Courses opening May 1 & 4
Golfers can grab their clubs, face masks and hand sanitizer, before heading to their favorite Oakland County Parks and Recreation golf course opening soon.
Glen Oaks Golf Course in Farmington Hills and White Lake Oaks Golf Course in White Lake will open Friday, May 1.
Three other courses will open on Monday, May 4. These include Lyon Oaks Golf Course in Lyon Township, Red Oaks Golf Course in Madison Heights and Springfield Oaks Golf Course in Davisburg.
All courses will begin taking phone reservations on the day they open. Golfers may make reservations seven days in advance; limit two tee times per golfer.
OCPR staff has worked with the Oakland County Health Division to create protocol and procedures to create a safe environment and experience for golfers and staff.
Top changes for the start of the golf season include: tee times will be required for all golfers – no walk-ons accepted; time times will be spaced 12 minutes apart to allow for social distancing; no twilight golf; and the preferred use of credit cards to limit contact between guests and staff.
The courses will open at 9 a.m. Monday-Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday/Sunday; hours may vary depending on staff availability.
Additional modifications at the system’s courses include:
- No golf carts allowed per the governor’s executive order
- Pro shop and clubhouses will be closed to the public
- The driving range at Lyon Oaks Golf Course will be closed
- No rental equipment available (clubs, pull carts, soccer balls for Footgolf at Red Oaks and White Lake Oaks)
- Grill room operations will be closed until a later date. Water bottles are recommended in the event drinking fountains are closed on the course.
- No scorecards or pencils
- Cups on greens will be installed upside down so golfers don’t have to reach into the holes.
Discounted fees will be offered until May 15. For a complete list of fees, visit oaklandcountyparks.com.
To make a tee time, the courses can be reached at: Glen Oaks Golf Course 248-851-8356; Lyon Oaks Golf Course 248-437-1488; Red Oaks Golf Course 248-541-5030; Springfield Oaks Golf Course 248-634-2261; and White Lake Oaks Golf Course 248-698-2700.
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