Recognition & Testimonials – University of Michigan Golf Course

Recognition Details

2023 Sports Illustrated: "Holey-y Grails" - Best College Courses
2023 Golf Digest: Best Courses in Every State, 27th in Michigan
2023 Golf Digest: America's Greatest College Courses, 3rd
2022 GolfWeek's Best: Courses You Can Play, 12th in Michigan
2022 GolfWeek's Best: Campus Courses, 12th
2022 Detroit Free Press: #1 Golf Course in Metro Detroit
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Chris Zugel, Golf Course Superintendent, Whistling Straits – Straits Course

“I have to admit that the University of Michigan Golf Course has jumped to the top of my list of great golf courses! The course is definitely hiding in plain sight, sitting inside campus. The Alister MacKenzie design is fun and challenging. The variety throughout the course definitely creates some memorable shots. The staff was more than gracious in welcoming us and courteous throughout our round. This is definitely a must play course if you are anywhere within the Michigan border! I could go on and on, but if I could sum up the course in one word it would be “AWESOME”

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Mike Bailey, Senior Travel Writer, Golf Channel/GolfAdvisor

Classic Alister MacKenzie at its best, the University of Michigan Golf Course is challenging, beautiful and oh so interesting. In fact, the greens alone are enough to return. Every putt is an adventure, which means you have to find the right parts of the green. Lots of doglegs, too, as well as rough and tall fescue, which you have to avoid at all costs.

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George Wolfe, Right on Par Golf Blog

If a golf facility was measured solely by the level of service of its pro shop and starter staff, the University of Michigan course would be number one in the world. Of all of our golf trips and club visits over forty years, the UofM golf course team was by far the best. Combine that level of service with a terrific golf course and you have an unparalleled experience. Although some tinkering has altered Mackenzie’s original design in a few areas, the UofM is largely true to his vision. Interesting shots abound, the par 3’s are wonderful throughout and the short 6th is an amazing creation. The green at the 6th is a severely sloped quasi-hourglass shaped beauty that presents an infinite variety of approaches and putts depending on the pin location. You know its a wild green when a “no chipping” sign is on the middle of the green. The incoming nine is not quite as strong architecturally as the outward half, but its a great track throughout. The kind and accommodating staff at UofM are extraordinary, making the “Mackenzie Experience” a must.