
Holly Meadows Course
Holly Meadows Golf Course

About this course
Holly Meadows Golf Course sits in Capac, a small community in Michigan's Thumb region, roughly an hour north of Detroit. The course was designed by Don Childs, a Michigan-based architect who worked primarily in the state during the latter decades of the twentieth century. Childs built a number of courses across Michigan's rural areas, typically working with modest budgets to create playable layouts for local golfers. The course occupies gently rolling farmland characteristic of this part of southeastern Michigan, where the terrain offers enough movement to create interest without dramatic elevation changes. The routing likely takes advantage of natural contours and existing tree lines, common features in courses built on converted agricultural land in this region. Layouts of this era and type typically emphasize straightforward shot values and accessibility for a range of skill levels. Holly Meadows serves the surrounding communities in St. Clair and Lapeer counties, providing daily-fee golf in an area where public course options can be limited. The facility caters to local residents, league play, and weekend visitors from the Detroit metropolitan area seeking a more rural setting. Courses like this form the backbone of Michigan's extensive public golf infrastructure, offering affordable play in a relaxed atmosphere away from the state's more prominent resort and championship venues.
Quick facts
- Location
- Capac, MI, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1996
- Designer
- Don Childs
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,263 yards
Getting there
The journey to Holly Meadows Golf Course begins at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), roughly an hour's drive north into Michigan's rural Thumb region. The route traces I-69 northeast before peeling off into the gently rolling farmland surrounding Capac, a quiet village where the suburban sprawl of metro Detroit gives way to open fields and century-old barns. The final miles along country roads feel unhurried and pastoral, a deliberate shift in tempo that mirrors the unpretentious character of the course itself - a hidden gem tucked into the agricultural heartland where golf remains refreshingly uncomplicated.

FAQ
Common questions about Holly Meadows
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Holly Meadows was designed by Don Childs.
Yes. Holly Meadows is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Holly Meadows is 72.
Holly Meadows plays 6,263 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
Holly Meadows is a 18-hole course.



