Shepherd's Hollow Golf Club
Shepherd's Hollow Golf Club
9085 Big Lake Rd.
Clarkston, MI 48348
United States
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Overview
Shepherd’s Hollow is a 27-hole public facility that has a northern Michigan feel despite being less than an hour outside Detroit. The course feels grand in scale, with elevation changes, wide fairways and large greens framed by towering trees. The second and third nines were ranked on our 100 Greatest Public list for eight years from 2003-2010.
About
Awards
ranking history:
100 Greatest Public: Ranked from 2003-'10.
Highest ranking: 37th, 2007-'08.
Best in State: Ranked inside the top 15, 2003-'09. Ranked 30th, 2021-'22. Ranked 37th, 2025-'26.
Previous ranking: NR.
2025-'26 ranking: 37th.
The second and third nines were used for this ranking.
Panelists
Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES
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Reviews
Review
“Plenty of variety on this course. Greens are true and roll consistent and are firm and fast. Gentle contours. Solid penal bunkering throughout the course. Immersive experience with the golfer feeling very secluded, as this course is called an "Up North" experience by players."
Read More2022
Review
“A hidden gem on a huge property enjoying the best of nature so close to the city. A lot of interesting holes on the three nines and a great clubhouse."
Read More2022
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“Shepherd's Hollow (played First and Second nines) is a collection of holes that uses its interesting topography to create variety. A woodland course, with a lot of elevation change, compares to designs further north in Michigan. These changes challenge the player to make proper club selection, while also, needing to execute strategic ball flight and height to hold its greens."
Read More2021
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“An enjoyable upscale public course."
Read More2021
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“I added this course to my trip after a rain out for the Loop in Roscommon. I made a reservation online and just paid the normal fee. I played the First and Second nines. The course is in good shape but doesn't have firm fairways. The greens are firm and roll well. The first hole starts you out with a big par 4 that is the most difficult hole on the front nine. Multiple par 5s are reachable and the course is a fun layout with significant elevation and green movements. I would play again if in the area."
Read More2021
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“A beautiful course that sits on a Capuchin retreat property ... Very popular with gorgeous elevations, for southern Michigan. Good design and fun to play."
Read More2019
