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4.4
430 Reviews (430)
5 Stars
255
4 Stars
139
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
89.2%
Recommend this course
403 out of 430 reviews
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4.7
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
5.0
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
7 out of 7 reviews
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4.2
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
83.8%
Recommend this course
31 out of 37 reviews
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Course Highlights
Washtenaw Golf Club's Golden Age layout features iconic back-nine par 5s and consistently fast, true-rolling greens that reward precise course management. Attentive staff, highlighted by the legendary Doc's personalized service, make every round feel welcoming.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Traditional
Par 72
Length 6564 yards
Slope 137
Rating 72.3

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1899
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Blue Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 10/31

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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4.4
430 Reviews (430)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 7
Bunkers 6
Elevation Changes 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 7
Advanced Golfers 6

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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/04/2019

Thank you for your 5 stars! Please book another round with us soon at Washtenaw Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/04/2019

We appreciate the excellent rating! Be sure to join us again soon.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great... but

Great staff, nice course. All was great, except we made the turn in 95 minutes only to find the course put people off the back side in front of us and we ended up waiting on every shot, significantly slowing us down. Other than that, all was great

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/17/2019

We're glad you had an overall pleasant round despite the wait. We hope you'll give us another shot soon.

Played On
Reviews 59
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Old time golf...

100 year old course that is a pleasure to play...coming back soon.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/23/2019

Thank you for the wonderful 5 stars! We look forward to your next round with us soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice old Classic BUT.............................

We played on a Friday noonish, we were harassed by an old curmudgeon member from the 1st tee until an eventual altercation on the 14th green. We were surrounded by 2 groups of former members (I assume) who are now seasonal members as the course IS open to the public. We are 4 single digit handicap players. The groups in front and back regularly did not finish holes or putt out on greens. The group behind us had 3 carts for 4 players. We played the front nine in 1:50 having never seen the course before (tricky greens and VERY tight off of the tee along with thick heavy rough). On th 14th hole the old timer hit into us just missing one of our group. The altercation started when he drove up to the green shouting wheres my F/"_*6 ball! Which we had taken and thrown into a hazard. It was obvious members of his group were familiar with his behavior and allowed it although he wasnt very well supported. The altercation was loud and aggressive. On the next hole the Dir. of Golf came out to stalk us on the 15th green, it was clear he too new the trouble maker. We then gave him our opinion of the group behind us behavior. Needless to say our back 9 was ruined. I went to proshop to ask for B9 raincheck Dir of Golf had left for day. We hit our 1st shot at 12:14 and were done with two lengthy stoppages due to confrontation at 4:10. Players like that man are VERY bad for business. I am a member at another club and would never behave like that toward guests. In addition the one member of our group was lucky to not be seriously injured when the horrible old timer hit a long shot over a hill missing him by inches. Loved the track waiting for our rainchecks, one seasonal membership is not worth having a jackwagon like that on your course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/19/2019

We are sorry to learn this event derailed your experience with us. We'd be happy to discuss this further with you and see what we can work out for you if you could please contact us directly at the pro shop.

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good layout. Rough shape

Have played here a lot. It has changed ownership a few times. It’s a classic old layout and when in good shape it’s a fun course with some good holes. But it was in rough shape. The tees were beat up. Greens were ok. Fairways were shaggy. No dirt on the carts. Just needs work and it can be good again but it needs work

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/23/2019

We appreciate your continued loyalty to the course and hope to see you out here again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/30/2019

Hello, u460248318. Thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A Gem from a Bygone Era

If you love playing courses from the golden era of golf course architecture, Washtenaw Golf Club is for you! Beautifully lush, rolling fairways. Exceptionally groomed and sculpted greens all complemented by a very friendly and knowledgeable staff. It is a tight course that rewards good ball striking and positioning, but a fair test of golf by most measures. The course has great bones and was in excellent shape when I played it, save for the sandtraps, which have been an issue all season. They need to be better maintained and adequately filled with sand that is consistent from one trap to the next. Also, the trap rakes feel like Fisher Price tools you give to a young child, they are so ridiculously light. They should have wider, weighted heads with longer handles to allow guests to do a more effective job of raking after playing out of them. As stated here by many, the course is tight, but I'd argue it's too tight and can use some tree thinning. There are at least two part threes (holes 9 and 12) where tree limbs obstruct the line to the green and the same for overhanging limbs on fairways that penalize goods drives. Were management to address these two areas and make the course a fairer test of golf, I'd give it five stars in a heartbeat. That said, I'll be back many more times to play it in 2019.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 07/24/2019

Mike, I believe you will be pleasantly surprised by the condition of the bunkers. I work grounds for the summers and have personally gone through and edged all bunkers. We also very recently added thousands of dollars of new sand to the majority of bunkers lacking sand. Even that huge fairway bunker on 15. Hope you enjoy!

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Commented on 12/20/2018

Hi Mike, Thank you for leaving us a 4-star rating. We appreciate your feedback and would like to apologize for the sand traps. We will address your comments with our management team. In order to make improvements. We look forward to seeing you again in 2019!

