Is the Walnut Hills Country Club opening this spring?
The Walnut Hills Country Club, 2874 E. Lake Lansing Road, won't open this spring, according to Meridian Township officials and a spokesman for the company liquidating the country club's assets.
What happened to the Walnut Hills Country Club in Meridian Township?
(MLive file photo) MERIDIAN TWP., MI - A 97-year-old country club near East Lansing is closing its doors for good. The Walnut Hills Country Club, 2874 E. Lake Lansing Road, won't open this spring, according to Meridian Township officials and a spokesman for the company liquidating the country club's assets.
What makes Walnut Lane Golf Club Unique?
Located within Wissahickon Valley Park lies Walnut Lane Golf Club, a tree-lined golf course designed by Alex Findlay. The golf course opened for play in 1940 and is highlighted by several challenging par 3’s. The unique layout features several holes that are cleverly tucked away in hills and valleys.
Who owns Walnut Creek Country Club in South Lyon?
The Godwins previously owned what now is Walnut Creek Country Club in South Lyon from 1969-88, and Marion Oaks Golf Club in Howell from 1990-2003. Subscribe to Detroit News stories, videos, galleries and more Already subscribed?
What year was Farmington Hills Country Club in Michigan?
The Farmington Country Club hosted the Michigan PGA Championship in 1961 and the Michigan Open in 1961 and 1962. After a member vote in 1982, the club was renamed to Farmington Hills Country Club. Due to the road widening of Haggerty and Twelve Mile Roads in 1983, the membership considered a property exchange to the north side of Twelve Mile Road. This move never came to fruition because of conflicts with property developers. By 1987, the existing 133+ acre property was sold off in parcels and the Club purchased its current location, Godwin Glen, a 27-hole golf course in the Charter Township of Lyon. The Club also purchased an adjacent 89+ acres for future expansion. By the end of the year, the club was renamed to Walnut Creek Country Club. In 1988, the membership voted to increase the number of Regular Members to 375. In 1990, the bylaws were amended to provide for 399 Regular Members. In 1989, the clubhouse was built for Walnut Creek members.
When was Walnut Creek Country Club built?
In 1989, the clubhouse was built for Walnut Creek members. Around that same time, world-renowned golf course architect, Arthur Hills, was retained to design and renovate the existing course. In 1995, the North Nine opened and the Club became an official Arthur Hills signature course. Walnut Creek Country Club has continually invested in numerous ...
Where did the Godwins own the golf course?
The Godwins previously owned what now is Walnut Creek Country Club in South Lyon from 1969-88, and Marion Oaks Golf Club in Howell from 1990-2003.
When did Salem Hills Golf Club open?
Northville's Salem Hills Golf Club is getting a mulligan. The facility, a 6,992-yard, par-72 that opened in 1963 and still is a popular track among so-called "weekend warriors," will remain open in 2021 after the long-time ownership reached a purchase agreement this week with a new buyer.