Hickory Creek Golf Course
If you have never had the opportunity to get down to Florida for Number 17 at TPC Sawgrass, then today’s feature is just for you — $20 for 18 holes with cart and a small bucket of range balls at Hickory Creek Golf Course.
Hickory Creek Golf Course, a par-72 located just west of Canton, gives golfers a variety of challenges, from tight, tree-lined and contoured fairways to the well-protected island green of 17. Designed by Don Speer, Hickory Creek Golf Course also offers some straight-forward holes that will allow the average golfer to feel good about their game while still keeping low-handicappers’ attentions. In other words, whether you’re a weekend-warrior or a bona fide shooter, Hickory Creek Golf Course offers up more than enough variety to satisfy every golf enthusiast.
The signature hole at Hickory Creek is its intimidating Number 17. Just like its cousin in Florida, the hole features an island green with bunkers embedded in the berm — it’s the sort of hole that seems to laugh at you from the tee box. This hole will not only decide the outcome of a match, but will also test your ability to perform under pressure while listening to the sound of your own heart beat. It’s all or nothing when you step onto the tee box!
After your round of golf, be sure to stop in at the Greenside Tavern, where you will find a friendly staff offering a large selection of food and beverages from a great vantage point overlooking the course. So if you’d like to experience a Northern Michigan feel in Metro Detroit this is an exceptional chance to give Hickory Creek Golf Course a try.