Golf Courses Near Detroit

Village of Clarkston, MI · 35 mi · 27 holes · 4.3★

An Arthur Hills shot-maker's test carved through Oakland County's rolling woodland — and right now, it's playing in peak condition.

South Rockwood, MI · 21 mi · 18 holes · $15 · 4.4★

A Dodge-family-designed classic that keeps getting better — and costs almost nothing to find out.

Selfridge Air National Guard Base, MI · 22 mi · 18 holes · $15 · 4.6★

A military base course with 60 bunkers, exceptional turf health, and a price tag that makes every other course in the area look overpriced.

Ann Arbor, MI · 32 mi · 18 holes · 4.7★

A genuine Pete and Alice Dye puzzle hidden on the University of Michigan campus — 65 bunkers demand a game plan on every hole.

South Lyon, MI · 28 mi · 27 holes · 4.7★

Ron Garl's demanding 27-hole layout is firing on all cylinders — precision thinkers will love every round here.

Ann Arbor, MI · 38 mi · 18 holes · $25 · 4.3★

A budget-friendly shot-maker's test with conditions that rival courses charging twice as much.

Ypsilanti, MI · 31 mi · 18 holes · $28 · 3.8★

One of Michigan's best-conditioned courses right now — and it's harder than it looks.

Whitmore Lake, MI · 33 mi · 18 holes · 4.3★

Bunker-on-every-hole precision test with greens currently playing at their peak.

Ann Arbor, MI · 35 mi · 18 holes · $32 · 4.3★

One of Michigan's best-kept municipal secrets — immaculate conditions on a tree-lined layout that plays harder than it looks.

Davisburg, MI · 38 mi · 18 holes · $31 · 4.3★

Deceivingly demanding: Springfield Oaks is a tightly bunkered shot-maker's test in immaculate condition.

East China Township, MI · 39 mi · 18 holes · 4.3★

Fifty-six bunkers and rolling elevation make Rattle Run the most demanding public course most Michigan golfers haven't tried yet.

Shelby Township, MI · 24 mi · 18 holes · 4.5★

A Lanny Wadkins-designed shotmaker's test in strong mid-season shape — this one rewards players who think before they swing.

South Lyon, MI · 35 mi · 18 holes · 4.3★

One of Michigan's sharpest public tests right now — tight, hilly, and in exceptional shape.

Novi, MI · 27 mi · 27 holes · $18 · 4.2★

27 holes of shot-maker's golf at a budget price — and the conditions are legitimately good right now.

Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti · 30 mi · 18 holes · 4.4★

A Karl Litten-designed shot-maker's test wrapped in full resort infrastructure — this one bites back if you're not ready.

Monroe, MI · 32 mi · 18 holes · 4.5★

A genuine Donald Ross design with 38 bunkers that will make you think twice on every tee.

Monroe, MI · 35 mi · 18 holes · $27 · 4.5★

A genuinely demanding public track that rewards shot-makers and won't drain your wallet.

Ann Arbor, MI · 38 mi · 18 holes · $39 · 4.6★

A shot-maker's public course that plays harder than it charges — come with your A-game or a plan.

Whitmore Lake, MI · 36 mi · 18 holes · 4.3★

Accuracy over power — this shot-maker's track earns its difficulty through design, not distance.

Grosse Pointe Farms, MI · 10 mi · 18 holes · 4.6★

A rare executive par-3 layout with full private club polish — every shot here is a short game exam.

Grosse Ile Township, MI · 15 mi · 18 holes · 4.6★

Fast, fair greens anchor a traditional shot-maker's layout that rewards precision over power.

Franklin, MI · 19 mi · 18 holes · 4.4★

Seventy-five bunkers and tree-lined corridors that will expose every weakness in your game — in the best possible way.

Superior Township, MI · 26 mi · 18 holes · $35 · 4.1★

Deceptively tough layout in excellent condition — accuracy counts on every hole here.

Plymouth, MI · 28 mi · 63 holes · 4.6★

A shot-maker's public course with 63 holes, heavy bunkering, and turf that's outperforming nearly every course in Michigan right now.

White Lake, MI · 30 mi · 18 holes · $30 · 4.1★

One of Michigan's best-conditioned public courses right now — just don't show up expecting a warmup range.

Ypsilanti, MI · 32 mi · 18 holes · 4.5★

Elite greens carry this traditional shot-maker's track through a dry stretch that's roughed up the rough.

Oxford, MI · 35 mi · 27 holes · $50 · 3.9★

Twenty-seven holes of surprisingly toothy public golf, currently in peak mid-June shape.

