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We booked a tee time for 5:20 on golf now for 18 holes. When we got to the course they said the carts had to be in by 8:30. That is not possible with the overbooked tee times.
Pathetic
It is amazing how bad of shape that this course is in. I understand that it's April but the course has barely been mowed. Where does the fairway start because it all looks like rough to me. The greens here were so nice not long ago. What has happened? How can you have no inventory in the pro-shop? I will not be returning this year.
Wonderful Donald Ross Course
I play Rackham several times each year. They just opened and course was in great shape. It may look easy due to lack of water, etc., but you will find this course very challenging.
Pretty good course...
Nice course, I enjoyed it. Was a bit disappointed cause I paid for 18 holes and due to the time was told I could only play 9. Was not offered a rain check or a voucher to play the 9..... But over all it was good...
Wide open
This course is a mile from my house so I play it often. Pace of play is good depending on the day, generally can get a round in in under 4 hr. Value is good and there is no water on the course. Some areas on the course are alway beat up but I expect this for a public course in the city. Roped off areas on 30% of the holes. It's tough to loss a ball because the layout is wide open.
Worst
Fairways not cut
Greens had assault marks from angry putters
Leaves everywhere not blown to side
Has lost its appeal the past two years
You will be disappointed do go
Good course for the value
Surprisingly nice for an older course. Long and challenging but wide open and very playable.
Even though it was busy, moved very well.
Would play again
Better then expected
Great course for the money. You can feel the history at the course. Great greens
3 hours for 9 holes
Starters don't care about the pace of play. It took 3 hours for a 2 some to golf 9 holes on a Monday at 12:45pm. The starters didn't pair groups up and let 2 some after 2 some go out. We talked to them just before the turn and he basically told us he doesn't even care. Left after 9 holes and complained to the Pro shop and the lady said there is nothing she can do and that I am out of luck because I used Golf Now and that it isn't her problem that the starters are that way. I just walked away and said I don't worry about it I won't be back and left after 9 holes. I won't be back.
Rackham
We had a good play. Course is nicely laid out for being in the city. Open, yet challenging.
$20 round at best
Fairways are in poor shape.. Tee boxes are Very poor and not even.. Pace of play was like a snail for being at noon on a weds.. $20 round at best..
Way over priced.
The price is too high for a open course. Sand traps are the only hazards, really. Course has not changed in forty years.
Rackham, should be named Crapham!
I forgot why I don't play this course any more. the fairways are burnt out or "under" repair on almost every hole. The pace of place was beyond slow on the front 9, and I was told that this was actually pretty good for the course:-( This course needs a major overhaul, but the ancients that play the course will continue to craw out of their coffins to tee it up there, with no regard for younger, more competitive golfers. Do not waste your money on this course, play where there are rangers and starters that actually do their job, and make sure that golfers are adhering to pace of place and golf rules. Oh, did I mention I was almost hit in the head with a stray golf shot (without so much as a fore or even an apology).
We are deeply saddened to hear of your experience at Rackham Golf Course. We apologize for the loss of our fairways and pace of play issues. We have put together a strategic game plan, hopefully improving these areas moving into the late summer and early fall. Please email our PR manager at nash@vargogroup.com to receive a discount at any of our Vargo properties found at www.vargogolf.com. We look forward to having the opportunity to give you the Vargo Experience you deserve!
Slooooow!!!!
Nice enough course right in the heart of metro Detroit,but play was ridiculously slow for a wide open course. There's not a lot of places to lose a ball here, so what's the hold up?
I usually stay away,but after some time I'll give it another shot and then I remember why I stay away.
I guess that's true of all courses right in the metro area,though.
In a pinch
Rackham is always good in a pinch. Not the best track around. Fairways struggling but greens are in good shape . Plays long and a round can turn into a 5+hr. day because close to home for many. Would not play if I didn't get golfnow discount..
Great Little Course -- Perfect for Location
This is my local course, and I love it. For the price, it is in great shape, and is pretty challenging. They have lots of leagues and regulars so pace of play can slow down, but I have played many times as a single and have always enjoyed anyone I was grouped with.
Slowwwwwww
If you have time for a 6 hour -18 riding then go for it. The course is cheaper and brings out the inexperienced golfers that do not understand rules or pace of play.
Great Course if You enjoy waiting to Hit!
This course is over-booked with low fees and no rangers so every hacker in SE Michigan comes to enjoy a six hour round of un-replaced divots and lost balls.
If you are new to golf, this course is for you. If you want a good day on the links, anywhere us better than Rackham.
This course has great features
The course is open but challenging. It has some long par 3s. Beautiful greens and well maintained
We are very sorry for your disappoint in the conditions of the course, we will work harder on making more defined areas as the season goes on. April golf is always tough and with this being a City of Detroit owned golf course we got a late start this year but the fairways have been striped and looking good and the greens have not had anything but great reviews from the regulars. Due to the late start our merchandise is on order and will be in soon! Please email us at nash@vargogroup.com, we would love to make up for our poor showing. Have a great summer!