
Farmington Hills Course
Farmington Hills Golf Club

About this course
Farmington Hills Golf Club sits in Farmington, Michigan, a suburb northwest of Detroit in Oakland County. The course was designed by Bruce Matthews III and Don Childs, architects who have worked on several Michigan layouts. The property occupies terrain typical of the region's glacial topography, with moderate elevation changes and mature tree cover that defines playing corridors and frames individual holes. The routing takes advantage of the natural landforms, incorporating slopes and wooded areas into the strategic design. Fairways generally require accuracy off the tee, as the tree-lined character limits recovery options for errant shots. Greens vary in size and contour, presenting different approach challenges throughout the round. Water features appear on several holes, adding both visual interest and strategic consideration to club selection and shot placement. Farmington Hills serves a local membership base and reflects the character of established suburban Detroit golf clubs. The facility provides a traditional country club experience with dining and social amenities alongside its golf offerings. The course sees regular member play and hosts club competitions and events throughout the Michigan golf season. Its location within the Detroit metropolitan area places it among numerous courses serving the region's active golfing community, offering a familiar parkland-style layout shaped by the designers' understanding of Michigan golf architecture.
Quick facts
- Location
- Farmington, MI, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1963
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Bruce Matthews III, Don Childs
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,413 yards
- Difficulty
- 70.8/136
- Course Vaults score
- 6.0
Getting there
Farmington Hills Golf Club is reached via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), roughly thirty minutes west through the sprawling suburban corridor that defines Oakland County. The drive traces I-275 and surface roads through a landscape of mature neighborhoods and commercial stretches before yielding to the quieter, tree-lined streets of Farmington proper. As you turn onto the club's grounds, the hum of metro Detroit fades, replaced by the serene, parkland setting that has anchored this corner of Michigan's golf tradition for generations.

FAQ
Common questions about Farmington Hills
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Farmington Hills has a Course Vaults score of 6.0 out of 10 based on 13 logged golfers.
Farmington Hills was designed by Bruce Matthews III and Don Childs.
Yes. Farmington Hills is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Farmington Hills is 71.
Farmington Hills plays 6,413 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Farmington Hills is 136.



