Tanglewood - The Lion GC - North/South
A green view surrounded by water at Tanglewood - The Lion Golf Club - North Course
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4.5
341 Reviews (341)
5 Stars
175
4 Stars
123
3 Stars
29
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
93.3%
Recommend this course
304 out of 341 reviews
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4.7
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
94.4%
Recommend this course
17 out of 18 reviews
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4.6
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
2
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0
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
90.9%
Recommend this course
20 out of 22 reviews
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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.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7022 yards
Slope 138
Rating 74.4

Opened in 1991, the North and South Courses were Tanglewood's original championship 18-hole course before the West nine was added in 1995. All 27 holes are known as "The Lion." The North is the gentlest of the three nines and the South is a mix of trees and water while the West has water on almost every hole. The North/South course has a gently rolling terrain that doesn't offer dramatic elevation changes but it also makes a flat lie hard to find. The undulating landscape also gives a bowl-shape to most of the holes that enclose errant balls and bring them back into play. The South nine incorporates a variety of wetlands, offering a pond or marsh hovering around many of the greens. The club is consistently ranked as one of the best public golf courses in the metro Detroit area.

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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/15
Architect Bill Newcomb

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire

Food & Beverage

Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.5
341 Reviews (341)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 11
Bunkers 8
Thick Rough 8
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 6
Locals 6
Playing Multiple Courses 6
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 8
Worth the Drive 6

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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Not worth the wait

This used to be a very well manicured golf course, but now it is over-watered and the greens very average (or below). Additionally, every tee was a mess. The second tee on the West course was so wet that you couldn't even step on it--and it hasn't rained in 10 days! Every ball hit in the fairway ended-up with mud on it. To add insult to injury, we waited at least 5 minutes on every single shot--all day. There were no rangers on the course and take note that there is NO drinking water available on the course. Every other course I play has water coolers on every third or fourth hole. With all the construction going on in South Lyon, it appears that this course may turn into a housing development soon. Sunday afternoon was no peace-and-quiet. There was construction gong on everywhere around the golf course. It's very busy and loud. Overall, a very disappointing and underwhelming course (and surrounding area). I will not be returning there anytime soon..

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

South course

South course greens were like hitting in the sand. Just in terrible shape

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tanglewood. Worth the $$

New holes or changes really make it play differently. Fun course, visually pleasing and nicely maintained. Couple of tricked up holes but most are fair and challenging.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun and challenging course

Well maintained and fun course to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
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

Consistent course

Course was in great shape. Unfortunately, the starter needs some training in professionalism and dealing with customers. Very rude and didn't seem to care about the patrons. At the 7:28 tee time for a twosome, we asked to tee off before two groups of 4 and the rude response was NO. My son is a scratch golfer and I'm a 6 handicap and we played the course from the tips. We painfully watched two groups repeatedly hit 3-4 shots before they crossed the 150 marker. There was no marshall out on course as usual. Painful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Okay for the money.

The price was fair. The course was okay. The greens were as hard as the parking lot. Not receptive to wedge shots at all. Nothing stayed on the green. I will not play here again even if it were free.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tanglewood

Good layout. Very friendly staff. Driving range is short and was closed for cutting at mid day which is bad business.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Course under repair

My 4-some enjoyed the course -well maintained for spring golf.

Only problem is score card needs updating, since holes have been reconfigured.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

too much construction

The course itself was fine but there are McMansions going up all over the place and all the gravel, construction, trash, etc takes away from would could otherwise be a great round of golf.

The greens were in good shape early in the year and the west side was much better than the first nine I played

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great early season round

Thanks to the course team ,for getting the course open. The course was in good condition considering the early season date.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great course for the $$ on this November day!

Got a great HOT deal on Golf Now. Course in good shape for this time of year. Greens a bit slow.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Consruction is an Eyesore

Played the North then the South 9. South had development of the area around almost every hole. Would be better if play North and/or West for now.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 127
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Detours

Good all around course if you take into consideration that the south course is surrounded by heavy equipment. Kind if distracting along with the same side irritating the tee boxes, 6 foot square to tee off made it tough to focus. Back(west) was ok till I caught the nine hole groups. Then it was ten minutes on every box.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tanglewood

This course is in great shape except for one hole that they are changing. Greens are fast and in excellent condition.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great course

this course is really nice golf course in lyon area. At least top5 around here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great day

Course was in GREAT shape, the greens were fast and fair. Course was not too tough but the you can lose strokes on the green if you don't take the time to read them and understand the subtle slopes. Will play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tanglewood GC

Very nice course. Great price at 20.00. Teed off at 11:15 am. We never had one group anywhere near us. No rushing no waiting. Great upscale location and very nice course only one issue would be the green were a tad slowish. Overall nice course and challenging.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

great course

nice greens, nice fairways, water hazards, friendly staff, good value

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Way to Start A Day

Tee off was at 7:20 AM. We were load up our clubs and proceed directly to the tee box. Our pace of play was good - completed 18 holes in 3 hours 35 minutes. Considering the amount of rain recently the course was in excellent shape. Fairways were green and lush and so were the greens. There was some spots that were extremely wet but did not impact play. We paid $17 for cart and 18. You would be hard pressed to find a better deal for course of Tanglewood's caliber.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Outstanding course...

Absolutely one of my favorite courses. Beautifully manicured with amazing views. Highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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