Carlos Monarrez

1 week ago | freep.com | Carlos Monarrez

The 27-hole course, designed by Arthur Hills, features generous fairways, large greens, and undulating terrain, providing a challenge for all skill levels. The expansive property creates a sense of solitude and tranquility, enhanced by elevated tees and stunning views. The course's amenities extend beyond the game itself, with a clubhouse offering fine dining and a focus on creating a holistic, upscale experience.

1 week ago | golfweek.usatoday.com | Carlos Monarrez

• The University of Michigan golf course, designed by Alister MacKenzie, is located in Ann Arbor and presents a challenging yet enjoyable experience for golfers. • The course features unique boomerang greens on the sixth and 14th holes, a design element rarely seen in modern courses. • The 18th hole offers a memorable finish with a downhill 450-yard play and a challenging approach shot over a pond.

1 week ago | freep.com | Carlos Monarrez

The University of Michigan Golf Course, designed by Alister MacKenzie, the architect of Augusta National, is recognized for its unique design and challenging play. Notable features include a challenging 18th hole overlooking a pond and rare "boomerang" greens on the 6th and 14th holes. MacKenzie's strategic design, influenced by his background in medicine and military strategy, encourages thoughtful execution of shots.

1 week ago | freep.com | Carlos Monarrez

The Cardinal at St. John’s, a redesigned course in Plymouth, Michigan, offers a luxurious and playable golfing experience. The course features manageable bunkers, subtle greens, and thick rough, offering a balance of difficulty and playability. Notable holes include the ninth with an Oakmont-style bunker and the third with a Redan green. This is the first in a series looking at the best public golf courses in the six-county metro Detroit area.

2 weeks ago | freep.com | Carlos Monarrez

It features a straightforward design with a variety of challenges, including an island green on the eighth hole. The course is playable for golfers of all skill levels with five sets of tees. This is the third in a series looking at the best public golf courses in the six-county metro Detroit area. Check out freep.com/staff/2683994001/carlos-monarrez/ for the rest. The best part of The Legacy by Arthur Hills is that it doesn’t try to be something it’s not.