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3.8
436 Reviews (436)
5 Stars
125
4 Stars
192
3 Stars
71
2 Stars
31
1 Stars
17
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
72.4%
Recommend this course
348 out of 436 reviews
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2.5
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
2.0
Value
2.5
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.3
Amenities
2.4
StaffFriendliness
3.3
37.5%
Recommend this course
3 out of 8 reviews
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3.7
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.2
65.6%
Recommend this course
21 out of 32 reviews
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Course Highlights
This challenging layout rewards repeat visits, with tricky shots around cattails and angulating greens that keep the course interesting. Friendly staff and an impressively smooth pace of play make each round consistently enjoyable.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6436 yards
Slope 131
Rating 72.1
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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Fairways Bent
Greens Bent
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect John Williams

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - mandatory
GPS No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole No

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code All golfers are expected to wear proper golf attire

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Pace of Play in the U.S. (2025 #20)
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Reviews

3.8
436 Reviews (436)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 8
Course Challenges Include:
Forced Carries 17
Undulating Greens 15
Bunkers 8
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 15
Locals 15
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 12
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 11
Convenient to the City 7
In the 'Burbs 7

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Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Would like to go back next weekend

First time playing on Sunday 7-21-2013. Was very impressed by the conditions of the course and how well designed the course was. I would definitely like to go back and play many more times if this is what I can expect every time. This course is just as nice as playing U of M and Radrick Farms.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome Track

Wow, this course was a very nice surprise. The conditions were immaculate and the fairways seemed to rival some greens at other courses. Lots of risk-reward and careful planning of shots is required. The greens are mostly multi-tiered and were very fast for a public course. What a challenge.

The Sand Hill Cranes were a nice surprise to see on the back 9.

The only negative was the slow pace of play, although we were playing late morning on a beautiful Sunday. Drinking water on course-no, cart girls-yes. Definitely gonna get back there soon on a weekday and see if it's faster.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

In better condition than previous years. Played in 4 hours in the a.m.

Was pleasantly surprised by the course conditions and pace of play. I played Cattails last in 2010 and the course is actually much nicer now than it was then, and rates have fallen. At $40 through golf now, it is probably the best deal around the South Lyon/Novi area. FYI I tee'd off at 740a.m. which I am sure played a role in my pace of play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A good challange for a great rate...

The course is for sale, and hopefully it will someone who wants to run the course, not build homes. But, the land is a great piece of rolling hills... very nice. The greens are very well maintained, and roll true.

The layout is demanding, with some force carries, and natural high grasses and hazards... but you cannot beat the value. If your in the area and looking for a nice round, make a point to check it out. Other courses in the are to consider, 1. Links of Novi, 2. Coyote, and I would put Cattails in the middle, with Links of Novi the best of the three.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course for average players like me.

I have played this course several times in the past a few years. I like this course. The only issue for me is a little bit too far for me to drive.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging Greens

Bad course management. No on on course to speed up play. Waited half hour at the turn to tee off.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Nice course open easy from white tees bud coukd be more difficult from blue or black .

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
4.0
Previously Played

Unique and fun layout!

Worth it! Up hill fairways & down hill ones. Greens are true and fast.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyable course.

No real complaints except for my scorecard. Some what strategic course. Can't just pull driver whenever you want. Have to play lay ups shots often. Overall had a good time.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice Course

Fairways and greens were in very nice condition. Course is fairly open, so wayward drives are tolerated.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

The play is slow and the groups are packed i

The play is slow and the groups are packed. There is no ranger on the course to keep the pace up. The food cart attendant interrupted too many times, especially, during tee off. The back nine is really tight - it is the old target golf. If you place it right you will score well.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

great bargain

First time playing the course .For the money you can't beat it! My only complaints ,and they are minor, were no markings on getting to next hole and cart ran out of juice.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Shotmaker's course

You use every club in your bag at Cattails. There is sufficient water in play, elevation changes and trees to demand accuracy. The greens were in great condition and many of them have challenging breaks. Keep the ball in play and you should score at Cattails but get a little wild and you will not only lose a few balls, you'll find yourself struggling to make double bogey.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Must play

The course was great! It was a little soggy, which was to be expected due to the excessive recent rain. But the course still was in great shape and was a blast to play with a lot of challenging shots. Definately a course that you will use all the clubs in your bag. The staff was very friendly, accommodating, and professional. If you are looking for a challenging course with an up north feel without the drive, then definately give Cattails a try for you won't be disappointed!!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course for the money

Fun course to play. Nice conditions even though this was very early in the season. Course layout is interesting, but fair I think.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Course, Great Price

Great course. Private course conditions, very fair but challenging layout, and a great price. If you're looking for a course you can hit it anywhere, this is not the course for you. While the course allows you to hit driver on every hole, it's only the "right" shot on select holes. Overall, for a regular play course, it's one of the top courses within a 100 miles from Detroit. I'll play it 4-5 times a season easy.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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