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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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Average Rating
Avg Rating
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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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyable Round

Great layout! Lot of opportunities to score if you are able to keep the ball in play. Target golf. I will be back!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Average

Played front 9. Two par5s were favorite holes. I liked it but the tee boxes and greens are not in good shape. If they got those in order it'd be a really nice course, especially for the metro Detroit area

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Perfect place for a utility round.

Great place to practice moving the ball left and right.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very disappointed

Poor course poor management. Arrived at course found out there was an outing going on waited evey hole left after 10 hole would not refund no money would not recommend this course to any body poor management poor greens and fairways thought I was golfing in a cow pasture very un happy after driving 40 miles each way ?????????

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very Nice Course

Overall the course was in very good shape. We played early so the pace of play was excellent (about 3 1/2 hours). The few downsides were the holes were not well marked (both in location and yardage).

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good Golf Day

Everything went well, were able to get out a little early and the play was very good. Good value for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 123
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Ok for Price

Played here years ago and like myself were not what we used to be. Some area around fairways are not in very good condition. Greens are ok and the back is in better condition. Behind a Ladies League first nine so pace was a bit slow. I will give them credit for doing their best with what they got.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fair price/course needs some maintenance

Friendly staff. Golf course seemed a little neglected but greens were in good shape. Fair price for conditions. It was a nice day.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

First round this year

We have played this course many times. It is a great course and a great value. Can't wait to play it again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Kicked off the course on15th hole

Terrible experience, would never go back. Could not care what the price was, there is no reason to be asked to leave a golf course on the 15th hole. There were no complaints, no alcohol was involved, but we were the last 3 on the course. Had plenty of time to finish up, but we're told that would be our last hole, because they were closing for the evening. Later fall golf, on a golf now purchase. Ranger obviously had better plans, and was anxious to close up. We were asked to exit the course after the 15th hole a because he was leaving for the day, and needed the carts back.

My father sent an email , but never heard back from anyone at this establishment, so we vowed to never play there again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Stay Away

big mistake thinking this was a good value.. Walked off after playing 12 holes course wasn't playable and pace was horrific.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Review 27-Sept-15

Paired up with a guy who smoked like a chimney. Other than that it was a good round.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

NIce course

Able to complete 18 holes on a Sunday morning in 4 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Used cart

Unprofessional staff, aweful course conditions, and dirty carts??

I had the worst experience golfing here, after my nine I asked to speak to the manager to tell him he/she should wash the carts as they were muddy, I also complained about the starter putting me behind a slow group and how it took several minutes to see if it was okay if I, a single player, could tee off 10 where no one had been seen for the greater half hour. Management ignored the comments and overall I will never recommend this course nor play it again

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

For the right price, worth the nod

Overall, this course isn't spectacular and wont "wow" you in any way. Having said that, for 15 bucks (or cheaper) it's definitely worth playing.

The course is in decent enough condition to play a solid round and have a good time. The staff is fantastic and very welcoming, which is always a plus.

All in all, give 'er a shot if the price is right.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
2.0
Previously Played

Slowwwwww

Nice old course. Made the turn in 1.5 hrs and find out they put a women's league off in front of us. Course is old and in less than average shape. Left because of the slow play. Nothing more frustrating when they put people off the back as you are turning.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

AGAIN, YOU GUYS CAME THROUGH

GREAT TIME WITH MY BETTER HALF,
WE, HAD A GREAT ROUND, NO ONE IN FRONT, NO ONE BEHIND.
ALL IN ALL, WE'LL USE GOLF NOW FROM NOW ON...THANKS, RAUL

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Downing farms

Great golf for the money. Course is wet due to the large amount of rain lately.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Decent value if you're looking for a practice course

Second time I've played here this season. The $25 rate with cart is an alternative to a couple of large buckets of range balls at a driving range. However, either due to poor tee time planning or just trying to cram as many $25 duffers the pace of play is absolutely horrible. Both times we have been out it took just under 6 hours to play. Many of the people playing here could use a lesson in golf etiquette and the ranger was apologetic about slow play, but c'mon do something about it instead of just lip service.
The overall condition of the course for this time of year is not that bad, however there is one hole on the front nine where the blue tee box is actually a rotted wood deck with an old AstroTurf mat on it, they should invest some capital into a real tee box.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value

Decent quality/quality course for a great price. Pace was slow, so factor that in with any time restrictions

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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