
The Legacy Course
The Legacy Golf Club



About this course
The Legacy Golf Club, a local Toledo-area staple, offers a straightforward, enjoyable golfing experience. The Arthur Hills design presents a contemporary parkland layout characterized by gently rolling terrain punctuated by mature trees and strategic bunkering. Hills' design at The Legacy generally favors players who can shape the ball, featuring a mix of doglegs and thoughtfully placed hazards that subtly challenge golfers without being overly penal. While not a course frequently mentioned in national conversations, The Legacy capably provides a solid test of golf for local players of all skill levels. Beyond the course itself, The Legacy is known within its community as a welcoming and relaxed environment where post-round conversation is enjoyed as much as the golf. Their membership is noted for being friendly and inviting and they are known to share stories and jokes well after dark in the bar and grille. The course and club feel like a true member of the Ottawa Lake, MI area.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in MI
Quick facts
- Location
- Ottawa Lake, MI, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1997
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Arthur Hills
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,828 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.7/129
- Course Vaults score
- 7.6
Getting there
The journey to The Legacy Golf Club begins at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), roughly forty minutes north along I-75 and US-23 through the flat, agricultural expanse of southeastern Michigan. The drive traces the western edge of Lake Erie's influence, where open farmland and quiet crossroads give way to the subtle roll of glacial till that defines this corner of Monroe County. As you turn off the highway near Ottawa Lake, the landscape softens into a pastoral calm, and the entrance to The Legacy emerges as a refined departure from the surrounding countryside—a modern championship layout carved with intention into terrain that rewards both the journey and the arrival.

FAQ
Common questions about The Legacy
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
The Legacy has a Course Vaults score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 26 logged golfers.
The Legacy was designed by Arthur Hills.
Yes. The Legacy is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at The Legacy is 72.
The Legacy plays 6,828 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at The Legacy is 129.





