Northville Hills has built a loyal following among Detroit-area golfers since opening in the late 1990s, designed by Arthur Hills — one of Michigan's most prolific course architects, whose portfolio spans the state from the Upper Peninsula down through the Mitten. The layout moves through a gently rolling residential community on the western edge of metro Detroit, with mature trees framing most fairways and enough elevation change to give the round variety without ever feeling manufactured.
The course plays as a full-length par 72 and has a reputation for being well-maintained, which in a market as competitive as suburban Detroit is no small thing. Arthur Hills designs tend to reward strategic thinking over raw power — expect bunkering that punishes sloppy approaches and greens with enough movement to make two-putts feel earned.
Northville itself is one of the more charming historic towns in the Detroit suburbs, with a walkable downtown and a strong local identity. The course fits the community: polished, unpretentious, and genuinely enjoyable for a wide range of handicaps.
