Shepherd's Hollow Golf Club in Clarkston and Boulder Pointe Golf Club in Oxford are two strong 27-hole facilities that headline Oakland County, a haven of fine restaurants, shopping and private golf clubs.
Detroit's surrounding suburbs, especially to the north, are stocked with public golf courses. A summertime visit should also include a Detroit Tigers game at Comerica Park. The region's historical attractions like the Detroit Institute of Arts, Greenfield Village (in Dearborn) and the Ford Rogue Factory Tour (part of the Henry Ford Museum) are intriguing and insightful. Donald Ross designed numerous courses around Detroit in his hayday, including a few public courses like Rackham Park and Warren Valley.ĭowntown casinos have bolstered the city's nightlife. Open, PGA Championship, Ryder Cup and many other top events. Walter Hagen was the first head professional at Oakland Hills Country Club, which would go on to host the U.S.
Detroit has a rich history of cars, sports and music, from Motown and the MC5, to Eminem and Kid Rock.