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Wonderful Old Course

This is a classic, with origins to 1899. A private club until the last couple of years, it still bears marks of exclusivity, even if the 10th hole snack shack has been dismantled. Narrow by today's standards. Lots of old trees. Hilly. Very unusual, obviously, for a public course. And an absolute crazy value with the Golf Now tee time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 10/05/2018:
Hello, Thank you for leaving Washtenaw Golf Club a 4-star rating. We're glad to have met your overall expectations at the pace of play and value for the money. Book your next round with us soon.
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Slow Saturday at Washtenaw

I’ve played this course many time (a private membership previously) and this is the slowest I’ve ever had. We gave up after 15 and headed to the 19th hole. Food there was exceptional bar food. Wait staff were super friendly. We found out that we were following an outing (on Saturday!). Well at least we beat them to the bar!

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Response from on 09/17/2018:
Hello, We would like to apologize for the pace of play. But we're glad to have met your expectations in staff friendliness and food. Thank you for your business and book your next round with us soon.
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Experience

I was here for a work meeting and was able to get out and play 9 holes. Course was in fantastic shape, definitely in the top 5 for course conditions I have played all year. Great spot to have a meeting as well, we had a nice room overlooking the golf course. 19th hole has some fantastic lunch options to which was an added bonus. I got the chicken wrap one day and the quesadilla the second day and both were great. Will definitely be back even if it is just for lunch.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 09/07/2018:
Hello, Thank you for leaving Washtenaw Golf Club a 5-star rating and raving review. We're glad to have met your overall expectations. We look forward to seeing you again in the future.
Played On
Reviews 56
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Michigan Advisor
First Time Playing

Great conditions, tough greens and tight layout

Conditions were pristine and it was a great 9 hole test. I lost 3 balls due to some sprayed tee shots but it didn’t ruin the round and the layout has everything in front of you. Greens were very hilly and I can see a round blowing up with some bad pin positions. Not on our day, I think they were fair. Love to come back and play the back as I hear those are some fun holes. Not many picturesque holes that I’ll remember but a good test. Carts were newer and was something I remembered as well as the par 3 were longer tee shots.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 09/07/2018:
Hello, We're glad you loved our course conditions. Thank you for your business and look forward to seeing you again in the near future.
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Really nice old course. Please keep it maintained as it is now!!

Could use a starter and a ranger or two and a beverage cart.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 09/07/2018:
Hello, Thank you for leaving us a 5-star rating. We're glad to have met your expectations in the pace of play, staff friendliness, course conditions, and value for the money. Book your next tee time with us soon.
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Course

Great weather and excellent course conditions.

Enjoyable round

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 09/07/2018:
Hello, We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our course conditions. Thank you for your business and book your next tee time with us soon.
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course!

This is a very nice course! Make sure you hit it straight, narrow fairways and small greens. Not a very long course, accuracy is a must! Excellent conditions, fun club house, with a pool table, and big screen tv to watch the players that really know what there doing! Lol. I always have fun here. I’ve played here twice, both rounds it was not very crowded! Excellent public course!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/23/2018:
Hello, Thank you for leaving Washtenaw Golf Club a 4-star rating. We're glad you had a great pace of place and enjoyed our course conditions. Book your next tee time with us soon.
Played On
Reviews 59
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

ann arbor gem

course has gone from a private course to now being a public course and it is still in tip top shape! nice OLD course, over 100 years old!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 08/08/2018:
Hello, Thank you for leaving Washtenaw Golf Club with a 5-star rating. Yes, we are a public course now. Thank you for your business and book your next tee time with us soon.
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Must be a hidden gem

Visiting from Tennessee and Loved playing here. Granted it was Monday but at 8:30 virtually had the course all to ourselves. A mature course that reminded me of an old private country club. Keep the ball in the fairway, the rough is a bit thick but fair. The greens are small, in great shape and not all dinged up like you might expect this late in the season. I'm a 12 HC and shot 80. The staff was very friendly and took good care of us. If you have time for the grill the mac & cheese is a good bet! Will definitely play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 08/01/2018:
Hello, Thank you for leaving an amazing 5-star rating. We are glad you loved our friendly staff and course layout. Thank you for your business and book your next round with us soon.
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course is in great shape!

I really enjoyed this course. It is now public! Course was in very nice shape. Lots of character to the course. You can tell it was a country club. Happy to play it!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 07/31/2018:
Hello, Thank you for leaving us a 4-star rating. We are glad that you enjoyed our course layout. Remember to book your next round with us soon.
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course and difficult test

Lots of fun. Course in great shape and a test of your skills

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great day

Fully recommend this course

Hidden gem that I had know idea about. Great find, we will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 07/31/2018:
Hello, Thank you for leaving us an awesome 5-star rating. Most people would consider us a hidden gem. We look forward to seeing you out on the golf course again.
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