
Lyon Oaks Course
White Lake Oaks Golf Course
About this course
Lyon Oaks is a municipal golf course located in White Lake, Michigan, designed by Arthur Hills and opened in the mid-1990s. The course sits on property that was once part of the Lyon family farm, and the facility is operated by Oakland County as part of its parks system. Hills, known for his work on numerous public and resort courses across the Midwest, created a layout that works with the gently rolling terrain characteristic of southeastern Michigan. The routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes and incorporates wetlands and wooded areas into the design. Hills typically favored strategic bunkering and varied green complexes that reward thoughtful course management, and Lyon Oaks reflects this approach with fairways that offer multiple angles of attack and greens that require careful club selection. The course plays through a mix of open and tree-lined holes, with water coming into play on several holes. As a county-operated facility, Lyon Oaks serves a broad range of golfers in the Oakland County area. The course provides a solid test of golf without the severe difficulty sometimes associated with championship layouts, making it accessible to mid-handicap players while still offering enough challenge for better golfers. The property includes practice facilities and a clubhouse typical of well-maintained municipal operations in the region.
Quick facts
- Location
- White Lake, MI, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2002
- Designer
- Arthur Hills
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,837 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.9/143
Getting there
White Lake Oaks Golf Course is most readily accessed via Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW), situated roughly 45 minutes south of the club through the rolling suburban landscape of southeastern Michigan. The drive north from the airport traces a gentle ascent through the transition zone between Detroit's sprawl and the quieter lake country of Oakland County, where tree-lined roads begin to dominate and the pace of travel naturally slows. For those arriving by private aircraft, nearby Oakland County International Airport (PTK) offers a considerably more intimate arrival, positioning you within minutes of the clubhouse. The final miles unfold through a landscape of mature oaks and glimpses of the region's namesake lakes, delivering you to White Lake Oaks with the understated grace befitting a destination where championship golf and Michigan's natural character converge.

FAQ
Common questions about Lyon Oaks at White Lake Oaks Golf Course
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Lyon Oaks was designed by Arthur Hills.
Yes. Lyon Oaks at White Lake Oaks Golf Course is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Lyon Oaks is 72.
Lyon Oaks plays 6,837 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Lyon Oaks is 143.
Lyon Oaks is a 18-hole course.



