
Goodrich Course
Goodrich Country Club

About this course
Goodrich Country Club is a private course located in Goodrich, Michigan, a rural community in the state's lower peninsula. The course was designed by Pete Frick, a regional architect whose work reflects the understated character typical of mid-range American country clubs built in the latter half of the twentieth century. The layout takes advantage of the natural terrain and vegetation of the region, incorporating the wooded and gently rolling landscape common to central Michigan. The course presents a traditional routing across its eighteen holes, with design that emphasizes playability for members of varying skill levels while maintaining enough strategic interest to challenge accomplished golfers. Like many courses of its era and region, Goodrich likely features a mix of open and tree-lined holes, with water hazards and bunkering used selectively to define playing corridors and protect greens. The setting reflects the quiet, residential character of small-town Michigan golf, serving as a gathering place for the local community. Goodrich Country Club operates as a members-only facility and has maintained a consistent role in regional amateur competition over the decades. The course remains a fixture of golf in Genesee County and the surrounding area, offering a straightforward test of golf suited to its membership and landscape.
Quick facts
- Location
- Goodrich, MI, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1934
- Designer
- Pete Frick
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 5,459 yards
- Difficulty
- 66.4/104
Getting there
# Getting There
Goodrich Country Club sits in the quiet heart of Michigan's Thumb region, approximately ninety minutes north of Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW), the primary gateway for most visitors. The drive unfolds through a gentle transition from suburban Detroit sprawl into rolling farmland and small-town Michigan, with the final approach winding through the wooded, lake-dotted landscape that defines this corner of Genesee County. For those with access to private aviation, nearby Bishop International Airport (FNT) in Flint offers a considerably shorter route - roughly thirty minutes by car to the club's gates. The arrival at Goodrich Country Club marks the end of a journey that trades urban density for the understated elegance of a classic Midwestern golf community, where mature trees and manicured fairways emerge from the surrounding countryside with quiet, timeless grace.

FAQ
Common questions about Goodrich
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Goodrich was designed by Pete Frick.
Yes. Goodrich is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Goodrich is 70.
Goodrich plays 5,459 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Goodrich is 104.
Goodrich is a 18-hole course.



