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Detroit is the Midwest's most underrated buddies-trip sleeper, anchored by a legitimately strong Oakland County golf belt, 7 courses in our catalog, $$ pricing, DTW, best played April through October.
Underrated Oakland County golf belt. Shepherd's Hollow (Arthur Hills, Top 40 public nationally), The Orchards (RTJ Jr.) and Greystone (Jerry Matthews quarry finish) anchor a genuine buddies weekend. Pair with Tigers or Lions game downtown.
What are the top golf courses in Detroit?
7 courses
Detroit has 7 courses in Scramble's catalog, anchored by Shepherd's Hollow Golf Club, The Orchards Golf Club, and Greystone Golf Club. Multiple of these are nationally ranked. Each plays as a destination-quality round on its own. All three play within a normal trip itinerary out of the same lodging base.
$$$Shepherd's Hollow Golf Club
Arthur Hills (2000)
$$The Orchards Golf Club
Robert Trent Jones Jr. (1993)
$$Greystone Golf Club
Jerry Matthews (1992)
$Boulder Pointe Golf Club
Conroy-Dewling Associates (2000)
$The Links of Novi
Jerry Matthews (1991)
$$Fox Hills - Golden Fox
Arthur Hills (1993)
$The Lakes of Taylor Golf Club
Arthur Hills (1998)
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How much does a 3-round Detroit golf trip cost?
A 3-round, 4-golfer trip to Detroit runs about $1,014 per person with mid-range ($$) lodging. That covers 3 peak-season green fees, lodging at roughly two golfers per room, and a daily food + ground-transit allowance. Flights are excluded since they depend on your home airport. Adjust the round count, group size, or tier on the trip calculator to see how the number moves. See the full breakdown →
Where is Detroit and how do I get there?
Detroit sits in Michigan. The closest major airport is Detroit (DTW), which serves as the primary hub for most visitors. Most groups fly into DTW, rent one or two SUVs, and base out of a single resort or hotel for the entire trip.
What's the best month for golf in Detroit?
The strongest months for golf in Detroit are Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, based on 20-year playability scores combining temperature and precipitation. Detroit averages a 32°F high in January and a 82°F high in July, so playable conditions cluster in the shoulder months. Book early in those windows. Rates and tee-time inventory tighten as the season firms up.
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Detroit data is part of Scramble's catalog of 128 destinations and 971 independently researched courses. Weather data from 20 years of Open-Meteo; awards compiled from Golf Digest, Golfweek, and state-level rankings.
Published June 2026. Updated when the data or Scramble’s recommendations change.