
North Course
Walnut Creek Country Club
About this course
The North Course at Walnut Creek Country Club in South Lyon, Michigan, is an Arthur Hills design that opened in the early 1990s as part of a larger residential and golf development west of Detroit. Hills, known for his work throughout the Midwest during this era, created a layout that works with the rolling terrain characteristic of southeastern Michigan's glacial landscape. The course features elevation changes, mature hardwood corridors, and several water features that come into play on multiple holes. The routing takes advantage of natural contours and wooded areas, with fairways that often require strategic positioning off the tee to set up favorable approach angles. Hills incorporated his typical design elements: generous landing areas balanced by well-placed hazards, greens with moderate undulation, and risk-reward opportunities that reward aggressive play without overly penalizing conservative strategies. The course plays through a mix of open and tree-lined holes, with the back nine generally considered the more demanding half of the layout. Walnut Creek functions as a semi-private facility, serving both members and outside play, and has been a fixture in the South Lyon golf community for over three decades. The club offers traditional country club amenities including dining facilities and practice areas. The North Course complements the property's South Course, providing members with variety in their regular play while maintaining the playable character that defines much of Hills's portfolio in the region.
Quick facts
- Location
- South Lyon, MI, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1995
- Designer
- Arthur Hills
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 36
- Length
- 3,439 yards
- Difficulty
- 36.4/135
Getting there
Walnut Creek Country Club sits just thirty minutes northwest of Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW), accessible via a straightforward drive through the rolling suburbs of southeastern Michigan before the landscape opens into the quiet, wooded terrain of South Lyon. Private aviation options are equally convenient - Oakland County International Airport (PTK) in Pontiac lies even closer, a mere fifteen minutes away, offering a discreet alternative for those arriving by charter. The final approach winds through the affluent residential enclaves north of the city, where manicured estates give way to the tree-lined entrance of the club, a sanctuary of understated elegance set apart from the metropolitan sprawl below.

FAQ
Common questions about North at Walnut Creek Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
North was designed by Arthur Hills.
North at Walnut Creek Country Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at North is 36.
North plays 3,439 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at North is 135.
North is a 9-hole course.





