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Friendliness
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Amenities
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6702 yards
Slope 139
Rating 72.7

Editor's Note: Course closed for business in 07/2020.

Previously known as The Jackal Golf Club at Mt Brighton. Sprawling across a majestic landscape covered with spring-fed ponds and mature oaks, The Golf Club at Mt. Brighton offers a challenging round as well as stunning scenery. The golf course shares the grounds with a ski resort, guaranteeing a variety of dramatic elevation changes throughout. Club selection is the key to doing well on this course. Accuracy is also an important factor. The tricky greens are balanced by generous, player-friendly fairways. Acres of natural wetlands, including a cascading waterfall, have been incorporated into the design. There are also numerous strategically placed bunkers along the greensides. The layout opens with a dramatic, downhill par 4 that offers a panoramic view of the course. In addition to the golf course, The Golf Club at Mt. Brighton also offers a grass driving range.

Course Details

Year Built 2001
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season April-November
Architect Bruce Matthews III (2001)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Amex MasterCard Visa Discover card(s) Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golfing attire required

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Lodging

Lodging Available

Reviews

4.1
128 Reviews (128)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 8
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 20
Narrow Fairways 16
Water Hazards 16
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 14
Advanced Golfers 13
Locals 12
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 11
Worth the Drive 11
Convenient to the City 9

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Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging but fun course

We played Mt Brighton on May 6th after having a heavy rain for the 2 previous days. The course was surprising dry. The first hole, you tee up on the top of the ski hill, from there the fun doesn't stop. A lot of challanging holes, and if you play good course management you will get around just fine. We have 15-25mph winds which made the round much more challenging. For the start of spring time in Michigan, the conditions were amazing! I love how water is an obsticle on just about every hole. The staff at Mt Brighton were second to none. From when we walked into the pro shop to the ranger monitoring the course to the staff in the bar were all extreamly friendly and easy to get along with. we traveled about an hour to get to the course (courses around us were not letting out carts due to the ground being so wet) and all agreed we will be back a few more times before the season is over. Their carts are quite and very responsive. Not to mention, they had windshields and USB charging ports on the carts (this is a huge plus). GPS on my watch was accurate as well. We will defiantly be back to golf Mt Brighton real soon. Hats off to the staff at The Golf Club at Mt Brighton and the course conditions.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Golf Club at Mt. Brighton

The staff was most helpful and friendly, answering all of our questions and offering their assistance. The facility clubhouse certainly had everything a golfer would want and a "buffet" served hot dog bar and side items.

It was very cold, with a frost warning, and also fairly early in the season. The course was in remarkable condition when considering the time of year and weather conditions.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course

I golf here multiple times a year. When the leaves have peaked in the fall is absolutely stunning. I love playing this course it's my favorite one I play every year. The only thing I am bummed about is since they changed names They've moved the tee boxes down on the 1st and 11th hole which is a bummer it takes away from the beauty and elevation change I hope they move them back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Work for it

The back nine is much more enjoyable than the front nine. If you don't hit perfectly straight, bring extra balls for the front nine. We paid $22 via GolfNow and that's what it was worth. Not sure why course Aerate their greens so early in the season. It makes for a bad round of putting and if you aerate you owe your customers a refund since they are losing a third of their round due to aeration. Add to that no mowing or rolling...well, I doubt Ill play here again.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Value

Beautiful Course. Well Maintained. Very Friendly Staff.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Refreshing Starter/ranger made all the difference

Takes me back to the days when the starter /ranger made your golf experience better !!
Seems simple but how often do we notice the ranger NOT making it a positive experience?
Arrived on the 1st tee @ 9:50 as a 2some on a Saturday.The starter/ranger looked at his tee sheet and advised us "go off the back 9 ,its wide open & by the time you make the turn the first few holes will still be open ." They were. He was spot on.We Played the round in just under 4 hrs on a Saturday. Nice !!
First shot course. Very tight fairways. Being at a ski resort, of course there are the crazy elevations on a few tee shots . Other than that very nice layout. Excellent condition. Very good experience.
Thankful for a common sense starter/ranger !!!
Give that man a raise .Many courses have left out the starter/ranger and the golfers experience suffers from it. ie shepherds hollow 6hr round etc

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Need Better Course Maintenance

This course could be much nicer with better course maintenance. Sand traps were in terrible shape. Not sure if they have been raked all year. Some nothing more that hard dried mud. Also a lot of weeds around the greens. Took almost 5 hours to play 18. Ranger nowhere to be found to keep players moving.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 116
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

????????