Ann Arbor, MI · 37 mi · 18 holes · 4.7★

One of Michigan's sharpest private layouts right now — if you can get on, the turf alone makes it worth it.

Saline, MI · 39 mi · 18 holes · $20 · 4.2★

Turfed up and budget-friendly, but those greens are putting on the brakes.

Detroit, MI · 6 mi · 18 holes · 4.2★

Detroit's honest neighborhood track punches above its weight on greens quality and accessibility.

Dearborn, MI · 10 mi · 18 holes · 4.4★

A genuine Donald Ross design in exceptional mid-season form — if you can get on, it's worth it.

Birmingham, MI · 17 mi · 18 holes · 4.7★

A demanding, old-school private layout that rewards ball-strikers — if you can get on.

Brownstown Township, MI · 21 mi · 18 holes · $35 · 4.3★

A well-bunkered parkland hidden inside a metropark — more course than you'd expect to find here.

Northville, MI · 22 mi · 18 holes · 4.7★

A demanding old-school layout where accuracy wins — but membership access is everything.

Canton Township, MI · 23 mi · 18 holes · 4.3★

An Arthur Hills design with 37 bunkers and a high-difficulty slope that will expose every weakness in your game — in the best possible way.

Rochester Hills, MI · 24 mi · 18 holes · $60 · 4.7★

A legitimate ball-striker's test hiding in plain sight on Michigan's public circuit — but intel is thin, so go in with eyes open.

West Bloomfield Township, MI · 26 mi · 18 holes · $60 · 4.6★

A genuine country club feel without the membership card — and the turf is in strong shape right now.

Shelby Township, MI · 27 mi · 18 holes · 3.8★

Turf conditions are elite right now, but mixed reviews hint at operational rough edges worth knowing about.

South Lyon, MI · 28 mi · 18 holes · 4.4★

39 bunkers and water throughout make Tanglewood a genuine shot-maker's test dressed up in a country-club wrapper.

Rochester Hills, MI · 29 mi · 18 holes · 4.6★

A traditional Oakland County club that rewards shot-makers and takes membership culture seriously.

Village of Clarkston, MI · 33 mi · 27 holes · $40 · 4.4★

Twenty-seven holes of bunker-heavy, accuracy-first golf that rewards players who actually think on the course.

Brighton, MI · 39 mi · 18 holes · 4.6★

Greens are playing in elite company right now — but pace and tee box wear may test your patience.

Hartland, MI · 40 mi · 18 holes · $47 · 4.5★

Dunham Hills is playing in exceptional shape right now — one of the healthiest courses in Michigan this June.

Dearborn, MI · 8 mi · 18 holes · 4.6★

A genuine tour-caliber test with strong turf health — but limited intel means you're partly flying blind.

Detroit, MI · 11 mi · 18 holes · 4.2★

A Donald Ross original hiding inside Detroit's city limits — and the greens are playing beautifully right now.

Southgate, MI · 12 mi · 18 holes · $20 · 4.2★

Exceptionally well-conditioned turf on a wallet-friendly community track — but bring your own warm-up routine.

St Clair Shores, MI · 16 mi · 18 holes · 4.3★

A classic Matthews design that rewards shot-shapers — community gem with conditions that outperform what the satellite data suggests.

Bloomfield Hills, MI · 19 mi · 18 holes · 4.8★

One of American golf's most storied tests — conditions are middling right now, but the experience around the golf is hard to match.

Farmington Hills, MI · 20 mi · 18 holes · $32 · 4.4★

A walkable, well-kept community track that punches above its weight — just don't show up expecting a driving range.

Canton Township, MI · 20 mi · 27 holes · 4.2★

27 holes of approachable Michigan golf hitting peak condition right as prime season opens.

Bloomfield Hills, MI · 20 mi · 18 holes · 4.5★

A golden-age Colt design with serious architectural bones — access is the only question.

Wixom, MI · 30 mi · 18 holes · $67 · 4.2★

Arthur Hills precision test wrapped in county park beauty — but recent ground-level reports raise questions worth monitoring.

White Lake, MI · 34 mi · 18 holes · 4.2★

A walkable metropark gem that delivers honest golf and strong conditions for a Michigan May morning.

Highland, MI · 37 mi · 18 holes · 4.7★

A genuinely demanding public track with a full practice setup — built for golfers who want to be tested, not just entertained.

Oxford, MI · 37 mi · 18 holes · $30 · 3.7★

Greens are as good as it gets in Michigan right now — but the weekend price tag deserves a second look.

