Rackham Golf Course

Reviews

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  Leah Carroll

  today
  5.0
  Cat, jimmy and and Jackson (so sorry if I messed up your names) took such good care of us! The Saturday evening crew on 10/10. Everybody has been lovely and accommodating at this course, especially these three. They’re patient, kind, understanding and all around a great crew. Our time at this course has always been excellent!
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  Mr S. Howie

  6 days ago
  1.0
  I have loyally patronized this golf course for years until today. I called to check on tee times for today and when the attendant answered the phone, there was a ten second wait before she talked. Instead of saying Rackham Golf course, she just said hello. I asked her if it was Rackham and she replied, "yeah, what's up?" I know the course is now under management by the City of Detroit, but the front staff needs to present a more professional decorum. I live in Clinton Township, so I won't waste my gas anymore to venture here.
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  Aleks Dordevic

  Oct 8, 2026
  2.0
  I’ve golfed at Rackham three times over the past year, and unfortunately, every visit has involved some sort of negative interaction with other golfers. What’s particularly frustrating is that the course itself is actually quite nice, well-maintained, and staffed by generally friendly and helpful employees. The problem, in my experience, is the clientele. On my first visit, our foursome was playing individual rounds, while the foursome behind us was playing best ball, with two of their players barely hitting. Rather than simply asking to play through, they decided to complain to the starter about our pace of play. It was an unnecessary confrontation that could have easily been avoided with a little communication. My second visit wasn’t much better. This time, we encountered a group of older gentlemen who appeared to be intoxicated and spent part of the round harassing us. I didn’t think much of it at the time and certainly wasn’t going to let it ruin my day, but looking back, it’s another example of the unpleasant interactions I’ve consistently experienced here. My most recent visit was even more frustrating. We had a 1:40 tee time and were informed that a league would be taking priority at 4:00, meaning we needed to reach the back nine before then if we wanted to finish all 18 holes. Fair enough, completely understandable. Unfortunately, a slow-moving twosome several groups ahead created a significant backup. Since we were only a group of two, we attempted to skip ahead, asking other groups along the way. Some were perfectly accommodating, while others seemed personally offended by the suggestion. Eventually, after skipping two holes, we reached the back nine, where the starter had indicated we could join another twosome. However, a larger group in that area objected and insisted that wasn’t how things worked. Other golfers arriving from the front nine then began questioning why we were ahead of them, and the entire situation became unnecessarily confrontational. At that point, I decided I didn’t want to be a disturbance and it simply wasn’t worth the headache and ended my round early. I went into the clubhouse to ask about a refund for the back nine, and the employee was understanding and genuinely seemed willing to help. Unfortunately, the process wasn’t straightforward, and rather than continue dealing with the situation, I decided to leave it alone. I understand golf has its own etiquette, and I certainly don’t expect everyone to accommodate us. But there’s a difference between respecting the rules of the game and treating other golfers with unnecessary hostility. My biggest complaint with Rackham isn’t the course, the conditions, or even the staff. It’s the consistently pretentious and unwelcoming attitude I’ve encountered from other golfers. Three visits, three negative experiences. At some point, it becomes difficult to dismiss that as coincidence. It’s a shame, because Rackham is genuinely a nice course. I just wish the experience of playing there matched the quality of the grounds. Unfortunately, I can’t say I’m particularly eager to return.
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  Aaron Wilson

  Oct 8, 2026
  3.0
  Older course it has it's difficulty but a ok course...the rates are a little high for this course.
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  Will Temo

  Sep 10, 2026
  5.0
  Rackham Golf Course is one of my favorite courses in the area. I absolutely love playing here. The course is always a fun challenge, the layout is great, and there are plenty of holes that really make you think your way around the course. The conditions have been great every time I’ve played, and I love how much character the course has. It’s challenging enough to keep you interested but still really enjoyable for golfers of all skill levels. The staff is friendly and the overall atmosphere is exactly what I want from a round of golf. For the price, I honestly don’t think you can beat Rackham. It’s a course I’m always excited to come back to, and I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great public golf course in the Detroit area.

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