Public

West Course

The Links at Novi

Novi, MI, USA
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9 holesPar 363,287 yds35.4/126

About this course

The Links at Novi's West Course is a daily-fee facility located in suburban Detroit, designed by Jerry Matthews and Bob Lohmann. Opened in the mid-1990s as part of Novi's municipal golf complex, the course serves the northwest Detroit metropolitan area with accessible public golf. The design reflects the collaborative work of Matthews and Lohmann, who created several Michigan courses during this period, typically emphasizing playability for a range of skill levels while incorporating natural terrain features. The routing takes advantage of the gently rolling topography characteristic of southeastern Michigan, with mature tree lines defining many holes and water features coming into play on several. The course layout balances risk-reward opportunities with straightforward holes, making it suitable for both recreational play and competitive rounds. As a municipal facility, it sees regular use from local leagues and tournaments. The Links at Novi operates as part of the city's parks and recreation system, offering a straightforward golf experience without the amenities of a private club. The West Course shares the property with additional golf facilities, contributing to Novi's reputation as a golf-friendly community in Oakland County. The course provides a typical public golf experience for the region, with conditions and pace of play reflecting its role as an accessible, high-traffic municipal venue.

Quick facts

Location
Novi, MI, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1989
Holes
9
Par
36
Length
3,287 yards
Difficulty
35.4/126
Course Vaults score
5.3

Getting there

The journey to The Links at Novi begins at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), roughly thirty minutes northwest via I-275 through the suburban sprawl that gradually softens into the wooded corridors of Oakland County. The drive is straightforward and efficient, trading the industrial hum of metro Detroit for the manicured office parks and residential enclaves that define this corner of Michigan's automotive heartland. As you exit onto Novi Road, the landscape opens to reveal the club's rolling terrain - a surprisingly serene pocket of links-inspired golf carved into the fabric of one of the region's most accessible yet quietly refined daily-fee destinations.

FAQ

Common questions about West at The Links at Novi

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

West at The Links at Novi has a Course Vaults score of 5.3 out of 10 based on 12 logged golfers.

West was designed by Jerry Matthews and Bob Lohmann.

Yes. West at The Links at Novi is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at West is 36.

West plays 3,287 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at West is 126.

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