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3.5
532 Reviews (532)
5 Stars
123
4 Stars
216
3 Stars
104
2 Stars
45
1 Stars
44
Conditions
3.1
Value
4.0
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.1
71.3%
Recommend this course
413 out of 532 reviews
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3.4
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.2
Value
4.1
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
63.6%
Recommend this course
7 out of 11 reviews
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3.3
39 Reviews (39)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
5
Conditions
2.9
Value
4.0
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.2
64.1%
Recommend this course
25 out of 39 reviews
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Course Highlights
Downing Farms delivers outstanding value for money with an interesting, hilly layout that challenges and rewards golfers of all skill levels. The consistently friendly staff and smooth pace of play make every round here a welcoming experience.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 5866 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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Course Details

Year Built 1992
Fairways Blue
Greens Bent
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 10/31
Architect Harry Bowers

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

3.5
532 Reviews (532)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 8
Forced Carries 6
Undulating Greens 6
This course/club is great for:
Beginners 7
Seniors 7

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Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Average golfer

like the course, it is well kept and challenging but yet fair for the average golfer

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

One of our favorite places to play

The staff are very nice people. Pace of play flucuates depending on time and day. Today was great on the back nine. Layout may be confusing the first couple times it's played, but easy once it is figured out. Just plain fun to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played

Terrible Experience - Don't play here!

I had my worst golf course experience ever here. Sunday evening around 6pm, so the course was not busy. The staff was so unprofessional and unfriendly. They refused to greet me when I entered the clubhouse. I had my 4 year old daughter with me. After about 10 seconds of awkward silence and me saying "hi" the staff member finally said "She can't play!" Caught completely off guard I said "well she's learning. Gotta start them young." The staff member proceeded to say no we don't allow kids on the course. After me trying to gain clarity on this ridiculous policy the staff member ended up saying "I'm not going to continue this conversation with you. You can leave now."

After this terrible experience with the staff member I will never attempt to play here again and will actively recommend that others don't as well. In a time where golf courses are regularly closing, having a rule that kids aren't allowed on the course is completely ridiculous.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Potential, but needs work.

nice layout, but course needs work on Tees, greens and bunkers.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Downing farms hidden gem

This place is great. No complaints besides the pace of the players I was behind (twosome that took 3 shots each per stroke). Challenging, fun, and well kept. I’m not really sure what to say besides I loved it, and will certainly return. Great price, a lot of very fun holes with different looks and layouts. I’m fairly certain the sand traps however are empty due to Covid (rakes and all) so that’s the only thing missing this year which is indersranvle and helpful for those who usually land in bunkers anyways

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Cheap Hidden Gem

Great course for a peaceful morning round. Not super busy. Able to take my time. Loved it for a average golfer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 08/06/2020

Thank you for leaving 4 stars! We love hearing from you and are glad you had a good experience. We would love the opportunity to bump those 4 stars to 5. We hope you will come back soon so we can wow you on your next visit.

Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/06/2020

Thank you for leaving 4 stars! We love hearing from you and are glad you had a good experience. We would love the opportunity to bump those 4 stars to 5. We hope you will come back soon so we can wow you on your next visit.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/06/2020

Thank you for leaving 4 stars! We love hearing from you and are glad you had a good experience. We would love the opportunity to bump those 4 stars to 5. We hope you will come back soon so we can wow you on your next visit.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Definitely worth a visit

I would definitely bring a friend with me next time I go, the course is laid out very well! It’s definitely challenging with the many hazards that are around the course such as water creeks lakes some small fairways.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/28/2020

Thank you for letting us know about your recent experience. Your satisfaction is a deep concern of ours we always aim to exceed expectations. Your review will allow us to follow up in areas you voiced concern. If possible, please as reach out to us directly so we discuss your review in more detail. We hope you will come back soon so we can wow you on your next visit.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/27/2020

Thank you for leaving 4 stars! We love hearing from you and are glad you had a good experience. We would love the opportunity to bump those 4 stars to 5. We hope you will come back soon so we can wow you on your next visit.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

We were one of the first tee times in the morning. The dew was heavy and the greens had not been rolled. Made putting very difficult. Signage (directing players from one green to the next tee) could be better. For the value it was an enjoyable course - like playing golf in northern lower Michigan.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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Commented on 07/27/2020

Thank you so much for letting us know about your recent experience. Your satisfaction is a deep concern of ours as we always aim to exceed expectations. We would the opportunity to bump those 3 stars to 5. Please come back soon and allow us to wow you on your next visit! Until then, take care!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice place

Sorts par 4. Good quality fairways and greens. Nice time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/27/2020

Thank you for leaving 4 stars! We love hearing from you and are glad you had a good experience. We would love the opportunity to bump those 4 stars to 5. We hope you will come back soon so we can wow you on your next visit.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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