Ann Arbor, Michigan · Detroit
University of Michigan Golf Course
Perry Maxwell drew it and Alister MacKenzie reworked it for a 1931 opening: a hilly campus course with a quirky par-5 3rd and a horseshoe 6th green.
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About University of Michigan Golf Course
This is the University of Michigan's own course, home to the Wolverine men's and women's teams, and it sits right on campus with views over the city. It's short on paper, about 6,700 yards, but the ground is hilly and several approaches play uphill, so it plays longer than the card says. Expect green sites set in awkward, clever spots rather than a long-hitter's test.
The design story is the draw. Perry Maxwell sent in the plans soon after he and Alister MacKenzie finished Crystal Downs up north. MacKenzie then changed them, adding about 350 yards, the quirky par-5 3rd and the horseshoe-shaped 6th green, and Maxwell stayed in Ann Arbor to oversee the build. It opened in the spring of 1931.
A $3.3 million restoration in 1992 stirred some controversy, but Top 100 Golf Courses says the routing and the variety of holes came through it well. When that site launched its Michigan Best in State ranking in 2012, the course debuted in the top 15. It is a university course: that site describes it as reserved for students, staff, alumni and their guests, so check your eligibility with the golf shop at 734-615-4653 before planning a round.
It's one of 7 courses in Ann Arbor on Yoink, and Huron Hills Golf Course is practically next door — handy when your first choice is booked solid.
How to get a tee time at University of Michigan Golf Course
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University of Michigan Golf Course FAQ
Where is University of Michigan Golf Course?
University of Michigan Golf Course is in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in the Detroit area.
Who designed University of Michigan Golf Course, and when did it open?
University of Michigan Golf Course was designed by Perry Maxwell drew the plans after Crystal Downs; Alister MacKenzie altered them and opened in Spring 1931; Maxwell stayed in Ann Arbor to oversee construction.
Is University of Michigan Golf Course open to the public?
University of Michigan Golf Course is university: reserved for students, staff, alumni and guests (per the site's original article, first published 2008).
How do I get a tee time at University of Michigan Golf Course when it's booked up?
Set a watch for University of Michigan Golf Course 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 University of Michigan Golf Course?
Nearby options include Huron Hills Golf Course, Leslie Park Golf Course and Radrick Farms Golf Course. 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.
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