Bruce Township, MI · 38 mi · 18 holes · 4.5★

Immaculate fairways and a walkable old-school layout make this Michigan public worth the trip — just bring a ball mark repair tool.

Oakland Township, MI · 30 mi · 27 holes · 4.3★

A genuine 27-hole local favorite with solid conditions — just note that June turf is still finding its footing.

Grosse Pointe Woods, MI · 11 mi · 18 holes · 4.5★

A golden-age design with serious pedigree — but limited intel means you're partly flying blind.

Dearborn, MI · 11 mi · 18 holes · $65 · 4.5★

A legitimate shot-maker's test with a turf health warning hiding beneath glowing reviews.

Redford Township, MI · 14 mi · 18 holes · 4.5★

A genuine shot-maker's test with old-school club culture — but limited intel means go in with tempered expectations.

Southfield, MI · 14 mi · 18 holes · 4.5★

A genuine Colt & Alison gem in metro Detroit — but thin social data means we can't fully vouch for current conditions.

Livonia, MI · 19 mi · 18 holes · 3.8★

A bunker-laden shot-maker's test that rewards placement over power — but pack your own snacks.

Plymouth, MI · 23 mi · 18 holes · 4.2★

Golfers are raving about tournament-quality conditions — but satellite data from this month tells a more complicated story.

Ann Arbor, MI · 35 mi · 9 holes · 4.5★

A relaxed neighborhood nine where the social scene may matter more than the scorecard.

Ann Arbor, MI · 39 mi · 18 holes · 4.6★

A punishing bunker gauntlet for serious ball-strikers — but limited intel means we're only half-certain of the full picture.

Holly, MI · 39 mi · 18 holes · 2.7★

Robert B. Harris design in excellent shape — but almost nothing is known about the experience beyond the range.

Clinton Township, MI · 18 mi · 18 holes · $41 · 4.1★

A welcoming, walkable neighborhood track with solid amenities — best suited for casual rounds, not a serious test.

Northville, MI · 20 mi · 9 holes · 4.3★

A tidy, compact Michigan layout with enough bite to keep it interesting — but intel here is thin.

Hartland, MI · 40 mi · 18 holes · 3.8★

A thinking golfer's gem trending upward — but wait for rain to fully arrive.

Bloomfield Hills, MI · 18 mi · 18 holes · 4.4★

A deceptively demanding layout in solid shape — but thin intel means you're partly flying blind.

Harrison Township, MI · 20 mi · 18 holes · 4.7★

A bunker-laden shot-maker's test with old-school private club bones — but thin intel makes this a trust-your-gut call.

West Bloomfield Township, MI · 21 mi · 18 holes · 4.7★

A precision-first private layout where course management matters more than distance — but limited member feedback leaves questions unanswered.

Milford, MI · 35 mi · 18 holes · $40 · 4.2★

A legitimately demanding shot-maker's track with below-average turf health right now — worth watching, not rushing to book.

Oxford, MI · 37 mi · 18 holes · 4.3★

A thinking golfer's layout loaded with bunkers and water — but conditions are middling and reviews are nearly nonexistent.

Ypsilanti, MI · 27 mi · 18 holes · 4.1★

A genuine shot-maker's test with strong turf — but league scheduling can grind the pace to a halt.

Northville, MI · 28 mi · 18 holes · $24 · 4.2★

Salem Hills has the bones of a great public track, but satellite data flags turf health well below Michigan seasonal norms right now.

Northville, MI · 23 mi · 18 holes · $65 · 4.4★

Exceptional bones, brutally bad timing — greens are in recovery and golfers weren't warned.

Oakland Township, MI · 29 mi · 18 holes · $25 · 3.7★

Playing surfaces are in great shape right now, but thin reviews and a shaky value reputation mean you're taking a mild gamble.

New Hudson, MI · 31 mi · 18 holes · $45 · 4.1★

A genuine shot-maker's test with a full-service clubhouse — but greens are the wildcard right now.

Village of Clarkston, MI · 32 mi · 18 holes · 4.4★

Deceptively demanding layout where your short game and course management will be exposed — greens are the standout.

Village of Clarkston, MI · 32 mi · 18 holes · 4.5★

Elite greens on a genuinely demanding Arthur Hills layout — but the rest of the course isn't keeping pace right now.

Casco, MI · 34 mi · 18 holes · 3.8★

Tougher than it looks — this rural Michigan track will humble you if you're not paying attention.

