Inn at St. John’s
About Inn at St. John’s
This unique property became a golf resort in 2006 when the former St. John's Provincial Seminary reopened as the Inn at St. John's, a boutique, four-diamond property adjacent to the 27-hole Brae Burn Golf Club. The 118-room inn features Romanesque architecture, two ballrooms with 25-foot ceilings, a two-story atrium and 22 meeting rooms. The more casual Burger Loft complements the fine dining 5ive Steakhouse and Bar. The course, dating to 1923 before a third nine was added in the 1990s, shares its site with Carl's Golfland at St. John's, one of the country's premier golf stores. There's also a covered, heated range at Carl's to bang balls year-round to prepare for your battle with "The Monster" - the nickname for the 666-yard 13th hole, the longest par 5 in the state.Facts
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Photo submitted by Capone307824 on 07/20/2026
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Photo submitted by markis215 on 09/17/2021
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Photo submitted by ptocco44 on 08/09/2020
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Photo submitted by ptocco44 on 08/09/2020
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Photo submitted by ptocco44 on 08/09/2020
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Photo submitted by ptocco44 on 08/09/2020
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Reviews
Nice Course
Nice course to play. It was open and forgiving. I did loose a ball or two in the fairway because of the leaves and tall grass but overall a good value.
Fun and challenging
Played this course early, about 7:45am. Had a threesome tee of in front of me and they must have been playing speed golf becuse I was never held up by them.
Course was in fabulous shape. Was wet but that's what you get at the time I teed off. Greens were healing from aeration but were still in great shape. Played the course in 3 hours flat so it was a great pace.
Young man who opened the clubhouse could have been a tad nicer and more attentitive. He walked off and left me standing at the counter by myself for a while while he went to the lounge area to do something. I was the only one in line at the time so he could have assisted me then went about doing what he needed to do.
course is in great shape
Course is in awesome shape. I used to play here when I was younger didn't care for it much then. Now I wish I lived closer I would definitely play here more.
Great course , average conditions, tough putting!!
Brae Burn is to me a great course, even though the length isn't super long. This course makes you think about all aspects of your game, especially course management and approach shots. The risk, reward on the dog legs(over trees) is doable and allows you to cut quite a bit of distance to the green. Especially 9 and 13(the "MONSTER'). Also for bigger hitters, there are a couple par 4's (4 & 17) that are reachable off the tee. The putting is truly difficult and you need to be below the holes on most putts. Fun course, but could be maintained better, heavy grass clipping off the fairway were a problem.
good golf course
we like braeburn golf course, good for both men and the ladies, tees were up too far for mens the day we played, very good conditions, we will be back !
Fast greens
Walked for $20.00, well worth it. Didn't wait on one hole. Greens have sped up tremendously since beginning of year. Precarious pin placements made accurate approach shots a must. The "Monster" ate me for lunch..... Had a great time. Sandwich afterwards was excellent, as always.
Poorly Managed
The course overbooked its tee times such that we were forced to play the back nine twice (even though we had made a tee time some time ago). Also, they were so overbooked that they ran out of golf carts for at least three groups (who anxiously asked us when we completed our round whether there were more groups behind us with carts). I have played here for 15 years, but it has been going downhill for some time. I will not be back - there are too many other good courses in the area.
Brae Burn has some challenging holes.
This round was my first of 2014. I have played here many times over the years. Overall the course was satisfactory-greens were on the slow side (not normal-usually fairly fast). Course was soft due to prior rain. The main need is to improve the cart paths-much too many bumps and awarkward transitions. Hopefuly management will make needed path updates. If so, golfers would have a much more enjoyable experience. The course is best suited to hone your iron play as you are often firing at crowned greens and uphill on many approaches. Staff is most often friendly and appreciative of your business.
This course is not easy course.
I played firstly this course. Some course is difficult if didn't have course information.
I still like the layout, but...
The greens were in great condition compared to some of the other Detroit Metro area courses I have played this year. The fairways were ok. My issues are with the weeds, the roughs and the mosquitoes.
The course maintenance is just not what is was 3 to 4 years ago when I first started playing the course.
Green in great shape, but putting is tough
The course is in great shape after a tough winter. Greens are great but I don't think there is a flat one in 18. Little wet but plays great.
The Greens! Oh, the Greens!
It's not a grandiose course, but man, was this fun. I took the twilight rate and was able to squeeze in 18 holes for $22. And the course itself is fantastic...challenging with playable lies, long holes (such as #13...the infamous "Monster"), graduation changes, etc. Where it lacks are the traps....many have become grass traps. But making up for this deficiency are the greens...holy cow, are these fast and undulating! Just because you are on in regulation is no guarantee of a good score. One of the toughest greens I have been on.
That being said, the course itself is fantastic, even if you have a landfill in the distance. Go for the playability and fun challenge, not the surroundings.
Greens were moving quick
The course was in pretty good condition. The only downside of this course is the location. A monster landfill sits on the other side of 5 mile
Slow play
Slow play. Golfers were hitting two to three balls. No rangers watching and pushing the pace of play. Took 5 hours to play 18 holes.
Nice course
First time playing this course. was pretty good shape considering the time of year (late October). Greens were very challenging.
Great features.
I'm from Northern Illinois and enjoyed the round especially the longest Par 5 at 666 yards. Planning to play this course again on my next visit to Michigan.
long and hilly
Nice layout big greens has lots of sloping fairways
Ejoyable course to spend a day.
Brae Burn is a pleasure to spend your day golfing.
The staff are exceptionally friendly, and make the outing very special. I will definitely make sure I take a friend next time and introduce him to a great experience.
Solid course
A typical south-eastern Michigan country course. It has a variety of holes, doglegs both directions, uphills and some downhills. Not the most amazing course in the world but a solid choice.
long hitters course
if you have a long club this is your chance to bring it out.theres a nice short cut over the trees on the drive of that long par 5 on the back 9. elevated tee boxs are a plus.fast fairways.putting greens were bumpy due to aeration. Played at twilight pace was good until the last 5 holes (caught up to league players). Good times!
Perks-
Merchandise Discount20% Off Soft Goods -
Food & Beverage Discount2 for 1 Drinks