Detroit Golf Club
| Club information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan |
| Established | 1899 |
| Type | Private |
| Total holes | 36 |
| Website | [1] |
| South Course | |
| Designed by | Donald Ross |
| Par | 68 |
| Length | 5,967 yards |
| Course rating | 68.7 |
| North Course | |
| Designed by | Donald Ross |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 6,936 yards |
| Course rating | 73.6 |
Coordinates: 42°25′35″N 83°07′35″W / 42.42639°N 83.12639°W
The Detroit Golf Club (abbreviated to DGC) is a private golf club located in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan in the middle of a neighborhood area on north side of the city near the University of Detroit Mercy and Palmer Woods Historic District. Bert Way designed the original 6-hole course, then it gradually improved to 9 holes, and finally Donald Ross built the current 36-hole course. The club grounds crew maintains two courses. The North and the South Course. The head pro is Jon Gates. On October 10, 2010 the club and sponsors have expressed interest in a PGA Tour event to be held possibly in the future.
The Detroit Golf Club was founded in 1899 by William R. Farrand and several of his friends. Originally the Club was limited to 100 members. A 45-acre (180,000 m2) plot of farmland was rented at 6 Mile and Woodward, and a 6-hole course layout was created. In 1900 the course added 3 holes making it a 9-hole course. The membership number was raised to 200 in 1902. At that time 135 acres (0.55 km2) of land were purchased at 6 Mile and Hamilton, and an 18-hole course was developed. In 1906 the Club was formally opened, and membership fees were raised to $250. In 1913 additional property was bought, and Donald Ross was asked to survey the property. Ross determined that two courses of 18 holes could be built on the land. Horace Rackham paid $100,000 for the 36 hole course to be built to the DGC at a cost. In 1916 Albert Kahn started construction on a new clubhouse, which was completed in 1918. The brother of Donald Ross, Alec Ross, became Club Professional, which he held until 1945, a total of 31 years. In 1922 club membership was increased to 650 and the decision was made to keep the club open year round. In 1929 the Fred Wardell Caddy House was built, and the cost was around $40,000. During World War II Club activities were limited due to gas rationing, and in 1945, Alex Ross retired as Club Professional. From there golf star Horton Smith was hired as the Club Pro, and in 1959 was elected into the Professional Golfers Association Hall of Fame. In 1963 Horton Smith died, and Walter Burkemo was hired. New changes came to the club. Tennis courts, a cart garage, and a crystal dining room were added, and Walter Burkemo was replaced by George Bayer. The current club pro is Jon Gates. The club also contains a pool for the members, and for the swim team.
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