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Shenandoah Course

Shenandoah Golf Course

West Bloomfield, MI, USA
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18 holesPar 716,504 yds72.1/132

About this course

Shenandoah Golf Course sits in West Bloomfield, Michigan, a suburban community northwest of Detroit known for its rolling terrain and numerous lakes. Designed by Jerry Matthews, the course reflects the work of an architect who has contributed several layouts to Michigan's golf landscape, typically emphasizing playability for a range of skill levels while working within the natural contours of southeastern Michigan topography. The course occupies land characteristic of Oakland County's glacially shaped geography, with moderate elevation changes and mature tree growth framing fairways. West Bloomfield's landscape features a mix of hardwoods and wetland areas, and courses in this region generally incorporate these elements into their routing. Matthews likely designed Shenandoah to balance accessibility with strategic interest, a common approach for daily-fee and municipal facilities serving local golfer populations. As a public facility, Shenandoah serves the broader Detroit metropolitan golf community, offering a straightforward test without the exclusivity or tournament pedigree of private clubs in the area. The course operates within the competitive landscape of southeastern Michigan public golf, where numerous options exist for recreational players. Specific details about individual holes, yardages, or competitive events are not widely documented in major golf publications, but the course functions as a neighborhood amenity in a region with strong participation in the game across all demographics.

Quick facts

Location
West Bloomfield, MI, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1950
Holes
18
Par
71
Length
6,504 yards
Difficulty
72.1/132
Course Vaults score
7.1

Getting there

The journey to Shenandoah Golf Course begins at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), roughly thirty minutes southeast of the club's West Bloomfield address in Oakland County's affluent northwestern suburbs. The drive traces a straightforward route up Interstate 275 and across to the Maple Road corridor, transitioning from the industrial hum of metro Detroit into the manicured, lake-studded landscape of Michigan's premier residential enclave. As you turn onto Walnut Lake Road, the terrain softens into rolling woodlands and quiet water views - a serene prelude to one of the state's most respected daily-fee layouts, tucked discreetly among the pines and wetlands that define this corner of Oakland County.

FAQ

Common questions about Shenandoah

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Shenandoah has a Course Vaults score of 7.1 out of 10 based on 5 logged golfers.

Shenandoah was designed by Jerry Matthews.

Yes. Shenandoah is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Shenandoah is 71.

Shenandoah plays 6,504 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Shenandoah is 132.

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