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3.1
Value
3.7
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
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Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.3
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About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 72
Length 6328 yards
Slope 125
Rating 71.1

Editor's Note: Course closed for business in 10/2019.

Silver Lake Country Club originally opened in 1925 as a nine-hole golf course. The back nine was added a few years later and soon after the course served as host to one of the first professional tournaments in the state. The ever-evolving golf course underwent a complete redesign in 1992 and in 2014 it was opened to the public. Silver Lake's layout sprawls across rolling hills, dappled with mature trees and edging along the shores of its namesake lake. The scenic landscape will challenge golfers with varied undulations ranging from subtle to dramatic. Water comes into play on several holes and while the bunkering may be sparse, the strategic placement along the greens will make you think carefully about your approach. Silver Lake Country Club is a layout that is player friendly enough for beginners and juniors but from the back tees, it also has appeal for seasoned golfers.

Course Details

Year Built 1925
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/01

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire is required.

Reviews

3.4
52 Reviews (52)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 12
Water Hazards 10
Elevation Changes 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 15
Seniors 10
Advanced Golfers 8
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 12
In the 'Burbs 7

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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Silver Lake

Greens were a quite rough, especially on the front nine.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Response from on 06/05/2017:
Hello, thank you for taking the time to write a review about our course. We are sorry to hear about your subpar experience at our golf course. We’re normally known for our exceptional attention to detail, and we regret that we missed the mark. We appreciate your feedback and we hope to earn your business again.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Response from on 06/05/2017:
Hello David, thank you for taking the time to write a review about our course. We are sorry to hear about your subpar experience at our golf course. We’re normally known for our exceptional attention to detail, and we regret that we missed the mark. We appreciate your feedback and we hope to earn your business again.
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 05/30/2017:
Hello John, thank you for taking the time to write a review about our course, we appreciate your feedback. We are glad you found our staff friendly. Thank you for your business and we hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

No courtesy

Played this course as a 2-some. Took 5 hours to play 18 holes. Got stuck behind 2 different 4-some that had zero golf edicate. Never let us play through. Other group was blasting terrible nickel back music with no concern for other people.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Response from on 05/30/2017:
Hello Paul, thank you for taking the time to write a review about our course. We are sorry to hear about the subpar pace of play, we will pass your feedback onto the appropriate department. Thank you for your business and we hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Course has hit rock bottom

This course used to be nice as you can see by the reviews from years prior. They are no longer maintaining it. The greens were unputtable. Which as you know defeats the purpose of playing. Looks like everybody already knew this because we were the only people on the course, so pace of play was great... Ended up paying more than their website advertised. The guy was rude. When we got done (7pm) the clubhouse was locked up and everybody was gone. This course won't be open next year if I had to guess.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 05/26/2017:
Hello Alec, thank you for taking the time to write a review about our course, we appreciate your feedback. Thank you for your business and we hope to see you again.
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Previously Played

Not worth it

We were charged $30 for 18 holes which is $5 more than we were charged last year for the senior rate. There was no one else on the course. The greens are in horrible shape so I can see why no one is playing at this course. For the condition the Greens were in we should have been given a discount not changed more. I doubt our group will be back, it's too bad management let the course get to this poor condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 05/30/2017:
Hello Jim, thank you for taking the time to write a review about our course, we appreciate your feedback. Thank you for your business and we hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Response from on 05/22/2017:
Hello Chris, thank you for taking the time to write a review about our course, we appreciate your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed our course layout and pace of play. Thank you for your business and we hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Silver Lake Country Club

A nice course that appears to be a fading jewel. Many of the greens had bare patches and the ball often bounced instead of rolling around the hole. While better than the previous round, the roughs are still somewhat long. The yardage is a little long for seniors on several par fours, but a move up to the senior tee is to generous.

Since there aren't many players, pace of play is great. The staff has been courteous but my interface has been limited. Hope that course conditions improve as it is a great value and good test of golf.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Response from on 05/23/2017:
Hello Robert, thank you for taking the time to write a review about our course, we appreciate your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed our pace of play. Thank you for your business and we hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Looks like they gave up

Greens are shot . They have a disease of some kind...very bumpy missing grass. The overall condition looks like it's about time be closed.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 05/24/2017:
Hi Dan, thank you for taking the time to review your experience and rating our course. We regret to hear the course conditions were not enjoyable during your round. The issues mentioned have been noted and are under investigation to make improvements moving forward. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the pace of play and staff friendliness. We thank you for stopping by Silver Lake Country Club and we hope to see you back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible greens

These were some of the worst greens I have ever seen!!!

