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4.4
427 Reviews (427)
5 Stars
252
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
4.2
Amenities
4.1
89.0%
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400 out of 427 reviews
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4.5
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Pace
5.0
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
4 out of 4 reviews
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4.2
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
83.3%
Recommend this course
30 out of 36 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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Reviews

4.4
427 Reviews (427)

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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Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Great old Michigan course

Really enjoyed Washtenaw GC. Very fun layout, with nice, quick greens. Would be a full 5 stars with a little more attention to detail, and a little money spent. Tee through green, course was fabulous, with two exceptions. Traps need work. Sand was sparse, and most just needed to be cleaned up, cared for, and edged. Second exception, hole number 8 (our 17th on the day as we teed off on back 9). Green is essentially unplayable. A decent sized green, with only a back left plateau of about 30-40 sq yds where the pin could be placed. I actually set my ball down at the edge of the plateau, and it ran completely off the front of the green, some 60-70 feet. Ridiculous. Could be a fun hole if they fixed the green, and maybe made it a two, or three tiered green where you had to be smart about how to attack pin. Other 17 holes, fantastic and fun. I’ll play again next time I’m in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ice fast greens were frustrating

I really looked forward to playing this course for the first time. It would’ve been a much more pleasurable experience, except for the greens were cut so short! Multiple times I had shots right near the pin that didn’t stop and leaked all the way off the green. I wasn’t sending scorchers in there. These were wedge shots from 30 yards out. Very frustrating.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Great course!

Great course and facility. Greens were like a beach but that's just good maintenance and aeration I guess. I'll be back!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Impressed

The course condition is much better than anticipated. For the season of February, I would give a five star.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful Course even in Winter

Can’t ever complain about playing in February but I don’t think I could find anything negative to say. What a beautiful course. In incredible shape for the off season. It’s a truly great, historic course with some unique & beautiful holes to set it apart from so many other courses in the area. I can’t wait to play it in the summer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is open for play and in excellent playing conditions for this time of year in Michigan

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 45
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Hard to find an open course

The course was in good condition for the time of year. The I it confusion for me was the fact the fee didn’t Include a cart.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

B+

I’ll come back when I’m a scratch golfer cause the greens are very tough. Lots of slopes and undulation in the fairways also. First 6 holes are pretty straight forward then it starts to get interesting. Not an easy course at all but the conditions and layout are really good. Carts have a neat gps system but don’t have a usb port.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love this course

Great shape as usual pace of play could have been better but not their fault.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Amazing Place!!!

This place just keeps getting better at all the little things! But the main attraction is this beautiful walk and really fun shots over and over as you traverse the gently rolling land near AA

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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