
Red Run Course
Red Run Golf Club



About this course
Red Run Golf Club, an enduring testament to early 20th-century golf course design, sits discreetly north of Detroit, a sanctuary from the city's bustle. Its gently rolling parkland terrain, punctuated by mature trees and subtle elevation changes, delivers a classic, unpretentious playing experience. While it doesn't stretch to modern championship lengths, Red Run demands strategic thinking and precise execution. Fairways are generous but favor a controlled draw, while the well-bunkered greens place a premium on accurate approach shots. Designed in the Golden Age by the esteemed architect, Hugh Alison and updated by Keith Foster, the course blends seamlessly with the surrounding landscape. It has not hosted major professional championships, but it remains a fixture of competitive amateur golf in the region. It is known as a great course for tournament play. Red Run maintains a reputation as a respected, if understated, venue among golfers in the Great Lakes region. The membership, drawn largely from Detroit's professional and business circles, treasures the club's commitment to traditional values and camaraderie. The atmosphere around the clubhouse is known to be affable and a place where great competition brews.
Quick facts
- Location
- Royal Oak, MI, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1914
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Willie Park Jr., Tom Bendelow
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,887 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.7/140
- Course Vaults score
- 8.3
Getting there
Red Run Golf Club is most easily reached via Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW), situated roughly thirty miles south of Royal Oak, with a drive time of approximately forty-five minutes to an hour depending on traffic patterns across the Detroit metropolitan area. For those arriving by private aircraft, Oakland County International Airport (PTK) in Pontiac lies just fifteen minutes north, offering a more discreet and expedited arrival for members and their guests. The final leg of the journey carries you through the leafy, established neighborhoods of Oakland County, where tree-lined streets and the quiet dignity of the club's setting in Royal Oak announce your arrival at one of Michigan's most storied private courses.

FAQ
Common questions about Red Run
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Red Run has a Course Vaults score of 8.3 out of 10 based on 15 logged golfers.
Red Run was designed by Willie Park Jr. and Tom Bendelow.
Red Run is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Red Run is 72.
Red Run plays 6,887 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Red Run is 140.



