COURSE OFTHE WEEK: Willow Metropark is a Course for Everyone

Bordering the Huron River in New Boston, Willow Metropark Golf Course is one of many different Huron-Clinton Metropark Golf Courses. Designed in 1977 by golf architect William Newcomb, this course features bent grass fairways and undulation that will challenge golfers of all skill levels.

What makes Willow Metropark stand out is the long tree-lined fairways that make the course challenging yet very playable. The pristine tee boxes, well-manicured fairways and rolling greens make this course enjoyable for golfers of all ages and skill level. With the 18 holes offering a combination of straightaways and doglegs, being accurate off the box will allow you to post a good score.

The yardage, slope, and rating of the course is:

Tee

Par

Yardage

Slope

Rating

Blue

71

6394

128

70.8

White

71

6018

123

69.1

Gold

71

5286

111

66.2

Gold (W)

72

5286

122

71.6

Red (W)

72

5094

120

70.4

 

In addition to a beautiful golf course, this facility offers a full-service club house that is a perfect place to relax after a great round of golf. If you are looking to work on your game before your round, Willow Metropark offers a driving range and putting and chipping greens with sand traps. Additionally, if you are at the park without your clubs, Willow Metropark offers club rentals.

Lindsey Mason III is the Head Golf Professional at the course, and he offers one-on-one instruction as well as golf clinics to those looking to improve their game. Mason III was named one of the Top Teaching Professionals in the State of Michigan by African American Golfer’s Digest.

Willow Metropark offers special rates for juniors and seniors throughout the golf season. In addition to special rates, golfers ages 55 or older can participate in the courses “Five for 55 Club,” which allows seniors to play 5 rounds and get the next round free.

To schedule a tee time, visit: http://golf.metroparks.com/teetimes/willow-metropark-tee-times/ or call the Pro Shop at 734-753-4040.

-Sal LaFata, GAM member services associate

 

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