Not sure how to review this course. Goofy golf on front side while back is better. 7/9 are set on ski slopes. Just never got comfortable on this Course.Greens are OK if you can see it on your second shot!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

What a Blast

To think a golf course with these changes of elevation is so close to Metro Detroit is crazy. The course is very challenging, no hole looks the same and even with the ski lifts surrounding you it is still just beautiful! Bring a winning attitude and be ready for anything. Love it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bad Timing

Great course, tough layout target golf at its best.

Unfortunately behind an extremely slow golf outing. Outing teed off at 130pm. Beginner golfers everywhere on course. Outing finished golfing at 745pm. Unacceptable and could have been managed better.

I really like the course. I wish time management on outings would be enforced

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Exceeded Expectations

The course exceeded my expectations. A lot of elevation changes as you would expect on a ski mountain, but without being gimmicky. Well maintained and will definitely play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rangers

Rangers were horrible, they kept telling us to play faster when we couldn't because of the groups ahead of us. One ranger told us to hit, I was 165 out and people were on the green. Horrible experience, great course but will never go back.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

great bargain and challenge

THE COURSE IS CHALLENGING FOR PLAYERS OF ALL LEVELS. IT IS IMPORTANT TO CAREFULLY PICK THE TEES YOU PLAY FOR YOUR ULTIMATE ENJOYMENT OF THE COURSE. I DO NOT RECOMMEND IT FOR WALKERS DUE TO THE TERRAIN SHIFTS. VIEW ALL OVER THE GOLF COURSE ARE SPECTACULAR. IT IS A "MUST PLAY" COURSE. ROE RICHARDSON

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

The only thing missing was a windmill.

Tee boxes and fairways greens were nice and the greens were quick and very smooth. Sounds great! Too bad the layout favored luck over skill. Don't bother bringing your Driver since a 260 yard tee shot leaves you behind a giant tree in the middle of the fairway!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/18/2016

It's actually skill over luck, there are some layup holes for sure but this is a shot makers course and always in good shape.

Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very enjoyable!

I have played the front a couple of times but this was the first time I played the whole course and I must say it was truly an enjoyable time. Course was in good shape, some traps looked like they could use some sprucing up but all in all the course is in nice shape. Never saw a range but the pace of play was surprisingly good in spite of how busy it was. Definitely will return!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Love the layout!

Great layout. Greens are soft and moderate speed. Ball placement is key. Looking forward to playing again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great conditions

The golf course although being challenging was in excellent condition, the greens were fast and smooth. Once you get over the hill this is a beautiful peace of property! Pace was good and the staff was very friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice course with great Marshal

My wife and I booked a tee time through Golfnow.com with an 8:48a tee time. We checked in and were advise that at the 1st tee will be 3 three groups in front of us. We took our time riding up the hill to the first tee. The tee had 6 golfers who had 4 bags total in their carts. All 6 of the guys hit more than one ball, and proceeded to play as a 6some. Before we arrived on the first green, a marshal arrived and stated he would take care of the 6some. The marshal advised that the group was part of a bachelors party, and they would try to speed things up by playing g best ball, and only play as 3somes. We inquired if it would be possible to skip a few holes to speed things vs up. The marshal was able to put us on hole 5, and it was smooth sailing the rest of the round. The course is a very scenic course, and is difficult at times. The greens were nice and fast. On the carts, my wife and I noticed a flyer that had information on the courses restaurant and specials. When we finished golf, we went into the grill and the cook was able to cook us what we wanted. We advised the bar tender that we were both ordering the chicken sandwich combo that was listed on our golf card. The bar tender stated that those prices were no longer good, and that the flyers in the cart were old. She did however make sure we got what we ordered at the stated price in the carts. She stated she would do anything for us to make us happy. She was great, as was the cook. The lunch was really good, and so was the price. We will return to the Golf Course at Mt. Brighton.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A fun course with it's features!

This course has some challenging holes due to elevation changes. It's built on a ski resort. Keeping your ball in play is key here, the fairways are fair in size but trouble is found if strayed from. golfers that hook or slice the ball should bring extras. Greens are relatively flat. Fairways and greens are in good condition but the sand traps are quite gravelly (small stones). We played on a Saturday mourning and there was a cart girl out and about which was nice, and a ranger kept the pace of play moving. I am a repeat customer thats not from the area because it is a fun and challenging course for the money!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Excellent Greens

For early in the year greens are in great shape. Staff very friendly and ranger present throughout the round. Teed off early and never waited on a shot. All in all a good experience

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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