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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.
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Conditions4.3
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Value4.6
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Layout4.5
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Friendliness4.5
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Pace3.9
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Amenities3.6
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Pace of play is very slow. There is no ranger to oversee the slow play
Rouge Park
First time coming out this year. The course was in phenomenal condition. Fun as always
Rouge Park GC
The course was in great shape and the small greens were fast. The natural areas and mature trees didn’t get in the way, but enhanced the experience.
Unprofessional
Booked through GolfNow—paid $5 deposit and $96 for two players for 18 holes. Course itself was challenging but enjoyable. We're amateur golfers, so losing balls was expected. We even bought another $60+ in balls from the clubhouse mid-round with no issue.
The problem came when we returned to the clubhouse around 6:30 PM and were abruptly told our round was over and that we’d only paid for 9 holes. I politely explained it was for 18 and said we’d leave if the course was closing. Then we were told they close at 8:30 and we should just “fly through.”
It felt more like harassment than hospitality. If the issue is carts not being returned on time, please post a clear cart return or twilight play policy rather than confronting paying customers mid-round. Let people enjoy the game and their time.
A Nice Challenge
I had a fun day playing golf at Rouge Park Golf Course. The course was in great shape. I am looking forward to playing it again.
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