
University of Michigan Course
University of Michigan Golf Club


About this course
Few university courses can claim to have fostered a generation of Wolverines alongside honing their golf swings quite like the University of Michigan Golf Course. Nestled on the outskirts of Ann Arbor, the classic parkland layout offers a gentle, rolling terrain defined by mature trees and strategic bunkering, where tight lies and doglegs favor a calculated, thoughtful approach rather than brute force. The course is known for its subtle defense and is very walkable. Designed by legendary architect Alister MacKenzie in the late 1920s, the University of Michigan Golf Course remains a testament to his genius. While retaining MacKenzie's original vision, subtle enhancements over the years have ensured its continued relevance for modern players. Its most notable feature is its design and history, not necessarily its modern features - and its play-ability. The club embodies the spirit of the University. Membership is composed largely of faculty, staff, alumni, and students - creating a unique atmosphere. It is a place to enjoy the company of friends and colleagues as much as the challenge of the course. And while the course may not be nationally renowned, it is a deeply cherished golfing institution, woven into the fabric of the University of Michigan and the lives of those connected to it.
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
- Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1931
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Alister Mackenzie, Arthur Hills
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,730 yards
- Difficulty
- 75.6/141
- Course Vaults score
- 8.2
Getting there
The journey to University of Michigan Golf Club begins at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), roughly forty-five minutes east along I-94 through the rolling farmland and suburban sprawl of southeastern Michigan. The drive transitions from interstate efficiency to the tree-lined streets of Ann Arbor, a college town whose academic energy gives way to quieter residential neighborhoods as you approach the club's grounds on the city's western edge. The final turn onto the property feels like a retreat into a private enclave, where the hum of campus life fades and the focus narrows to the pristine fairways awaiting just beyond the clubhouse gates.

FAQ
Common questions about University of Michigan
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
University of Michigan has a Course Vaults score of 8.2 out of 10 based on 68 logged golfers.
University of Michigan was designed by Alister Mackenzie and Arthur Hills.
Yes. University of Michigan is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at University of Michigan is 71.
University of Michigan plays 6,730 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at University of Michigan is 141.





