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| | 7046 | 74.2 | 135 | | | 6510 | 71 | 130 | | | 5872 | 68.0 | 125 | | | 5164 | 69.7 | 119 | Par: 72
Designer: Robert Trent Jones Jr. |
Director of Golf
Jeff Stalcup, PGA
Tournament Director
Jim Davert, PGA
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Hole by Hole Tips
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| #1 - Approach this green from right side of fairway. |
#1 - Approach this green from rig... | #2 - Dramatic shot over wetlands to a large green. |
#2 - Dramatic shot over wetlands ... | #3 - Tee shot over wetlands, second shot should be right to have the best approach shot into green. |
#3 - Tee shot over wetlands, seco... | #4 - Medium length hole, safe shot is left fairway but means it will be a longer approach shot. |
#4 - Medium length hole, safe sho... | #5 - Tee shot over wetlands to a tight green. Usually plays downwind. |
#5 - Tee shot over wetlands to a ... | #6 - Tee shot should be down the right edge or long left. Second shot turns 90 degrees right. This is a definite 3 shot to green Par 5. |
#6 - Tee shot should be down the ... | #7 - Beautiful dog leg left. Drive should be middle to right of fairway and long enough to take woods out of play for approach shot. |
#7 - Beautiful dog leg left. Driv... | #8 - Deep fairway bunkers in landing area require a shorter tee shot. A dogleg right hole, a fade shot for right handed players works perfectly. |
#8 - Deep fairway bunkers in land... | #9 - Could be the most difficult hole on front nine. Entire hole is uphill. Not able to see green for approach shot. Straight shots on this hole is the only way to go. |
#9 - Could be the most difficult ... | #10 - Another difficult uphill Par 4. Right side of fairway is the best approach shot to the green. Grab on lower club for approach shot, your playing uphill! |
#10 - Another difficult uphill Par... | #11 - Another 3 shot par 5. Large fairway with huge bunkers. Try to stay on the fairway plateau to be able to see the green for second shot. |
#11 - Another 3 shot par 5. Large ... | #12 - Only front of green is visible. Shoot over wetlands to elevated green. |
#12 - Only front of green is visib... | #13 - Finally, no bunkers! However, the fairway is long and narrow, woods all around you, and a large tree protects the left side of the green. Did I mention the wetlands on the right side of the green? |
#13 - Finally, no bunkers! However... | #14 - Hole typically plays downwind. Large pines on left make you aim a little right. Large gree and set up to receive a right to left shot. |
#14 - Hole typically plays downwin... | #15 - Dogleg left, more fairway bunkers to an elevated green. Green is reachable for long hitters in two. |
#15 - Dogleg left, more fairway bu... | #16 - Dramatic downhill par 4 with out of bounds wetlands on left side. Beautiful hole. Must carry the wetlands on approach shot to a large green. |
#16 - Dramatic downhill par 4 with... | #17 - You will want to aim right on tee shot. Smart play is a straight hit to the right of or before the fairway tree. The green is large but has several subtle levels. |
#17 - You will want to aim right o... | #18 - Downhill hole. No need to "swell up" on drive. Hit it straight. Approach shot to green is protected by a pond on right and bunkers on left. |
#18 - Downhill hole. No need to "s... NOTE: Full tip text shown in Printer Friendly version
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NOTE: This course is currently closed and is not taking tee times reservations. They have not indicated when they expect to open.
The Orchards Golf Club is the cornerstone of a 525 acre residential and golf community. The golf course, with its classic looks and style of play, is an eighteen-hole championship daily fee course, designed by internationally acclaimed golf course architect, Robert Trent Jones Jr. Reminiscent of the private clubs of the twenties. The Orchards challenges the golfer by permitting a variety of approaches to each hole. Webmaster's Notes
The Orchards is a very fun golf course to play. It has every kind of hole you would want to play. The course is challenging but rewarding. The course is always in great shape. You can see why the Orchards was the host of the 2002 U.S. Amateur Publinx Championship. | Directions | Print Driving Directions  | From I-696: Take 1-696 to north Van Dyke, North Van Dyke splits into M-53 at 18 Mile past 26 Mile Rd. Turn left at the Orchards Business District which flows into Old Van Dyke Turn left on 28 Mile
Take a right on Campground Road. The Golf Course is located on Campground Road. Take a right into the entrance just prior to 29 Mile Road
From M-53: Turn west on 28 Mile. Take a right on Campground Road. The Golf Course is located on Campground Road. Take a right into the entrance just prior to 29 Mile Road
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