
Coyote Preserve Course
Coyote Preserve Golf Club


About this course
Coyote Preserve Golf Club sits in Fenton, Michigan, roughly an hour northwest of Detroit in the rolling terrain of Genesee County. Designed by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay, the course opened in the early 2000s as part of the design team's extensive portfolio of public-access facilities across the United States. The property takes its name from the natural character of the land, which features native grasses, wetlands, and wooded corridors typical of southeastern Michigan's glacially shaped landscape. The routing moves through varied topography with elevation changes that are modest but meaningful for the region, incorporating natural water features and preserved wetland areas that come into play on several holes. Palmer and Seay's design philosophy here emphasizes playability for a range of skill levels while maintaining strategic interest through bunkering, green contours, and risk-reward opportunities from the tee. The layout balances open, links-inspired stretches with tree-lined parkland holes, reflecting the transitional character of the property. Coyote Preserve operates as a daily-fee facility serving the Flint and northern Detroit metropolitan areas. The course has hosted regional amateur events and remains a fixture in Michigan's competitive golf calendar. The clubhouse and practice facilities support both casual play and tournament operations, and the course is known locally for conditioning that holds up well through Michigan's compressed golf season.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in MI
Quick facts
- Location
- Fenton, MI, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2001
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Arnold Palmer, Ed Seay
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,912 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.4/140
- Course Vaults score
- 7.2
Getting there
The journey to Coyote Preserve Golf Club begins at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), roughly forty-five minutes to the southeast, though private arrivals often favor Oakland County International just twenty minutes south in Waterford. The drive northwest traces the gradual transition from Detroit's suburban sprawl into the rolling, lake-dotted terrain of Genesee County, where farmland and hardwood forests reclaim the landscape. As you approach Fenton, the road narrows and softens, winding past quiet kettle ponds and glacial ridges before arriving at one of Michigan's most deliberately secluded modern designs - a hidden jewel set deep within 300 acres of protected wetland and native grasses.

FAQ
Common questions about Coyote Preserve
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Coyote Preserve has a Course Vaults score of 7.2 out of 10 based on 26 logged golfers.
Coyote Preserve was designed by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay.
Yes. Coyote Preserve is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Coyote Preserve is 71.
Coyote Preserve plays 6,912 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Coyote Preserve is 140.



