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Washtenaw Golf Club
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Located in between Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Golf Club, founded in 1899, is one of the most historic clubs in the state of Michigan. The club was private for most of its history, but an ownership change in 2019 turned this venerable layout into one of the area’s best public experiences. The 18-hole course plays 6,512 yards from the championship tees, though there are four sets of tees The club is in the midst of a multi-year restoration and enhancement project, guided by architect Ray Hearn, that includes green enlargements, tree management, and in the installation of some new championship tees. Facilities here include a putting green, small driving range, chipping green, and a large clubhouse, grill and bar, patio and event space.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6564 yards | 72.3 | 137 |
| White | 72 | 6205 yards | 70.7 | 134 |
| Gold | 72 | 5661 yards | 68.4 | 124 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5415 yards | 72.5 | 130 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 72.9/139 | 350 | 448 | 511 | 176 | 435 | 580 | 370 | 326 | 202 | 3398 | 542 | 364 | 150 | 595 | 200 | 373 | 330 | 400 | 368 | 3322 | 6720 |
| Blue M: 72.3/137 | 350 | 420 | 511 | 164 | 411 | 565 | 370 | 308 | 186 | 3285 | 532 | 364 | 150 | 530 | 186 | 373 | 330 | 386 | 368 | 3219 | 6504 |
| White M: 70.7/134 W: 76.8/143 | 324 | 390 | 483 | 148 | 383 | 538 | 343 | 286 | 170 | 3065 | 501 | 352 | 135 | 503 | 165 | 364 | 308 | 376 | 362 | 3066 | 6131 |
| Gold M: 67.9/121 W: 73.0/131 | 304 | 350 | 456 | 137 | 353 | 478 | 276 | 265 | 144 | 2763 | 457 | 311 | 120 | 451 | 154 | 276 | 274 | 344 | 346 | 2733 | 5496 |
| Red M: 63.5/116 W: 68.2/116 | 200 | 302 | 379 | 122 | 304 | 426 | 218 | 219 | 129 | 2299 | 414 | 274 | 100 | 360 | 112 | 270 | 231 | 307 | 279 | 2347 | 4646 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 8 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 17 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 8 |
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Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Michigan (2016 #16)
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A Michigan Classic
This course is very representative of golf courses built in the early 20th century in Michigan before high powered earth movers were invented. The fairways and greens follow the existing grades and slopes when the course was laid out. This feature gives the course a sense of well integrated harmony. For people like me who miss quite a few fairways, the thick rough presented a challenge for distance control and direction. I would rate it tough but fair. Never a dull moment!
Hidden gem in the city
Great course! Everything was in great shape. Greens are quick and roll true. Pin placements were tough but fair. Like every public course, ball marks on the green and a plethora of fairway divots were the only detraction.
Just ok
Course itself was in pretty good shape. Deep rough, smooth true greens. Hard to find a ball washer and if I did, it didn’t have water anyway. Driving range was closed due to construction. Bar tender was kinda rude. For the same money, I’d play Eagle Crest.
Golden Age Beauty
I love Washtenaw Golf Club! Fantastic “Golden Age of Golf Architecture” layout and they keep it in fabulous condition. It is a course you could play every day and always enjoy it. We are lucky it is public!
Great course-- overall good experience. Condition not as good as previous years but still one of my favorites and well worth playing.
Old Setting, New Feel
Very old course, one of the oldest in Michigan but the modern updates have made this place a gem. Currently making some course updates but otherwise widely well kept and in good shape. The par 5s on the back are darn near iconic.
Doc will get you taken care of, make sure you're ready for you're tee time and have everything you need. Then, will send you off with a nice club shine to end the day. True care and old course charm.
Good but under repair
Because of some drainage issues, Holes 1 and 9 could only be played from the forward tees, and the creek was dry. Greens are fast. Will be nice once the repairs are finished.
Fantastic option in the same realm as Eagle Crest
Loved this course even under construction as it was easy to navigate and hard to lose a ball in most spots. Challenging in spots but friendly for most.
Drainage work is ongoing
Pace of play was slow, 4.5 hours. Course is in average condition. No club/ball cleaner on carts. GPS on cart was a plus. 3 or 4 holes were problematic due to drainage work going on and driving range was closed for the same reason. Expected to take a few weeks, but I would not be surprised if it took longer. A good value for the price and I would play again once the draainage work is completed.
Greens are tough
For 90 bucks a round? Nah challenging course but holes 1 & 9 are being work on so you’re playing from closest tees. Greens are in rough shape but don’t agree with pricing
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