Troy, MI · 19 mi · 18 holes · 4.2★

Sylvan Glen's tree-lined shot-maker layout is worth your time — just not right now.

Farmington Hills, MI · 20 mi · 18 holes · 4.5★

A thoughtful shot-maker's layout with solid turf and almost no amenity infrastructure to speak of.

Bloomfield Township, MI · 22 mi · 18 holes · 4.6★

A Pete Dye/Nicklaus sand gauntlet that rewards shot-makers — but current conditions give pause.

Macomb, MI · 24 mi · 18 holes · 4.1★

Play it now — this course is at its seasonal peak and won't stay this way.

Waterford Township, MI · 27 mi · 18 holes · $27 · 4.2★

A shot-maker's classic with real bones — but catch it after the greens recover.

Washington, MI · 29 mi · 18 holes · 4.3★

A deceptively demanding shot-maker's test with elite greens — just avoid the early morning tee times.

Monroe, MI · 30 mi · 18 holes · 4.3★

A fun, no-frills par-3 layout that punches above its weight on playability — just don't expect a full clubhouse experience.

Monroe, MI · 31 mi · 18 holes · 4.4★

A genuine ball-striker's test in southeast Michigan — if you can get a tee time that moves.

Ann Arbor, MI · 34 mi · 18 holes · $20 · 4.1★

A welcoming municipal workhorse for beginners and quick rounds — serious players will want to manage expectations.

Lake Orion, MI · 34 mi · 18 holes · $35 · 4.4★

Glowing reviews meet conflicting satellite data — verify conditions before you make the drive.

Bloomfield Hills, MI · 21 mi · 9 holes · 4.6★

A genuine shot-maker's puzzle, but conditions aren't doing the design justice right now.

Ann Arbor, MI · 36 mi · 18 holes · $185 · 4.6★

A genuine MacKenzie design open to the public — but satellite data suggests the turf isn't living up to the pedigree right now.

South Lyon, MI · 29 mi · 18 holes · 4.4★

A welcoming local hangout with community charm — but the turf isn't showing up the way you'd hope for early June.

Bloomfield Township, MI · 22 mi · 18 holes · 4.6★

A sharp Arthur Hills design freshly renovated — but turf stress right now means the course isn't showing its best self.

Farmington Hills, MI · 22 mi · 9 holes · 4.3★

New ownership is visibly turning this course around — but you're buying into a renovation story, not a finished product.

Macomb, MI · 23 mi · 18 holes · 3.7★

Fast greens and a demanding layout hide behind maintenance that's only doing half the job.

Rochester, MI · 25 mi · 18 holes · 4.8★

A genuinely demanding shot-maker's test with a premium feel — but satellite data suggests the turf isn't in peak shape right now.

Commerce Township, MI · 27 mi · 18 holes · 4.7★

Strong member community and a shot-maker's layout, but satellite data flags real turf health concerns heading into summer.

White Lake, MI · 31 mi · 18 holes · $54 · 4.1★

Solid bones and fair value, but inconsistent maintenance keeps Brentwood from earning a confident yes right now.

Oxford, MI · 34 mi · 18 holes · 4★

Strong local reputation, but satellite data flags a turf health concern that recent reviews may not yet reflect.

Lenox, MI · 35 mi · 18 holes · $37 · 4★

Bunkers are a mess and satellite data flags real turf concerns — but the greens are rolling well and the layout is genuinely interesting.

Redford Township, MI · 14 mi · 18 holes · $25 · 4.3★

Greens are solid, but this course is quietly removing its bunkers — and the fairways are showing the strain.

Inkster, MI · 15 mi · 18 holes · 3.7★

A flat, walkable municipal track with solid spring turf — best suited for casual play when you just need to get out and go.

South Lyon, MI · 30 mi · 18 holes · $40 · 4★

A shot-maker's layout with private-club bones — but go in with eyes open on conditions.

Troy, MI · 20 mi · 18 holes · 3.8★

A genuine shot-maker's test wrapped around water and bunkers — but turf health is a current concern.

Taylor, MI · 13 mi · 18 holes · $33 · 4.3★

A sharp, bunker-laden layout that rewards accuracy — but conditions are inconsistent enough to check before you book.

Farmington Hills, MI · 22 mi · 18 holes · 4.2★

Golfer reviews say one thing, satellite data says another — conditions here may be more fragile than they appear.

Rochester Hills, MI · 25 mi · 18 holes · 4.6★

A genuinely demanding shot-maker's test — but current conditions give pause before you make the drive.

