Shepherd's Hollow Golf Club

Shepherd\'s Hollow opened in 2000, designed by Arthur Hills on 350+ rolling, wooded acres about 30 miles north of Detroit in Clarkston. Despite its metro proximity, it has an "Up North" Michigan feel. Recognized by Golf Digest as a Top 100 Public Golf Course in the United States — widely considered the finest inland public course in the Midwest.

The facility offers 27 holes (three nines) with all holes designed by Hills. Set at 1,106 feet above sea level, the dense hardwood forestation means each hole feels isolated and private.

Large, frequently tiered greens that are tough to read. Significant undulations and slopes throughout the rolling terrain. Dense hardwoods create defined corridors giving the sensation of northern Michigan golf without the drive.

27 holes across three nines. Conditions are consistently praised as pure — rivaling private clubs in the area. The clubhouse veranda offers post-round relaxation.

Public access at $50-95 — exceptional value for a Golf Digest Top 100 Public Course.

Being on the wrong green tier means a difficult two-putt. Study pin positions before every approach.

The slopes create uneven lies throughout. Solid ball-striking fundamentals are essential.

The wooded corridors punish wayward drives. Course management off the tee is critical.

Play the correct tee box — the course stretches to 7,204 yards from the tips.