Best Municipal Golf Courses In Detroit
Lyon Oaks
52251 Pontiac Trl.
Wixom, MI 48393-1917
(248) 437-1488
www.destinationoakland.com
Lyon Oaks Golf Course is an Arthur Hills-designed, 18-hole course on 230 acres of Oakland County parkland. It's part golf course, part nature preserve and a real treat for any golfer. It garnered a 4.5 star rating by Golf Digest 2007 and was named the second best course in Detroit according to ESPN.
Kensington Metropark Golf Course
2240 West Buno Rd.
Milford, MI 48380-4410
(248) 685-9332
www.metroparks.com
There are 10 courses in the on Huron-Clinton Metropark roster, but our favorite is the Kensington course. Each Huron-Clinton Metropark course is carefully designed and well maintained, Huron-Clinton Metropark golf courses are among the most beautiful and challenging in Southeast Michigan.
Sanctuary Lake
1450 East South Boulevard
Troy, MI 48085-1054
(248) 619-7600
www.troymi.gov
According to the official web page for the site, from the first tee, golfers will get a sense of the journey they are about to embark on, getting a breath taking view of the entire course and the City of Troy skyline in the background. Beginning with the first swing and ending with the last putt, players will enjoy a pleasurable golfing experience.
Lakes of Taylor
25505 Northline Rd.
Taylor, MI 48180-4597
(734) 784-4653
www.taylorgolf.com
Lakes of Taylor is a par 72 Championship golf course enjoyable for all skill levels and amenities that create a country club atmosphere: a well maintained practice facility that features a driving range with grass tee, a shortgame area for practicing chipping and sand shots, and a very large putting green.