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South/West at Tanglewood - The Lion

53503 10 Mile Rd, South Lyon, Michigan 48178, Oakland County
(248) 486-3355
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4.3
348 Reviews
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Tanglewood - The Lion - West: #6
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Tanglewood - The Lion GC - South/West
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Tanglewood - The Lion GC - South/West
A green view surrounded by water at Tanglewood - The Lion Golf Club - South Course

About

Tanglewood in South Lyon is home to 27 holes of championship golf that are collectively known as "The Lion." The holes are dived into three nines: the North, South, and West; that are played in three different combinations. The golf courses sprawl across a gently rolling landscape, which doesn't offer dramatic elevation changes but it is undulating enough to make finding a flat lie no easy feat. The South/West Course is tight, offering little room for error. There are creeks and ponds that come into play several times throughout and there are also out-of-bounds in play on most of the tee shots. The sixth hole on the West nine is called the "Michigan Hole," since the green is shaped like the lower-peninsula of Michigan, accented by a geographically correct replica of the Mackinac Bridge. The South/West combination is the club's most popular.

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 7083 yds
Rating 74.4
Slope 135
Type Public
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Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
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Walking Allowed
Dress code Appropriate golf attire

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Year Built 1991
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/15
Architect(s) Bill Newcomb
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4.3
4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 348 reviews
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    4.6
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    4.4
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high praise, with well-maintained fairways, fast greens, and scenic views rewarding golfers at every level. Friendly staff throughout the shop, grill, and starters make this an outstanding value for the experience.

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Golfers Often Mention

Course Challenges:
Water Hazards 11
Bunkers 8
Thick Rough 8
Best For:
Advanced Golfers 6
Locals 6
Playing Multiple Courses 6
Location is:
In the 'Burbs 8
Worth the Drive 6

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u314161991343
Review 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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etd5fh
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Hardhead7525
Review 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Golf Experience

My wife and I played the South/Wets nines. Th staff was absolutely great from the Bag Drop to Check in to Starters and Rangers. The course is in great condition. The greens were not fast but well-manicured and rolled true. The carts paths had been recently repaved, and they were outstanding. We saw the cart girl 3x during the round. The range is not very large but has several targets at marked distances. We hit ff the mats.

Tanglewood delivers a private club level experience. It is worth the drive and I will return.

Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Drew5210687
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great course!

Great course, only saw the cart girl on hole 2 and drove right past. Bunkers could be better but overall course is in great shape!

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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richnkaren
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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karascat67
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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ttaka
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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jillphillips
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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shinkun
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 3.0
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u000007442392
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great Saturday round

Even for high noon tee time pace was solid, course was beautiful after having had heavy rains Thursday night. Greens and tee boxes were excellent.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Chad5772066
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Just Okay

one of those places that if you can get out there, and play one time, it's worth the trip. but I would never go back. probably good for the average one - two rounds per month golfer. Seemed like a lot of ladies and alot of old timers out there.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 2.0
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u314160343177
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Lack of coarse mgt.

The coarse was nice but it’s way too slow… way over booked.

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First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 4.0
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mjnomie
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

A gem

One of the nicer courses I’ve played and not an easy course either. Every aspect of it was top notch. Will definitely play here again every time I’m in town.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Icestew
Reviews 3
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Icestew
Reviews 3
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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Kenji0607
Reviews 45
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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u314161644210
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Kenji0607
Reviews 45
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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Reviews 5
Recommended
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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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kevjkilgore
Review 1
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
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