Brighton, Michigan · Detroit
Kensington Golf Course - Metropark Golf
The Metroparks' first regulation course, opened in 1961: open fairways, soft greens, a 150-yard par 3 over water at 8 and Kent Lake views on the back.
- 18Holes
- 71Par
- 6,556Yards
- BrightonLocation
- Hugh LamleyArchitect
About Kensington Golf Course - Metropark Golf
Kensington opened in 1961 as the first regulation course in the Huron-Clinton Metroparks system, and it still plays like a park course: 18 holes, par 71, 6,624 yards, laid out by Hugh Lamley with open fairways and soft greens. From the men's tees it's rated 72.5 with a 123 slope, so it isn't a pushover, but the wide landing areas let you swing away.
The hole everyone brings up is the 8th, a 150-yard par 3 over water that the course calls its signature. Make the turn and the back nine opens up to views of Kent Lake. There's a practice green, a grill with full beverage service, and rental clubs, power carts and pull carts. It sits inside Kensington Metropark, so every car pays the park entry fee on the way in, and I-96 construction has been slowing the drive, so leave extra time.
It's one of 3 courses in Brighton on Yoink, and the closest alternative is Mystic Creek Golf Club, about 2 miles away — handy when your first choice is booked solid.
Booking a tee time at Kensington Golf Course - Metropark Golf
Metroparks courses take 9- or 18-hole tee times up to 14 days ahead, online or through the golf shops at 1-800-234-6534 (the Kensington shop is 810-227-8916). On Saturdays, Sundays and holidays before 2 p.m., the regulation courses require online, prepaid tee times, and you need to cancel 24 hours out to get a refund. Singles and twosomes can be paired up. The quiet windows are weekdays from noon to 3 and weekends after 1. Seniors (55+) and juniors (20 and under) get reduced green and cart fees all day Monday through Friday. Carts go to renters 18 and older with a Michigan driver's license, pace of play is 4.5 hours for 18, and coolers and outside drinks aren't allowed. An accessible cart can be reserved by calling at least 24 hours ahead.
How to get a tee time at Kensington Golf Course - Metropark Golf
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Golf courses near Kensington Golf Course - Metropark Golf
- Mystic Creek Golf Club · Milford · 2 mi
- Coyote Golf Club · New Hudson · 4 mi
- Hickory Hill Golf Club · Wixom · 6 mi
- Moose Ridge Golf Course · South Lyon · 6 mi
- Hartland Glen Golf Course · Hartland · 7 mi
- Tanglewood Golf Club - MI · South Lyon · 7 mi
- Beacon Hill Golf Club · Commerce Charter Township · 7 mi
- Huntmore Golf Club · Brighton · 7 mi
Kensington Golf Course - Metropark Golf FAQ
Where is Kensington Golf Course - Metropark Golf?
Kensington Golf Course - Metropark Golf is in Brighton, Michigan, in the Detroit area — about 2 miles from Mystic Creek Golf Club.
Who designed Kensington Golf Course - Metropark Golf, and when did it open?
Kensington Golf Course - Metropark Golf was designed by Hugh Lamley and opened in 1961; the Metroparks' first regulation course.
Is Kensington Golf Course - Metropark Golf open to the public?
Kensington Golf Course - Metropark Golf is Public, run by the Huron-Clinton Metroparks (regional park authority), run by Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority (Huron-Clinton Metroparks).
How many holes is Kensington Golf Course - Metropark Golf, and what's par?
Kensington Golf Course - Metropark Golf is an 18-hole regulation course: 18 holes, par 71, 6,556 yards.
How do I get a tee time at Kensington Golf Course - Metropark Golf when it's booked up?
Set a watch for Kensington Golf Course - Metropark Golf in Yoink with your date, time window and group size. Yoink monitors the course's tee sheet and alerts you the moment a matching time opens, including cancellations. You book directly with the course.
What golf courses are near Kensington Golf Course - Metropark Golf?
Nearby options include Mystic Creek Golf Club, Coyote Golf Club and Hickory Hill Golf Club. Yoink watches 161 courses in the Detroit area.
Sources
Facts on this page come from these pages, checked 2026-09-28. Rates and booking rules change, so confirm with the course.
- golf.metroparks.com · official
- golf.metroparks.com · official
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