
Groesbeck Course
Groesbeck Golf Course

About this course
Groesbeck Golf Course is a municipal facility located in Lansing, Michigan, designed by Jerry Matthews. The course serves the capital city's golfing community as an accessible public option in the mid-Michigan region. Matthews, a regional architect active primarily in the Midwest during the latter half of the 20th century, created layouts that typically emphasized playability for a wide range of skill levels while working within municipal budget constraints. The course occupies relatively flat terrain characteristic of the Lansing area, with mature tree-lined fairways that define playing corridors and provide strategic interest. The routing likely incorporates the natural drainage patterns of the property, with modest elevation changes that add variety without creating overly demanding shot requirements. Water features and bunkers provide hazards that reward accuracy while remaining forgiving enough for recreational play. As a municipal course, Groesbeck serves a diverse membership base and welcomes daily-fee players throughout the season. The facility functions as a neighborhood amenity where local golfers can play regularly without the commitments of private club membership. The course maintains the straightforward character typical of public golf in smaller Midwestern cities, where the focus remains on providing affordable access to the game rather than championship-level difficulty or tournament hosting.
Quick facts
- Location
- Lansing, MI, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1926
- Designer
- Jerry Matthews
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 5,967 yards
- Difficulty
- 68.2/116
Getting there
Groesbeck Golf Course sits within easy reach of Lansing's own Capital Region International Airport (LAN), a mere fifteen-minute drive from the clubhouse, or alternatively via Capital City Airport (CID) for those with private aviation access. For most travelers, the approach from Detroit Metropolitan International (DTW) - roughly ninety minutes to the southwest - offers a straightforward drive north through Michigan's gently rolling landscape, transitioning from suburban sprawl into the quieter, tree-lined neighborhoods that frame Lansing's municipal gem. The final miles wind through the city's established residential quarters before arriving at Groesbeck, where mature oaks and manicured fairways announce a course that has anchored the local golfing community for generations. This is golf without pretense - accessible, unpretentious, and rooted firmly in the fabric of mid-Michigan life.

FAQ
Common questions about Groesbeck
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Groesbeck was designed by Jerry Matthews.
Yes. Groesbeck is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Groesbeck is 71.
Groesbeck plays 5,967 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Groesbeck is 116.
Groesbeck is a 18-hole course.