Oakland Township, MI · 29 mi · 18 holes · 4.3★

A genuine shot-maker's test buried under serious drainage problems — wait for dry weather.

Bruce Township, MI · 34 mi · 18 holes · $40 · 3.9★

The greens are genuinely rolling well — but the rest of the course is a construction zone right now.

Monroe, MI · 35 mi · 18 holes · $27 · 4.5★

A genuinely demanding layout undermined right now by well-below-average turf conditions.

Detroit, MI · 4 mi · 4.3★

A standout practice facility in a Detroit landmark — but don't come expecting a full round of golf.

Detroit, MI · 8 mi · 36 holes · 4.7★

A genuine Detroit institution with serious strategic bones — but turf conditions need ground-truthing before you commit.

Royal Oak, MI · 13 mi · 18 holes · $75 · 4.6★

A serious shot-maker's club with old-school bones — but turf conditions are a real concern right now.

Grosse Ile Township, MI · 15 mi · 18 holes · 4.6★

Glowing reviews, but satellite data reveals a serious turf health red flag that hasn't hit the internet yet.

Plymouth, MI · 24 mi · 18 holes · $28 · 3.7★

Charming hillside shot-maker's layout dragged down right now by green condition complaints and persistently slow rounds.

Auburn Hills, MI · 27 mi · 18 holes · 3.9★

Elite greens surrounded by a course that's clearly not being taken care of below the hole.

Livonia, MI · 19 mi · 18 holes · 4.4★

A genuinely clever shot-maker's test that's fighting through a rough patch right now.

Oakland Township, MI · 31 mi · 18 holes · 3.4★

Fast greens and playable fairways can't mask a tee box situation that golfers are flagging as both rough and potentially unsafe.

Washington, MI · 32 mi · 18 holes · $80 · 4.4★

A genuinely demanding shot-maker's test — but turf health signals right now are hard to ignore.

Lake Orion, MI · 34 mi · 18 holes · $115 · 4.6★

A serious shot-maker's test buried under a concerning turf health warning that's hard to ignore.

Brighton, MI · 35 mi · 18 holes · 4.2★

Gorgeous parkland bones, but overgrown rough is swallowing balls and ruining rounds right now.

Monroe, MI · 37 mi · 18 holes · 4.6★

A welcoming local track with a crowding problem that's hard to ignore right now.

Huntington Woods, MI · 12 mi · 18 holes · $30 · 3.7★

A genuine Donald Ross municipal with real pedigree — but turf stress and slow rounds are real risks right now.

Southfield, MI · 14 mi · 9 holes · 4★

A cleverly designed shot-maker's 9 that's worth watching — once the turf rebounds.

Livonia, MI · 20 mi · 18 holes · $55 · 4.2★

A sharp, technical layout undone by maintenance that's fallen well behind the design's potential.

Macomb, MI · 25 mi · 27 holes · $22 · 3.9★

27 holes and good greens can't outrun fairways that play like a vacant lot and a tee sheet that's overbooked to a crawl.

Plymouth, MI · 26 mi · 18 holes · $25 · 3.8★

Exceptional greens surrounded by a course that's running on fumes everywhere else.

Madison Heights, MI · 13 mi · 9 holes · 4.3★

Golfers love it, but satellite data flags a serious turf health problem that recent reviews may not yet reflect.

New Boston, MI · 21 mi · 18 holes · 4★

Recent on-course reports tell a very different story than the satellite data — avoid until conditions recover.

West Bloomfield Township, MI · 25 mi · 18 holes · 4.7★

A serious, demanding layout that's underperforming on turf health at exactly the time it should be at its best.

Rochester Hills, MI · 26 mi · 9 holes · 4.6★

A genuinely demanding little course right now let down by poor turf conditions.

Waterford Township, MI · 28 mi · 9 holes · $23 · 3.8★

A clever, bunker-laden layout that's currently being let down by neglected fairways and a geese problem.

Ray, MI · 33 mi · 18 holes · 4.2★

Satellites say green, but golfers on the ground are reporting a rough ride — compacted fairways and pace issues make this a hard sell right now.

Washington, MI · 28 mi · 18 holes · 3.6★

A genuinely demanding layout that's being let down by declining maintenance standards.

Dearborn Heights, MI · 13 mi · 18 holes · 4★

A Donald Ross relic worth respecting — but not right now.

Riverview, MI · 14 mi · 27 holes · $36 · 4★

Conditions are critically poor right now — this one can wait.

Romulus, MI · 17 mi · 18 holes · 4.2★

A Matthews/Hearn design worth respecting — but right now, the conditions and course management don't respect you back.

