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3.5
521 Reviews (521)
5 Stars
121
4 Stars
213
3 Stars
100
2 Stars
44
1 Stars
43
Conditions
3.1
Value
4.0
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.1
71.4%
Recommend this course
406 out of 521 reviews
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3.4
20 Reviews (20)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.0
Value
4.2
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
70.0%
Recommend this course
14 out of 20 reviews
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3.5
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.1
Value
4.1
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.2
68.2%
Recommend this course
30 out of 44 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 5866 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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Downing Farms Golf Course
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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

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3.5
521 Reviews (521)
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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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
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Michigan Advisor
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Good Value

I am a believer in 'you get what you pay for'. Downing Farms isn't going to be labeled as prestigious but it is very welcoming for the not so serious golfer. I paid $25 on a Sunday morning and can say that value is hard to beat. Perfect course if you are just looking for a relaxing round.

They do need to mow the fairways and greens though. Slowest greens I have putted on this season.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pleasantly surprised.

This was my first Time playing Downing Farms and I was pleasantly surprised. For the price I wasn't expecting much but I have to say I really enjoyed it. Compared to some of the other inexpensive courses in the area this might be my new favorite. Best way for me to describe it is that it is rustic. It was challenging in its own way but fun as well. My only complaint is that it is easy to get turned around due to lack of directional signs going hole to hole.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/23/2020

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 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

Really enjoyed my first time golfing at this course. It’s clean and well maintained. Got the full value for the price paid. Will try again!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 07/20/2020

Wow - Thank you for the five star review! We are happy to have exceeded your expectations. We love hearing from you and are glad you had a great experience. We look forward to having you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Terrible

Overbooked, no ranger keeping pace of play. The sand traps are just mud pits. Honestly the worst time I’ve ever had playing a round of golf. Go anywhere else. We sat for 10-15 minutes on each tee box waiting, no ranger ever came by. This place is a disgrace.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 07/20/2020

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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/20/2020

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
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/20/2020

Wow - Thank you for the five star review! We are happy to have exceeded your expectations. We love hearing from you and are glad you had a great experience. We look forward to having you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/20/2020

Wow - Thank you for the five star review! We are happy to have exceeded your expectations. We love hearing from you and are glad you had a great experience. We look forward to having you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Get what I paid for

Have played nicer courses, but they cost more. Good value. Nice greens, could have better delineation between fairways and rough, but overall I good time was had by all.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/20/2020

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 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Improving all the Time

We play this course a few times a season. We see it steadily improving. It has been hot for the last week so they have probably been watering more, however that does create some standing water or mushy sections. But, again, improvements are obvious. Nicely maintained fairways and greens.

Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/20/2020

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
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hidden gem

Short course but a fun layout. Some holes were open while others were cut out of the trees. Greens were nice a bit slow but in good shape. Tee boxes needed a little work but overall good experience and would play it again

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/06/2020

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.

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