The par-4 11th is considered one of the Detroit metro area's toughest holes. It requires a 280-yard drive in order to clear not just one but two water hazards.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back/Blue | 72 | 6325 yards | 70.3 | 130 |
| Middle/White | 72 | 6083 yards | 69.3 | 124 |
| Forward/Red | 72 | 4868 yards | 63.2 | 106 |
| Forward/Red (W) | 72 | 4868 yards | 67.8 | 118 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 70.2/124 W: 76.0/134 | 417 | 392 | 504 | 172 | 382 | 368 | 126 | 339 | 483 | 3183 | 502 | 440 | 180 | 146 | 382 | 147 | 372 | 490 | 469 | 3128 | 6311 |
| White M: 69.1/121 W: 74.5/130 | 397 | 368 | 493 | 157 | 372 | 339 | 101 | 322 | 470 | 3019 | 498 | 431 | 168 | 141 | 370 | 129 | 365 | 465 | 461 | 3028 | 6047 |
| Silver M: 66.6/110 W: 71.7/124 | 355 | 349 | 439 | 146 | 332 | 330 | 92 | 266 | 452 | 2761 | 477 | 369 | 154 | 135 | 353 | 124 | 333 | 437 | 390 | 2772 | 5533 |
| Red M: 63.2/100 W: 67.6/113 | 272 | 345 | 376 | 134 | 301 | 206 | 82 | 263 | 323 | 2302 | 377 | 360 | 150 | 130 | 324 | 119 | 320 | 374 | 366 | 2520 | 4822 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 16 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 15 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 6 |
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Bring your long game
Rouge is an established golf with a long history. When I first played it the hardest hole in the State of Michigan was number 2. The back nine is now the front nine. I prefer the traditional layout.
The tee boxes could use a little work but overall it is very playable.
We got senior rates so it was $31 each.
I would recommend this golf course but make sure you have a decent Long game due to the number of forced carry shots
Like getting a sub from Jimmy Johns
Not the fanciest course in Michigan but for what you're paying its great. It's like getting a sub from Jimmy Johns. Nothing flashy - just a solid lunch. Nothing flashy about this course - just a sold afternoon. Hits the spot.
Bad day at a great old track
Fivesomes and 5.5hr rounds on deck at Rouge. Upside is the course looks better than it has in 30 years. The layout is great and has high replay value. Pace o play at 11am on a Monday was absolutely horrendous. 2hrs and 38minutes to turn. Fivesome on the box at 10 was enough to convince me to pull the plug after 9. Pick your spots at this track.
Busy for a reason
I was a solo and luckily got out before the course filled up. Course itself is in amazing shape. Guys at the pro shop were polite and friendly. There are some really challenging/fun holes. Would definitely recommend. Had a blast!
Great layout
Not bad for a city course , staff kept things moving, did a three and a half hour round. I’ll play again next time I’m in the D.
Just playing through
Stopped in last minute to play 9 on a travel day from out of town. I enjoyed it so much that we tried to play 9 more. Unfortunately their afternoon league was starting and we couldn't. I'll definitely be back when in the Dearborn area.
Great Value
I really enjoyed this course. Very pretty. Not easy. Staff was very cool. Pro shop minimal - some soft drinks and snacks.
I had to use some rental clubs, which didn't cost much, but they were kind of old. Hopefully they'll get some better ones soon.
Driving range is across the street - practically a separate facility.
For the course conditions, scenery. and challenge, this was a great value.
Destination Kohler - Champions' Trail Golf Package