Sterling Heights, MI · 17 mi · 18 holes · $36 · 3.7★

Plum Brook's irrigation woes make June a gamble — wait until August if you're curious.

Rochester Hills, MI · 22 mi · 9 holes · $15 · 4★

Conditions are genuinely poor right now — casual golfers only, and even they should know what they're walking into.

Macomb, MI · 25 mi · 18 holes · $63 · 4★

Golfers are paying mid-range prices for a course that can't back it up right now.

Northville, MI · 29 mi · 18 holes · 3.9★

Visually appealing layout undermined by makeshift tee boxes and safety concerns near the greens.

New Baltimore, MI · 30 mi · 18 holes · 3.7★

New ownership is trying, but Cedar Glen isn't ready — fairways, tee boxes, and bunkers are still a work in progress.

Ray, MI · 32 mi · 27 holes · 3.9★

Widespread drought stress and glacial pace of play make this a course to avoid right now.

Casco, MI · 34 mi · 18 holes · 3.9★

A cleverly designed shot-maker's course let down by conditions that reviewers describe as neglected from tee to green.

Taylor, MI · 15 mi · 18 holes · $38 · 4.4★

Promising shot-maker's course currently buried under active construction — come back when the sod takes root.

Birmingham, MI · 17 mi · 18 holes · $43 · 4.4★

Appealing bones, but Lincoln Hills is in the middle of a maintenance crisis that makes it hard to recommend right now.

West Bloomfield Township, MI · 24 mi · 18 holes · 4.4★

A legitimate private club test — but satellite data flags severely distressed turf right now.

Wixom, MI · 29 mi · 9 holes · $27 · 4★

Greens pitted with dirt patches and tee boxes stripped bare — the conditions don't match the price right now.

New Haven, MI · 31 mi · 18 holes · $50 · 3.2★

A genuinely demanding layout let down by two years of visible neglect — the course design isn't the problem.

Ann Arbor, MI · 36 mi · 9 holes · 4.7★

Charming traditional layout buried under a serious turf health crisis right now.

Royal Oak, MI · 15 mi · 9 holes · $26 · 3.5★

Decent greens can't rescue a course struggling with bare fairways, overgrown rough, and almost no amenities.

Macomb, MI · 24 mi · 27 holes · 3.9★

A genuinely compelling shot-maker's layout that's currently unplayable — wait this one out.

Carleton, MI · 25 mi · 18 holes · 3.6★

Promising shot-maker's layout buried under genuinely poor maintenance that's making parts of the course unplayable right now.

West Bloomfield Township, MI · 27 mi · 18 holes · 3.9★

Fast greens can't save a course where nearly everything else is falling apart.

River Rouge, MI · 6 mi · 18 holes

Turf stress signals are hard to ignore right now — this one's worth waiting out.

Wyandotte, MI · 11 mi · 9 holes · 4.5★

Surprisingly strategic layout buried under serious turf concerns that are hard to ignore right now.

Dearborn, MI · 12 mi · 18 holes · $27 · 3.6★

Conditions are genuinely unplayable right now — management is trying, but this course needs time before it earns your green fee.

Fraser, MI · 16 mi · 18 holes · 3.9★

Rock-bottom turf health in prime season makes this a course only for beginners with zero conditioning expectations.

Sterling Heights, MI · 17 mi · 18 holes · $30 · 4★

Flooding damage has left this course in its worst shape in decades — greens, tees, fairways, and bunkers all compromised.

Pontiac, MI · 24 mi · 18 holes · 4.2★

Turf conditions are severely distressed right now — this one's worth revisiting later in the season.

Novi, MI · 25 mi · 9 holes · 4.1★

Turf conditions are in rough shape heading into peak season — hard to recommend a trip right now.

Commerce Township, MI · 31 mi · 18 holes · 4.2★

A genuinely challenging layout that's currently unplayable due to apparent maintenance abandonment.

Highland Township, MI · 37 mi · 18 holes · $20 · 3.4★

Severe maintenance issues on every playing surface make this one to avoid right now.

West Bloomfield Township, MI · 24 mi · 18 holes · 4.8★

A historic Willie Park Jr. gem — but satellite data suggests the course may be unplayable right now.

Monroe, MI · 32 mi · 4.8★

Conditions are severely degraded right now — this one needs time before it's worth the trip.

Troy, MI · 17 mi · 9 holes · 3.7★

Conditions are so poor right now that even the most casual round here is hard to justify.