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Response from on 05/19/2017:
Hello Robert, thank you for taking the time to write a review about our course, we appreciate your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed our course layout and pace of play. Thank you for your business and we hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

worst greens ever

I've never seen a green so beaten up by snow mold. There were chunks of missing green everywhere. Your ball will skip and bounce on the green, so putting technique tends to be irrelevant.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 05/17/2017:
Hello Greg, thank you for taking the time to write a review about our course, we appreciate your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed our course layout and pace of play. Thank you for your business and we hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Horrible Greens

Thought we'd try out a new track and sprung for a $35 tee time on Golfnow. Wasn't expecting a high end experience, but having learned that this was a private club that recently turned public, I did expect a decent course. The layout is old school, a bit tight and working it's way through a neighborhood. Tee boxes and fairways were in OK shape, but the greens were some of the worst I've seen. Literally like putting on legos, the ball bounced around like it was playing plinko. Pace of play was the highlight simply because there was only a handful of groups on the course, on a sunny Saturday afternoon in May. That says a lot.

Not worth the $$ and very doubtful I will return. Hope someone either buys this place and reinvests in it, or just shut it down....

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 05/10/2017:
Thanks for your review, Mark. We apologize for the less than ideal conditions you experienced during your recent round with us, the greens in particular. We strive to provide quality conditions and service, so your feedback is being passed along to the appropriate departments. We appreciate your business and are hopeful that you'll consider playing our course again in the future.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

What happened?

Nice clubhouse, bags were loaded onto our cart without being asked. Ok, cart ran out of juice after 5 holes. We pushed it up #6. I called the clubhouse and asked for another cart which they brought out. No apologies, nothing. Now onto the course. Old course, small greens, small tee boxes, plenty of weeds. The greens were beyond bad. I honestly think they are the worst I've played in Michigan. Can't be saved and Im sure I won't won't be going back. Shut it down....

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 05/10/2017:
Thanks for your review, Scott. We're sorry to hear about your less than ideal experience at our course as this is not the standard we wish to provide to our golfers. We appreciate your business and will pass along your feedback to the appropriate departments. Thanks for playing and we hope you'll consider playing again in the future.
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great old school layout

20 bucks for 9. Played in less than 2 hours. Course was in great condition. Why isn't this course getting more play. Large well maintained greens on a beautiful tree-lined course. Get out and play this.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

silver lake

fun, well kept course. we will play there again.
golf now hot deals at good price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Huh?

My regular course was hosting a tournament today (7/31/16), so I booked another low-cost area course as a single. I showed up an hour early for my tee time to chip/putt/hit the range, but when I walked into the clubhouse I was told I wouldn't be allowed to play, because the last time I was here I didn't wait for the other GolfNow players at my time. On 7/5, I remember finishing off my range balls, driving to the first tee with 10 minutes to spare, waiting for my tee time to hit, and seeing no one else in site. Apparently, it was my duty to babysit and go collect the other golfers and get them to the tee on time. It was 11:30 a.m. on a Tuesday, so the course wasn't exactly bursting at the seams. If I'm in the wrong here, fine. I don't need to come back. I've never had an experience like this in my life. As for the course, it's a typical residential track -- short with relatively tight fairways and forced layups. The greens are good, and generally sloped heavily back-to-front. The fairways are in average-to-poor condition. The bunkers look and play like they haven't been turned over since 1986.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

greens very nice

course in nice shape to bad course seems not to be played very much we were the only people on the course. If you are looking to eat your pretty limited.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Nice course, not for novice players

We really enjoy this course. ex private course. problem is too difficult for an average player. especially if you don't hit it long. Look at the score card. they have two sets of tees, and the average player distances are long for par 4's. most par 4 holes are high 300 to mid 400 yard tee shots. We feel we hit it sort'a long at 240-250. Even at that range we were hitting 170-180 plus yard approach shots. Also, a ton of trees so, if you miss, you're out of luck.

I personally love this course....for the price. But I would not recommend for anyone who can't hit it straight and at least 230 off the tee. it's tough, but fair.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Silver Lake CC in Rockford

Good course-wide where it should be - narrower on the shorter par 4's- can miss and still score . Greens have some undulation in them with medium speed. Most of what faces u ahead u can see except a few holes with tight doglegs or greens located in a hollow. Price 4 9 reasonable and 18 w/ cart slightly lower than nearby courses with similar course set up and conditions. Watch out for the old women members they can be a little grouchy and they get on u fast because they only play the holes they like.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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