“A THING OF BEAUTY is a joy forever,” wrote Keats—especially when one can experience the pleasure of golf upon it. Nestled on 350 acres of rolling, wooded, and what many consider blessed terrain, 30 miles north of Detroit in northern Oakland County, our ownership embraced a less-is-more philosophy for what has been acclaimed as “as good a piece of inland property as one has ever seen for a golf course.”

This exceptional parcel was leased from the Colombiere Center, a serene retreat for the Detroit Province of the Society of Jesus, a Roman Catholic order of priests. While divine providence may have shaped the dramatic 160-foot elevation changes and cultivated the wonderful tapestry of hardwoods (including four distinct varieties of oak), it was the priests who enriched the landscape with majestic pines.

Each hole has been thoughtfully integrated into the site’s natural ridges, valleys, and woodlands, yielding a magnificent 7,236-yard, par 72 layout that evokes the character of Northern Michigan golf courses rather than typical Metro Detroit offerings. Every hole presents a unique challenge, each occupies a generous corridor, and all remain faithful to the natural contours of the terrain.

When considering golf in Oakland County, Michigan, or indeed the entire Midwest, there is no finer course to test your abilities than Shepherd’s Hollow. Ranked by Golf Digest as the 42nd best public golf course in the country, Shepherd’s Hollow offers an incomparable golfing experience in Oakland County and the greater Detroit area.

Yet it is not solely the Northern Michigan golf experience that inspires guests to return time and again. Shepherd’s Hollow features a comprehensive driving range and practice center. Our experienced professional staff stands ready to elevate your game, whether you are a scratch player or a novice just beginning your golfing journey. The Shepherd’s Hollow pro shop is impeccably stocked with premium brands, including Titleist logo balls, Under Armour apparel, and FootJoy golf shoes, among others.

The dining experience at Shepherd’s Hollow is unparalleled. Our culinary team takes pride in delighting you and your guests with exceptional cuisine. One need not play golf to enjoy our distinguished dining room, so we warmly invite you to visit for lunch or dinner.

Our convenient location in northern Oakland County ensures your golf outing guests will arrive with ease. Whether traveling from Lansing, Grand Rapids, Flint, Southfield, Detroit, Port Huron, or points between, they will find Shepherd’s Hollow—Oakland County’s premier golf destination—readily accessible.