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3.7
326 Reviews (326)
5 Stars
69
4 Stars
130
3 Stars
62
2 Stars
37
1 Stars
28
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.3
79.5%
Recommend this course
236 out of 326 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.2
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
93.5%
Recommend this course
29 out of 31 reviews
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4.0
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
88.7%
Recommend this course
55 out of 62 reviews
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About

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

3.7
326 Reviews (326)
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Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Bring your patience

Overall, I really enjoyed this course. My complaints for the day had nothing to do with the course itself. I had a shoe malfunction on me, I finished my found barefoot.

The front 9 are much more challenging; shorter and more tactical holes will have you roasting through every club in the bag.

The back 9 runs a little longer and let's you swing a little more freely!

I tried off at 6:40... Finished around 11:15. Could've been a little quicker pace of play. But all in all, a very enjoyable experience!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 15
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
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 164
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

All Nice

Fairways, Greens, and flat tee boxes were in very nice condition!!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Resurrection of Rackham

Played here 10 times this season very quick pace play ( weekday morning) maintenance is always working on the course - great condition. Only downside people are not not repairing their ball marks

Play this course ( please not on a weekday morning)

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Major Improvements

New carts to start with. Greens were in good shape. Traps were cared for. Staff friendly and helpful. Nice day- it was busy so play was a bit slow. I will go back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Long brutal afternoon

I booked the 130 tee time on golf now.. arrived 15 minutes early and the ranger said she would get me out in a few minutes.. im still waiting around the putting green at 2pm and asked again when I was teeing off.. The ranger totally forgot about me and finally paired me up with a group but at 225.. I was at the course from 130- 6pm and got to play 12 holes and left after paying for 18.. Course wasn't bad and the guys I got paired up with were fun to play with.. The pace of play was horrendous though.. found myself waiting 10 minutes between shots on a regular basis.. i would only recommend playing if you show up with a foursome and plan on spending 6+ hours on the course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course!

Great Donald Ross Course. Greens are large and undulated , beautiful.

Can’t beat the location next to Detroit Zoo and the staff is great!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser

Miserably slow

3+ hours for 9 holes. 4 different groups waiting on multiple tee boxes.

Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

HIDDEN GEM

We played this course because it was close to our AirBNB and we could play before an evening event. I lucked out with a great Hot Deal. The facility itself is tired but charming. An old brick building, lots of brick walkways, big door and screen door to get into an"open concept" Pro Shop, grill, snack bar. Bathrooms were pretty disgusting. My husband agreed. Starter/outdoor staff, very friendly. The course looks simple, plays pretty tough and in fairly good shape for a public course in early June. Greens were fast and undulating. We would definitely play this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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