HEATHER HIGHLANDS GOLF CLUB
(248-634-6800)
Michigan Golf Course Review - 5/14/05
Heather Highlands is a complete golf facility that includes an 18-hole championship course, a 9-hole short
course, a grass range and practice green, plus clubhouse with pro shop, and a huge restaurant and banquet
outing facilities. We get many requests from golfers looking for "starter courses" or layouts that are user friendly
for beginners and families. Well, Heather Highlands executive course fits the bill. This nine-hole layout
compliments the championship course - and provides par threes and fours that range from 121 to 296 yards in length.
The championship layout was designed by Robert Bruce Harris in 1966, and features a nice variety of holes that
play along a very rolling terrain. Golfers will encounter a mix of wide and tight tree lined fairways that play to
medium size, mildly undulating green complexes. Some of the putting surfaces are crowned - none more than
the 6th green which runs off in front and on both sides. There are also a number of doglegs that bend in either
direction, along with fairly straight holes such as the par four 1st and 10th holes which are nearly identical in design, save for the pond located greenside on 10.
The par threes are relatively simple, straightforward with bunkers on either side. The long par three 8th is an
exception, as a nasty water hazard awaits to the left and a tall tree blocks the entrance from the right. In total,
there is water in play in some shape or form on 9 holes, and 30-plus sand bunkers can be found squeezing the landing areas on the fairways or located greenside.
Three sets of tees play to distances and slopes measuring 6879 yards/124 slope, 6446 yards/120 slope and
5752 yards with a 122 slope for women from the forward tees. As these slopes indicate, this course is playable
for all levels of golfers. On course yardage markers are located every 25 yards from 75 to 200 yards, and a 150
yard stake is located in the center of all the par fours and fives. Color coded flags indicate front, middle and back pin placements.
Heather Highlands is known for its great value and friendly service. It is also know for its Golfer's Appreciation
Days - where the doors are open to allow golfers a chance to play for FREE! This 20-year tradition takes place
as soon as possible after the outing season...call the pro shop in the fall for details. Heather Highlands is located
just off I-75 (exit 98 E Holly Road ) - and can be seen from the highway. Rates are extremely reasonable. For more info including a direct link to their website, visit our page for Heather Highlands by clicking here.
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