Brentwood Golf & Country Club

Brentwood Golf & Country Club sits in White Lake, Michigan, a community in Oakland County northwest of Detroit. The course was designed by Jim Ludwig, a Michigan-based architect who has worked extensively throughout the Great Lakes region since the 1970s. Ludwig's designs typically emphasize playability for a range of skill levels while respecting the natural terrain, and Brentwood reflects this approach within the rolling, wooded landscape characteristic of southeastern Michigan. The routing moves through mature hardwood forests and around several natural water features, creating a parkland setting with elevation changes that add strategic interest to club selection and shot placement. The layout incorporates the area's glacial topography, with fairways that often play uphill or downhill and greens that feature subtle to moderate contours. Doglegs and tree-lined corridors reward accuracy off the tee, while greenside bunkering and occasional water hazards demand thoughtful approach play. Brentwood serves as a traditional private country club for the White Lake area, offering a full range of amenities beyond golf. The club maintains a family-oriented membership culture typical of suburban Detroit clubs, with active social calendars and junior programs. The course provides a solid test for members while remaining accessible, embodying the kind of everyday private club golf that anchors many Midwestern communities.