This past weekend I met up with fellow Golfwrx member JNewsted to play Pierce Lake Golf Course right outside of Ann Arbor, Michigan in Chelsea. The course is located about 1/2 mile right off of I-94. Although I played like crap, and lost more golf balls than I ever have in a round, I really liked this golf course. You had better take the time to score well (I didn't) on the front 9. This collection of holes was VERY FUN and it is a strong layout which is laid out over rolling terrain. It helps a lot if you have a little local knowledge on these holes. The back 9 holes is another story, almost a nightmare. It is laid out though the woods and wetlands and is strong as well. So strong, it can overpower you (it did). Many of these holes have long, forced carries and are extremely TIGHT. One of the par 3's on the back had a CARRY of 200 yards, hit it short and the ball is gone here. We played the gold tees which measured out at about 6600 yards (71.2/131). The tips play to 6914 here (72.5/135). You simply have to hit it far and straight on the back nine with little room for error. The greens, although not super fast, were tough to putt well on. Many of the greens here are average in size, not huge by today's standards. 18 holes with cart for a non-resident on a weekend was $47.00. Good call on this golf course Jon, I liked it!

This is such a great course with two completely different 9's. Thanks for the pics!

Next time you're up that way, drive an additional 15 miles to check out Calderone Farms Golf Club.

I love Pierce Lake, it is a great course, a real hidden gem.

Thanks for the pics.

This coming from a guy who shoots a 75 and thinks he's hacking it around? Well, I know for sure we both had 75... somewhere around the 13th-14th holes hahaha!

Its like this course has gone on steriods since the last time I played it- trees ALL OVER THE PLACE! Definitely get your pars (or keep the triples off the card) on the front, there really is no easy hole on the back besides the short par 3.




Id say pass by that, drive 15 MORE minutes and hit up The Grande in Jackson! My number 5 fave course of all time, and without a doubt equal in value to Pierce at like $30 in the afternoons.

Rich, it was a pleasure, we'll tee it up again.