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3.8
337 Reviews (337)
5 Stars
71
4 Stars
135
3 Stars
65
2 Stars
38
1 Stars
28
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.3
78.6%
Recommend this course
243 out of 337 reviews
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3.7
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
63.6%
Recommend this course
7 out of 11 reviews
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4.0
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
86.3%
Recommend this course
44 out of 51 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

Accolades

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Reviews

3.8
337 Reviews (337)

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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Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Rackham Golf

It was a pleasant day of golf and for the spring, the course was in great shape!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/01/2025

Don't be fooled by reviews like this. There nothing Excellent about Rackham.

Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tee times mean get in line but great course for the price.

Was on a short trip to the Detroit area and was able to get a tee time on Easter, upon checking in 15 minutes prior was told to queue up for the first tee, spent the front nine backed up by two groups ahead of us with the following group waiting on us. Aside from this the course was in pretty good shape, greens are big and were running fast, wish they had poker chips to add to my collection but overall enjoyed the course and had a great time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Updates

They are doing some updating. While it was a maze to get to due to the construction of the freeway, it was worth it. Theyve upgraded their golf carts and the signage on the tee boxes

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
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 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Walked

Winter golf in Michigan

You can always count on Rackham to open up for golf in the winter if the weather permits. On December 28th only a few courses were available and Rackham was in pretty good shape all things considered!

Staff was friendly as always and on the ball.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Season Finale

The course was in fantastic condition. Speed of play was great for a weekend. And with a birdie on 17, after a couple of double bogeys early on via some poor execution on my part. This was a great way to finish the year.

Cheers!

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

Love Rackham

What a great historic Donald Ross course! Location next to Zoo is perfect and what a layout!

Love Rackhams large greens. If you can putt well there you can putt anywhere

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Historic venue

This course is always fun and fair but busy

Good value though

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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