The Orchards Golf Club

Do you happen to be among those who often hear about all the praise received by today's featured course, The Orchards Golf Club, yet still have not made it a point to give it a whirl for yourself? Consider not missing out on an excellent opportunity to make a trip: $35 for 18 Holes with Cart and Range Balls at The Orchards Golf Club in Washington Township ($75 Value. Expires August 1, 2011.)

It was no accident that The Orchards Golf Club, located in Washington, Michigan has been voted the number one public course in Michigan more than once. This 525-acre residential and golf community designed by internationally acclaimed golf course architect Robert Trent Jones Jr., offers a private club feel from the moment you step onto its grounds.

This par-72 plays 7,036 yards from the back tees with a slope/rating of 74.5/136. With large, well-protected sloping greens and a balance of holes carved out of the woods and around heather coated mounds, The Orchards always keeps you on your toes and offers unparalleled views. You will understand immediately why it has been the proud site of many professional qualifiers, the 77th USGA National Amateur Public Links Championship and will be the host of the 2011 and 2012 Michigan Open Championships.

Other features include its first-class practice facility and club house. The practice facility consists of a larger-than-life putting green that will leave you at a loss for words. Along with a short game area with multiple sand traps to practice out of and a beautiful grass driving range, this club is fit for a king. They even offer a stretching area to make sure you are at your best.

Inside the clubhouse you will find a remarkable pro shop, comfortable locker rooms, and a dining room that seats up to 100 people. So whether you’re stopping in for snacks at the turn, lunch after your round, or to have a drink with friends, we are confident that The Orchards will feel like "Your Club for the Day."