BRAEBURN GOLF CLUB (734-453-1900)
Michigan Golf Course Review 5/18/05
Braeburn golf Club in Plymouth was designed in 1923 by Wilford Reed, and features a traditional style golf
experience, with modest bunkering and tree lined fairways along a terrain that is at times extremely undulating.
Elevated tees playing to elevated greens are present more often than not, including most of the par fours and fives on each side. In total water comes into play on 15 of the 18 holes.
The Par three 3rd with a pond circling on three side and par the four 4th which demands a tee shot over creek
will catch a golfer's attention, as these are extremely pretty golf holes. On the back side, the par five 13th is
nicknamed the "monster" - as it plays 617 yards while double doglegging to the left and back towards the right -
with water left off the tee and again on the right in the form of a pond about 150 yards out. Another unique feature at Braeburn are the rough enhanced moguls that protect some of the green complexes.
The putting surfaces here are small to medium in size and mildly undulating, but are generally sloped from back
to front. Land past the flag and challenging downhill putts will await. Color coded flags will indicate whether the
pin is located in the front, middle of back of the green. Some of these greens feature false fronts or are crowned
on one or two sides. On course, yardage markers are provided by color coded lines on the cart paths, and by
yardage stakes in the fairways. Some sprinkler heads are measured to the center of the green. It is a good idea
to examine the course diagram on the score card if you have not played here before, as hidden ponds come into play on the fairways and greenside on a few holes.
Four sets of tees allow golfers to play from yardages and slopes measuring 6451 yards, 6080 yards, 5750 yards
and 5112 yards. The clubhouse features a pro shop plus restaurant/lounge serving a lunch menu and beverages. There is a mat range and a practice green on property.
Braeburn has been rated 3 stars out of five by readers of Golf Digest Places to Play. The slope ratings are not
particularly high, indicating that mid handicappers can perform well here. There are enough interesting holes to
satisfy the seasoned golfer as well. For more info including a direct link to their website, visit our page for Braeburn by clicking here.
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