Lakes Of Taylor Golf Club

Taylor sits in the heart of the Downriver corridor, the dense suburban stretch south of Detroit that has long supported a serious, working-class golf culture. Public tracks here compete hard for a loyal, knowledgeable local audience — players who know good value and expect honest conditions, not resort theater.

Lakes of Taylor fits that mold. The name signals what shapes the layout: water features are a recurring presence throughout the round, demanding more than a little course management if you want to keep the card clean. On a par 72 design, the spread of holes gives room for both the longer par 5s that tempt the big hitter and the tighter, water-flanked mid-irons tests that reward patience and precision over raw distance.

Downriver golf tends to draw a close-knit crowd — regulars who walk the same fairways season after season and take genuine pride in their home course. Michigan's golf window runs roughly May through October, which means when the weather cooperates, these layouts see enthusiastic play and a lively atmosphere that no scorecard statistic quite captures.