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3.9
346 Reviews (346)
5 Stars
77
4 Stars
137
3 Stars
66
2 Stars
38
1 Stars
28
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.4
82.2%
Recommend this course
252 out of 346 reviews
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4.1
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
78.9%
Recommend this course
15 out of 19 reviews
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4.3
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
89.6%
Recommend this course
43 out of 48 reviews
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Course Highlights
Rackham's Donald Ross-designed layout delivers large, undulating greens and a challenging back nine that rewards skilled golfers. Exceptionally friendly staff and strong value make this historic Detroit-area course a standout public option.

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Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 71
Length 6555 yards
Slope 129
Rating 71.6
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Course Details

Year Built 1923
Fairways Bent/Poa Grass
Greens Bent/Poa Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Donald Ross (1923) Jerry Matthews Ray Hearn (2017) Bruce Hepner (1993)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

3.9
346 Reviews (346)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 16
Undulating Greens 8
Thick Rough 7
This course/club is great for:
Locals 18
Walkers 10
Beginners 8
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 19
In the 'Burbs 6
Near Local Attractions 6

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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Careless

The only place I know that doesn't cut greens on weekend mornings.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Definately will play here again! Great course for begginers!

The course is open with no waterr hazards! It definately has alot of "dog leg" holes! This course is good for those who are begginers that doesn't have control or its a good course to play for your first time out for the season! It's definately one of my favorite courses in the area!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great location and course

Great golf course, challenging but not brutal. Long par 3's on back 9 very challenging. The staff is very friendly and love location. Donald Ross historic design makes I historic course very fun. Have played many times and always enjoy.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0

Hurry up and Wait

You CAN Whack em at Rachem, because there are no woods, no rough, no space between fairways.

Be cautious though, golfers will swing onto your fairway and take their time swinging off it.

5hr minimum. I try to avoid the course all together, but end up taking a couple friends every year who haven't experienced the atrocity.

Plus side, greens are well maintained and so are the fairways. Moderately difficult greens.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Good course for October

Good course; enjoyed the October Day of Golf; I would like to see the course in early summer however restrooms were not very clean.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Classic course

Overall, I love the course. For being built in 1923, at 6500 yards, it has stood the test of time. Good mix of easy, and tough holes. If the wind is up, the course can be quite challenging. Greens are undulating, but only Stimp around 10. Very fair. The course doesn't beat you up, and is enjoyable. Nicely maintained, but not perfect. Nice course to walk.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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