
Lochmoor Course
Lochmoor Country Club



About this course
Lochmoor Country Club sits in Grosse Pointe Woods, a residential community along Lake St. Clair northeast of Detroit. The course was designed by John Sweeney and later revised by Walter Travis, the accomplished Australian-born amateur champion who became an influential architect in the early twentieth century. Travis brought his characteristic strategic sensibilities to the layout, emphasizing thoughtful shot placement over sheer length. The design reflects the Golden Age principles Travis championed through his work and writings. The course occupies relatively flat terrain typical of the Detroit area's lakeside communities, with mature tree-lined fairways that define playing corridors and frame approach shots. The routing requires accuracy and course management, as Travis favored designs that rewarded intelligent play rather than power alone. Bunkering and green complexes create decision points throughout the round, asking players to consider risk and reward on both tee shots and approaches. Lochmoor has served as a competitive venue in Michigan golf, hosting state amateur championships and regional events over its history. The club maintains a traditional private club atmosphere characteristic of the established Grosse Pointe communities, with membership drawn largely from Detroit-area families. The course represents an example of early American course architecture in the Midwest, preserving design elements from an era when strategic variety mattered more than distance.
Quick facts
- Location
- Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1917
- Designer(s)
- John Sweeney, Walter Travis
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,878 yards
- Course Vaults score
- 7.1
Getting there
Lochmoor Country Club sits on the shores of Lake St. Clair in the heart of Grosse Pointe Woods, most readily accessed via Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW), roughly thirty minutes south by car through the leafy suburbs of southeast Michigan. Private aviation brings guests to Coleman A. Young International Airport (DET) or the closer Detroit City Airport (CIU), both well-positioned for a swift transition to the club's waterfront grounds. The drive north from the metropolitan core carries you through the tree-lined streets of one of America's most established residential enclaves, where the landscape shifts subtly from urban polish to lakeside quietude, before arriving at Lochmoor's elegant clubhouse overlooking the serene expanse of the lake - a destination that has anchored Grosse Pointe society since 1897.

FAQ
Common questions about Lochmoor
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Lochmoor has a Course Vaults score of 7.1 out of 10 based on 11 logged golfers.
Lochmoor was designed by John Sweeney and Walter Travis.
Lochmoor is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Lochmoor is 72.
Lochmoor plays 6,878 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
Lochmoor is a 18-hole course.



